Why I closed my print shop and some parting (printing) advice

[@MitchBoyer]

Hi, y'all! I'm unlisting some of my printing videos (not deleting them). Here's a playlist with all of the printing videos I made: th-cam.com/play/PLIT3fFHocOHhIjO8YGKRnKzu9V4AfTT32.html
Happy printing ✌️

[@vincentokeeffe8215]

Dude, I really appreciate you giving us some closure on this. More importantly, I’m delighted to see that you got your health back on track and you’re going to be making more videos. I said this in another comment. I started watching for the printing content but what kept me watching was your commitment to the videos you made. Your ability to distil and simplify a complex topic like printing into fun, educational and entertaining content is exceptional. And it’s going to translate into cycling or any other endeavour you set your mind to. I’ve no interest in cycling but I know your videos will be great and I’ll learn some stuff so I’ll keep watching. And, whatever you do, don’t feel compelled to create for anyone’s benefit other than your own. You don’t owe anyone anything. And we’ll be grateful for whatever you’re happy to share. Peace ✌️

[@MitchBoyer]

Thanks so much for this. I'm overwhelmed by all the kind comments and support!

[@andy6schick]

The fastest I have ever clicked on a video... Ever.
I'm happy you're back. Was here for the printing but will stay for the content. You're a great story teller! Hope you keep healthy and happy

[@RiverheadSkate]

You made the best printing tip videos and they helped me a ton when starting my business. Thank you and good luck!

[@remycarron441]

Man ! I was obsessed with your videos about printing. Recently I was looking for them again. I was unable to find them or you again. I tried so many things to try to find you again on this website. I thought you were completely gone. It's only then I remembered you having a video about your dog and photoshopping him as a giant. I'm so glad I finally find you again and you didn't deleted your printing videos. I wish you all the best in your new endeavor and a healthy and happy life. Thanks again for your videos and your work, I'm gonna binge them again, they are really cool.

[@elsamoon6930]

I fuck with cycling, so I'm in. Plus, you've helped me out so much. Love you, dude. Glad you're feeling better. Subscriber for life.

[@kitrudd2336]

First of all I’m glad to hear from you. It was quite clear that you were stressed out toward the end of the print shop days, and having been through that place in my own life several times over the last five years with the passing of both my parents, work uncertainty for my wife and other stuff I know it’s overwhelming. I thought about sending a message but looking at myself I knew what you really needed was some breathing room. That said I’m actually more interested in your cycling videos now. Full disclosure I’m 80 plus lighter now than my profile pic. Used the pandemic as an opportunity to continue a health journey started in late 2019, and fourteen months of Peloton has gotten me back out on the road bike. Seeing so many neat things outdoors to photograph on my rides without any agenda is the best, and your video of the ride up to Griffith was quite enjoyable. You’re a good guy with high standards and passion for your craft, and I hope you’ll be able to channel that passion AND have fun too. Please continue to document your LA life for us East Coast folks! And please share some info on your bike.

[@ShineMoradi]

Thank you form the bottom of my heart for everything you have done for the print community. You will be missed but looking forward to seeing you on your new journey.

[@samuelianrosen2148]

It's great to see you looking happy and well. Ride safe, Mitch! You're going to be successful in what ever you do.

[@MitchBoyer]

Thanks, dude!

[@user-wz3ry6zl3b]

Im sure a lot of us missed you.good to have you back :)

[@rscottadams7082]

Mitch, Thanks for this video. I’m not into cycling, so . . . but let me affirm that you’re a really fine story teller. The things that drew me to your printing videos (except fo the fact that also run a small print studio) were your grasp of the nuances of printing (that’s pretty rare, actually) AND your ability to express / teach about these things in a clear, entertaining, and “charming” sort of way. Your passion for the subject infused and energized the content. (One of the reasons it’s hard for me to accept that you’ve packed it in for now.) Passion is a key ingredient for life and the ability to communicate passion is a wonderful thing… and again, actually kind of rare. But passion can also “kill you” and I think you may have been experiencing some of that lately too! Best of luck moving forward. I’ll keep watching, even though at my age it is unlikely there’s a bike in my future.

[@yuanfrancois6640]

Never delete these videos. Omg I had to search my browser history from April 2021 to find these videos 😭😭😭. All the best with your new lifes journey!

[@noelbutcher906]

Hi Mitch,
I am really pleased that you are no longer stressed about your small business but sad that there are to be no more videos about printing.
I have watched a LOT of printing videos but I particularly liked your simple to understand explanations, told in your inimitable style.
They certainly helped me on my quest to learn how to print well (still going!) and for that I am grateful.
May I pop a little thought into your head?
That perhaps in a year or two, that you buy a smaller printer and resume your printing tutorials?
I spent 20 years working for a daily newspaper here in Melbourne, Australia but the style of the paper changed, so I left.
I did not take a picture for two years.
I then started my own small business as a freelance photographer (so I understand the stresses of running such a venture) and decided to retire aftert 20 years of working for myself..
I now really enjoy my photography status as an amateur again so please just keep it in your mind that you may start to print (and make videos!) again, someday.
All the best in whatever direction your life takes.
ps. Great to see you have a very well behaved dog.

[@jojak8066]

I discovered your channel only 5 months ago! Glad you make videos again!

[@nikkyb]

Great to see you posting videos again! I’m glad all is well. Many thanks for your earlier videos.

[@licantropofrio]

Maestro. I'm not a printing expert neither a beginner but, asking you, i got equal the half knowledge that i made myself in 4 years. Hope you get better every day.

[@derkarhu5079]

what a pleasant guy! so good that you got out from under the stress of the business...there are times when, no matter how much you love the work, the business, the customers, the constant need to *deliver* become so overwhelming that you really begin to suffer. you've taken the 'step back' , and, maybe, some time, you'll rekindle some joy in producing art. Maybe. But you'll find a new road to travel, new joys to find...live life to its fullest!

[@cowboyyoga]

Hi Mitch! Yeah, your back! And it's great to see you back. Happy that you have your health back. Thanks for making this video! )))

[@brianhawkins6566]

I never make comments on here. Just got to say you were a great inspiration and got me off the couch and back into photography when I was down in the dumps. You helped me redefine the way I interacted with the world.

[@MitchBoyer]

Good on you for getting out there! Glad I could be a small part of your journey. Keep at it, dude 🤘

[@TheJaredRodriguez]

Happy to hear your health and well-being have improved! Best of luck!

[@valentinaglitterancona6166]

Like everybody else I met you for the printing (and I learnt a lot from them!!!) and I still gonna follow you!
You're entertaining, you're fun, you're... Good luck mate!

[@ryanjm]

Thanks for closing this chapter! I really appreciated your printing videos. Best of luck with the cycle videos!

[@RyanHarville]

I found you about two months ago and watched every video until I got to the video where you stopped. I was like, "Nooo this dude is so easy to understand and organized" but man I've learned so much from you. I bought a printer and have been doing everything you mentioned and my stuff has been coming out great. Thanks for your videos and enjoy cycling!

[@levipace1035]

Good stuff Mitch! Can't wait to watch some of your cycling videos!

[@jeffreytotaro7051]

Hey Mitch! Got to do what's right for you. I learned more from your videos than any others I have watched on printing. You'll do great with whatever you do. All the best!!

[@MitchBoyer]

Thanks, I appreciate that!

[@jasondorey8989]

Just popping in to say welcome back and all the best in health, happiness and your future endeavours. Your printing videos have been tremendously helpful and as you can tell, connected with a lot of people.

[@gerardopasin7919]

Thank you for the closure, and all the great tips you have provided us about printing! Glad to see that you are doing great and can’t wait to experience this new TH-cam chapter!

[@dermotrussell]

Best of luck with the new direction and thanks for closing the chapter with useful advice that I aim to reflect on for my printing in the future. As someone with an interest in cycling I'm definitely in!

[@Pixeltrainer]

You were my favorite stop on TH-cam for photo advice. You have an informed, easygoing presentation style that is articulate and unencumbered by BS, like some content providers. I'm glad you are back on tract and feeling better. I'm confident your biking videos will be the same high quality as your printing vids.
I wish you all the best on your journey! Peace...

[@sc0505]

Nice to have you back. Look forward to watching your channel again. I started my own business this last year and completely understand what you experienced.

[@asribamadhaj2344]

Glad you’re doing better now and thank you for this update. In the past couple of months, your videos on printing has helped tremendously! Really appreciate the content you’ve put up. Cheers dude! Have fun!

[@murphyandmurphybrand]

I’ve only seen a few of your vids but they’ve all been great. I’ll be sticking around to see what else you’ll be doing. Good luck with whatever you do next and thanks for the tips.

[@c.wyo_]

Don’t usually comment on videos but I gotta say your channel has really stood out to me from the beginning, you have such an amazing way of teaching and translating information in such a didactic way that is extremely rare for TH-cam nowadays. I’m so happy to see you back and to hear your health has improved since closing the print shop. I’ll miss your printing/photo videos but wish you the best of luck on the next part of your journey!

[@skogsus]

I'm Glad you're fine. Thanks for all the printing tips, most appreciated. They've helped me a lot, especially the one about black point compensation. Best tip ever. I don't know if cycling is my thing, but we'll see:-)

[@nikedelman]

Glad to hear that all is well. Thank you for creating so many excellent printing videos. I've learned a lot from them as so many other people. You are an excellent story teller!

[@ModernMoonbean]

You look much healthier! Congratulations. And thank you for all the great tips on printing and for telling it so well and may you find your greatest joy at every leg of the journey🦋

[@amaimani]

Nice to see you back on UT. You have been an inspiring guy, and will remain inspiring us all. I am in and will always look out for your new episodes. Just keep on giving advice on printing as much as you can.

[@JeffreyFilman]

Just wanted to thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos for us. I really appreciate all the valuable information you have shared and I have always loved how you explain things. Your videos are always enjoyable to watch and I'm glad you are planning to make more in the future. Wishing you all the best Mitch!

[@davidturner5]

I found your channel relatively late in its evolution, but it's provided this novice with excellent information about the printing process. Even if you never make another printing video, you should be proud of the work you did. The quality and character of your prior work vouches for whatever you will do in the future. I'm eager to see anything you produce because you produce it. Best of luck and hope to see more of you soon.

[@markhughes3277]

Thank you for sharing. You are a great teacher and storyteller. I enjoy your presentation style. I’ll stick around

[@columbianetworks6084]

Thanks for all the printing videos! You do have a unique ability to tell a story so I hope you continue regardless of what inspires you. Good to see the wrap up, I think more than a few people were wondering what happened! Happy to see you are on a new path (bike path).

[@MasonZenji]

Good to see you back! Like so many others, found your channel late and it’s been such a great resource and very entertaining. Looking forward to see you more in the future! Be well!

[@MegaAnakinn]

Oh mitch glad you're back!!!!!!!! love your videos!

[@mrdavie99]

What a great wrap to your printing videos. I was new to your channel, not stumbling on it until after you stopped making the printing videos. Watching this wrap-up video, I could not avoid seeing you from more than one angle. Besides the information you were sharing, I thought of my children, who are about your age. One is in the advertising business, so I can relate a little to the job you currently have. Congratulations on finding a full-time employment. That's all I wanted to say.

[@kevinumbel8383]

Great to see you again, Mitch. And it’s really great to hear you’re not as stressed! Happy pedaling.

[@JonWrightphotography]

Thanks for all the help along the way. Glad to hear you’re doing better. Cheers, from Australia

[@nidibouphotography]

An epilogue at last. It’s great you are strong and healthy. Everything else may follow.
All the best from Greece.

[@ramaswamyranganathan]

Your videos on printing were simply amazing and to the point. Loved every one of those. Good luck with everything, stay healthy and keep creating!

[@al404]

Love to see you back, your videos on printing help me out a lot and convince me to get my first printer a Canon PRO 300 that I really like. Thanks for you help!

[@MonteeRidesBikes]

Hey Mitch. Glad to see a new video from you. Ironically, I started a cycling channel and came to your channel to learn more about printing. Happy riding, looking forward to seeing what you share and your cycling journey.

[@MitchBoyer]

Hey Montee 👋 I've binged a few of your videos this morning and subscribed!

[@MonteeRidesBikes]

Thank you for checking out the channel!

[@willynijenhuis9271]

It's good to see you back, stay healthy and enjoy cycling. :)

[@aazimmermann]

Great to see you back Mitch, missed your videos. I'm curious to know what it is you enjoy so much about cycling. Cheers!

[@jedoka]

Hi Mitch - thanks for all the printing videos. Your printing advice in this post and others was great - all the best with the cycling and for the future.

[@ChrisMarxen]

Mitch, i had to print a large image. I watched your video, sharpened, printed and not only sold the one but one more the same day (more since). Thank you for your HUGE help!
Health is the most important thing of all. Very good decision to stop it all. Nothing worth that health risk. Looking forward to some cycling stories but if not no problem, just stay healthy man!

[@chaugen1]

Happy to see you back! Definitely will miss the printing content but so good to hear that you are feeling better! And in the end, if you are making videos, I am watching them, regardless of content!

[@terrellcwoods]

Stay strong and best of luck and good wishes to ya.💪🏾💪🏾Whoop. Whoop. I see you're into it. And thanks for the fantastic content.

[@Ironizer]

Holy moly, what a coincidence! I just stumbled upon your channel a few days ago, and noticed that you stopped making videos a year ago, wondered why. And now you release this video today! I'm sorry about what happened to you, but I'm glad that you feel better now. Do what motivates you, I'm sure your cycling videos will be great!

[@phidelta308]

I have learned so much about printing from your videos. Thank you. Love your storytelling style so will be sticking around to see what comes next!

[@jonaskarppinen7179]

I will miss you and your printer video, the best on TH-cam!

[@calebowens9752]

Glad you're getting healthy! Thanks for your time with printing, you are a fantastic teacher and I learned a lot. It's funny that you went into cycling because my interests shifted from cycling to photography. Still going to be here for the ride fs. Chapeau!

[@bartoindahouse]

cool mitch! bike life is awesome. will be waiting for those vids

[@ahasver07]

Good that you are back!

[@marugorgolas]

So happy you are back! and that your health is better. You really helped me with your videos.

[@GVSAC]

Thank you for all your good advice.
I hope the future will smile on you!

[@bartjeej]

Happy to see you're doing well again, Mitch! Love your storytelling, thanks for giving us that closure on the printing side of the story. Now on to cycling... I'm only an occasional cyclist, more for being outside and enjoying the views than the cycling itself, but I'm curious to see what you'll come up with. I liked your Griffith Park ride :-)

[@ronwise3069]

So glad to see you again! I actually did a double take when I saw you on YT this morning. And I'm glad you're getting healthy.

[@hut8_newzealand361]

Enjoyed the print videos but good on you for getting out from under the stress and on your bike.

[@richardsmith533]

Hi Mitch. Fair play to you my friend for having the courage to face up to what's stressing you out in your life and make the necessary changes. Do what you love to do if your lucky enough to be in that position.
I love cycling too- must be amazing to be able to do it in your california climate.
All the best from rainy England.

[@nextpicture]

Welcome back..i stay.. i hope your photography come back an you combine cycling with photgraphy. i dont belive that your other hobby photography die. i love your story telling . best wishes for your future from berlin - germany.

[@hectorcenteno7315]

So happy for you, so sad for me, I learned a lot from just a couple of your videos, more that some other channels. I'll miss you on my path as a hobbies photographer. I like cycling, but not that much hahaha, wish you success on that !

[@black-and-light]

Hi Mitch. I'm glad to see a video from you again. Been wondering what happened to you in these times of madness. You have done a great job with your videos so far. Thanks for that, I have learned a lot from you. I stay on your channel because I like you. I'm excited to see what you have in store. See you soon, Tom

[@artjiujitsulife]

All your videos were good because you’re you. No matter the content, you’re the constant. And I’m always excited when people get into Sports for happiness.

[@JulieLandrieu]

Hi Mitch, I like your style and your voice, so share away. I still have a list of printing videos I want to watch, but I can imagine some relaxing cycling videos in the background will perhaps pop up. Happy to see you back making and enjoy making videos.

[@gdmoffitt]

Best of luck to you and your new (ad)ventures! Enjoyed the videos, I can relate having worked my way in sports photography up the chain to the professional sports level I made the conscious decision that was not for me, too stressful, decided to dial it back to just prep sports where I can pick and choose the venues and the amount of time spent, leaving time for other things in life. Good advice on experimenting and changing variables one at a time, the thing I would add is to journal such experimentation. Nowadays one can journal and include images, etc, after a while and hundreds of images and settings & treatments it can all become a blur so nice to have something concrete to refer back to.

[@KirkwoodImaging]

Thanks from the bottom of my heart for your printing vids, they helped me out a lot. Biking is my first love so I’m excited to see your angle and will enjoy your storytelling.
Fun tidbit about rashes: After years of trying to figure out what was wrong with my skin… I finally realized I’d break out whenever I was handling a lot of prints. I have some sort of occupational hand dermatitis. Whenever I work with prints my fingerprints basically disappear and my skin starts to itch and get red splotches. It’s awful. Like on top of the stress of trying to get a print to look gorgeous, it turns out my immune system hates printing too. I don’t doubt your rashes were stress induced but being right next to that printer while it’s constantly cleaning itself and evaporating ink solvents, and touching trade secret ingredients in the papers and inks for hours at a time with sensitive skin probably didn’t help. I was pretty bummed when I figured that out. I’m going to see if 100% gloves only contact helps.

[@RobertHarvey101]

Welcome back. Looking forward to whatever you do. Thanks.

[@aguschar1]

Thanks bro! for all your tips and Im glad that you are ok today. Would be amazing if you can make 1 video a month about printing. But if you don't Ill be here looking at your bicycling videos!!

[@intimewithmusic]

Hi. I came across your video on shipping large prints. I sell music memorabilia. I understand your transition. I once was a single father of 2 very little ones. Now they're fully raised and are amazing women. I had a brick and mortar music center. I shut it down 15 years ago. The stress from it left but the passion for the skills I'd obtained remained. I like your approach to public videos and truly appreciate your knowledge and ability to instruct us. I hope you continue to instruct us with your passion and knowledge of film work.

[@styzoom]

Just watched 2 videos on your channel, one about printing and this one. All I can say, cycling is fun and healthy. Keep doing it, you inspired me to take out my bicycle again. Cycling is also good to clear the head. 👊🏻😎

[@MitchBoyer]

This makes me happy. Ride on!

[@lkernell]

Thanks Mitch, glad you are back!

[@LePetitMondedeMichel]

Tank you so much for all your content and information and have a nice ride!

[@robinb5752]

Thank you for the update!
I think I saw a video by Phil Gaimon riding the exact same route not too long ago. Cool :-)

[@MitchBoyer]

He passed me TWICE on a ride a few weeks ago. The guy is a beast!

[@robinb5752]

@@MitchBoyer There are a few TH-cam videos I really value a lot. One is the one by Phil Gaimon from last year, where he embraces everyone one a bike into the community no matter at what level they are at and where he makes a point to the „old“ bikers to follow along and not be obnoxious (no link, sorry, but it is titled „IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL THE NEW CYCLISTS DURING COVID, AND a Note to Experienced Riders“ ) and the other one is yours of printing a contact sheet on that insanely big Canon Pro 4000 and then developing one print out of it.
In both I see professionals, with their heart and mind into their craft, who have excelled beyond the „regular crowd“ by talent and time spent on their passion.
Don‘t get too stressed about what other people „demand“ of you. You are making an impact by being exactly who you are.

[@dizzamn213]

2:21 coming around that bend is one of the best views in all of LA, if you ask me. 👌🏼

[@MitchBoyer]

Totally agree!

[@HayesPeterson]

Missed you man!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@charliemcdougall]

You look happy and healthy; although I am sad. I very much appreciate your tutorials but I am happy you are well. You are a talented guy and you can always come back to your work when you're in a better place financially. I left photography for some 15 years before making a return. Best of luck. I very much appreciate your advice.

[@charliemcdougall]

PS: I forgot your name and couldn't find your channel for awhile. Then I fed "Weiner dog goes to New York" into the Googles and here I am. Whatever you're paying Vivian, she's worth double! #BrandRecognition

[@MitchBoyer]

😂 I'll have to double her treats today!

[@visualsofjc]

so good to hear from you! thanks for the update 👍🏼

[@LMatthewBowler]

great way to wrap it up for us thanks!! And bikes bikes bikes bikes bikes bikes.

[@derkarhu5079]

all the best in your newly-invigorated life!

[@valerieen]

Great video, great story telling, cool hat, jacket and dog!!! 😍🥰

[@MitchBoyer]

Thanks for encouraging me to stay up and finish editing this the other night

[@gabrielacosta4126]

I loved previous vids... thank you so much!!

[@jeremybraggs3237]

Thanks for all you have done. I'm sad though because I did buy a dye based printer. Love it, but hate I should have gotten the pigment. On the brightside I can hold out until the rebates start kicking in.

[@CafeCreativeYT]

Funny as a fellow creative I fell in love with cycling as well, best of luck with everything Mitch. People sub your channel for you and not the prints.

[@danselzer]

always liked your videos and revisited this one, dont' see if anybody else made the correction but the good pigment inkjet printers are aqueous. The bright colors that fade are the cheaper dye ink printers. The ones that last are aqueous pigment.

[@genghisbunny]

Good luck and look after yourself. I'll definitely watch some cycling content because that's one of my passions as well.

[@toonjanssens8523]

It's only a month ago I discovered your channel and I kinda binch-watched your printing videos. (yes I'm subscribed because of the printing) You talked about interesting topics with a real technical background. A lot of the videos out there discuss the basic aspects, like "your need to calibrate your monitor" or "download the paper profiles from the brands website". It's a pity you had to close your printing shop and are not going to make any printing videos anymore. But if your health is effected by your job, then you made the right decision! I'm also glad to finally known what happend and why you suddenly stopped. I can't say if I will stay subscribed for the biking videos, i'll decide after few videos. :-) Good luck either way with your "new" channel!

[@grimnismal8377]

WTF dude !
I stopped wildlife photography and therefore stopped following all the youtube channels related to photography. I begin road cycling and I come across your channel by chance saying to myself um... like a deja vu feeling ! I'm so happy to have one more quality TH-cam channel to follow!

[@MitchBoyer]

😅 we’ve come full circle!

[@lucianomada5209]

I'm so grateful for the videos. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@stevebikes995]

I just found your channel. It’s funny that we are both cyclist, both ride BMCs, and are both photographers. I enjoy having my work printed, but I send the printing out rather than making prints myself.

[@MitchBoyer]

That is awesome!

[@queenofhearts6127]

As an owner of a small print shop I suffer with severe anger/anxiety issues with my printers and paper 😂.
I guess I’m a perfectionist, so half my giclee prints go in the trash, half my rag paper is thrown (90% of it has flaws right out of the box) and I once picked up one of my A2 Canon printers and slapped it down again only to break the paper tray and misalign the paper feed.
Let’s just say, there’s a lot of swearing involved.
It is stressful but I just can’t outsource as their packaging and prints aren’t up to scratch.
If I wasn’t making a profit from this I would probably just sell digital art.
Thanks for your tips in this video, I’ll still be here for the cycling.

[@manaoro]

I discovered your channel 3 days ago, one day later I found out that your not doing it anymore 🙁. Most important is to know that you are fine and you health is going in the right direction. Even if you are not printing anymore why you don’t do videos about photo/ video editing topics? Keep safe, keep healthy. All the best!