The Harsh Truths Every Photographer Needs To Hear in 2024

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    Social Media 1:27 - 3:35
    Video 3:35 - 5:14
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    A clear why 6:39 - 9:34
    Getting in your own way 9:34 - 12:07
    Failure 12:07 - 14:28
    Getting attention 14:28 - 15:44
    Who you are 15:44 - 17:30
    Scrolling weakens you 17:30 - 18:37
    Address Envy 18:37 - 19:30
    Outro 19:30 - 20:00

ความคิดเห็น • 98

  • @RanftEvan
    @RanftEvan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Happy New Year everyone! Thanks for watching!

    • @CrazyCloudZen
      @CrazyCloudZen 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy New Year, Evan! Helpful video...thank you.

  • @CRJines
    @CRJines 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    I'm glad I'm no longer a content creator. Back to real work in 2024! Socal media takes away from real work in many cases.

  • @hudsoncaceres6820
    @hudsoncaceres6820 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Getting in your own way is a wildly powerful concept that's applicable to a lot more than photography. I needed to hear that. Thanks.

  • @hannahmae.
    @hannahmae. 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much for this, very informative and true to facts! Appreciate the help :))

  • @JonnyRoams
    @JonnyRoams 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this one mate! Happy new year!

  • @CvrlosSvnchez
    @CvrlosSvnchez 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    You’ve been a big role model for me as a photographer man, you’ve taught me so much throughout the years and you’re very much appreciated for that 🤞🏼

    • @RanftEvan
      @RanftEvan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That really means a lot! Thank you!

  • @Inuaraq0111
    @Inuaraq0111 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! always loved your videos :D

  • @yokken
    @yokken 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Evan- I've only watched a handful of your videos as I recently discovered you, but what I've found is that in every single video (which are all from the past 2 years or so, for reference), you speak with understanding and confidence about your subject. There is a wealth of insight that you just effortlessly drop, without constantly glancing at a screen, without obviously reading a script - it just flows. You clearly know what you're talking about and have spent a lot of time thinking and processing your experiences into concepts that can be more easily communicated - doing the learning for the rest of us. I got a lot from this video, which reinforced some old concepts, and introduced new ones. Thank you very much for sharing your wisdom and success tips with us, Evan, and I look forward to learning more from you in the year ahead!

    • @RanftEvan
      @RanftEvan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      This is the ultimate compliment! Sometime I get worried the audience won’t appreciate videos that are more information based like this. But I spend so much time writing these ideas and making sure the concept is thought out beforehand. It makes me happy for that to be appreciated. Happy new year!

  • @DITTOE
    @DITTOE 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    good words man.. happy new year

  • @photographic_zen
    @photographic_zen 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh man, this video is pure gold Evan. Thank you so much! :)

  • @oldemirolima1287
    @oldemirolima1287 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love watching most of your videos. It's curious, but I relax when I watch it. I think it's because you convey that you are a good person with direct, honest and realistic speech. Keep going.👌

  • @MiguelJuanez
    @MiguelJuanez 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bro! This helped so much, thank you! 🙏🏽

  • @madskrabbefotografi
    @madskrabbefotografi 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just all the questions and answers I was looking for. Thanks 👍🏼

  • @dandrehamilton6598
    @dandrehamilton6598 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you bro! I appreciate this video so much!

  • @revdrdonstouder3295
    @revdrdonstouder3295 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Evan. I enjoy your stuff a lot.

  • @jennylundphotography
    @jennylundphotography 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    There's a lot of personal development in practicing a hobby such as photography, and making the most out of it (whatever that means to you personally). Love these kinds of videos with insights and reflections, thank you for this. Subscribed right away! ;)

  • @pepearcos6689
    @pepearcos6689 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely what we need to hear! thanks for putting up the right words and educate us, what an inspirational speech

  • @SurrealExposure12
    @SurrealExposure12 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing video man. Thank you 🙏 ❤

  • @keithnmdowling
    @keithnmdowling 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent call to the realities of what moves a creative and their business forward toward sucess.. great succinct list, thank you.

  • @alexlford
    @alexlford 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So consistent with your motivation - amazing work man!

    • @RanftEvan
      @RanftEvan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just wanna share what I know, thank you and thanks for watching!

  • @loupetho
    @loupetho 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Evan, great video and advice.

    • @RanftEvan
      @RanftEvan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!!

  • @jiggyb21
    @jiggyb21 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Damn dude! I’ve been watching you since the beginning and I haven’t loved everything lately but I gotta say this motivation shit might be your calling. Killer video my man.

  • @michaellundphotography
    @michaellundphotography 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the book recommendation =)

  • @KeanBurke
    @KeanBurke 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Man you’re the most motivating photographer I know. With out your channel I don’t know if I’d be the photographer I am today. Thank you. I started watching your channel when I started in 2019 and you’ve been a big help with inspiring me.

    • @RanftEvan
      @RanftEvan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That means so much! Thank you for following and supporting what I do!

    • @KeanBurke
      @KeanBurke 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RanftEvan you’re welcome. Wish you much more success in 2024

  • @isaiahfloyd5063
    @isaiahfloyd5063 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A sit down talk with you would be revolutionary for me it feels like lol.Great great video,and all amazing points too!Thank you for this

  • @oda_margrethe
    @oda_margrethe 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I definitely needed to hear this today! Thank you.

  • @mishafoton
    @mishafoton 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy New Year! Thnx for vibe! I go to shoot music video right now!

  • @TheFlorent40
    @TheFlorent40 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this one Really enjoyed it 👍

    • @RanftEvan
      @RanftEvan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Love to hear it!

  • @qinzakhan6604
    @qinzakhan6604 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved this video!!!

    • @RanftEvan
      @RanftEvan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much!

  • @joei.507
    @joei.507 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, Evan! The last one hit home. Time to fix that.

  • @christinekemp6020
    @christinekemp6020 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was really great. Thanks, Evan.

  • @RichardOldroyd
    @RichardOldroyd 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the video
    I don't believe in failure. If something does not go my way I've just learnt what doesn't work.

  • @marcowolffphotography
    @marcowolffphotography 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks

  • @chrisstewart6208
    @chrisstewart6208 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video

  • @AMBD90
    @AMBD90 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful

  • @MUSEMENT
    @MUSEMENT 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video, like the advice. It seems that the critics that hurt the most are the ones I use and grow the most.

  • @ynnuhp1
    @ynnuhp1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    GEAT VIDEO AND HE IS TELLING THE TRUTH Y'ALL...... I BEEN DOUB THIS 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @visualsbyshanz
    @visualsbyshanz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Evan. I am definitely trying to implement more video into growing my photography business.

    • @RanftEvan
      @RanftEvan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hope you have a great year! Let’s all win 🙏

    • @visualsbyshanz
      @visualsbyshanz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RanftEvan Yes we are winning!

  • @JeneyM
    @JeneyM 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    True! I just need to paint, don't care about the rest. No commission work, what a relief 😅

  • @stigfloberghagenphotography
    @stigfloberghagenphotography 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video 🙂👍

    • @RanftEvan
      @RanftEvan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

  • @girishahemnani4917
    @girishahemnani4917 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you 😊

  • @astoldbytie
    @astoldbytie 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Solid advice

  • @badhabit714
    @badhabit714 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I never say that. I take it second by second, minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day, week by week, month by month, and year by year. My God's grace, my time will come when the Lord allows it.
    Blessings to all

  • @000MrJwright
    @000MrJwright 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What hoodie brand is that? Slick!

  • @petchberry4456
    @petchberry4456 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you ❤

  • @thefourthquarter7429
    @thefourthquarter7429 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video and points out areas where I could do better.
    I am really struggling with one part of this advice - Embracing Video. I photograph a narrow niche - pets - and usually do outdoor sessions using strobes. Among all the tasks (moving lights 3-5 times per session) and keeping the animals safe, it feels very challenging to capture video at the same time. I agree I need to do something, but I'm not sure how. It would be great to be able to hire someone to capture video during the sessions, but not sure if it would be profitable at the beginning. Perhaps I could create a specific package that includes video as part of the session. Not sure it's coming anytime soon but feel some pressure to get started.

  • @judeemclaughlin7394
    @judeemclaughlin7394 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Every year I pick a new photography skill to try to learn. Last year was macro. This year I think I want to improve my video skills (they really are decades out of date). And as I commented on IG, I want to see how many days I can post photo each day. I've only quick scanned the guide so far.

    • @RanftEvan
      @RanftEvan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I love that!! And the daily photo thing is cause it give you a daily goal, it’s been keeping me on track with alot of other stuff

  • @robertjones7695
    @robertjones7695 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Spot on. Start with "Why?" ... Simon Sinek.

  • @willcapozzi
    @willcapozzi 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When you record video for social media do you record in 4k? I think 1080 would be good enough for most TH-cam videos. What's your opinion?

  • @andrew_serbs
    @andrew_serbs 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve said that too, right on January 1’st, just to find myself hospitalised few days later due to COVID…

  • @tonygrrro
    @tonygrrro 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All perfectly made points bro 🤝👏

    • @RanftEvan
      @RanftEvan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Appreciate you watching!!

    • @tonygrrro
      @tonygrrro 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RanftEvan 💯 bro!

  • @fr33water
    @fr33water 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was huge Evan 🎉 Happy New Year man, hope you and your family are doing well. 😊

  • @schonshcon
    @schonshcon 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome

    • @RanftEvan
      @RanftEvan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🙏🙏🙏

  • @TsvetanVR
    @TsvetanVR 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A lot of truth has been said in this video!
    The only thing scrolling does for me is getting me to feel like a tired mindless drone. And it's bad. The worst thing is we're the ones doing it to ourselves over...and over...and over again.

  • @curiousabout1
    @curiousabout1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I enjoyed the video and appreciate the solid info! I would like to disagree, though, about finding inspiration. It's absolutely true that once we start scrolling it almost always turns into a mindless time sink, but it's also true that I get inspired allll the time from photographers and other artists I follow. When I scroll on IG my time goes to probably 80% photo appreciation, 10% random, and 10% um... physique appreciation. Okay maybe it's more like 70/10/20 but my point is that I'm always seeing work I want to emulate or styles I want to experiment with. I've been trying to get better at street photography lately specifically because of the work of someone I follow, and also taking a different approach to editing because of another shooter's work. I think it's important to continually expose ourselves to art in a variety of mediums, but certainly concede that scrolling social media is best done as mindfully as possible!

  • @ethancohen12
    @ethancohen12 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I feel called out…
    But that’s a good thing honestly.

    • @RanftEvan
      @RanftEvan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I appreciate you watching!
      And remember the only reason I can only make a video like this is because I’ve done all of these things at one point or another. So don’t beat yourself up if anything hit close to home, that all part of growing. Keep it up 🙌

  • @engravedimages
    @engravedimages 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Definitely been pulling inspiration from your work and videos man! Keep up the great work, hopefully one day we can shoot together (I own the Black and Gold Leica Q2 Daniel Craig x Greg Williams)

  • @Augnos
    @Augnos 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video!! Lots of solid nuggets of info in here

  • @stephensedon
    @stephensedon 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    5:04 I agree and it sucks. I just wish, specifically Instagram, that they went back to how they used to be.
    Forcing short form content is annoying and ridiculous.

  • @JustOneKnight
    @JustOneKnight 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why, coz I can. Anddd coz I cant lol. Hi thanks enjoyed the info.

  • @MonsterFlips
    @MonsterFlips 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Evan I live in Talmo I know you have taken some photos here! I have alot of family here with farms that have barns and ponds with cabins. If you want to take some pictures over here let me know and we can make that happen.

  • @simon359
    @simon359 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I prefer Flickr, as I am not interested in doing video, I don’t see a reason to do it, because I have no interest.
    Perhaps it’s because I’m a lot older. Also, it’s somewhat of a disappointment that photography seems to be taking a backseat to video.

    • @ianforber
      @ianforber 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There’s an app called fotos that is preparing to launch soon - I’m one of the beta testers. Its aim is to showcase photographs and photographers rather than video. No idea whether it will be a success but it might be worth a try.

  • @EbrehemZiyek
    @EbrehemZiyek 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🙌🏽🙏🏾👏🏾

    • @RanftEvan
      @RanftEvan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👊💯

  • @nevrlow
    @nevrlow 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2:55 instagram is only promoting oF creators while censoring literally everyone else haha

  • @PancakeDiaries
    @PancakeDiaries 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    MPB is expensive enough unless u want kinda ran down stuff, and they don't pay well when u sell them stuff.

  • @tralfmusic
    @tralfmusic 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If I had a dime for every time one of these videos are published on TH-cam, I'd quit my job and become a full-time photographer.

  • @Isaac_Murphy
    @Isaac_Murphy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Im already scared of this video. 😂😂

    • @RanftEvan
      @RanftEvan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha don’t be!

  • @fr33water
    @fr33water 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    13:05 | 13:05 🎉 Was a big moment in this video.

  • @coryflood2472
    @coryflood2472 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not my year but I’m going to take more photos. That’s all. I have no interest in doing this professionally just for me.

  • @HarveyWallbanger-ho2cq
    @HarveyWallbanger-ho2cq 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I always thought photographers used iPhones

  • @mr.frandy7692
    @mr.frandy7692 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think at this point there are more content creators than people on the fking planet. Lol

  • @mikefoster6018
    @mikefoster6018 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I went to check out your pics, to see if you know photography, but it's just loads of pictures of you and gear.

    • @RanftEvan
      @RanftEvan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You would greatly benefit from watching this entire video. The final part especially

    • @mikefoster6018
      @mikefoster6018 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RanftEvan I don't remember any pictures there.

  • @TaMaius
    @TaMaius 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for not gatekeeping🫡😂