I was a HORRIBLE PHOTOGRAPHER
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ม.ค. 2018
- Reacting to my first photographs from when I started photography!
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Thumbs up for not cleaning the grout :)
Haha!
I had a somewhat similar experience working at Rite Aid, but I was a little less forward with my resignation ;)
pete can you link bobby's instagram account i am really inspired by those portraits of bobby and want to copy them
truly inspiring thank you!!!
My first job was at Tim Hortons too. Buffalo NY!
Bobby literally went from Level 1 Crook to Level 100 Mafia
This is so good lol 😂
😳😱😳
When Peter's worst photographs are actually better than your best photographs...
Hahahhahahahah, was thinking the same thing!
Just look where your comment is "located" in and you will laugh even more :))))))
You got the right one brother...👌👌👌...Ha haaaa
Stop picking on me
So true hahahaha
me three
We've all taken a photo of a dumpster. It's like a rite of passage.
Took one last week LOL
Absolutely haha. It's like that first year you're taking pics and you're all "I'm so cool. I wanna do grunge" boom. Edgy dumpster
I actually liked it :c
beginer photographer one o one
@@santiagopenadelacruz7306 I feel you
"Who takes a photo like this? That might be the worst one yet"
Me: uhhhhhhhhhh *deletes my instagram*
😂😂
😂🙃🤣
🤣🤣🤣
Plagiat !!!
Totally the feels right now hahahaha
4:46 "Who takes a photo like this?" Me: *deletes photo from my catalog* Pssh, yeah...who does, right?
Same 😂😂😂
Hahahahaha
Henry Manango i feel attacked😂
Hahaha, it happens to all of us. It's part of the process.
ahahahahah
You should make a video recreating old photos with your skills now
Now that's a great idea!!
I second this. I've seen a few of Peter's videos but, I just subscribed and was inspired by THIS video. Do it for me!
actually
Agree that would be awesome👌
Best comment !
Dude I am 99.9% sure that my company used that leaves photo in promo material back in the day. Proud to be part of that $20k :)
You can officially say you helped Peter McKinnon with his early career.
"That font is the like the second cousin of Comic Sans"
I DIED
E C ditto 😂😂
He laughs on his old pics,
We are just like, 'IS HE TRYING TO HUMILATE US!'🤐
hi
@@walidfakhfakh3660 hi ;)
@@helloiammahdi are you a good photographer?
@@kimjongun4800 how old are you?
4:46 "Who takes a photo like this?" *slowly walks out the room, grabs the camera, and deletes the exact same photo of a splash of paint on a wall* LMAO
Elddie John Benigay I have Wont lie Also was for Paintball ~ Caption ~ Picking Wall Flowers
Elddie John Benigay same with the pile of leaves lmao
hahahahhaha
Elddie John Benigay i
You can totally have a great photo from the paintball splash, it’s more about the composition, light and the ankle.
Brother I can’t tell you how much this was worth to me! Seriously I’m sitting here in my car on break with my little shitty Yi M1 $400 camera with a Rokinon Cinema 24mm on it, feeling all the dejection in the world, and mind you I’m no spring chicken. I found myself thinking “what the hell am I doing?” You’re too old to want this or too poor to afford a camera with which you can do some real work...blah blah blah on and on.
And then I watched this.
Seriously man, this video nearly brought me to tears, not that I’m easily given to tears, but it was just a confluence of forces and timing.
You literally just brought me out of an abyss my brother. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos and lessons. You do more good than maybe you know.
Many many Thanks,
William
same boat as you man, keep at it, you will get better. that's the beauty of photography.
As Dory would say ..."Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swim swim swim ! "
I'm super happy with my £200 camera, it does great for the job and that's what matters
I am a firm believer that skill or creativity is much more important than fancy equipment- don’t get me wrong nice equipment is great but if you give it to someone with no skills/creativity/eye for composition they won’t be able to do much with it. So don’t worry about your camera for now, just keep practicing!
Update: I took all your comments to heart....the kind ones that is. I kept rocking out with my Yi M1, working on my eye and composition. Something began to develop, slowly at times but sometimes in leaps and aha moments. That “shitty” little camera became my teacher and fostered in me a deeper love and respect for the art. I travelled with it and even did a few jobs with it. I am now using an EOS R and could not be happier with it.
I am gradually building and refining my portfolio, and editing a short film and loving every moment of it.
Funny thing is though: my favorite Photo was taken with my M1 😂. I’ve since gifted my niece with it and so her journey begins...but I miss my little Yi M1.
Seriously speaking, thanks Peter, you rock brother and thank all of you for relating, for sharing and for all the encouragement. Stuff like this creates little pockets of awesome in this world.🙏🏽
me: oh that one isn't that bad!
peter: THIS IS THE WORST GODDAMN PHOTO OF ALL TIME HAHAHA WHAT A LOSER I WAS HAHAHAHA ITS SO BAD
Friends like Bobby are the ones we should all cherish and appreciate🙌
well i am sorry for billy russo man
Frank Castle we all need a Bobby in our lives
Rainhard Octovianto good one😂
Bobby looks like a mob boss in the recent shoot.
Ride With Rahul so true lol
I think it's kind of douchey. I live in New Jersey and it reminds me of something some North Jersey greaseball would commission lol. Don't get me wrong, the photos are beautiful in terms of technique and color and staging but the shoot itself? Not a fan.
Maybe he is? 😮
Looks like the style of a Pitbull music video.
You know, I’ve been watching Pete’s vids for about two hours now. And I have to say...there’s something about Pete that makes you want to burst out of yourself and live your truest life. To break that ceramic mask that you wear everyday as a facade of “this is who I am”, but really is a prison for your creative soul. Beyond his amazing photography and video inspiration, watching a person live their lives completely uninhibited by the boxes of society is hypnotically intoxicating and wonderfully liberating. Thank you Pete, for making us listen to the drum beat of our calling inside all of us.
Well said. I couldnt agree more. Even in 2023, I cant get enough of his upbeat attitude. Its really inspiring.
Looking at his worst photos and I’m sweating so hard right now
the one with the dumpster was the best
Same! Loved the textures in it
Pete likes this comm lol
Really? I thought it was trash
To be honest that was not trash, just normal and flat... and also no story to be told within the scene... ok it kinda trash : | (no offense Pete)
btw even so I do think Pete done much better than where I start ... I wanted to do some comparison similar to the title for the last 5 yrs... never actually do it : |
I thought his old phtoto's would actually be bad
@Phil Jones65 wow i smell so much hatred in a single comment
Phil Jones65 Wuss. Post some pictures yourself
They're not bad.. It's just that his newer work is way better.
Me too lol
@Phil Jones65 like you can do better
* takes camera into the woods and starts making piles of leaves...* $ 20.000,-????
"I think I made like $20k off of this photo when I was a punk ass kid."
$20,000 on a pile of leaves...
I bet if you find that stock photo the price is going up the sky right now haha
I want sum sum
Lionheart Makes me want to try it lol XD
So funny but yea I'm going to take some photos of some leaves right now 👊
This Natural Journey he made that when nobody was using stock photos so that probably was popular so people bought it. Good luck doing that now
The lack of effort flipping those cards back and forth though! 🤤🤤🤤
JTWISEGUY well, he was a magician😂
i thought the “splat of paint” was bird poo 🤣😭
Hazel Stokoe omg ditto 😂😂
Saamme!..
same!!
Sometimes it just takes one person to believe in you - respect for Bobby 🙏🏽🇯🇲
That awkward moment when you think his old photos are amazing....
I mean the one with the pillars and lights is really good imo but if you'd actually look at a print of it you'd prob be bothered by there being a missing light and a car in the bg but you couuuuuuuuuuuuuuuld edit that out ig
Ikr. Haha
some were good!
It's funny but true, photography is subjective so a lot of people might love his old work even if he doesn't :)
Mohamad Nawras same
Be cool if you recreated your bad photos with the experience you've accumulated
This guy is my favorite !!! his whole outlook on the photography /videos, no one else like him out there, thanks for this video, def inspires me as a newbie to photography!!
I am an Afghan, studying in China with all TH-cam being blocked, still finding a way to watch Peter McKinnon's videos. You have given me immense amount of motivation since the first time I have watched your videos. If you could ever go to some hospitals and just randomly speak to the sick, i am sure they would recover faster due to the fact that you can make people smile. You are a blessing! Thank you for being here Pete!
Totally! He is sooooo energetic how is that possible
@Rae Solo or move to a nicer country
@@averageGoat_meh_eh_eh_eh dude, china is one of the most beautyful countries in the world
@Ben doritos ! they have their government to thank for that
@@pa9030 irrelevant when you have an authoritarian fascist regime in power. How's the Sparrow population in China going?
The way you started handling those cards while you were talking just added such a nice layer to your point! Great video man!
Jordan Newsom you know that he was a magician? he has a very close friend with a youtube channel who does magic videos TUT named Chris Ramsay
Yeah, I love it when he does magic tricks in his videos!
I like chris ramseys works. Herhe
just found your channel, this is literally the 2nd vid I watch on your channel and your friendship is so heartwarming and genuine. you both seem like down to earth, nice guys. very cool
I’m so glad you showed the new work along with the old photos. That is what really demonstrated how far you’ve come and how far we can go if we put in the work. Great video.
Maybe underrated but your watermark seriously improved! 100%
Peter’s worst photos are far superior than my best photos. What kind of self-roast it is? My goodness I should format my hard drive before someone sees my first photos (for the mankind)
Mansoor Bawazir it can't be worse than the white paint on the bricks
I liked that white paint on the bricks.....guess I need to format my brain now.
bro my dad used to have a cool recording camera that it's shit now but I remember myself being like 4 in the woods holding the camera trying to vlog cause that's what my dad was doing. I was a vlogger at heart. I remember my dad telling me to watch out cause I'm going to make it shaky and I definitely did.
This is exactly what I needed to hear. Two years later this advice and this video still hits me. Thank you!
this was so encouraging! I found you a few weeks ago and I am glad I found your channel. I love the funny, authentic, inspiring and educating videos! I appreciate you!
When his "bad" photos are WAY BETTER than my "good" photos...
Expansion pack + maps… lol
Ha!
halo custom edition? good times
You're awesome too
My absolutely favorite PM: Interiors video. Thank you for the inspiration and perspective!
thank you for helping me out with my depression and anxiety.. i love your vids man keep grinding i’ll see u one day at the top🙏🏽💰
I would love to see you go and re-shoot these old photos with your current skills and then do a comparison video!
Also, 13 years ago I was shooting black and white photos of sharpies and calling it art, so... it could always be worse. 😂
Alissa Bengtson yeah, and 13 years ago I was 5 so I wasn't a photographer.
That is something I'd love to see!
This is an awesome idea!
so awesome you guys have stayed in touch all these years. love it!
Chubbyemu you should upload a vlog bro
Just a whole bunch of good people!
Love finding my favorite TH-camrs in random places years later
Thank you so much for this Pete. Really needed it 🌻
I really needed to see this. Thank you. I sometimes struggle with my self confidence because I see other photographers take way better photos than me, then I look back at my first photos and amaze myself with how far along I have come. But then anxiety has me thinking "you'll never be that good though" but this video really helps reassure me that we all start somewhere and will get better if we put in the effort and time. So, from a new fan, thank you so much. I love you and your videos ❤
When Peters "bad" photo's are better than your ones 😂
Hywel Evans yess... soo truth..
Same man, this is far from inspirational, makes me want to quit photography
Haha.. I totally was going to say that
Nah his old ones sucked lmao
Thank God it's not just me lol
After 50+ years of photography, I can still take some really bad pics.
It’s a skill you never lose😩
Thanks for sharing.
Well, honestly, I think that the 11:25 is very very cringeworthy 😬 let’s see what he thinks about it after next 10 years.
Thank you so so much for this video. For two years now, I've been feeling down about myself when if comes to photography. And this video actually helped me feel better about myself. 👌
Its funny, im 14, i love cardistry, skateboarding, and photography. I really hope i turn out like this mastermind someday
You have already - just figure out how you made it happen, & do those things.
I’ve seen all of your videos I think and I gotta say, this is probably one of your most informative AND entertaining videos. This is really encouraging! (No offence). Thank you Peter.
Thank you! Appreciate that!
Peter McKinnon Bought a t6i two years ago and thinking of upgrading soon. I’m still a “young punk kid” and I’ve been watching your channel regularly since I starting taking pictures. Definitely my favourite creator. Come up north to Sudbury sometime (300+ lakes)!!!
Thank you to sharing this pete!
I know that it's very 2014, but I'd love to see Peter do a Draw My Life... He really has a cool story to tell!
Awe man your content just makes me smile. Crazy how I can watch your old content and still feel the relevancy.
I'm starting our photography and every time I'm down or just don't want to go shoot anything to practice I look at your videos , any of them , it gets me motivated , and makes me want to go and shoot literally anything , I look up to you , your work is amazing . Hopefully one day I'll be at least half of the content creator you are , I know I'm a long way ahead . All the best wishes , keep up the amazing work
This was such a good video. It's got good information, some good laughs, and a nice little heart warming ending. Thanks Peter : )
I guess we all are at some point! You know it, 1% talent 99% effort. Just go out and shoot! No excuses!
Philipp Klein Herrero agreed
Agreed
I think he meant putting effort into getting up and going out to practice
Buildpucipuci02 and Connor Lipke, correct, I mean practice and effort towards producing more content
The friendship is way more beautiful than any photo you can take, even for another 10 years. Thanks for sharing, Sir!
Im so glad I came across this channel. Im the type of guy that jumps right in to hobbies...I just picked up my first -decent- camera recently (Lumix G95). After watching your videos, I've learned SO MUCH to put into practice...depth, lighting, what lenses to use for certain situations (Im up to 5 lenses now, I've only had the camera for a month). Its definitely inspiring to see how far you've come, and hopefully I can learn some good techniques faster with your help. Keep the videos coming!
Video Idea: "Recreating old photos that I took" and take similar photos to that of 10 years ago but with 10 years more experience
Kory great idea
im 50 now Peter. I started at 48. ...I hope I can do in 10 years what you did in 20+..with your tutorials and inspiration. ..If not then well Ill have fun trying.
You're 50!??? I'd think you were mid top late 30s, not 50!
I hope to become a strong photographer/ cinematographer in the next few years too! I love knowing that we all start in the same place but can truly grow and break off from the pack with practice!
You look 25
man 10 years is a lot, go faster
I love everything about this. I think it's amazing that 10 years later, you're still friends with your first paid gig. I recently started going through my photos from 7 years ago on my hard drive so I screamed when you said that back then you felt it was a great shot, because that's exactly how I felt when I saw my work. Now...I wish I could go back with what I know now and shoot it all over again. Thank you for sharing!
Peter is great to watch your videos and I loved hearing you tell people that it's all about learning light control. Amen to that. I've been a pro snapper for over 35 years and still love to hear great content and enthusiasm for photography. You inspired me to start my own channel this week, thank you. keep the vids coming
Love you for doing this.. i was smiling all along enjoyed it.... you're always great
can u recreate ur old photos?😁
great idea!!!
that relationship with bobby was heartwarming to get to see
Is no one going to mention his card skills at the end???
Card skills on another level... Didn't know his also good at it
Wasn't sure I'd like this video but it was great! Glad you didn't clean the grout, haha.
Can we get a tutorial on the lighting setup for Bobbys second shoot?
DrJLad yes please!
Definitely!
I think its quite simple, just look at how light is hitting Bobby and where the shadows are forming. For example, the first photo has 2 lights behind Bobby at around 45 degree angles, high above, pointing down.
yes please
Look at the shadows and hi lights
Have we all forgotten how to think for ourselves
Man, this video was very inspirational. I love the fact that you actually met up with him
Thank you for reminding people that they should not get discouraged and just keep on trying and putting their best self into what they enjoy doing!
5:12 I took a photo almost exactly like that..your beginner photography is better than my photos right now shoot
Wow, blast from the past! Even in your old photos, you could see your potential. It's awesome how you kept shooting Bobby over the years. The currents photos of him are SICK!!!👍📷
Just moved to Canada but who is Bobby?
Wow man, I admire you for remembering special people in your life. It's touching and that's what everyone should do. Big fan of you & I would hope someday I can meet you man. God bless !!
Yes!!! I needed to hear that message at the end of the video. Thank you!!
*BOBBY IS A GOOD FRIEND*
Absolutely, and not even for paying him that much, but for like not expecting photos for free just because they are friends. He asked: "How much is that going to be?" and that's all that matters. Good on Bobby.
Need to get a friend like Bobby
thats what im thinking too m8
I thought that dumpster one was the best out of all these, had good linear structure, well graded, conceptual, minimalistic, it had more substance and a more curious subject then any of the others
@WakinTheDeadFan I actually kind of agree, the dumpster pic was pretty cool.
Martin Bagneris yep too, it's not because the subject is "weird" that the photo is bad, I would said the opposite tbh
I think younger him was also pulling a joke by putting a picture of a dumpster in a folder labeled "Junk". Haha
EVERY video I've watched is so inspiring! Keep it up bro! Makes me wanna go out and shoot!
It's motivating me. I just start photography and videography like 6 months ago and still learning many things to be a master. Thank you!
You should definitely take BObby to these same places and take the pictures over again! Like if you agree! @peter
That is a good idea.
I was thinking that as soon as he started showing them, that would be sick, be great content ;)
'There's more to life than Xbox live' - Peter McKinnon
this is actually such an inspirational video it really makes me want to make my own video about my old photographs
Thank You for inspiring us Peter, These photos boosted our confidence 😌💯
I burned out and you just put me back in to game. Thank you @petermckinnon
So you were horrible PROFESSIONAL photographer when you started, but you were and AMAZING AMATEUR photographer..
Ya those shots he was shitting on weren't half bad tbh
Yeah I guess that was the point... cuz he wants to be pro...
These are all SOOOO GOOD!!!!! I love the paint and brick the contrast is so good
Thanks Peter. I am a big fan of your work and your vlogs and love how passionately you explain stuff and share your experiences. You can't fake this and it shows you are truly passionate and genuine and do want people watching your videos to learn and gain something positive out of each of them. I agree and can relate to the fact that you mentioned that you said about comparing your self to the people who post some amazing work and in comparison to what you do there is no comparison lol and it kinda demotivates you. Stay Blessed and wish you the very best always!
Lately I've been feeling so shitty about my photography, this was mega eye opening, thank you Peter
Am I the only one here who's more impressed by the card tricks Peter shows than by the photographs? ;D
Me too man
Right !!
that's exactly what I thought!
Dude I'm into stock photography also and I'm telling you those photos even more than a decade back is waaay better than my best today. You are such an inspiration not only to the photography world but to all of us here.
Peter, you keep on reminding me to put the work in! It's not bad, but when I first started a year ago, and did the same critique of my first pictures, I had the same struggles as any new photographer did. Thanks for being such an inspiration!
I love love love what you said at the end. We all need to work hard to get there. It’s just hard for me when you see youtubers who hit 4mil in a year. Never giving up!
This Little Critic but those youtubers probably do insane unethical things. Your videos/channel will grow you just need time and experience .
Saifo lameo true
You're a kid with 4 thousand subscribers. I think you're doing pretty good.
nail on the head here.
Let me represent everyone here to say - thanks for being such an inspiration for us. I am currently shooting videos for fun after years doing weddings, right after binge watching your videos.
Thanks PETER!
This material is so inspirational....what you saw as failures is simply a light along a path for others towards success.
You are my inspiration always watched your video everytime I feel discouraged. Found you this year you will always be my motivation pills going forward, hope ill meet you someday and go for a photoshoot trip with you.
I was watching the video and I didnt understand why were you saying that your old pictures are bad, i actually thought they were good. And then i saw the new ones. Damn im impressed!
Niko Čače right? He’s just pure talent!
That quick flash to you wearing that Uniform, anyone else just pause it and stare for 30 seconds 😂
Dang this made me laugh so much. Thanks for showing your early work. I went and looked at my early work(circa 2011) after watching this and died at the weird "conceptual" stuff I tried to pull off. LOVE the glow up of your style with Bobby, and love that he's stuck with you from the beginning.
and everything I learnt is because of you, your channel and your Instagram feed inspired me everytime
Thanks for this video, Pete. It was you who inspired me to get back to my camera and start shooting. It was this September and I was so motivated that I started instagram, already got a thousand of amazing subscribers and even a business contact! How amazing is that?! Thank you so much, man. Love everything you do for the people. Wish you a great year!
Started following you because you were a magician. Love when you get out the cards and happy you brought up the point that mastering a craft doesn't come over night even if you are a magician...
This vid was awesome!! Such amazing info plus a great glimpse into your journey!! Thanks for sharing
this was such a beautiful video. thank you so much for sharing. definitely need this. ❤️