I'm an idiot for starting a Photography Channel in 2023

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  • @zoulhhh
    @zoulhhh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    100% inspiring. Don't stop!

  • @nyglee
    @nyglee ปีที่แล้ว +15

    It's definitely worth it if you enjoy it. The cinematic scenes/music you make are inspiring, keep going!

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate your support man 🙏

    • @puddin12dt
      @puddin12dt ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed!

  • @geralkay3012
    @geralkay3012 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    4:45 True, doing things we are passionate about is not like works, but passion and love doing it.

  • @tiredtimmy7288
    @tiredtimmy7288 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just found your photography content, keep it up! Just do what you love and stay real about it imo

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I'm gonna continue to do my best 🙏

  • @Fatherlooper
    @Fatherlooper ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This inspires me as it's something I myself have wanted to do for a long time now, I see a lot of potential in your work, keep it up brother.

  • @NewoolDoge
    @NewoolDoge ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm currently working as a data analyst and I gotta say my experience and feelings are so similar to yours.
    I participated in a lot of photography contests in the past few years, did a few paid shoots, generally just went out there taking as many photos and videos as I liked. It was emotionally gratifying but financially unsustainable (yeah gear is expensive af). I wish I could quit my day job and go all in into photography but pursuing your dreams/passion is a privilege not many can actually afford, not to mention starting a photography business means sacrificing a lot of the creative freedom in order to please your clients.
    Some day I might be able to make it work, but until then I guess I'll continue to shoot photos and videos as a hobby.
    Congrats, you earned a sub from Malaysia!

  • @FRKNSTN_music
    @FRKNSTN_music ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am strongly considering making a TH-cam channel about photography, video and editing. This really gave me the motivation I needed to just go for it! Thank you for being so candid.

    • @paultaylorphotography9499
      @paultaylorphotography9499 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely go for it, despite frustration at the algorithm and disappointment at the lack of traction for something you've spent time and effort creating, the actual process of making something from absolutely nothing is pretty enjoyable. Go for it.

  • @Rezz.Arziani
    @Rezz.Arziani 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    never give up. I'm gonna start youtube channel as a photographer and I'm quite afraid that I won't get enough attention, but I want to start it for myself, to enjoy it

  • @KarinaAgapi
    @KarinaAgapi 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for this video! You’re awesome!

  • @ammardelreal3802
    @ammardelreal3802 ปีที่แล้ว

    proud to say i was here since 3,000 subscribers. the progress has shown, let the algorithm do the rest haha

  • @marcocfitness
    @marcocfitness ปีที่แล้ว

    I came across your video about the review of Sony 85mm f1.8. Then, I saw this video. I'm at the exact same situation of yours: college, freelance job, balancing work and studies and feeling burnt out.
    Thank you for your message at the end. This reminds me of why I started
    You earned a sub from me. Please don't quit!

  • @worldnatureanimals7752
    @worldnatureanimals7752 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great inspirational talk. You really know how to keep others motivated and positive. Thank you

  • @Alex.Kirkpatrick
    @Alex.Kirkpatrick ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm stoked I found you now, so I can be able to say I was here during the comeup 😎🤝 I look forward to what your perspective can bring to the table

  • @olafzijnbuis
    @olafzijnbuis ปีที่แล้ว

    TH-cam is like a lottery at times.
    I had a small video clip (just a single uncorrected take of 45s or so) on another channel.
    By mistake, it was public instead of private.
    After a year or so I noticed that it got many many views. Also, the subscriber number increased. When I had 1000+ subscribers I monetized the channel. The video went up to 1.3 million views and I got Euro 77 or a little bit more for it.
    Another video about the same subject, but edited was almost completely ignored.
    Just do it for fun!

  • @CesarGab
    @CesarGab ปีที่แล้ว

    I was looking for reviews for the XT30ii and I ran into you and your goofy personality. Because of you I made the purchase and I'm loving it. I enjoy watching your awkwardly-funny content. Keep it up my man! 🙃

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate it a ton!!! Thank you for watching my content man 🙏

  • @NeonShores
    @NeonShores ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a tiny channel and had a video a few months ago that actually got some traction and got some nice views....then my last video tanked and is hated by the algorithm gods apparently because it didn't get pushed at all. Was definitely discouraged but you're right, can't give up and just have to keep trying.
    Also I love photography so TH-cam did a good job recommending your video to me 🙂. Subbed and happy creating!

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your support! Couldn't do it without you. Don't give up! 😊

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also I looked at your channel, super cool stuff you're doing!

    • @NeonShores
      @NeonShores ปีที่แล้ว

      @@futc.photography Much appreciated 😎

    • @paultaylorphotography9499
      @paultaylorphotography9499 ปีที่แล้ว

      I find the same issue, I've had a few vids that have done well, and I think here we go, then the next goes down like a sack of shyte. It's frustrating but I still love the whole process. Keep at it mate, I'll go checkout your chan now.

  • @p9dt
    @p9dt ปีที่แล้ว

    this is so much inspiring for me .. thanks a lot... i often think about people not recognizing my work after hours and hours of work and then end up not doing it, but after this video I'm gonna change it cus I'll do that for myself 😊cus i know that is what makes me happier

  • @Juno_Doran
    @Juno_Doran ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your honesty! If I may say so, don’t give up your computing job, it provides you enough money to enjoy photography and YouTubing with as much freedom as you want, without the awful pressures.

  • @radekdrayco
    @radekdrayco ปีที่แล้ว

    I too have a passion for photography and recently confirmed my love for cinematography with the purchase of a A7Sii from my former VFX studio that had to shutdown.
    I have made a YT channel that will eventually capture my exploits traveling the world by sailboat, but I am not going into it thinking I will become some YT star. I just like the process, to emulate the greats and if people stumbled upon it, that be a nice side effect.
    So even if we both spend way too much on gear, it doesn't matter, we made something creative and beautiful, hopefully someone else thinks that too along the way. Plus the fresh air and walking is good for you.

  • @amandacreamer05
    @amandacreamer05 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for your video. It was so inspiring and encouraging to hear a part of your story. It’s wonderful that you’re doing something you enjoy. And thank you for the reminder and encouragement to me to keep doing the photo work I am blessed by as some of the points you mentioned here can be a big challenge for me as well. I really appreciate you and your videos!

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words, and I am very glad that you could get some inspiration/motivation from this video! I wish you all the best 🥰🙏

  • @cnedits2360
    @cnedits2360 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was way more inspiring that I thought. I really like the pacing of your videos. They dont get boring or feel slow at all Keep it up bro!

  • @mateibradescu635
    @mateibradescu635 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep going! Super duper great video!!! Loved the sincerity and the warm words. You have my respect and support!

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! That is so great to hear, I appreciate it so much 🥰

  • @cassiustavares9464
    @cassiustavares9464 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video man, keep it up! And oh god, I need that song at 1:17

  • @khanscombe619
    @khanscombe619 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those early videos were fun. That's what got me watching more, and now look! Do what you enjoy as long as you can make it fit. Maybe one day it will pay more.

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! You are probably the first person ever to binge my whole channel and leave comments on every single one haha, I appreciate the crap out of it man! And thanks for coming along on the ride :)

    • @khanscombe619
      @khanscombe619 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@futc.photography absolutely! I enjoy photography & it’s so awesome to see our generation keep to hobby of film as well. I love shopping 1600 slides on an F5.

  • @SamBorgman
    @SamBorgman ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude every way I look at it, you’re so good and entertaining at this, you’d be stupid NOT to make a TH-cam channel. You even inspired me to make a channel. I’m 48 lol your channel is not one of the handful of channels where I dinged the bell.

  • @zachb4047
    @zachb4047 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    keep up the good work. I feel like I am in the same spot. the thing I find most discouraging is how many other channels there are out there about photography and film. Nonetheless, if you love doing it, then keep going! From what I've learned it can take a lot of videos before it starts to gain traction.

    • @paultaylorphotography9499
      @paultaylorphotography9499 ปีที่แล้ว

      I started long ago, had ideas of making a living on youtube. Reality for me I make nothing so I keep at my day job, which is photography so that's good, on youtube I love the whole process of learning and trying to Improve, it's a great creative outlet. I do it now for my own enjoyment and if I pick up a few subs and a quid along the way that's a bonus. I'd advise you to do it it's fun.

  • @rachitaarsh9855
    @rachitaarsh9855 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can totally relate with you man, I am also pursuing a degree in IOT and photography is my passion. I love coding too, but anyhow I make time to do photography and explore places, for which I was recently called in HOD's cabin. I believe our love for photography is eternal. BTW love your videos and your passion.

  • @ISmellMusky
    @ISmellMusky ปีที่แล้ว +1

    bin erstaunt, dass du mit 21 so viel am tag schaffst. Studium, Nebenjob, Hobby, und nun TH-cam content zu produzieren. Ein Sub verdient - aber bitte aufpassen, dass du kein Burnout hast, wenn du es langfristig durchziehst. (Hab dein Kanal erst durch das letzte Film Emulation Video entdeckt) 👍🏻

  • @KLienne
    @KLienne ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your videos are a visual treat. Maybe you need to try to connect your photography/videography more with something else that is not tech. Whatever you do, I'll be here for it.

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! I'm still experimenting with what works/doesn't work. I guess I'll just have to continue to make videos and follow this learning process 😊

    • @KLienne
      @KLienne ปีที่แล้ว

      @@futc.photography Is pursuing IT even worth it anymore? Since the new AI that are coming out such as GPT 4 is said to be very good at coding and as we all know it will only improve far beyond what humans can do in a matter of years.

  • @Teufels-Advokat
    @Teufels-Advokat 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mega cooler Channel als ich die Zeche Zollverein gesehen habe ging mir kurz das Herz auf

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Freut mich sehr! Vielen Dank! 🥰

  • @TomCalton
    @TomCalton 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's an investment of your time, energy and money. It's only a dumb idea if you only view immediate monetary return as a basis for success. Very few businesses make a net profit in the first few years, and TH-cam is no different. Keep growing and improving and it'll come good eventually. And even if it doesn't, just consider the personal and professional growth you'll receive from creating weekly content over the span of a few years. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
    Good luck on your journey brother - you got this 💪🏻

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the kind words man 🙏 Really means a lot 😊 After I made this video my channel actually started gaining traction so a lot has changed since then haha

  • @moyatooctopus
    @moyatooctopus ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You've got the fundamentals down and the enjoyment seems good. 2.5K subs is nice and the view counts you get look promising. Heck yeah man keep it up let's see how far you can take this. Photography is a weird topic with lots of content on TH-cam but there's so much to explore with tons of room left that content creators can't fill. I'd try and avoid topics that are too 'general' like reviewing newish cameras or popular lenses and dive into weird cool stuff you find when fiddling around with things you have. Then you'll always have an audience and never have to compare with others.

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't thank you enough! That's a really good spin on it, I'm also not a fan of chasing the latest and greatest, weird cool stuff definitely is a good idea. I'm also hoping to continue to make more videos where I just go out and take photos because those are always very fun :)

  • @tinashesibanda1170
    @tinashesibanda1170 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Subscriber number 94.
    Awesome channel

  • @felix.laak0441
    @felix.laak0441 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So inspiring man. Keep it up. It makes you feel good, so even if it takes some years till you can make a profit of it. It was in no way wasted time.

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate that! Thank you so much for watching 😊

  • @ahuesphoto
    @ahuesphoto ปีที่แล้ว

    It's nice to see you are focusing your TH-cam channel on Photography. By the way, I really enjoy your video about 3D rendering with a Tesla compute card

  • @mumrik
    @mumrik ปีที่แล้ว

    Subscribed. You definitely have the skills and I enjoyed the content so far.

  • @ShatteredInsights
    @ShatteredInsights ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your channel. This was so inspiring thank you, exactly what I needed ❤

  • @rogerwyatt3246
    @rogerwyatt3246 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m impressed with your heart felt discussion of why you are starting a TH-cam photography channel at this time in your life. Often our rational mind tells us one thing while the heart tells us something else. Most of the time the mind gives you the safe way to go while the heart gives you off the grid possibilities that can pay off incredibly. There’s nothing worse than fifty years from now you wake up in the middle of the night, the hour of the wolf wondering what if I had followed that path I didn’t take but that I was very passionate about. Do it. Perhaps down the line you will see a whole new way to combine your coding/programming and some aspect of photography and cinema that makes you a massive financial success. Take the ride and do it.

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate your input. You're definitely right about the heart vs mind dynamic. Encouraging comments like yours make me want to keep pushing and see where this passion can go 🥰

    • @rogerwyatt3246
      @rogerwyatt3246 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@futc.photography You’re welcome. Keep on keeping on. Roger

  • @yesteryearcameras
    @yesteryearcameras ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your honest thoughts! I have a very small channel and I asked myself from time to time, if i should keep it up. But every positive reaction keeps me going on. So look ahead, you're doing a great job! 👍

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate it! I just took a look at your channel, keep going :) One day it'll pay off!

    • @yesteryearcameras
      @yesteryearcameras ปีที่แล้ว

      @@futc.photography thank you very much👍🏻

  • @verdict1163
    @verdict1163 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your vids make me want to go out and shoot with my X-T30, that has to be worth something!

  • @EduardodeOliveira
    @EduardodeOliveira ปีที่แล้ว

    Great initiative! Good luck!

  • @zoulhhh
    @zoulhhh ปีที่แล้ว

    Dein Englisch ist wirklich gut. Ich höre den Deutschen, aber nicht sehr. Respekt! Und die Videos gefallen mir auch. Ich hoffe, Du schaffst es. Ich klick' mal den Button...

  • @ovi_photographer9224
    @ovi_photographer9224 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep going, man💪 You're going to get there 💪

  • @MasterT2
    @MasterT2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a web developer too and subscribe to your channel, and then recently I am being interested in photography scratching the YT for photography tips etc and then found your photography channel :)

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s awesome! Thank you for watching 🙏

  • @jannickbrandel9016
    @jannickbrandel9016 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really like these thoughts, great video! Maybe it's actually time to finally start that piano channel 😅

  • @danielmartinphotography
    @danielmartinphotography 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good video! I have been a professional photographer for over 40 years. Next year in 2025 I am going full time TH-cam, obviously there will be a huge drop in money for a good while as I'm only at 1,100 subs! However I am older and had a stroke few years back, and in a bad car wreck that messed up my back. So we decided that in 7 years our TH-cam channel should bring in a decent amount of money with affiliates and YT. Also I don't think I could physically shoot many more 8-10 hour weddings or photograph 100 seniors on a Saturday. Having done photography for 40 years helped with the YT part of lighting, and then a learning curve in audio (Slowly getting it tweaked). Learning editing has been the hardest part. I have just learned it all on my own and I still have a long way to go with editing. Social Blade FWIW says we should be at around 120,000 subs in 5 years. So bottom line as I get older the channel will be getting bigger and bringing in more money that I could make due to health reasons. Plus people trained me, I had some great photography friends in Atlanta that took me under their wing and helped me along the way. I even got a call from one of them to go photograph George H Bush, I was only 17 (Started at 15) I couldn't believe they would ask me to do something like that, but I did and it worked. Sorry to ramble on, It seems we have a lot of seasons in our lives, once I was the young kid asking questions, now most of the ones who trained me have passed away, and TH-cam is my way of giving back like it was given to me! You strike me as someone who will be very successful! Loved your video and I didn't mean to write a book, lol.. Thanks!

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching and enjoying my video! I loved reading your thoughts and I wish you the best on TH-cam :)

  • @iLukas93
    @iLukas93 ปีที่แล้ว

    For what its worth i love watching your videos! Keep at it und grüße nach aachen :)

    • @iLukas93
      @iLukas93 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would love another fuji recepie video

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate that! I have a video coming in a few days that's closely related to recipes but I want to make some more recipe focused videos in the future :)

  • @YOUAREMYKIN
    @YOUAREMYKIN ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video! Subscribed. Looking forward to seeing what make of this channel ⚡️Might start my own as well.

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Thank you!
      There is no harm in trying it :)

  • @PaulL5321
    @PaulL5321 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel your struggle, I don't have the time to watch your videos either (by that I mean that I binged most of them all at once allhough I'm moving to a different flat atm)! But I'm watching them anyway haha

  • @paultaylorphotography9499
    @paultaylorphotography9499 ปีที่แล้ว

    haha no mate you're not in any way an idiot for starting a channel in 2023, 11k subs great effort keep it going in my case it's an awesome creative outlet for no practical reward but I enjoy it, even though I consider myself an Idiot with 7 years worth of content an just inching towards 2k haha. Good on ya for making a good go of it. One more sub for you.

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much haha 🙏 I think when I made this video I was also around 2-3k. Don't give up, you never know when it will suddenly turn around 👀 It's definitely the best creative outlet and that's why I love it so much.

  • @matjailbrek
    @matjailbrek ปีที่แล้ว

    Your vids are awesomes !

  • @jk-fy8on
    @jk-fy8on ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your thinkpad video. I don't know about photography. why pivot"?

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have more fun making photography videos

  • @Towervisualz
    @Towervisualz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The "rule the galaxy without leaving your home" had me laughing 😂

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah I legitimately made a video about that almost 5 years ago, go watch it it's good haha

  • @axeldooby9215
    @axeldooby9215 ปีที่แล้ว

    very inspiring

  • @maxburrows57
    @maxburrows57 ปีที่แล้ว

    @FUTC may I ask how you got into work as a programmer straight out of high school? Did you learn in your own time during high school or used what you learnt after spending a while at university?

    • @futc.photography
      @futc.photography  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I spent a lot of time next to school learning programming

  • @Photography_World_Channe-cd3zw
    @Photography_World_Channe-cd3zw 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ja, es ist schwer mit dem Zeug.
    Ich bin sehr klein, und es ist eher n Hobby aktuell, verdiene nichts. Hab auch nach nem Jahr gerademal drei Abonnenten xD

  • @andyxmunoz
    @andyxmunoz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Try being $25K into gear and finally committing to your channel 8 months ago. Ha ha.

  • @pr0l0w
    @pr0l0w ปีที่แล้ว

    I am not sure at this point - but - there are no photos in your Video. Do you really enjoy making videos about you holding a Camera and calling it a Photography Channel. Do you wanna show your Photos, or and thats a big OR - do you enjoy making Videos? Because thtats what it seems like