You're like the Anthony Bourdain of photography. I can see this format working on the discovery channel with a different location each week. Hope you get those big bucks!
Raw talk 173 led me here, and I can't believe this only has 124k views. The amount of work that went into making this really shows in the quality of this production. It's too bad there's no episode 2. What an amazing experience this must have been. Thanks Jared and everyone who worked for it.
Great show and thanks for sharing the raw pictures. Love that your setting were also included when I open it in Elements 13. Again thanks for sharing. I am looking forward to your next adventure.
+Daniel Vining definitely. Once Jared gets in a good flow of telling meaningful stories along the way, it feels much more real and overall more fascinating
I think what i was trying to say from the beginning was that it FEELS like they're "trying to be like a reality show" instead of just filming their own reality...in a show lol
+beedubprep It seems really good, and I like that ti does not get too candid, as shows that do it tend to have mostly non meaningful dialog (nothing really moving the show forward). So far in the show, the dialog is done in a way that is always either moving things forward, supplying interesting information (e.g., the camping experience), or in general, setting the "mood" of the show.
Wow! Good to see you out of the studio and sharing your experiences and videos ;D I really liked it especially how you explored it even more and met new ppl.
Great Idea and big respect for trying out such a massive undertaking Jared! I really liked the concept of the whole thing, balancing geeky photography stuff with easy watching, travel documentary and stuff. Here´s my two cents of hopefully constructive enough criticism: 1. The thing that really disturbed me was the scale of things and what you compared it to. 5 Jeeps, Tents, a freaking POTTY-tent? I would like to see you go to India with just a Leica and a cameraguy. keep it simple, keep it real, intensify the emotion and make it more of a documentary-like thing, telling it once it is over. you get the idea, I hope, so back to my point: It is such an american thing to do to seek out such a majestic place of solitude and power of the elements and then spoil it with a huge crew, lots of tech and so on. But for the love of god, then comparing THAT to the life of navajos in a hogan? that just left a bitter taste in my mouth. just pretentious. how to make it better? scale down, simplify, stick to the stuff you know best and love talking about, look into narration techniques and how to tell a story to get an honest, candid emotion across. 2. those "ad-breaks". That´s just killing all the emotion, all the feel there is. That thing was made well enough to kick people´s curiosity. If it is as long as an hour or even 90 minutes, maybe one break in between, but also not that abrupt, but in 26 minutes? Before AND after? too much! get rid of it. 3. get a narrator. get david attenborough. :-) You can´t be telling the story and being it´s main character at the same time, it felt anachronistic, even though I understand why you had to do it in that fashion. That would tie things together better and take attention away from you, making you all the more interesting at the same time if that makes sense at all. 4. cutting: I would have liked to see more "cinema" in there, shots of the scene, details, pans, that sort of thing to insert some more atmosphere and relax the whole pace of it. it felt rushed from time to time, you´d wanna create the feel of investing time into the place and it´s people a bit more. 5. color: some frames, event though very short, seemed a bit cold to me, especially in the beginning. 6. there occasionally was someone talking without being heard. that was distracting. needs to be fixed. 7. audio: choose that background music more carefully! Music does to the ears what photography does to the eyes and you should want to match the emotions of the scene with the music played there. it felt like you downloaded a couple of beats and put them in the background for the purpose of leading into the next scene only. forgive my harsh words but I know you won´t take it personal and improve where you agree, ignore the rest. peace!
amazing, loved the 1st episode hope there are many more to come. some truly amazing shots over the grand canyon and i believe the shot of that hut is one that tell a historic story. thanks jared lee
Wonderful 1st episode. I was literally hypnotized and couldn't look away until the end of it. I think you have a really great idea over here and it will be wonderful to see more episodes in the future. It not only talks about the photography itself but also allows you to somehow participate in the adventure of going to the special places and think about any preparations you must take in mind. The best part that I liked was the ending with you hanging the photos on the wall. it reminds me that the photos are for us to enjoy and not to keep them in digital formats at the bottom of our hard drives.
Indeed it seems like that is it, thank you for your information. Seems like no0one does this in South Africa though... X_x. I feel a DIY project coming on.
an absolute joy to watch!! i am looking forward to finally getting out there, lived here for 10 years and never been, that is about to change!!!! thanks.
That was awesome!! What a great mix of photography with all the stories of the great people you met, the culture, and our beautiful country. Thank you.
Well done city boy, well done. The respect for the Grand Canyon is lost on so many. Slow down, breathe and relax for the beauty this place offers. Good job.
EXCELLENT show Jared. More of these. I think what draws me the most is watching you learn as well. The excitement for the process draws me in. You should visit Disney World for an episode. Part street photography, part landscapes, and challenging low-light shots all in one place.
Love the episode. It's brilliant to see how you work and the fact you have been doing this for so long but still learning is amazing. Can't wait for the next episode
i strongly suggest you move past the raw shirt and dare i say even the fro (maybe not cut it) if you want this type of show. I think you need to get more dirty, look more the part and relate more on what it truly takes to do this as a normal person. doing so would imo extend the life of this project and draw in more than just fanbois.
brilliant work gents! seriously.. what an amazing journey..not only to the grand canyon but from the first videos posted here on this channel to now. So very inspiring! I'm very grateful for all that you do here! thanks!
Fro, it's great to see you go and experience something new, I mean who has never been camping before? It shows what we should all realize - try something new, don't be afraid, it will open your eyes to all kinds of new experiences and ideas. I think I may have to put one of these trips on my bucket list!
Wow ! Truly inspiring!!! Its been years since I have been to the Grand Canyon and there is nothing like it . I felt your passion and could relate to your story. It brought me to tears. The sky is like nothing I have ever seen before. Truly amazing. Thank you for sharing. Please continue to show us your incredible work.
great show! The Milky Way pictures were great! Living around NYC does make for good night photography. Would love to make a trip like this one soon and see what I can get. Thanks for sharing.
+Jared Polin Very well done mate, hats off to all the BTS video crew, excellent work. It reminded me of the type of photography series BBC television commissioned in the early 1980's, same entertaining humour intermixed with just the right amount of photography content. Especially enjoyed that interview with the Navajo lady, it was respectful and of a perfect tone, she was absolutely perfect. This episode was more than good enough for syndication, here's wishing you guys all the best with future episodes, keep them coming!
I love travel shows, I would really like your show to be on TV. It's a nice change of pace to see the appreciation of photography while traveling, and while learning something at the same time.
Wow! It's good to see you getting out in the wide open country with the skills you have. I enjoyed this video very much! Can't wait to see Alaska from your eyes. Thank you for taking the time teaching us. Pass it on!
Really love this Fro! I like the history about the hut and the people. Really nice that you talked to that lady and got that information, very interesting, made a very good value to the show and not just photo talk.
Awesome - I loved it! I look forward to seeing more episodes. I love getting the details about the different areas, including your camp area. I also enjoyed the interview with Elvina - great questions. Rock!Rock-on!
This episode was epic Jared. Well done to you and the team for making such a beautiful episode about this experience. Learned something new as per usual. Thanks for putting the effort in to make, edit and share this.
i always admired your work but making this tv show has earned you a big fan. Thank you Jared for the show . It felt like i was there with you on the adventure. Waiting for the next one
Well Jared, I was hoping for a show that not only captured my attention but also inspired me to shoot more! And you delivered man, thank you for the great new show. Looking forward to the next one, I hope that you are touched by everywhere you travel, and by everyone you meet. best regards.
Great job Jared, I love the way the show was shot! Like you said before, the show is interesting to anyone and not just photographers. I learned a bit about photography and also about the Grand Canyon and the people who lived there.
awesome.......I wasn't expecting anything less than awesome. Love the look of the show and everyone behind the camera and behind the scenes do an awesome job.
Loved watching this, the stars photography was awesome, I bet the sky looked amazing just gazing up from where you were. And I'm sure there were some great landscape photos, other than the few we saw in the video. Looking forward to more episodes.
Damn. This was impressive. When I saw the tweet from you with the link, I was just planning on watching the first few minutes for now and saving the rest for later. 26 minutes later, I was looking at you hanging those absolutely stunning metallic prints. Nicely done. Would absolutely love to see more of this.
LOL " If I catch him trying to throw one more rock I'm gonna cut his fro off" :)
+Dan Swan Wait, does Jared call his... ammm.... never mind!
You're like the Anthony Bourdain of photography. I can see this format working on the discovery channel with a different location each week. Hope you get those big bucks!
+The Hunter Report Or Travel Channel, or National Geographic. This has the look and feel of a good cable show for sure.
Haha!
+Daniel Vining I kept forgetting I was watching fro on youtube. Really enjoyed it.
+The Hunter Report My thoughts exactly. This is definitely TV quality material. Perhaps this is Fro's pitch to the TV channels?
+Jason Bone I kept forgetting it wasn't a tv show. ;)
Raw talk 173 led me here, and I can't believe this only has 124k views. The amount of work that went into making this really shows in the quality of this production. It's too bad there's no episode 2.
What an amazing experience this must have been. Thanks Jared and everyone who worked for it.
+David Ribeiro Agree!
That was truly amazing Jared. Thank you for taking the time to make this.
its really beautiful Jared..looking forward to see more like this :)
My expectations were high, and you delivered. Great job, Team Fro. Camping gets under your skin, by the way. I hope you develop a passion for it.
Great show and thanks for sharing the raw pictures.
Love that your setting were also included when I open it in Elements 13.
Again thanks for sharing. I am looking forward to your next adventure.
I am really loving the start of the series! You can tell so much time and dedication was put in to these episodes. I can't wait for the next one!
I think its great. Some of the dialogue feels forced though, doesn't feel as "candid" as some reality shows
That's great.
+beedubprep There was a dose of cornyness here and there, but overall this was a grand slam. I could really see this on the Travel Channel
+Daniel Vining definitely. Once Jared gets in a good flow of telling meaningful stories along the way, it feels much more real and overall more fascinating
I think what i was trying to say from the beginning was that it FEELS like they're "trying to be like a reality show" instead of just filming their own reality...in a show lol
+beedubprep It seems really good, and I like that ti does not get too candid, as shows that do it tend to have mostly non meaningful dialog (nothing really moving the show forward).
So far in the show, the dialog is done in a way that is always either moving things forward, supplying interesting information (e.g., the camping experience), or in general, setting the "mood" of the show.
Wow this was really cool and well made, I'm impressed
Phenomenal premiere Jared. The show has a great flow and energy. It's definitely something I will watch.
Not sure how I've missed this video for several years????
Late to the game I know, but this is my favorite video by far.
When`s the 2nd episode coming on? I wanna see the next already!
Great show!! Though it would be great to see stephen and todd, though i get the restrictions
In the future we will work the crew in more. There's some bts stuff on the show page.
+Jared Polin God bless you, Jared, I really enjoyed this, you are a lovely man. :)
+Jared Polin niceee show but you should get better sunglasses :D
+Jared Polin as long as Joe does not speak. #shutupjoe
Wow! Good to see you out of the studio and sharing your experiences and videos ;D I really liked it especially how you explored it even more and met new ppl.
Absolutely loved the show Jared, can't wait for episode 2.
"I think I just sat on a cactus." HAHA
Great Idea and big respect for trying out such a massive undertaking Jared! I really liked the concept of the whole thing, balancing geeky photography stuff with easy watching, travel documentary and stuff. Here´s my two cents of hopefully constructive enough criticism:
1. The thing that really disturbed me was the scale of things and what you compared it to. 5 Jeeps, Tents, a freaking POTTY-tent? I would like to see you go to India with just a Leica and a cameraguy. keep it simple, keep it real, intensify the emotion and make it more of a documentary-like thing, telling it once it is over. you get the idea, I hope, so back to my point: It is such an american thing to do to seek out such a majestic place of solitude and power of the elements and then spoil it with a huge crew, lots of tech and so on. But for the love of god, then comparing THAT to the life of navajos in a hogan? that just left a bitter taste in my mouth. just pretentious. how to make it better? scale down, simplify, stick to the stuff you know best and love talking about, look into narration techniques and how to tell a story to get an honest, candid emotion across.
2. those "ad-breaks". That´s just killing all the emotion, all the feel there is. That thing was made well enough to kick people´s curiosity. If it is as long as an hour or even 90 minutes, maybe one break in between, but also not that abrupt, but in 26 minutes? Before AND after? too much! get rid of it.
3. get a narrator. get david attenborough. :-) You can´t be telling the story and being it´s main character at the same time, it felt anachronistic, even though I understand why you had to do it in that fashion. That would tie things together better and take attention away from you, making you all the more interesting at the same time if that makes sense at all.
4. cutting: I would have liked to see more "cinema" in there, shots of the scene, details, pans, that sort of thing to insert some more atmosphere and relax the whole pace of it. it felt rushed from time to time, you´d wanna create the feel of investing time into the place and it´s people a bit more.
5. color: some frames, event though very short, seemed a bit cold to me, especially in the beginning.
6. there occasionally was someone talking without being heard. that was distracting. needs to be fixed.
7. audio: choose that background music more carefully! Music does to the ears what photography does to the eyes and you should want to match the emotions of the scene with the music played there. it felt like you downloaded a couple of beats and put them in the background for the purpose of leading into the next scene only.
forgive my harsh words but I know you won´t take it personal and improve where you agree, ignore the rest. peace!
Such a great Premiere "one photo at a time" love this quote.
This show was just fantastic. Thanks for sharing and looking for more to come!
LOVE THIS. Please do more episodes!
This was fantastic. When does #2 come out?
We are still figuring it all out from here. What location would you like to see?
+Jared Polin Vegas
+Jared Polin Cuba would be great :)
+Jared Polin Not being from America I'd love to see an Episode shot at Yellowstone.
+Michael Kershaw At about 8:37 in the porta potti.
amazing, loved the 1st episode hope there are many more to come. some truly amazing shots over the grand canyon and i believe the shot of that hut is one that tell a historic story. thanks jared
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Wonderful 1st episode. I was literally hypnotized and couldn't look away until the end of it. I think you have a really great idea over here and it will be wonderful to see more episodes in the future.
It not only talks about the photography itself but also allows you to somehow participate in the adventure of going to the special places and think about any preparations you must take in mind.
The best part that I liked was the ending with you hanging the photos on the wall. it reminds me that the photos are for us to enjoy and not to keep them in digital formats at the bottom of our hard drives.
18:20 fro goes Canadian
"Aw yea"
+zLeeeO really? thats where you wanna see him go....Canada? Australia, Africa, Asia and others and u choose Canada lol
+yuenglingking It's how spoke with a Canadian accent. Nothing to do with going anywhere! lol
ahh
+cghkorea It's more of an East Coast Canadian accent.
Where did you get your photos developed for those glossy and thin canvases?
Yes I also want to know! They look super cool, even if someone can help out with a "name" for this kind of print/frame/mounting...
I think they're called thinwraps
Indeed it seems like that is it, thank you for your information. Seems like no0one does this in South Africa though... X_x. I feel a DIY project coming on.
That's a kool idea, I hadn't even thought of making it DIY
EbeN TrolliP they are metal prints from Adorama pix
an absolute joy to watch!! i am looking forward to finally getting out there, lived here for 10 years and never been, that is about to change!!!! thanks.
That was awesome!! What a great mix of photography with all the stories of the great people you met, the culture, and our beautiful country. Thank you.
"I think I just sat on a cactus' - Jared Polin 2015
Jared invest in some different, less ten year oldish, sunglasses.
But the show was amazing!
Already replaced with new moi jims that are awaome.
+Jared Polin Woah those look nice. The show is phenomenal Jared.
+Jared Polin Maui Jim is HQ'd in my hometown of Peoria IL
Well done city boy, well done.
The respect for the Grand Canyon is lost on so many. Slow down, breathe and relax for the beauty this place offers.
Good job.
Just absolutely great, awesome work Jared. Very enjoyed watching this movie. Thanks
I just know I'd fall off looking through my viewfinder
I can see this on History channel
EXCELLENT show Jared. More of these.
I think what draws me the most is watching you learn as well. The excitement for the process draws me in.
You should visit Disney World for an episode. Part street photography, part landscapes, and challenging low-light shots all in one place.
Love the episode. It's brilliant to see how you work and the fact you have been doing this for so long but still learning is amazing. Can't wait for the next episode
i strongly suggest you move past the raw shirt and dare i say even the fro (maybe not cut it) if you want this type of show. I think you need to get more dirty, look more the part and relate more on what it truly takes to do this as a normal person. doing so would imo extend the life of this project and draw in more than just fanbois.
+yuenglingking wait, im not a normal person doing it? Cool
lol no your not sry man.
thanks for your vids though man.
Love your adventures FRO!!!! Thank you!
brilliant work gents! seriously.. what an amazing journey..not only to the grand canyon but from the first videos posted here on this channel to now. So very inspiring! I'm very grateful for all that you do here! thanks!
Fro, it's great to see you go and experience something new, I mean who has never been camping before? It shows what we should all realize - try something new, don't be afraid, it will open your eyes to all kinds of new experiences and ideas. I think I may have to put one of these trips on my bucket list!
Wow ! Truly inspiring!!! Its been years since I have been to the Grand Canyon and there is nothing like it . I felt your passion and could relate to your story. It brought me to tears. The sky is like nothing I have ever seen before. Truly amazing. Thank you for sharing. Please continue to show us your incredible work.
What a great show Jared! I look forward to more of these from you!
outstanding, amazing video Jared. looking forward to seeing much more of your show.
I really loved the concept behind this. Photography and more mixed together. I look forward to more episodes of your adventures.
Now i have more to look forward to. Great show Jared. Makes me wanna go out and shoot more.
Congratulations man! I've been watching your videos for the last 3 years and you have inspired me to become a better photographer, this was amazing!
Great Show FRO! I can see Travel Channel picking the show up in the future! I will definitely be looking forward to new episodes!
great show! The Milky Way pictures were great! Living around NYC does make for good night photography. Would love to make a trip like this one soon and see what I can get. Thanks for sharing.
A very collected and Awe-inspiring first episode; having the opportunity to experience something one could imagine the way you did Jared, well done!
13:41 - "...I think I just sat on a cactus." Hahaha! Brilliant show, excited for the next episode Jared (& your crew!)
+Jared Polin Very well done mate, hats off to all the BTS video crew, excellent work. It reminded me of the type of photography series BBC television commissioned in the early 1980's, same entertaining humour intermixed with just the right amount of photography content. Especially enjoyed that interview with the Navajo lady, it was respectful and of a perfect tone, she was absolutely perfect.
This episode was more than good enough for syndication, here's wishing you guys all the best with future episodes, keep them coming!
Incredible job on the new show Jared! Way to go! Can't wait for the new adventures of Fro.
This is great mate. I would totally watch a series of this. Looking forward to more.
I love travel shows, I would really like your show to be on TV. It's a nice change of pace to see the appreciation of photography while traveling, and while learning something at the same time.
Wow! It's good to see you getting out in the wide open country with the skills you have. I enjoyed this video very much! Can't wait to see Alaska from your eyes. Thank you for taking the time teaching us. Pass it on!
Excellent Jared, I can't wait to see episode 2!!
we need more episodes of this show. i really enjoyed it!
Love the show. Can't wait for more. Especially loved the interviews with the local people.
Can't wait for the next show! Good balance for new and old photographers. Thanks Jared!!
Wow what an awesome place, excellent first show too looking forward to the next.
Love it. I love travel so this is a show I would watch with each new episode.
I love this,Jared. You and your team did an awesome job, thank you. Don't forget your fans when you are a rich and famous TV star!
I love it and can't wait to see what else you put out there.
Loved this video. Especially the night photography towards the end. Thanks Jared
This was amazing. I learned a bunch more things about this great Nation and photography. Please don't stop doing these episodes.
Absolutely fantastic stuff Jared! The Hogon and the night sky shots were my favourite, but everything else was an extremely close 2nd!
Started a little "rocky" for me but turned in to something awesome. I really cannot wait to see where you'll be heading next. Great start.
I want to go now. I will definitely be throwing a rock into the canyon. lol. Great drone shots. Good mix of fun and education. well done.
Really love this Fro! I like the history about the hut and the people. Really nice that you talked to that lady and got that information, very interesting, made a very good value to the show and not just photo talk.
Jared, thank you for doing what you do, please keep at it, you inspire me to do better at everything including my job which is cooking, great job 👍
Awesome - I loved it! I look forward to seeing more episodes. I love getting the details about the different areas, including your camp area. I also enjoyed the interview with Elvina - great questions. Rock!Rock-on!
This episode was epic Jared. Well done to you and the team for making such a beautiful episode about this experience. Learned something new as per usual. Thanks for putting the effort in to make, edit and share this.
i always admired your work but making this tv show has earned you a big fan. Thank you Jared for the show . It felt like i was there with you on the adventure. Waiting for the next one
You guys did a great job of putting everything together. Look forward to seeing more!
keep up the good work Jared.
waiting for EP002
god bless
Really awesome show. It's a nice change to see you out of the Philly loft in out into the world. Keep on doing what you're doing!
Well Jared, I was hoping for a show that not only captured my attention but also inspired me to shoot more! And you delivered man, thank you for the great new show.
Looking forward to the next one, I hope that you are touched by everywhere you travel, and by everyone you meet.
best regards.
Wonderful show. Thank you very much, Jared, for sharing you knowledge and experience with us.
Great show Jared, and awesome pictures, the black and whites ones are cycling on my desktop right now.
Send you my best wishes Jared! I hope you continue with this show. Amazing!
Great job Jared, I love the way the show was shot! Like you said before, the show is interesting to anyone and not just photographers. I learned a bit about photography and also about the Grand Canyon and the people who lived there.
Great first episode. Can't wait for episode 2.
A photography renaissance. Fro, this show is a hit!
Hey Fro, Love all your work, I learn a lot from you. Great TV show cant wait for more episodes
Awesome job guys, nice mix of information, from shooting tips to history and more.
Can't wait for the next one, hooked already.
Was really surprised how entertaining this was. I definitely think you should do more!
Love it Jared. Awesome show. Can't wait for more. Humour, real life, & photography. What else could you ask for?
my gosh those prints so freaking cool keep up the amazing work.
This was so great, can't wait to see what is up next for the show!
awesome.......I wasn't expecting anything less than awesome. Love the look of the show and everyone behind the camera and behind the scenes do an awesome job.
Just watch the show and it was awesome the photos that you took are beautiful and I can't wait to see were you go next, keep up the great work
Loved watching this, the stars photography was awesome, I bet the sky looked amazing just gazing up from where you were. And I'm sure there were some great landscape photos, other than the few we saw in the video. Looking forward to more episodes.
You guys hit one out of the park with this. Great job!
Solid episode Jared. Awesome job form the whole team. Really hope we get to see more of these in the future.
Great Show!!!! A view of the Grand Canyon that very few will every see.
this is the best of your videos Jared! An adventure to feel in love with the earth and photography. Congratulations!
I really enjoyed this. Great work. Looking forward to seeing more.
Great job, Can't wait to see where the next episode takes you.
I always get a kick when a City Slicker finally gets out into the world. It tends to make better humans out of them. ;)
It's true. This city slicker has to go out more... lol
Damn. This was impressive. When I saw the tweet from you with the link, I was just planning on watching the first few minutes for now and saving the rest for later. 26 minutes later, I was looking at you hanging those absolutely stunning metallic prints. Nicely done. Would absolutely love to see more of this.