Taking self portraits alone.

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
  • I challenged myself to capture three self portraits alone, without leaving my van.
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Komentáře • 253

  • @AlexBlank
    @AlexBlank Před 3 lety +139

    "Constraints breed ceativity" - that is very true. I love being creative, but the endlessness of it can be a bit overwhelming at times.

  • @simplykosta9751
    @simplykosta9751 Před 3 lety +84

    "Creativity is nothing more than problem solving" Having this mindset I finally made my first youtube video that I am satisfied with to upload. Thanks Jake, love your style as always and thanks for your work!

    • @JakeFrew
      @JakeFrew  Před 3 lety +4

      Thanks so much! And congrats on the video!! 🙌🙌

  • @RoxyReel
    @RoxyReel Před 3 lety +14

    It's amazing what you can create from almost nothing when you put your mind to it. Sometimes being out and about is almost like a distraction because there's so many possibilities, but when we're just at home/in one place we're stretched creatively.

    • @kyf_
      @kyf_ Před 3 lety

      totally agree!

  • @ShafferN
    @ShafferN Před 3 lety +12

    This was a 360-behind-the-back-under-the-leg-through-the-camera-bag-strap slam dunk. Such a fun mix of story, tutorial, life advice, and feel good content.

    • @JakeFrew
      @JakeFrew  Před 3 lety +1

      Hahaha you're the man. Thanks a ton Shaffer 🤘

  • @colorgradingcentral
    @colorgradingcentral Před 3 lety +22

    Totally agree Jake! Constraints force one to think outside of the box for more innovative ideas. Bought the new presets and I'm loving them!

  • @Sanluisvalleytv
    @Sanluisvalleytv Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much dude!!! I’m a fellow person who lives in Colorado. I’ve watched your videos for years now, and you’ve inspired me to change my life. Making videos, and doing photography has been my love since I was accidentally place into a photography class my freshman year in high school. I wanted to be a photographer so bad as a kid, my family supported me on this dream until I became an adult. After that I was told to get a real job, and that photography was never an option for a career, and it was drilled into me that the more I messed with cameras the more I was just waisting my life. I got job as a photojournalist, but after that job ended the pressure from my family to conform to the daily grind slowly eroded my passion for photography. I got married had a kid, and slowly became miserable with trying to conform to the life I was told I had to live. My wife has always pushed me to follow my passion, but I kept feeling like I was too old, and that one day if I just pushed myself hard enough I would find a job, that at the very least I could find some form of contentment with. Between my wife constantly encouraging me to pursue my love for cameras, and your videos being a constant pull on the creativity in my heart, at 26 I finally rediscovered my passion all over again last year. I’ve worked like never before on my dreams, created this CZcams channel, and I posted my first video today. I have a lot of camera equipment coming in the mail, and I hope with it I can make a career out of this, and be another success story like you, so I can be an example to younger generations that you don’t have to give up on your dreams like I did, when I became an adult.

  • @shoop4040
    @shoop4040 Před 3 lety +1

    Alright, Jake, I am in my 50's and usually, I don't comment very often on channels. I became a subscriber with the video you made about Matti. It was incredibly clever and honest, I love watching young people like you just laying it out there and not looking back, also taking chances, and pushing through the tough times. One of my favorite books is the Alchemist by Paolo Coehelo there is a quote that says" it is the possibilities of having your dream come true that makes life interesting" so keep at it. It is a wonderful thing. May you have the time of your life while you travel this world because there are no do-overs once we reach the end.

  • @Steph_davis
    @Steph_davis Před 3 lety +34

    My CZcams photo is me standing awkwardly in an ugly field with some sort of crop behind me, struggling to be in focus whilst I have a remote shutter in hand.
    I'd do it all again though because it's fun times haha

    • @JakeFrew
      @JakeFrew  Před 3 lety +3

      Hahaha yes!! That's the good stuff

  • @CaseAlcala
    @CaseAlcala Před 3 lety +3

    You and us both brother! Diving into the unknown in this creative space is always nerve racking. It's like the time we picked up a camera and started to talk for CZcams for the first time. In creation and life, comfort kills, and discomfort breeds growth. Great vlog brother, very inspiring with the limited options you had here!

    • @JakeFrew
      @JakeFrew  Před 3 lety

      Yes!! Great reminder 🙏 thanks so much!

  • @abstractwolf
    @abstractwolf Před 3 lety +1

    This is true. I'm glad I'm not alone when it comes to being overwhelmed by my own creativity.

  • @seancollier3781
    @seancollier3781 Před 3 lety +1

    Bro I love how you managed to make a banger video about taking some basic photos. Just proves that all you need is creativity.

    • @JakeFrew
      @JakeFrew  Před 3 lety

      Thanks so much Sean! I'm super glad to hear it!

  • @eaigaah4592
    @eaigaah4592 Před 3 lety +5

    Brazil here, and bro, you’re awesome, thanks for the valuable content and the quality you always experience!

    • @JakeFrew
      @JakeFrew  Před 3 lety +1

      You're awesome!! Thanks so much!

  • @GhostWireMedia
    @GhostWireMedia Před 3 lety +21

    “Still stoked 👍🏻” 🤣
    Loved it man! I’m so terrible about getting self portraits because I’m always behind the camera. I think I’ll borrow your approach and see what I get 📸

    • @JakeFrew
      @JakeFrew  Před 3 lety +3

      Haha I feel you man! I'm sure we'll be glad to have a few self portraits in the future tho 🤘🙌

  • @jorismerckx
    @jorismerckx Před 3 lety +1

    "Constraints breed creativity" - Very true, and great thing to go by when you don't have much equipment in the first place. Awesome video Jake.

  • @Illuminate-Life
    @Illuminate-Life Před 3 lety

    as a fellow photographer and creative, i have definitely used that saying a lot, " through constriction, comes creativity" along with the "happy accidents", they seem to go hand in hand sometimes. I really love your work, Jake, keep it up man!

  • @TOURdeKIM
    @TOURdeKIM Před 3 lety +3

    Always waiting for your new video, thanks for share

  • @WestonWoodfin
    @WestonWoodfin Před 3 lety

    I am working on creating a series of short films this month and at first I was feeling super overwhelmed when I realized they could be ANYTHING. But by limiting myself to one camera, reducing the amount of locations, making them a certain length, and not overthinking every shot...it started making getting started and creating easier! Great video!

  • @saligraphy
    @saligraphy Před 3 lety +2

    I just took some self portraits and yes if you keep it simple and stay within a certain boundary it will make the pictures DOPE

  • @bucktales66
    @bucktales66 Před 3 lety

    Yes! You are one of my favorite, most likable CZcamsrs. The floundering comment put a smile on my face. Anytime I try to take a selfie I feel kind of like a fraud. Floundering encapsulates the way I feel every time and knowing other people feel that way too makes me feel less like a flounder and more like taking a selfie. But even with my small channel and Instagram people seem to really appreciate.

  • @crealibro
    @crealibro Před 3 lety

    I enjoy your videos, I was hearing about you going out your comfort zone, taking pictures in your van to be more creative and i thought my lack of health always push me out to create solutions, I never had a comfort zone, my crazy videos show it 😅

  • @danishirfan_z7613
    @danishirfan_z7613 Před 3 lety +2

    yes finally new video from jake frew ..... i like it

  • @ZanderRound
    @ZanderRound Před 3 lety +1

    Gonna try this myself this week, goal set 👌

  • @peterivan22
    @peterivan22 Před 3 lety

    I just really need to dig in and get my channel going! Thanks man, your videos are always inspiring!

  • @whitanderica
    @whitanderica Před 3 lety +1

    love the opening scene. Such a good flow! also #stillcompany vibe

    • @JakeFrew
      @JakeFrew  Před 3 lety

      You know a good beanie when you see one 😂🤘 thanks so much!

  • @krisv7217
    @krisv7217 Před 3 lety +1

    Love your video today, love from Huntington Beach.

  • @authenticarkansas
    @authenticarkansas Před 3 lety +6

    “I’m the type of person that gets overwhelmed easily.” Stop talking about me Jake lol

  • @joymae
    @joymae Před 3 lety +3

    When Jake Frew creates his own lightroom presents!!!! 😍

    • @JakeFrew
      @JakeFrew  Před 3 lety

      🙌 ah thanks so much Joy!

  • @johnbowman3630
    @johnbowman3630 Před 2 lety

    You look like Ken Burns, so you've already got a head start on having a great career in film!
    Thanks for these tips!

  • @adventuresandlayovers9305

    Dude your filmmaking is incredible! I’m road tripping out west camping in my 4Runner and learning a ton from your videos! Would be awesome to run into ya one day on the road, take care man!

    • @JakeFrew
      @JakeFrew  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks so much, glad to hear it!! Hell ya, enjoy your travels!

  • @danjones3009
    @danjones3009 Před 3 lety +1

    So good!! Inspiring. When channels get so big with so many subscribers they seem to change and become painfully commercial and flashy. It's hard to relate. Wishing you the greatest success . Thank you for your humble authenticity. 👊😎

  • @virtualvelo2744
    @virtualvelo2744 Před 3 lety

    Thank you sir. You are the fuel of my fire.

  • @MrHasnun
    @MrHasnun Před 3 lety

    I still remember when I watched your first video when you unboxing an electric skateboard. during that time u have 1k subscribers. keep move brother, from Malaysia with love.

  • @myfriendmademereadit
    @myfriendmademereadit Před 3 lety +3

    So good! I really liked the ones when you're sitting with the back light. They look so good! Such bangers! And I totally do my portraits at Golden hour too and need to get those creative juices flowing!

  • @SofiaVanzellerTraveller

    This actually just gave me motivation to take some self-portraits at home. I rarely see it as an option because every single room is so cramped, but I could actually surprise myself if I just cut with this demoralizing internal dialogue and just went for it! Amazing video, once again, Jake. I always get that spark of inspiration with your videos, it's incredible, thank you for creating, lots of love

  • @themythosgaming
    @themythosgaming Před 3 lety +1

    Hey Jake, awesome video man! Thanks for this, it definitely gave me some different ideas for a different project/vlog I am working on! Definitely, the computer shots of you towards the end are excellent! Peace!

    • @JakeFrew
      @JakeFrew  Před 3 lety

      Thanks so much!! Super glad it sparked some ideas!

  • @zubaid
    @zubaid Před 3 lety +3

    constrainst breed creativity - couldnt agree more

  • @bostondonmtb
    @bostondonmtb Před 3 lety +2

    Jake, I know this will sound like a stupid question. What are you using to get the shots? Are you using a remote and we don't see your hand, or are you setting the timer? Maybe you are using the Canon app? Any advice to get the shot would be awesome! Love all that you do. Miss the "Dialed" videos. Maybe an update video as a check in?

  • @GinaMapile
    @GinaMapile Před 3 lety +1

    I just love this video. Nice self portraits.. 🙂

  • @alex_georgescu
    @alex_georgescu Před 3 lety

    Love and respect from Romania 🇷🇴❤️❤️

  • @ClassicPolly
    @ClassicPolly Před 3 lety

    I absolutely love the laptop photolesion shots, background light is adding that extra depth! I got to agree infinite possibilities are scary and overwhelming but simple constrains such as time ( make sh%t happen in 60 minutes) makes task just that much more manageable! great video!

  • @churro1025
    @churro1025 Před 3 lety +2

    you should do a self portrait while making a video, just have a timer going, you smile a lot and it would make a preem shot to post or just have for yourself to remind you more about how much you love to do what you do.

  • @MrRamkulov
    @MrRamkulov Před 3 lety

    2 questions: 1. What happened to the desktop PC. 2. Can you make a detailed video about your electrical setup, how did you choose the converter, calculated the battery capacity you need, and size and wattage of the solar ?
    Good luck

  • @RutasconJose
    @RutasconJose Před 3 lety

    Love it.!!Amazing video. You inspire me to be better. Thanks

  • @sebastianpinkham6955
    @sebastianpinkham6955 Před 3 lety

    just checked the subscriber count for the first time in a while. when did you get this many subs?! incredible to see how far you have come from that first video for raceface. keep it up dude

  • @agapyearish9982
    @agapyearish9982 Před 3 lety

    Thumbs up, then off to try something with a limited location. Super appreciated the inspiration

    • @JakeFrew
      @JakeFrew  Před 3 lety

      Yes!! Stoked to hear that, have fun!

  • @triplexcel
    @triplexcel Před 2 lety

    The fact you used a cork remover to light your burner deserved a likr

  • @RyanLennoxBradley
    @RyanLennoxBradley Před 3 lety +1

    "Considering how much I film myself, I have barely any photos of myself" so relatable

  • @TheDapperMint
    @TheDapperMint Před 3 lety

    Love this my friend ❤️ thankyou for sharing 🙏

  • @Clay7Harris
    @Clay7Harris Před 3 lety

    From Bremerton Wa, Aspiring to do what you do everyday. Love your content and keep it up!

  • @SHKBKN
    @SHKBKN Před 3 lety

    Idk why but your videos gives new breath !!!

    • @JakeFrew
      @JakeFrew  Před 3 lety

      Best complement ever 😭 thanks so much!

  • @AppalachianJonathan
    @AppalachianJonathan Před 3 lety

    My Man! Those shots in the van have much more of a story to them I think that's why they speak to me personally anyway. Not to mention they have bagger lighting!

  • @user-so2nd2qf3h
    @user-so2nd2qf3h Před 3 lety +1

    The photos are great! Big fan from Japan!

  • @tharanitharan6034
    @tharanitharan6034 Před 3 lety +1

    I need this 😄

  • @JourneyDude
    @JourneyDude Před 3 lety

    YES YES YES you look happy and i always wait for new video

  • @daqem
    @daqem Před 3 lety +2

    I love your presets, they are amazing! 12 out of 10!

    • @JakeFrew
      @JakeFrew  Před 3 lety

      Ah thanks so much!! So glad to hear it!

  • @ConceptNewEra
    @ConceptNewEra Před 3 lety

    Yoooo those canyon self portraits were crazyyy, love your vibes man! 💯✔️🔥🔥🔥

  • @spiritflower6640
    @spiritflower6640 Před 3 lety

    Appreciating you! The insight, inspiration and motivation i get from your videos... love your realness, creativity and film making 😊🤙

  • @AbdulVid
    @AbdulVid Před 3 lety +1

    Wow! An awesome message presented in a concise and creative way. Love it!

  • @justinburgan
    @justinburgan Před 3 lety +1

    As always, job well done. Hope to link soon. Cheers brotha!

  • @Kim-iu4yu
    @Kim-iu4yu Před 3 lety

    To be honest, I like your lifestyle. Its freedom gives me a reback thinking that I should try this someday. Now I must study hard to gain enough finances.

  • @lichtspiel4544
    @lichtspiel4544 Před 3 lety

    Inspiring work you have done there, thank you

  • @Jacobsattelpugsley
    @Jacobsattelpugsley Před 3 lety

    All in good time! You’ve changed my life all in good time and I can’t wait to keep seeing your creativity

  • @MenacingThreat
    @MenacingThreat Před 3 lety

    Dude absolutely love your stuff, I'm freaking hooked.

    • @JakeFrew
      @JakeFrew  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks so much!! That means a lot!

  • @melroberts5898
    @melroberts5898 Před 3 lety

    Still stoked 👍🏼 always when watching you, Jake!

    • @JakeFrew
      @JakeFrew  Před 3 lety +1

      🙏🙏thanks so much Mel!!

  • @brettstakelin
    @brettstakelin Před 3 lety

    Lol yes I love the improvised bounce.

  • @taragillen4163
    @taragillen4163 Před 3 lety +2

    Love this. I’m so critical of every photo of myself that I find it hard to take self portraits 🙈

  • @Cydoffgrid
    @Cydoffgrid Před 3 lety

    That part at the beginning with the stove was so well done, brilliant storytelling and way to set up the topic of the video! 🤩

  • @mrpunkysparrow
    @mrpunkysparrow Před 3 lety

    Love that trick with the pocket knife! Thanks man! :D

  • @personalgrowth554
    @personalgrowth554 Před 3 lety

    Your videos always calm me down thank you❤️

  • @srikanthsri7006
    @srikanthsri7006 Před 3 lety +2

    Love from India 🇮🇳

  • @CoreenMazzocchi
    @CoreenMazzocchi Před 3 lety

    Shooting in small spaces with limited light. Super creative shots indeed!

  • @WalkerWoldstad
    @WalkerWoldstad Před 3 lety

    dude stoked that you got a playlist on musicbed always nice to see a new vid pop up from you

  • @jayesh_15
    @jayesh_15 Před 3 lety

    Good thoughts with good photos👍

  • @monetsbooger3135
    @monetsbooger3135 Před 3 lety

    I think that i am drowning into your words until i dont see the transition coming at 3:31 ,, that is so cool

  • @Donrugi
    @Donrugi Před 3 lety +4

    Love from Tanzania 🇹🇿

  • @brianmount4776
    @brianmount4776 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the great reminder that sometimes we just need to flex our creative muscles to produce what we love. Love the content, keep it up!

  • @shrirangpachhapurkar
    @shrirangpachhapurkar Před 3 lety

    Just what I needed! Thanks man 🤟

  • @brodiewilson5317
    @brodiewilson5317 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey! What tripod do you use or would recommend for a more light weight one that you would carry around with you everywhere?

  • @ModernFounder
    @ModernFounder Před 3 lety +1

    I'm getting some FrewSets! Jake Frew presets...Bangers to come.

  • @prtsp7843
    @prtsp7843 Před 3 lety +1

    I love putting myself in situations to make alternative sollutions to my usual stuff

    • @JakeFrew
      @JakeFrew  Před 3 lety +1

      That's awesome! Such a great practice!

  • @mikekelliher99
    @mikekelliher99 Před 3 lety

    I'm new to your channel and I want to thank you for the inspiration and the motivation to find creative solutions Jake!

  • @rajatagarwal1294
    @rajatagarwal1294 Před 3 lety

    Sweet and short 👍👍

  • @TripsVideos
    @TripsVideos Před 3 lety

    I really like the snowboard shots ;-)

  • @outdoorgirlpl
    @outdoorgirlpl Před 3 lety +1

    3:36 and we are still stocked about your videos! 😊🎥🤙🏼

    • @JakeFrew
      @JakeFrew  Před 3 lety

      Haha thanks so much!! 🙏🙏

  • @julia.viterbo
    @julia.viterbo Před 3 lety

    Jason, I loved the color grading on this video

  • @onemorechris
    @onemorechris Před 3 lety

    3:34 brilliant video to screen switch-a-roo with the sound there.

  • @vincesturgell817
    @vincesturgell817 Před 3 lety

    Constraints/limitations bring out some cool ideas! Great shots Jake, thanks for the inspiration!

  • @lukeb2
    @lukeb2 Před 3 lety

    Love this, can totally relate my dude!

  • @nicoleonfeels
    @nicoleonfeels Před 3 lety +1

    Ok but this editing just adds to your whole creative process. Super well done. Bravo 👏🏽

    • @JakeFrew
      @JakeFrew  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Nicole!! I really appreciate it!

    • @kyf_
      @kyf_ Před 3 lety

      exactly what i thought...it was reaaally good

  • @chloeray
    @chloeray Před 3 lety

    I recently took some self portraits too!! I love the way the ones you took while sitting in the front seat turned out. Awesome lighting

    • @JakeFrew
      @JakeFrew  Před 3 lety +1

      That's awesome!! Thanks so much Chloe! 🙌

  • @gwilymhowarth
    @gwilymhowarth Před 3 lety +3

    My life aspirations: BE JAKE FREW

  • @GonzaloGDiezyt
    @GonzaloGDiezyt Před 3 lety

    Maaaaan! that's was THE video Intro of your life (so far)

  • @ryangibson1043
    @ryangibson1043 Před 3 lety

    Very refreshing great inspiration 👍

  • @madifinley
    @madifinley Před 3 lety

    I have moments so often where I just feel like I want to create something but then get overwhelmed with the number of options. Creating a few self-imposed constraints might enable me to create quicker and learn something new! Thanks for the video, been going on a bit of a Frew being this morning 🔆

    • @JakeFrew
      @JakeFrew  Před 3 lety

      Gosh I feel that way soo often, you're not alone! Thanks so much Madi! 🙏

  • @TuckerPearce
    @TuckerPearce Před 3 lety

    Enjoyed the vid Jake, great shots!

  • @Ukashalive
    @Ukashalive Před 3 lety

    Get started and you'll figure out everything along the way or as Jake said get the ball rolling and get stoked

  • @InnerResearcher
    @InnerResearcher Před 3 lety

    yes yes yes! loved this. I've been making some self portraits in my apartment too -- need some creative challenges!

  • @AigoOfficial
    @AigoOfficial Před 3 lety +1

    I'm from Indonesia, your video is cool, Greetings

  • @Timothy_Andrews
    @Timothy_Andrews Před 3 lety

    Awesome shots Jake! Keep it up man.

  • @tinghirmaroc3176
    @tinghirmaroc3176 Před 3 lety

    So beautiful