Samuel Elkins - The Value of Real World Experience & Starting a YouTube Channel
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
- @SamuelElkinsPhoto has accomplished more as a photographer at age 24 than most photographers do in their lifetime - and he's just getting started. In today's episode, we talk about the early high school days of Sam's career, his advice to artists who are considering going to college, and why he thinks starting a CZcams channel is one of the best decision he's made in his career.
Sam's CZcams Channel: / @samuelelkinsphoto
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Sam's Instagram: / samuelelkins
Sam's Website: www.samuelelkins.co
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Huge thanks to Sam for hanging out with us for this episode. Check out his Patreon if you haven't already! www.patreon.com/samuelelkins
Thanks for having me guys 😎
Thanks for coming on, Sam. Hoping everyone got as much out of this conversation as we did. 👊
So rad, airpod gang waddup
Dude, you better have had them on behind the camera too 😂
@@rallycapspodcast low key had my wired apple headphones on outside of frame
sam is just killing it. one of the best episodes, not that others were bad by any means haha :D this dude is 4 years younger than me and i literally feel so inspired. great stuff
Haha! Thank you so much, Philipp! So glad you're feeling inspired by this episode!
Woah guys I have a kinda long emotional response to this video. This was one of the best discussions about photography and about life that I've ever heard/seen. Like a rollercoaster of personal emotions for me...it was funny, nostalgic, heartwarming, and it just hit something in me personally and just reassuring me that its never too late to start and I love and appreciate you guys so much. All of this time what's been holding me back the most is my mindset. I'm 36 and I've always thought, "am I too old to do this photography thing?". All you guys are in your 20's and I wish I would have started earlier but I'm glad of the reassurance that later is better than never.Family Photography is my jam and I love it and I've always wanted to start my business in that realm and I've been holding myself back because of what people might think and fear but no longer...so thank you guys so so so much. And if I fall on my face then now I know what not to do and just to keep trying. Cuz fear will get in the way of your dreams. And its okay to fail because that's how you grow and that's how you learn.I know I'm getting all sappy and emotional haha sorry for that lol. Im really big on relationships which is why I engage so much because those things are very important to me and that near and dear to my heart and something I'm very passionate about and just being a good person. To my core I wanna be known not only as a photographer but just a good person, that will always hold value to me. Ive never shared any of this with anyone but you guys make it so easy to get all sentimental because you guys can relate haha. There's so many great creatives on CZcams but you all on this podcast are my favorites because you guys are so honest and relaxed and just bring things in a way that's relatable and encouraging and humble and kind. And Sam is absolutely right about being happy for the people who you look up to and not feeling jealous. Thats like my number one thing that keeps me going is seeing the success of my friends including you all and I'm genuinely happy and stoked for you guys. You have put in the hard work and sacrifice to make something you own and you guys have no idea how encouraging that has been for me. Been following you all and Sam since the beginning of you guys CZcams journey and the growth you guys have had is just mind-blowing and I'm so freaking stoked and happy for all of you guys. Its weirdly very freeing to know you guys are doing what you love and I'm so happy for the future of what you guys are doing and I'm pumped for myself to start my journey and follow my passion and start my business NOW. And I'm totally DTL anything I can hahaha. You guys are the best and thank you for giving me a platform to express my emotions in a way that makes me comfortable. Keep crushing it guys. Love you all.
Such a great convo! Can’t believe I missed this pod… When I first met Sam many yrs ago he influenced me heavily in taking the leap to pursue being a freelance photographer. Always admired his work ethic & down to earth mentality. Love how personal this format is keep up the great work guys!
OKAY I KNOW I SAID LAST WEEK I WAS STOKED... BUT THIS WEEK I AM EVEN MORE STOKED
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Great video! Love Sam and his work
This video is *not* sponsored by Squarespace
GET OUTTA HERE STEVEN 😂
yeah! The tallest Samuel Elkins in the house!
Sweet chat, you guys are smashing the pod game, these guests are fire!
Thanks Yath! So glad you're liking the show!!
He is so inspiring!
We totally agree!! Such a good dude!
Great episode homies, Sam's journey is super interesting, and y'all did a great job drawing out a unique conversation!
Thank you so much, dude!! Sam has got so much good stuff to share. So glad you liked it!
This is rad! Such a great talk.
Thanks for watching, Cody!! Stoked you liked it!
Once again! Killer episode! 🤙🏻
Thanks so much, Josiah!!
Loved each and every second of this 👌
Thank you so much!!!
First of these I’ve watched and thoroughly enjoyed it
Man, So good to hear! Thanks for checking it out, Benj! Might I suggest our first episode with someone that has your exact name: czcams.com/video/u5NAhsadQ-4/video.html
This was so good!
I love the film burn/light leaks that ya'll are using at the start of this video. I noticed it's the same one Sam uses in his. Where is this from? a paid pack of film burns? or Storyblocks? or something else?
Hey Brett! We got those FX packs from Ezra Cohen. So much great stuff on there!
@@rallycapspodcast the king! Thanks guys. Appreciate you all very much.