The Healing Power of Self Portraits
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In this video I talk about using the camera to overcome our insecurities and our perceived flaws by engaging in vulnerable self portraiture.
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I'm a below knee amputee, and have been for almost 3 years now, and only recently had a photo taken of myself (full body, showing the leg) that I really liked. It was taken by someone I was comfortable around (and I'd just gotten a new running blade a few days before), but I think it was the first photo where I was comfortable when it was being taken. The location was great (out filming in the Mohave), it was golden hour, and I was doing what I've always wanted to do, with people I enjoyed working with. I often get told the leg looks cool, but it was really nice to be able to see it from outside my own view.
Thank you for sharing your story Sean. It inspired me. I guess life is always so full of possibilities. Greetings from Monterrey, Mexico.
This is so lovely and beautiful
Awesome release... hope you see the beauty that keep your friends near.
That's great my friend. Thanks for sharing that.
Great to hear Sean, are you familiar with the work of Giles Duley? He is a triple amputee, and has some amazing self-portraiture work! I thought you might enjoy :)
This was moving. Both in a sense of soul and a call to action. My turn.
I'm ugly and I'm proud!!
I’ve got several physical conditions and I just today started taking self-portraits that highlight that part of my life that I’m so used to hiding. It doesn’t feel like me, but at the same time.. it’s the most ‘me’ I’ve ever seen.
When I think of my beloved wife, it's the portrait photo I took of her a year before she passed. I wonder what picture my children will remember me by. Thanks for the thoughts, Sean.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Indeed, I also think how I would be remembered as. Right now, I feel I shld take more pics of my parents who are in their 70s. The clock is ticking and soon they will be called back to the Lord. I wanna cherish the happy moments spent with them
@@ezekielkokspeaks I encourage you to take those pics. My parents transitioned 11-yrs ago within 9-months of each other. My father was a high ranking official in his career and mother a professional also. So we have many pics of them at special events, etc...but I cherish the few raw, at home, and interacting w/ family photos we have-not nearly enough of those photos. People see them as officials...I see and remember them as Father & Mother/Mom & Dad. So, occasionally I see one of those pics & a couple tears drop because I remember them as Mom & Dad. Hope this helps, peace.
Thanks sir! I will especially when they are with my kids. The smiles on their faces are indeed priceless
:'( I would love to see the picture if its okay? (Odd request) I know. I believe the only way someone can become immortal is when they live in someone else's memory!
@@ezekielkokspeaks Thanks, Ezekiel. Definitely take more pictures now! You'll never regret it.
*"The story of their life is written on their body."*
Sean Tucker
I have to say.. not quite... people will surprise you.. the book cover is not always revealing.
Damn Sean, you are without doubt an unbelievable asset to the photographic community. Thank you for all your amazing work.
Sean... This is raw and beautiful.. I cry watching this because I feel every words you say... I will try to take my own pic.. Thank you!
Do it up.
There was a period in my life when I'd take self portraits whenever I'm having intense depressive episode. It's really therapeutic and made the outcome, even the process, made me embrace myself even more. Seeing the photos when I'm in tears or afraid or in agony was reaffirming. It reaffirmed that despite my mental illness, I'm still alive. Gives me hope, really.
Thank you for this video.
Geeze man. How do you make a hotel room look so cinematic??
Thanks for your work Sean.
Light is all you need and I mean most of the hotels have windows and if you have a GR it's quite easy :)
@@rst6590 what's a GR?
@@tomasgomez1906 Ricoh GR III (The camera sean's been using)
I thought the same 😅
This made me cry. Thanks for being vulnerable and honest. It really isn’t easy on the internet.
Wonderful video. I started taking self portraits to deal with depression. Honestly I did not give too much thought about it, I just started to take pictures of myself. Pictures that I like. It has been a very strong tool.
Sean, I am a firm believer that there are no ugly faces or bodies.
Hands, face, body: they are all a record of a life lived, unique to that person.
Like many of your videos, this one which contains photographic wisdom, is also a lesson about life.
2 mins in an I can relate so hard it almost hurts. I'm 2.04m at 75-80kg. Struggling with my shape a lot of times especially every time I was photographed. Making a video about this is brave, courageous and will help a lot of people very much! Thank you.
"We conspire with mirrors to keep ourselves blind from who we really are." This was a remarkably & admirably open, honest, and thoughtful lesson. Someone once told me to try to take pictures 'about something' rather than 'of something'. This has given me a lot to think about. Thanks, as always, and hope you're doing well.
As I mentioned in my 'What held me back' video, I was not sure, if I'm pretty enough to start a beauty channel. Once I overcome my fear, and got started, I realised, that I don't look that bad actually. I somehow even like, how I look, when I'm talking (normally you never talk to mirror). By the way, I really love those portraits of you... 😊
Really agree with the point to look at myself in 3rd person's point of view. I applied it to one situation, when I was supposed to get an operation next day. When I tried to think, there's a person, who will get operation tomorrow, it sounded much less dramatic, and I could comfort myself a bit.
I like that:)
Gives shooting in RAW a whole new meaning.
Every time i watch a new video from you its a new lesson that i didn’t expect. Thanks so much Sean, thanks for being brave to share your message !
This video was on my recommended videos and the first I have watched on your channel. This is what I needed! I’m 46 years old and I still hate looking at myself in the mirror, let alone being on the other side of the camera. Your words are absolutely moving and really triggered something inside me. To be vulnerable in front of the camera is a pretty scary thought for me. This is something I will try with a more creative approach, if I can get the nerve up to actually do it. Thank you so much for making this video! 👏🏻
You're welcome. Good luck
It is no accident that I came across this video tonight. I recently decided it was time to be my own muse. To put myself in front of my own lens, to begin creating some of the things I’ve imagined for so long. I am learning about light, setting up, and will begin soon. This, is part of my healing, my recovery, from CPTSD. To see, and believe in myself differently. This was beautiful. It brought tears. It’s a soul journey. At 46, it is time. Thank you. Thank you. 🙏🏼🤍
Authentic. Courageous. Brilliant.
I ended up writing my feelings on paper when I went through that. Also burned it all, as a cleanse to say goodbye to those feelings and make a clean slate.
A great way to say goodbye and come back afresh
The only channel I watch in fullscreen
Self love must be a priority!
I clicked the first that I thought would help me make a photo of myself to look as good as possible…now I’m considering just accepting the things I can’t change about myself. Wow I wasn’t expecting that; thank you for the awesome message.
I really hope you're okay now, remember Sean, you are and would be in my morning prayers, always
I appreciate that
Wow. I wanted to get better at photography as an amateur and found your channel. Your content i must say holds my attention because of your honesty and the deep and profound insights on life you have. Please don't stop putting out such great content.
This really hits home mate. Much respect.
Wow. Just... wow. Thanks for this Sean.
Love your videos Sean, there's so much to learn from them every time. Thank you!
I have no words..... Love it
love watching your videos. a nice break between studying. KEEP GOING!
I cannot like this enough. Thank you.
this is important stuff right here. healing power indeed
Wow. Few months ago I told my friend that I realized getting photographed helps me accept myself even though I don't like the photos at first. She hasn't thought I made sense. Seeing this video now, hearing your thoughts on the topic, makes my heart warm. Thank you. Perfectly said. Beautiful portraits. 🖤
Thank you for making this video Sean!
Thanks Sean. You help me love myself even more
I feel like this video came out just at the right time in my life. Thank you very much Sean, I admire you
Perfect timing for me. Great video as always! And great pics btw!
Everytime I see a new video of yours it is a happy time of my week.
Thank you! That’s incredibly inspirational. Finding such a treasure in the midsts of lots of shallow content here on CZcams is a wonderful thing!
Thank you, Sean. Your videos are absolutely amazing, always.
Thank you Sean always here for you mate, onward and upwards.
Only been a subscriber for a little more than a month now. I really love the introspection you bring to your channel. It makes me self reflect as well
Love it! You’re so smart. Great message.
I absolutely love this! 😊 thank you
Thank you Sean. I hope everything goes well with whatever you're going through right now.
You talk so well Sean, thank you! I'm hooked
Absolutely love the sensitivity with which you touch your subjects Sean. So inspirational. Thank you so much for setting the stage to go forth, explore and experiment.
Such a nice way to make us feel comfortable on our own skin. Thank you so much.
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much Sean
Once again, amazing teachings. Thank you Mr TUCKER.
I love THIS! You inspire me to do my best work!
As always Sean, your video is inspiring and gives a lot to reflect on. Thank you.
That's deep mate... Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙏.
Powerful stuff Sean. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful message, filled with confidence & courage....
Thank you for this, Sean, you really touched a nerve here, we all love you the way you are and we can only hope to love ourselves just as much, but this brings me a little closer.
Love your voice and what you have to say. Thanks much.
Pure class here.
Thank you Mr T.
Some very cool images as well, a fresh breath from most self portraits you see.
Great work Sean. Some of your best that I've seen of yours!
You really have a talent to spark meaningfull thoughts and conversations. Thank you for sharing your perspective.
Thanks so much for sharing, Sean. Amazing video, eye opener!
Spreading self love. Love it.
This was so beautiful. Thank you sir
This was beyond moving and inspirational. Quite possibly the best video I have ever seen on CZcams. Wow! This was AMAZING.
Thank you Sean. Another inspirational video.
I knew I’d enjoy this and that you’d inspire me to get on with what has been simmering in my mind for a while now. Thank you.
Thank you for making this. Your message was so positive I cried a bit.
You are an incredible man. Such a wonderful choice of words.
Thank you for being such an angel on earth Sean 🌍 we need you!
Love this. If there’s a video that I would want to share with everyone I know it’s this one. Thank you for being so open Sean
Wonderful, beautiful, moving, thought-provoking video Sean!
I first took my self potraits yesterday and watching this makes me even more encouraged to take more...Thank you!
Great video. Truth and honesty. Inspired.
Thanks Sean! This is beautiful
Beautiful vid, inspiring and truthful. Can't wait to start
Thank you for this. This was so beautiful and inspiring.
Really inspiring Sean, Thank you for all you do.
Thank you Sean, This video is almost therapeutic!
Wow. One of the most relevant, inspirational, and helpful videos I’ve ever seen on CZcams. Thank you.
Inspiring, uplifting and so much more. Thank you Sean.
Thank you! Stay strong.
Stunning journey and wonderful life lesson. Thanks so much!
Amazingly helpful Sean. Thank you!
You touched my sould. thanks sean
Touching and inspiring thoughts. Thank you for shearing, I really appreciate all your words.
Thank you for all your amazing video. Awesome.
Bravo young man!!! Bravo!!!
This was brilliant! Sean is a philosopher exploring the ideas of self, others, and the world, through a camera lens.
One of your best videos so far
Hank you Sean for posting this. Really thought provoking and insightful.
As always, Sean, a brilliant post. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this subject.
Honest, emotive, and grounding. Thank you, Sean.
This made an impact, very moving and inspiring thanks for sharing 🙏
Thank you for sharing this. I love the idea of getting a new perspective on yourself! Looking forward to trying the self portrait experiment. Being hard on ourselves is so exhausting - I love the idea of celebrating who we are as individuals and what we have been through. Excellent vid as always. 🙏 💙 thank you.
Thanks Sean, I needed this today. Wish peace and blessings on you.
Thank you, Sean. You cut through the mental moss.
This spoke to me. I am going through some stuff myself and I am now just beginning to really open up and be vulnerable about it. It is good to hear another perspective on vulnerability.
You are the only one that i first hit the like button and then i am watching the video. Thanks for your great videos, every time