After 14 Years of Photography, Here's Something I Learned...

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14 years of commitment can teach you a lot of things. When I began learning and practicing photography in 2010, I felt like I found my instrument to create in this world. The camera felt like an extension of my will. I went through so many phases in my creativity. As I look back on a lot of the archives, I can remember when I learned something new that helped advance my growth as a photographer.
Today, I have an incredibly different approach to photography, one that is incredibly more philosophical than technical. However, the biggest lesson I learned was that the quality in my art is directly correlated with the honesty and maturity of my own person.
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[@shanestorozukphotography]

Hands down one of the best videos about photography you will find on YT. You've touched on so many vital points about growing as an artist and a human being. It really is all about the process and learning to find your voice through experimentation. I'm really enjoying your journey as a photographer and really digging your YT vids. Keep up the amazing work Chris. 🔥

[@martinschnurr7331]

Love these takeaways and thoughts buddy!

[@bllntd]

Thank you for inspiring me through your videos. As someone that experienced creative burnout in photography, I find these kind of videos really helpful and now I’m starting to create again my photography portfolio 😊 Congrats also to 100k subs!

[@RM.TokyoPhotographer]

7:01 I have a feeling that after seeing the horrors of the war he came to the conclusion that time is short, do what you really love/cherish what you love that is close relationship with family? just my thought but great video on your photography journey made me think really hard about my works tooo

[@jasontroll]

spitting fire verses about photography

[@achew317]

proud of you!

[@kamerlenio7689]

I've only recently started really pursuing "street" style photos more because I live in a small city and I am just starting to post things to instagram because I realized if I want to get my work recognized it might be important to share it somewhere. I have a lot of self doubt about posting a lot of my work because I just feel like most of it is shit and not even worth posting, but seeing that you feel like you've only just made that huge leap in your work after 14 years gives me motivation to keep going! Loving the videos, super inspiring!

[@svenkoesling]

Thank You!

[@masonjamal1]

Your videos always inspire me. Keep them coming and keep up the great work. You have an incredible eye and talent for this.

[@JoshChun626]

I feel the same way man, whatever is going through my heart finds its way into my photographs. Can't wait to see more of your work as your life expands!

[@shua_films]

That last point was the icing on the cake for this video 🍰

[@danielxu4076]

Dang this is so freshly baked

[@Topher_wigums]

Loved this self reflection! I've recently been doing a lot of that in my own work recently. One thing that's had me dive deeper into that is a book called 'The Artist's Way' I highly recommend checking it out if self discovery especially in regards to your art is of interest to you! I can also relate to that switch flip moment you talked about upon moving to NY, as I recently stayed in Chicago for a month. Amazing work.

[@mirandaisergio]

the 🐐drops another vid!!!

[@rf8221]

Maybe you can bulk load TRI-X now that you found your film stock of choice.

[@jaynormal3550]

Man, 14 years ago, you started photography with 2?? Seriously, even though I have said this before but this might be my favourite video. 100% relatable for every photographer or artist. So Excited to see where this takes you. I am pretty sure that 14 years from now you will be considered one of the greats when it comes to b&w street photography and this youtube comment will be worth millions.

[@danielxu4076]

Personally, i feel like i have been a little going backwards in my photography, ever since this winter i feel like i havent been able to get as close as i used to, it might take me a bit to grow back into it. I guess sometimes reviewing the past work ive done helps me rethink about what i want to do

[@michaelbustamante8572]

Chris - nice share

[@george_edward_]

well said

[@josephjimenez2662]

What a wonderful video

[@thatvietguyonline]

do you have any particular site to constantly show/post the street photography gallery of yours? or just IG?

[@alhOOO2O]

How to write a click bait youtube video title? 🤣