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@linaionta7590 3 күн бұрын
"The world doesn't care about us..." So true, Alister is right, we have to believe in ourselves. It's the only way!! ❤
@anisab9506 3 күн бұрын
Guitar playing, photography playing and everything else in this conversation nourish the soul. Thank you so much.
@ASMPHOTO 3 күн бұрын
Thank You! It’s your view -vs- viewers view!
@astridpreisz519 4 күн бұрын
What a wonderful episode! Having known Alister for over 4 years now, I never tire of hearing his philosophy and his approach to photography, art and life. His mentoring and friendship have made a huge impact on how I view the world. my art, and myself. Absolutely beautiful discussion. Thank you both for that!
@PixelsHeartandArt 4 күн бұрын
You're welcome, Astrid! It's clear that Alister is creating not only a photographic legacy, but a powerful mentoring one, too. Thank you for sharing and watching 💜
@joelbarto1103 6 күн бұрын
How do we promote/market ourselves without doing egoically?
@Alister_Benn 6 күн бұрын
Thanks for the question. I think if we are honest with ourselves we can identify the role of our ego's in our work and how we promote ourselves. So much of photography these days feels like shouting into the void; there is just so much photography and viewers have lost their bandwidth. I don't like shouting, so I rely on being honest with myself, my audience and my work. I would rather have a small, honest appreciative audience, than a huge one that demands too much of me. I don't want to be famous, I just want to share what insights I have had in the hope that they may resonate with someone out there and help them. Life is hard, life is suffering. Yet, life is also love and joy.
@joelbarto1103 6 күн бұрын
@ that resonates deeply. Thanks Alister.
@PixelsHeartandArt 4 күн бұрын
Thank you for asking this; Alister's response puts into words what I aspire to. I also need to remember that "ego" is not inherently bad. We all have one, and it's part of the catalyst that compels us to put ourselves out in the world. We all have a need to be seen and heard, especially around things we love and work hard at. That's okay! The key is intention. Am I, as Alister so eloquently puts it, shouting and saying "look at me!!"? Or am I making an offering with the hope that someone will find resonance and/or usefulness in what I share? Am I attached to peoples' responses? Or am I unattached, open, generous? Perhaps we release the idea that we're "promoting" or "marketing" and simply and consistently show up as fully, honestly, and courageously as we're able, trusting that as we do so, we'll resonate with the people who will find the most meaning in our work.
@susanfirth2279 6 күн бұрын
Great guest and fabulous episode. Love Alister's outlook and philosophies. Thank you for sharing.
@Alister_Benn 6 күн бұрын
Many thanks
@PixelsHeartandArt 4 күн бұрын
You're welcome, Susan, so glad you found value in the conversation!
@brucehyman 6 күн бұрын
As always, it's a joy to hear Alister sharing how to find lighness in the dark places.
@Alister_Benn 6 күн бұрын
Thanks mate, it's been quite the ride and one that continues with increased insight and learning.
@PixelsHeartandArt 4 күн бұрын
It's certainly a needed message. Thanks, Bruce, for watching and sharing.
@pascalthiebaud 6 күн бұрын
There was a before and an after to Alister Benn for me. He was the mirror in which I saw the beautiful man I am today. I've lost my zest for life in recent months, and recently Laurie advised me to wake up every morning and ask myself the question ‘What's the most interesting thing I can do today?’. Hearing that phrase again from Alister's mouth was funny. I could say many things about the importance of his teaching in my life, but he already knows them. Today I enjoy my photography and poetry. Thank you both so much.
@Alister_Benn 6 күн бұрын
Thanks man, that means a great deal to me... The feeling is mutual.
@PixelsHeartandArt 4 күн бұрын
You're so welcome, Pascal! How wonderful that Alister's teachings have held such a meaningful place in your life 💜 Such a gift! Thanks for watching and sharing your story,.
@missmontiel1 6 күн бұрын
Beth! What an incredibly refreshing conversation. I love listening to Alister Benn, his insights and philosophies. I also identified myself with some things he shared. Keep these amazing conversations coming and I know there are more
@MarthaMontielPhotography 6 күн бұрын
I realize I left this comment under my personal acct.
@PixelsHeartandArt 6 күн бұрын
@@MarthaMontielPhotography I knew it was you 😉 So wonderful that the conversation resonated with you, Martha. It's such a gift when someone is willing to share the ups and downs of their experience so openly.
@davidhuth5659 6 күн бұрын
I could listen to the philosophies of Alister Benn all day! Thanks for sharing!
@PixelsHeartandArt 6 күн бұрын
Right?! :-) His experienced perspective is so helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting, glad you enjoyed the conversation, David!
@Alister_Benn 6 күн бұрын
More Vision & Light podcasts coming and I will be reissuing many of the older ones in a new format this year. Many thanks
@davidhuth5659 5 күн бұрын
@@Alister_Benn Awesome! I'll be tuning in!
@jerrycarriveau1620 6 күн бұрын
Great interview !
@PixelsHeartandArt 6 күн бұрын
Thank you, Jerry! Happy you liked it!
@janeberrisford8555 6 күн бұрын
Beautiful images...
@PixelsHeartandArt 6 күн бұрын
Totally agree, Jane! So evocative and atmospheric. Thanks for watching!
@Alister_Benn 6 күн бұрын
Such a pleasure to talk with you - thank you very much for the thoughtful questions.
@PixelsHeartandArt 6 күн бұрын
And thank you for your very thoughtful and insightful responses! It was a delight chatting with you, Alister. Your contributions here and everywhere are greatly appreciated 💗
@Alister_Benn 6 күн бұрын
@@PixelsHeartandArt thank you, that’s very kind ❤
@MarthaMontielPhotography 9 күн бұрын
I forgot to comment on this. I loved the conversation!
@jnt6155 18 күн бұрын
Love her work and following for a couple of years already on instagram. Her process is similar to my own and its refreshing to know we share that! Thanks for the excellent content.
@noname123-y8j 18 күн бұрын
Watched your interview with Cole earlier and subscribed to his channel and was informed that you had interviewed John as well. Glad they mentioned this and really enjoyed the interview. What an amazing interview and photographer! Especially loved the portraits of the young girl and hearing the story behind the photos. But to be fair, enjoyed all the photos presented and hearing the story behind them. Learned much from these wonderful photographers! Thanks for all you are doing to showcasing such artists! Really enjoying your channel! Thanks.
@noname123-y8j 18 күн бұрын
Excellent interview!! Really enjoyed this episode. Amazing work and story! Thank you for sharing these amazing interviews!
@noname123-y8j 18 күн бұрын
Excellent interview. Enjoyed listening. Wonderful to learn about this photographer and see her amazing work! Enjoyed overall conversation. Thanks for sharing!
@ChristineWilsonPhotography 22 күн бұрын
Great interview again 😊
@stevehix266 23 күн бұрын
There is one comment that Cole makes that seems most relevant to being a photographer. You must be you and I must be me. The most important thing to me is that I do what makes me feel comfortable when the shutter is fired. Fortunately over my 50 year career in photography that made me millions of dollars and wonderful accolades in the biggest art and photography magazines out there I was never tempted to be anyone other than myself. I guess I was very lucky to never need to find my own style or vision. Art directors, creative directors and gallery owners have often mentioned how they liked my style and I could never understand what they were talking about. I have always seen things the way I see them now. There was no learning how to see. Maybe that comes from not having a photographic education. Maybe that was my celibacy. Cole, another photographer and I have lunch together several times a year in our small town here in Colorado. It's always so much fun to hear how my fellow photographers have grown over the years. Everyone has taken a different path but we all seem to have ended up in the same place.....we all realized once photography is in your blood it never goes away.
@Johnmell100 26 күн бұрын
This is a very interesting & informative video, thank you.
@seoulrydr 26 күн бұрын
tyvm!
@nicknichols4249 26 күн бұрын
Thank you Beth, your videos are very informative and inspirational. Side note, you have a doppelgänger who lives in Champaign, Il. She is my grandson's godparent. Not only do you look alike, but your speech patterns and mannerisms are very very similar, my wife agrees with me 100% which is a rarity.:) Keep up the great work!
@pamelasherlock2411 27 күн бұрын
Wendy is the best! xoxo
@WendyBagnall-e1e 27 күн бұрын
Ah thank you Pamela! 😊
@FritzPhoto 27 күн бұрын
Great interview again! I live in the same area and it's nice to get inspiration from another local photographer
@PixelsHeartandArt 27 күн бұрын
Thanks so much, Fritz! Glad you found the conversation inspiring :-) I hope you have a chance to cross paths with Wendy, since you're fortunate enough to be near her.
@MarthaMontielPhotography Ай бұрын
Yes, yes, yes!! I played with all those things as a kid and loved them. I have boxes of art supplies tucked away in my garage. I loved exploring and trying new things and I have not done that in a good while. Need to get back to that play. I do play with my camera but as you know, I love mixing it up.
@MarthaMontielPhotography Ай бұрын
Yes, yes, yes!! I played with all those things as a kid and loved them. I have boxes of art supplies tucked away in my garage. I loved exploring and trying new things and I have not done that in a good while. Need to get back to that play. I do play with my camera but as you know, I love mixing it up.
@strawbleu Ай бұрын
"As adults we're used to being competent and we don't like to look incompetent" - so on the nose.
@PixelsHeartandArt Ай бұрын
Thanks for pulling that out. I have to remind myself of that on an almost daily basis, and that it's okay to not know what the heck I'm doing! ;-)
@bonniehoskin9212 Ай бұрын
For me ‘Play’ is taking a risk without caring about the consequences…. Well, maybe not consequences but, outcome. It’s an excuse to let go of rules, to let yourself open the door to the cage that keeps you stifled.
@PixelsHeartandArt Ай бұрын
Bonnie, I love your perspective on that. The non-attachment to outcome is where I struggle the most... I suspect that's true for a lot of us! But it's really the key that unlocks the door.
@bonniehoskin9212 Ай бұрын
👏 👏 👏 I really needed to watch this video! I’ve started to dabble in watercolor painting. I must practice watercolor art celibacy, and just focus on how the paint interacts with the paper.
@PixelsHeartandArt Ай бұрын
Bonnie, so glad this resonated! Congrats on the start of your watercolor journey! I have a number of friends who paint and watercolor, and the evolution of their work over the years is astounding. I love that you're going to keep your focus on your personal experience with the paint and paper, rather than living it through others' experience. Have fun!
@AbieWriter Ай бұрын
Learn to criticize your own photos. If you don't know, you won't know. If you never look at others' pictures how will you know what to criticize in your own pics? Enjoyed the video (series) ... which, btw, was suggested by a member of a photo club.
@1956jude Ай бұрын
I'm a retired engineer and now a photographer. And I've met a few others.
@MarthaMontielPhotography Ай бұрын
I realize I used the word entitled and it’s not the right word for what I was trying to say. I should have said taking for granted. When we take for granted what we have or where we are, we fail to see beyond our expectations and miss out on little nuggets of beautiful details or nuances of the place
@MarthaMontielPhotography Ай бұрын
I really enjoyed the conversation! Very nice ladies
@hymanlevy2265 Ай бұрын
Shanda, first allow me to thank you for your military service, second congratulations on your marriage, thirdly for setting up your own LLC. Yes, you make and or in some cases create images depending on what your project happens to be and what you see. I am a hobbyist that has a little background in Graphic Arts, firstly one of the things I have come to believe is when we create or make an image from what we see it has to be for yourself then for someone who follows or sees and falls in love with your creation. Congratulations on all your accomplishments.
@ShandaAkin Ай бұрын
Hello Hyman. Thank you very much. Ah ha, I bet Graphic Arts would be a great complimentary subject for a photographer. You make a good point about how creating has to be for us. I believe that is why we find so much joy in it and keep doing it.
@hymanlevy2265 Ай бұрын
Here I am watching your Podcast for the second time and have found it as enjoyable as the first time I viewed it a few days earlier.
@ShandaAkin Ай бұрын
Beth, thank you for including me in your wonderful podcast. I thoroughly enjoyed talking with you about our craft.
@chriscrowhurst Ай бұрын
I am fortunate enough to be studying alongside Shanda at ArtU. I can attest to her dedication to her studies and the quality of the art she produces week after week for each of our assignments. It was a pleasure seeing her share her perspectives.
@ShandaAkin Ай бұрын
Hi Chris. That is very nice of you to say. It has been so much fun learning all that we have. I thoroughly enjoyed our interactions and seeing your beautiful project come to fruition. Our paths will cross again...
@robertleishman4712 Ай бұрын
Or is a sublime photograph that evokes a subliminal response in the viewer. Hence some will feel it sublime and others will not. A bird hunter may have a subliminal response or feeling from a photo of a flock of geese or ducks, and a big city person may have no interest at all.
@hymanlevy2265 Ай бұрын
A Great Podcast! I just started to shoot only in black and white and or convert from a raw image that has for some reason maintained its colors that I have not figured out. I just enjoyed Cole's images that have lead me to your wonderful podcast. Thank you both.
@colethompson1906 Ай бұрын
Thanks for tuning in!
@nomis37 Ай бұрын
One of your best
@PixelsHeartandArt Ай бұрын
That's kind of you :-) So glad you enjoyed the conversation!
@MF_Plissken Ай бұрын
why should people burst their "bubble"? what is that mystic "bubble"?
@goldfinch2283 2 ай бұрын
Jesus, this guy is full of himself! Looking at other photographers doesn’t mean that you can’t do what you like. It’s like locking yourself in and closing out the rest of the world. POOR guy!
@colethompson1906 2 ай бұрын
I probably am full of myself! (But who am I to judge myself?) But my system works for me.
@PixelsHeartandArt Ай бұрын
It sounds like Cole's approach wouldn't work for you, and that's okay. It works for him, and he'd likely be the first to say that "you do you" and to focus on whatever strategy supports your vision. I appreciate that he's challenging the default of "consume as much as possible." It's caused me to be more intentional about what I choose to look at and to notice if I'm subverting my personal style because of it.
@goldfinch2283 Ай бұрын
@ It is never wrong to learn from other people, you just have to choose the right source. Learning has nothing to do with copying. Seeking inspiration from other photographers or painters is opening your mind, not the contrary.
@PixelsHeartandArt Ай бұрын
@@goldfinch2283 Agree about choosing the right sources, the ones that work best for you. Sources could be music, painting, dance, poetry, architecture, fashion, photography, or anything that stirs the imagination in the way one wants it stirred. To each their own 🙂
@c.augustin 2 ай бұрын
Would be interesting what the relationship of "vision" and "style" might be. I think I have some intuitive understanding, but both are still blurry concepts for me (after some decades of amateure photography).
@colethompson1906 2 ай бұрын
You know, semantics always get in the way when talking about fuzzy concepts, such as Vision. Here's how I look at it: Vision is how you see, and it's not always the same. Mine varies from subject to subject and from scene to scene. But style is something you adopt, it's contrived, that you apply to your images. Vision is how we see, style is an external look that you apply. Again, that's just how I see it.
@PixelsHeartandArt Ай бұрын
Thanks for that question. I see Cole's reply and that gives us something to chew on. In my thinking, I've considered personal vision to be an overarching way of seeing that draws me to certain scenes and subjects because they resonate with me on an emotional, spiritual, and/or intellectual level. My vision is as much about what I decide to photograph as it is what I decide not to (a statement I'm making to see if it's true... trying it on!). Style is how I uniquely interpret that scene through composition and processing, as well as my description, title, and presentation of the image. Style and vision seem to be two sides of the same coin, each reinforcing the other. Very interesting... lots to reflect on!
@hubertcole1645 2 ай бұрын
If we all adopted his philosophy then you tube would disappear and most likely we never know Cole exists🤓. Honestly I find it a bit beyond belief in fact if he does not look at others work.
@colethompson1906 2 ай бұрын
I do not look at other's work! Sometimes I see other's images, but I never sit and look at images. Not in books, not on other's websites and not on social media. As to what would happen to youtube and social media if we all adopted this practice? Not much, there are 7.5 billion people in the world, a VERY small portion of those are photographers seeking to find their Vision. But if it did disrupt social media, I'd say: GREAT!
@hubertcole1645 2 ай бұрын
@ You are missing a lot of fine photography.☺️
@colethompson1906 2 ай бұрын
@@hubertcole1645 - A small sacrifice to create images that I love!
@PixelsHeartandArt Ай бұрын
I suppose that's a risk! Most people wouldn't have the desire or discipline to follow Cole's lead... my guess is that his philosophy has caused some folks to be more intentional and discerning about what they consume (which is the case for me), and if that happened to influence social media/KZbin, that wouldn't be so bad, as it might help the more substantive, thought-provoking, and/or quality work to rise to the surface. I don't know... it's an interesting question!
@jeremyfielding2333 2 ай бұрын
I agree, I avoid looking at other peoples work as much as possible. I have photobooks from 10 20th Century greats, these I allow myself to look at as much as I like. My pictures are also dark and black and white. He's right most people ignore black and white. I also keep use of social media to an absolute minimum.
@colethompson1906 2 ай бұрын
Cool!
@PixelsHeartandArt Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Jeremy. It seems there would be solid value in focusing on the greats. I'm not basing this on anything other than my intuition, but it seems that pre-social media/pre-digital photography has an immediacy and intimacy to it that is compelling. If you see this reply and feel so inclined, would love if you'd share which photobooks you recommend.
@Ellenshorts 2 ай бұрын
It’s about time I get on this awesome KZbin channel! I can’t wait to listen in to more!! Have you ever had Todd Nettelhorst on your program? Definitely one of my favorite teachers with lots of passion 💗
@Readabookfoofoo 2 ай бұрын
Subbed- “never read bad writing” is something I learned from Stephen King in On Writing. Applies in all areas of seeking for the golden golden.
@PixelsHeartandArt Ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub :-). King has a very good point! It also makes me think about the choice to keep looking at, reading, or listening to something that doesn't resonate. For instance, when I go to a museum now, I don't feel I have to spend time with every piece in a room. If a piece pulls me in, I go to it. If it doesn't, I don't. That might seem like a "duh" sort of move, but it also feels like it goes against convention, because if it it's in a museum, it must be great, right? And therefore we should study it and be in awe! Nah... life's too short! That's not to say I won't take a second look and consider works that didn't pull me in the first place; there's information in what we're indifferent to or dislike as well. But I prioritize resonance over "I should..."
@ironmonkey1512 2 ай бұрын
Stay away from photography. Study painting, sculpture, cinema, architecture.
@PixelsHeartandArt Ай бұрын
There's a vast world of amazing creativity to explore! Since you mention cinema, I have to share that the series "Ripley" made me want to get out and photograph more than anything I've seen lately.
@FritzPhoto 2 ай бұрын
love your way of interviewing people. And a interesting guest again. Thanks for putting this out
@PixelsHeartandArt Ай бұрын
Thanks, Fritz! And you're most welcome - big thanks to Cole for providing so much food for thought!