14 years on YouTube. 1000 Subscribers.

[@talield]

After 14 years KZbin decided to recommend me one of your videos and now you've got another subscriber 😄Great video! Can't wait to see more.

[@gabrielbailey802]

Awesome! Thank you, I appreciate the support!

[@stormiebleuxo]

Same lol been here 15 years and rarely getting recommended, prolly get recommended to myself more than strangers lol

[@JoeyLake]

same! just started watching after finding his ZVE1 Samyang 35mm video a couple days ago and subscribed

[@wyggl]

Same😂

[@Tiia]

Here before this video blows up.

[@gabrielbailey802]

haha don't jinx it!

[@vrenzola3000]

keep going nice work dudeeeee

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@bitsmagtv]

I've been here since 2007 and I have, now, 560 subscribers. They decided to show my videos just recently, a couple of months ago.

[@gabrielbailey802]

Keep on keeping on! that's awesome and I think now is actually a really good time to be on KZbin!

[@sintelle]

Congrats on the 1k! Really proud of you.

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you, I really appreciate that!

[@noraks7969]

Absolutely lovely video, I wish you all the best!

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you very much! I've got big plans for this year :)

[@benasleo]

I haven't seen any of your videos before, but for some reason, KZbin served this video on my page, and I clicked and was hooked. It was pretty interesting to hear that you "didn't have the confidence" to speak to the camera, as right now, you seem like a natural. Pretty cool that this one video, where you tell your backstory, is picked up by KZbin. Good luck with your channel. I think you are on to something :)

[@mrjotz]

Same.

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you for dropping by and leaving such a lovely comment, I really appreciate it! I think it's almost ironic that this was the video that got pushed, but sometimes life is funny like that!

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

Hey Gabriel! I haven been in a similar situation too. I have been on KZbin since 2010 as well, but I didn't start this channel until 2014. After 10 years I have felt I have started to catch my stride as a creator and I hope you continue to have those successes in you life. Cheers!

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment! I'm glad you've found your stride too, keep on crushing it!

[@CraigMessum-Lane]

Never heard someone say something that resonated so much with me, subscribed. Good luck mate!

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you Craig! Really glad to have you here on the journey and I appreciate you for the kind words!

[@catfreak]

Thank you for this great video! It is encouraging!

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@wherestheparty_]

...and I`m disappointed to not get any traction after 2 years of consistent uploading! Cuddos to your persistence, you`re moments away from blowing up!

[@gabrielbailey802]

ahhh travel is such a hard niche to get traction in! Kudos to you for sticking at it!

[@Jaclyn_Lizzi]

I'm happy to have found this video - I've been uploading since I was 15 (I'm 28 now) and just found my niche in 2020. It's slow going, but I'm happy to finally be buildng a small following. At a certain point, it becomes more habit than hope. You sir have gained yourself a new subscriber.

[@gabrielbailey802]

Wow you've got a cool channel and it's on the rise! I've glad you've found your niche and that you're enjoying the process!

[@s2kologist]

Congratulations on 1k. I admire your persistence. I too have a bunch of channels and feel very awkward on camera so I film the videos and do voice over later. Funny thing is my only channel that got monetized is one where I don't talk at all.

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you! KZbin and videos online can be weird like that, but keep it up, monetisation is a huge step!

[@felixoates]

Thanks for sharing mate, resonating with a lot of your learnings as a fellow creator! It’s hard work but I do love this platform 🙌🏻

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thanks for commenting! Creating can be hard, but so rewarding, keep it up!

[@clayreacts]

1st time viewer, 1,271th subscriber! I just started building a KZbin channel several months ago, and I can 100% relate. I would have started a channel years earlier if it weren't for the weird feeling it is to talk to the camera. The channel I'm working on now is overall a faceless channel, but I can feel after each upload things feel more normal. Just hit 50 subscribers! :) Eventually I'll upload some videos on this account with the dreaded talking to the camera, and talking in public, content. Best of luck in your journey!!!

[@gabrielbailey802]

nice! and yeah I completely remember that feeling and process, but every time it gets slightly less daunting and slightly more enjoyable, it's like a muscle that needs to be exercised! Hope the channel goes well, I remember hitting that first 100 subscribers feels so cool!

[@clayreacts]

@@gabrielbailey802 Thank you for the kind words and encouragement!

[@sarahandthewolf]

Now this is a level up story! Your video was recommended to me and I watched the whole thing - I applaud your tenacity and also, you make very interesting videos🙌

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you very much for watching along and commenting! Really kind of you 🙏

[@eftorq]

The algorithm just recommended me your most recent video about the Canon camera & I found it really well made. But I'm kind of over the whole travel, photography thing for me personally, so I didn't think too much of it. It of curiosity I checked your other videos & this title caught my eye. Your story feels really honest & genuine, I can see my struggles with recording your own voice, trying stuff but ultimately fighting with that love hate relationship of social media and content creation. The only difference it, that you are way further in overcoming these struggles & that's really impressive. I've just subscribed - someone that determined has to have something interesting to say!

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you very much, I really appreciate you stopping by, subscribing, leaving these words of encouragement and being a kind human!

[@andrewharris6347]

Keep going - it’s not an easy path but soooooo much fun as you no doubt already know 👍

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you, 100%! I’m learning to love all parts of the process ☺️

[@ChuckyFon]

Happy this one popped up in my feed, keep going man!

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@yourgirlcec]

Loved every minute of this!

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@FabianTschirbs]

That confidence is really an issue for many creatives! I saw this Video on the starting page of your channel and had to write a short comment. Do what you love

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you, I really appreciate that!

[@saffi01]

The algorithm just recommended your channel to me due to our shared passion for shooting Fuji cameras and I immediately subscribed after the first video (a film sim review). Really enjoyed listening to you about your journey as well, great to see you remained persistent and are now able to do something you enjoy. Best wishes from Germany, keep up the good work. Looking forward to watching more of your content. :)

[@saffi01]

I also just realized you do as well shoot a Ricoh GR III, so there's another huge boost to your sympathy rating. :D

[@gabrielbailey802]

Glad to have you onboard! And thank you for the lovely comment, I appreciate it! Fuji and Ricoh for the win 🏆

[@victoriavirgo]

Thank you so much for sharing just how difficult it is to put yourself out there and talk to camera. I am on this journey, currently feel really nervous but I am pushing myself out of my comfort zone. Good luck with this new channel. You sound really polished, confident and relaxed. Keep having fun with it. 👏🏽

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you for dropping by and leaving such a kind comment, I appreciate it! I watched your latest video, you're doing a great job, keep it up, you'd never be able to tell you were nervous

[@victoriavirgo]

@@gabrielbailey802 Thank you so much for stopping by my channel and for your kind words. Really appreciate it. 😀

[@StuartRodwell]

Great video Gabriel, I still feel like a robot talking to camera - so can definitely relate. Subscribed 👍🏻

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! All part of the process, I would never be able to tell, you've got an awesome channel with some really cool content!

[@StuartRodwell]

@ Ah thanks, appreciate that 🙏🏻

[@madeinbrechin]

Was recommended this video by KZbin. Happy to subscribe, this was a great video. I can see that Casey is an influence on you. Seems like you have something to say, I’ll keep watching!

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you for dropping by and subscribing, it's great to have you here! Casey is the GOAT for sure

[@taikovv]

youtube algo threw me here and i stayed the whole time. :) you got a new sub shot beautifully, story is strong, i can't wait to see what's next

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you so much! I'm happy to have you here and excited to publish more videos! :)

[@mrbertiewatson]

Keep going Gabriel, loved this content, new subscriber here!

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you, welcome aboard! It’s good to have you here 🙏

[@RyanThayne]

I love hearing about people's youtube journey's. Oddly enough I've been researching wireless microphones for the past several days and have been leaning towards the Rode Wireless Pro with the microphone stick so seeing you use it in this video felt like confirmation that I should get it. Cheers from Utah!

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you! and hold off on the purchase!! As misleading as it is, underneath the Rode mic cover, there's a DJI wireless mic haha

[@RyanThayne]

@@gabrielbailey802 I was duped! haha. Thanks for letting me know.

[@kiyotomiyazaki1668]

Dude! This is great stuff! I am not too passionate about the subject (photography?) but can't wait for your next video! I could tell that this one video did it!

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you so much for dropping by and leaving a lovely comment, I appreciate it a lot! Plenty of photography and non-photography videos coming up in the next few weeks/months/years!

[@blackibex]

I can totally relate. I hide my *real* persona here, too, because I don't want the public to recognize me.

[@gabrielbailey802]

Whatever it takes to make you feel like creating is the right thing to do :)

[@danel1922]

that was nice, thx mate

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you to you as well for dropping by!

[@thenosyhungarian]

Great story and video man. Glad you made it this far and looking forward to what’s next 🙌🏻

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@Nerdytimhieu]

Good to hear what you said give me more inspiration to do mine (Y) thank you

[@gabrielbailey802]

Love to hear it!

[@oyinking]

just subbed

[@gabrielbailey802]

I appreciate that!

[@jonathanhealey2492]

Well done! Looking forward to more of your work. Subscribed.

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you! I appreciate that

[@alextat]

Well done! This reflection was a good bit of positivity to put out there.

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate the support!

[@wichard8871]

Congratulations, dude! Always remember that a thousand people watching are still a thousand people taking the time to enjoy your videos :).

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you! And 100%, having 1000 people watch something you make is crazy!

[@kmugambi]

Just got served this video by KZbin. Love the content! Earned a new sub 👍

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you and welcome aboard!

[@nuoutdoor]

well, kid of the same story I have.

[@gabrielbailey802]

If it was easy, it wouldn't be worth it! keep on going and creating :) You've got a brilliant channel!

[@nuoutdoor]

@@gabrielbailey802 thank you! I wish you the best!

[@HustleHue]

love this title

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thanks Jeremy, I appreciate you stopping by and dropping a comment!

[@mamoastudio]

Congrats on hitting 1k mate! Life is a journey, keep doing a great work!

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you, I appreciate you stopping by! More to come for sure

[@JVIizz]

What gears did you use for this video? It looks dreamy

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you! I'm a bit of a camera nerd when it comes to this stuff! it's shot on a Sony ZV-E1 with a Sigma 24-70 f2.8, with a VND filter and a black pro mist 1/8, shot in Slog3 and colour graded

[@JVIizz]

@@gabrielbailey802 Thanks for the reply! I subbed because I found this video super genuine, positive and above all earnest. Keep doing what you're doing. Sending love from Singapore; I shoot films here and perhaps one day I'll join you on a filming "expedition" or sort.

[@JVIizz]

@@gabrielbailey802 Thank you so much for the reply. I just realise my message did not go through. I just want to drop this message of appreciation, for both your reply as well as video production. There is a refreshing breath of genuineness in your video and I hope you keep it up and keep producing for the love of creating.

[@Wilderness_therapy]

I've got 340 and ive only been doing this for a few months

[@gabrielbailey802]

That's great, keep it up!

[@TubelabCom]

Good video. You must have tickled the algorithm just right since YT put it front of me in the top row. I have a short attention span and I made it all the way through. I have been here for 12 years and have 75 subscribers. Maybe it's because I only have 5 unrelated videos, and they pretty much suck. Or maybe it's just because I really don't care. I do have lots more footage stashed on a hard drive somewhere, maybe it's time for video number 6. Let's see, is it pretty sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico, blowing up random stuff with electricity, or useful electronics projects for making music? Nah, it's easier just to watch more stuff.

[@gabrielbailey802]

haha this made me laugh! thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment and to be fair, I'd probably watch a video on any of the aforementioned topics!

[@frxg5637]

Dont know why this video made it onto my reccomendations but fair play

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you very much!

[@stevie796]

Yeah, I really enjoyed this!!

[@stevie796]

I also think you're a legitimately great video maker.

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thanks Stevie, I really appreciate that, glad you've been enjoying some of the videos!

[@oponder]

Thanks for sharing! Im curious about your process. I've created content and enjoy making content.. I don't enjoy the editing part, that takes so much time! Do you have a script.. do you just go out with a loose outline? How does making a video from start to finish look like for you?

[@gabrielbailey802]

I'm actually going to make a video explaining the process, but finding it difficult on what to title it, suggestions welcome! But yes, essentially I spend a bunch of time just thinking of ideas, for each idea I then need to think of a title and thumbnail concept. After that, I come up with the top talking points, then I take those points and come up with a bunch of paragraphs and a 'shot list', then I go out and shoot, come back and the edit becomes so much easier because everything is basically laid out and ready to go. Right now I've got almost 200 ideas, 25 with a title that I want to shoot, 5 that I've scripted but haven't shot yet, 3 that I've already shot and need to edit, 2 that are edited and scheduled on KZbin for the next 2 weeks

[@gabrielbailey802]

And I think what it boils down to is, you don’t have to script everything or spell everything out, but if you’re sat in the edit trying to create the story on the timeline, it’s a much more time consuming and overall exhausting process, whereas if the edit session is just bringing the story that’s in your head to life, it’s quicker and a more fulfilling process

[@oponder]

Appreciate you sharing about your process! I think some kind of pipeline like that would be super helpful for me, so hearing a bit about how you do it helps me visualize what it would take for me to be consistent and think a bit about if it’s realistic or how to prioritize it! So thanks for sharing a pretty clear end to end picture of your process ❤

[@OnboardingInformation]

14 years is a very long time to gain so few subscribers, I wonder what went wrong here.

[@gabrielbailey802]

haha nothing went wrong. You'll only get subscribers if you give them a compelling reason to subscribe!

[@BlockchainTravel]

Been regularly making travel videos since 2006, i still get a lot less views per video compared to you. I rarely vlog or talk in my videos, but they are the sort of videos I want to see before I visit a new place. A lot of travel vloggers talk too much about themselves and dont show much of the actual place. I went to look for your old videos, why did you remove them if you still think they are good?

[@gabrielbailey802]

Damn, I checked out your channel and that's some serious commitment! My oldest videos are on completely different channels, this is probably 6th/7th channel I've started!

[@benjaminbutcher]

Hello Friend! As a channel that's on the CUSP of breaking 1k I really feel this. Seems like your journey is analogous to mine and many others here. Much luck and best wishes. BRBTG (he/they)

[@gabrielbailey802]

Thank you! Good luck with your channel!