A Day with the Pentax 67 - Photography Clichés

[@ryankukalis8627]

“I don’t think it is healthy for a photographer to altogether run away from clichés-just as I don’t think it is wise for any kind of artist to try and do something entirely new. We are all working within a language and tradition. To avoid that language is to speak gibberish. The best thing is to accept it, and maybe, if you’re lucky, expand it a little bit.” -Alec Soth

[@BryanBirks]

A wonderful quote from my favorite photographer.

[@BraeHunziker]

Although we were both steered astray, we have found our home yet again in the Pentax 67. Glad to have you back sir.

[@BryanBirks]

We’re just young bucks finding our way through the dense forest of tones.

[@maxwellwellmax878]

you two are making me enjoy film photography so much!! I pretty much stopped looking at Digital Videos, their constant noise about megapixels and a ton of other crap that cameras must have lol. you two keep things soooooo chill and remind me why i enjoy photography. PS you guys should hang out.

[@BryanBirks]

@@maxwellwellmax878 hanging out in October when I visit good ole Washington!

[@danielbrown5541]

lol. This is one of my favorite from you. Your channel is cool, man. Nice work on everything I’ve seen so far.

[@toddkorolphoto]

Dude, you have to shut off the noise and go do what you do, Everything has been photographed before, but, has it been photographed by you?! Just like you said in your vid, go shoot what you want, anyway you want it. As for the paper weight, the larger format you get the more it has to lock down and, cheap large format cameras just don't cut it. As always, great images and videos!

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks Todd. It is a slow learning process for me but I’m getting there. Totally agree with 8x10. The format does not vibe with cheap parts. Haha

[@ramigomez3975]

I've just found you looking for I-don't-know-what in internet and.. boom! You went straight to my favs. Amazing photography you take my friend and loads of stuff to watch during my holydays. Congratulations for your channel.

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you, Rami ✌🏻

[@nathanhoefert]

Great work my man. Moved back to the Lou last year but grew up in Alton. Recently got the Pentax 67 and want to take it to on a photo walk through Alton. I’ve printed a book of that town but have been wanting to get back and explore new ideas and areas. Let me know if you’d be down to grab a coffee or drink and maybe we can explore some places in that unique river town.

[@ProcessedNegative]

KZbin recommended me this video and that opening “discount grainydays” 😂 killed me great video! Definitely subscribed

[@BryanBirks]

I hope I don't let you down in future videos. Haha

[@brettwood737]

Love the shot of the boat tail Riviera. Fvck the haters. Too much negative noise on social media platforms. I appreciate your work mate.

[@jasonblake5576]

Wow the detail and contrast of these images is incredible, the weather worked for you!

[@BryanBirks]

Cloudy days are usually my go to for color so cloudy plus morning mist worked in my favor. Black and white is good whenever. Never misses.

[@jasonblake5576]

@@BryanBirks really enjoyed this episode and images! 👍

[@davidjohansson4315]

Dude that 4x5 of the Riviera is amazing. Also cool to see you come back to the Pentax, must be nice after all the hassle of that Intrepid 8x10.

[@BryanBirks]

I was pleasantly surprised by the car photo. The morning dew helped with the...tones... the pentax is great. Always enjoyed it and exponentially easier to use compared to an 8x10. haha

[@danielrock4144]

@@BryanBirks I really liked it too, just goes to show that cliches can be busted

[@doogster07]

You are no imposter! Great work!!

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you Chris ✌🏻

[@jonstallingsphotography]

Life is too short not to take the shot. Always take the shot!!

[@BryanBirks]

Slowly learning this and agreeing more each passing day.

[@dannnnnnnnnnnnnielll]

what I really like about analogue photography is that it slows me down and makes me appreciate the moment (and every frame) ... so for me taking photos is almost therapeutic on some days. hope you your feeling better and taking your time.

[@rosswaugh1254]

Nice to see a little bit of Alton. Quite different from anything here in New Zealand

[@BryanBirks]

Haha oh definitely. Need to get out to New Zealand one day!

[@rosswaugh1254]

@@BryanBirks I live in the South Island, there are some very nice landscape photography opportunities here

[@First_Coast_Fishing]

Happy I found your channel. What you say in this video makes a lot of sense and it’s something I’ve been battling myself. Thank you

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks for watching dude

[@clarhettcoalfield3616]

One of my favourite subjects to photograph - Big Fat Detroit Chrome from the 60's and 70's. In my books, you're not a photographer unless you have at least 100 photos of Fat Detroit Chrome attached to the appropriate American car, and the lighting has to be just right as well in order to show off the magnificent curves of the Fat Detroit Chrome. Of the 100 photos one takes on the road to becoming a great photographer "MUST" include a 1970 Buick Rivera - with the classic Boat tail wrap around glass, and if you don't have one of those photos in your 100 photos, then just forget it, you might as well pack it in and start looking for something else to move you creatively. So... Bryan... you are there man, don't for a single moment pull back now and start thinking about second guessing your photography. This video was super by the way, I enjoyed it immensely.

[@jamesstarkey6406]

It doesn’t matter what others do unless you decide that it matters to you. Keep doing your thing Bryan !

[@CEEPMDEE]

I am very critical. Brian.. your work does NOT suck at all. I enjoyed this video.

[@BryanBirks]

Happy to hear that. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@JTobiason]

Great work as always. Love your realistic perspectives and the image at 3:58. Just one of those photos you keep finding things the longer you look.

[@zach.sorensen]

Appreciate your transparency with imposter syndrome and whatnot, we all go through it. Great video

[@xandercesari9773]

As someone who's loved classic cars since well before I was into photography or analog, heck yeah I'm gonna take pictures of every old car I see and the internet can't stop me

[@anthonymoreno894]

I have to admit that I’ve laughed with and thumbed up a YT comment that lightheartedly touched on the car bumper cliche…. But you are absolutely correct… if you feel compelled to take the picture… go take the picture. Nothing wrong with that.

[@BryanBirks]

I’ve made fun too but that was when I thought I was hot shit and above that. Truth is nobody is above anything and it took me a while to figure that out.

[@pillowislands]

came for the discount. stayed for the honesty. Glad to see you on the Pentax. Mine has sand all inside because I went to the desert...

[@BryanBirks]

I hate sand. Its course, and ruff, and irritating. And it gets everywhere.

[@semigekko]

We all get those voices of doubt my man. Keep pushing on. Your eye for composition is superb!

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@LRPhotographer]

The ending cracked me up. I needed that. Thank you.

[@PurposedLensPhotoMedia]

100% I understand the self doubt! I think we all struggle with it from time to time! (In my opinion) this was one of the best things I have seen on KZbin in a LONG time! Not to puff your head up or shower you with meaningless compliments but I FIRMLY believe that WHEN you lean into who you are and allow YOUR thoughts and ideas to flow without a filter, you will even surprise yourself! Keep up the Great work! I truly enjoyed watching this!

[@zguy95135]

Another great video, and yes forget what people on the internet say do what you want to do... My dad had a 72 boat tail Riviera like that when I was a kid, I loved that thing.

[@q3dm17]

That car photo came out great, all things outside the car included in the shot made it unique.

[@johnlarsson4437]

When I saw that Riviera on IG, I was instantly looking forward to this video. I'm happy I finally caught up with it and you. Awesome eye Bryan!

[@MatthiasHaltenhof]

I like your photos and your videos. Keep going!

[@BryanBirks]

Yes sir! Thank you.

[@berndvandecruys]

The colour and tones on that car are gorgeous. Just a nice reminder to follow your gut feeling and take photographs that you like. If others like it as well, consider it a nice bonus :-).

[@LewisCooley]

The quality and pace of these videos are fresh air.

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you sir!

[@InAnInstant]

Completely agreed about the discussion of clichés - seems to be as prevalent as ever that people get blasted for it. A significant majority (~99.8%) of film shooters are utilizing analog formats on a purely non-professional basis. They took up film photography because maybe they just liked the look, or what is often the case, they feel in touch with a certain analog spirit that compels them to populate their life with tangible images. The "clichés" like vintage cars, vintage signs, vintage anything, I think are mostly byproducts of that interest in the physical analog world. And as you've said before, shooting vintage things with vintage cameras - something just feels right about it, and I think it's because there's an extension of the hobby that encompasses all analog things. That is natural, and I'm glad you're encouraging people tuning in here to go for whatever feels right to them.

[@typegeist]

"discount grainy days" lmaooo

[@PlatiniLEUNG]

100% agree. don't get mad Bryan. Forget those shits. Keep on doing your good things, you may not need everyone to enjoy the works, all you needed are those when you look at your works or old works, you always thanks for yourself, thanks for what you did truly reflecting yourself. Thats photography !

[@masonrhettford7294]

Some killer photos in this group. Loved the Grainy Discount nod too.

[@josephschimmer302]

You are absolutely right: the video part is just as fine as the photo part! And that Riviera!!

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks Joseph 👉🏻👈🏻

[@gsapriza]

Your work definitely does not suck, plus your video work is pretty dope too... plus you made me laugh at the end...

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you! I’m glad someone watched until the end.

[@Tom-Humble]

Dude. You’re a brilliant photographer and an amazing filmmaker. Why you’d give a shit what anyone else thinks I don’t know. Photograph what makes you happy.

[@reidhaithcock]

That last Alton photo is what's up

[@stillben]

Love that big trunk

[@davidselby976]

Creative rut or not your stuff is great. I sold my 67 3 years and just bought another ditto my Contax 645 - cost a lot more but glad I have them back.

[@garrytopp1327]

Imposter Syndrome? Holy crap man , you’re one of the best photographers on the tube.

[@BryanBirks]

Appreciate that!

[@Zapruderfilm1963]

Alton, my hometown!♥️♥️♥️ Epic photo of the Riviera!! Thanks for the glimpse of Alton!🙏👍

[@djflipflop]

I dig KZbinr's who cuss like sailors, really brings things down to earth with me haha. Awesome work man!

[@BryanBirks]

Haha some people like it. Some don’t 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@danherring]

Love the channel man. I’m just getting started with mine. Your grind has been fun to watch!

[@ReimannPembroke]

Great video dude! Glad to see you shooting the Pentax again!

[@BryanBirks]

Glad to be back sir ✌🏻

[@alexanderstertz4378]

Your words are so damn true! 👌🏻 Nice to see you back with the Pentax 67. Have much fun with it! Cheers from Germany

[@Stesalti]

Fantastic camera… superb… i love that.

[@joseelement7695]

5:30 ....preach. also, it has to be said, that is one BADASS picture of a classic car.....

[@BryanBirks]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@xjamesramos]

Really enjoy watching your videos. Keep them coming!

[@BryanBirks]

Glad you like them!

[@wallywo7392]

Forget the imposter syndrome, you've got real talent. You were right to the picture of the car its a banger shot. Love your channel, the way it's edited and insight into the USA, keep on going they're very much appreciated.

[@BryanBirks]

Many more travels planned!

[@RealColeFarlow]

This is just an incredible video. Even if you consider yourself the budget GrainyDays. This is just amazing. Well done. Subscribed in one video.

[@simonlong3154]

Great video and amazing photographs. Really enjoyed seeing your photos and being from the UK it was nice to see some footage of somewhere in the US that we don't normally see. Take whatever photos you like and keep up the great work.

[@BraeHunziker]

Segment at 5:09 had me loling. Spitting facts.

[@SathyaPeacock]

Dude welcome back to 67. I love the shots and how calm and beautiful the video is 👊🏽

[@BryanBirks]

Appreciate you as always sir. Medium format was missed.

[@Al_Bx]

Your videography is fabulous.

[@paulsharratt8748]

The glass in the Riviera made me pause, a more interesting tone and color than found in many Antarctic iceberg images.

[@David-jh6kf]

idk what it is about these photos, but they’re gorgeous to me. love your filmmaking too

[@BryanBirks]

Hey thank you! You’re probably developing cataracts though.

[@David-jh6kf]

@@BryanBirks hahaha, only towards my work

[@johanvanvliet9043]

Great vid and happy clicking man..!!!

[@jean-lucgodard6488]

from a 99 photography related video on my feed I licked on this, I loved this video, the b roll, and ofc the photographs and your honesty keep it up

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you very much 🤘🏻

[@tomislavmiletic_]

"If you are compelled to take a photo, take the god damn photo". DAMN RIGHT !

[@ivistojkov1302]

Best intro ever!

[@samvarleystephens]

welcome back to the pentax 67 fold! your work is part of what convinced me to buy one in the first place

[@BryanBirks]

Nice to back Sam!

[@NathenDanforth]

Keep doing what you're doing man. I love your content!

[@BryanBirks]

Appreciate it Nate!

[@aspacer]

Your such a inspiration! Hopefully one day there will come a book of you, and will be shipped to Europe. Keep up these fabulous photo's

[@BryanBirks]

Definitely working on that! Slow and steady progress.

[@alexander.starbuck]

Bro, NO IMPOSTOR SYNDROME, at least not with you and your work! It's fcukin amazing, especially these kinds of messages that each of your video has (and helps us others stand back up when we fall down). Keep at it :)

[@elisapineiro]

You're absolutely amazing photographer, I am sure you know that but sometimes it's nice to hear it.

[@waynesimon7096]

Well we are all relieved you didn't blow your brains out. Enjoyed the video and the images...Congratulations on the Pentax.

[@BryanBirks]

Haha I am too 🙏🏻

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

Really enjoyable vIdeo on the process.

[@adrianelliott2870]

Had to stop my work out while I watched this so I could comment. THANK YOU for showing some frustration. It gets old seeing these almost scripted KZbin videos about photography where everything comes out dope etc. We know the film game isn’t always forgiving and the critics in your head can be the worst ones. Love the content.

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you Adrian! Means a lot.

[@MichaWha]

You're right: one can take a photo of anything they want. These days I take a lot of photos of classic cars on film and I don't give a shit what anyone thinks, on the contrary I share them with people who enjoy that so I never feel bad about taking supposedly "cliché" shots.

[@kenblair2538]

Great , you got the attitude, photograph what inspires you. Sad to hear about the 8x10. Stay with the 4x5,. Great body of work. Stay with it. KB.

[@BryanBirks]

4x5 is a mainstay. The perfect balance with look, detail, and affordability compared to 8x10.

[@christianjackson]

We have grainy days at home

[@chosalraphael5631]

Nice as usual !

[@jpiersma]

Excellent editing with great b-roll in the first 5 minutes. Stop doubting yourself and continue on with the drudgery of life. 😉 That 4x5 was Clean AF!

[@BryanBirks]

Doubt is a big factor for me but comments like this help a ton. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@aristoioannidis7490]

Love your work Bryan. New subscriber.

[@BryanBirks]

Appreciate it Aristo 👋🏻

[@macbookdieter]

Alton, been there a few times. I’m from STL. Nice work

[@sandpiperphotogallery7178]

Hey Bryan, you don't give a s*** about what others say and think. You are a real photographer and artist! There are people including me who love your work (even though you might not give a s*** on this comment as well!) Trying to escape from cliché is really cliché.

[@BryanBirks]

Writing a comment about cliches being cliches is so cliche.

[@martin-f5482]

gerat stuff, all of them are so awesome! Also the video is great, thanks for sharing it.

[@BryanBirks]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@gustavomonasterios6083]

Cool Video - and keep it comming

[@nagynoda3732]

your pictures are great

[@george_edward_]

you're good enough. keep taking photos of whatever it is you want to shoot

[@TimDobbs]

That is an excellent cliche shot :-)

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks Tim 🤘🏻

[@ChrisTurnerPhotographer]

😂 This is great man. Say it how it is. F$$king subbed

[@rusttownmedia3951]

I only take photos of dog shit with my digital camera lol. Bro I really love your work . you're doing great things

[@EddyHerreraCC]

Great shots! Need to get more into B&W city shots!

[@BryanBirks]

If you do, TMax 100.

[@aether5213]

Lately I've been reticent to take pictures since for 4x5 or even 645 it may not be "worth it" for each frame and the cost. So I started using a half frame Konica recorder where you can get 72+ shots on one 35mm roll. Definitely lowered the barrier for cost per shot and it's convenient to carry around for daily use. Just stating it as a possible way to get out of ruts. Peace

[@jestintzi]

Really love the "cliche" photo. Turned out beautiful! 4x5 is amazing (gotta drag my Graflex back out one of these days)

[@BryanBirks]

Hell yeah go get that thing 🤘🏻

[@angelah6357]

Great video and beautiful shots. I just received my mint pentax 67 ii and would love to find someone to share the Pentax geekery with lol. I live in STL! So much to shoot around here!

[@overdrivegtah]

Love your images. If you see it, in the words of 'M', 'Take the bloody shot'..

[@tylerervin8947]

Man this video is beautiful. What kind of rig are you using for the car interior shots?

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you! I just use a Manfrotto tripod and set two legs spread out on the bottom of the floor and have one leg pressed into my backseat for stabilization. Seems to work great.

[@tylerervin8947]

@@BryanBirks definitely a great result. I’ll have to try that out soon! Thanks!

[@filmsbylevi]

PREACH

[@alinobrete6063]

Yours "cliches" photo looks great

[@evertking1]

Ok, I can't figure it out. How I. The world do you mount the camera in the card for those shots?

[@BryanBirks]

Haha just a tripod with two legs spread out on the floor and the third on my backseat.

[@KennyMcIver]

Just found you. Nice video and vibes! greetings!

[@majki3144]

You are slower than grainy days, and you dont have a dog. But you are still awesome!;)) p.s. i am waiting for yours fight in ufc ;))

[@eoghanhennessy15]

I bought a cliché yesterday and it was delicious… thinking back to it now it may have been a quiche

[@wallywo7392]

P.s I don't do Instagram for that reason, your photographs deserve more than a thumbs up, maybe give social media a break and concentrate on an exhibition, book or zine...just a thought. Cheers

[@BryanBirks]

Book is in the works! Very slow process for me though.

[@wallywo7392]

@@BryanBirks Best of luck and I hope things pick up for you. Cheers

[@davidrothschild8913]

Well done. This was the truth

[@BryanBirks]

🖤