Advice for a young photographer

[@deanhomer8469]

Hi Ted, thank you so much for your excellent book review, I’m humbled and honored by your kind words about my work. I can’t express how much your review is appreciated. Thank you so very much!

[@theartofphotography]

Of course! Thanks for sharing Dean!

[@mqab]

Ted, you’re amazing. When you wear your teaching hat I just stop, listen and soak up everything you say. God bless you and keep you!

[@ChrisOstermann]

"We're all trying to get better in the end." Man you've rocked my world with your videos, made me find passion where it was lacking, and have been a complete inspirational force driving some of the things I've been doing professionally, personally, and creatively. Thank you so much for your videos. You have a lifelong fan here.

[@gregstevenson7401]

Definitely rocking that beard in a good way. Photographer becomes model. Who knew.

[@jaughnekow]

It's so amazing to see people's art work to be critiqued and appreciated.

[@JS-wz3km]

You probably have enough stuff sent in to curate an Ameture art gallery or art library. A place other amateurs could visit. You were talking about Martin Ziv's images, I think you were pointing out how they set a scene, and it reminded me of the scenes on the plains from Dances With Wolves, where Costner's character is always placed at the right of the screen while traveling west, it makes him look alone, makes the plains seem vast, and occasionally letting the character traverse the frame without moving the camera to get a sense of time and scale. It helps me understand how you're pointing out Ziv's images could go a little further to setup a scene with a ...um ... Protagonist/Antagonist? Thanks, I hadn't thought of photography in this way yet.

[@nadinelewis4356]

Thank you for what you do and for keeping your channel positive.

[@dianeschuller]

Thanks to all the artists who share their work.

[@janschoice3855]

From the start I thought you were somebody special in the world of photography! Until I saw you in a video of DP review, and then I knew! You talk so much about people who are in the middle of photography and give them great advice. And you talk about starter and give them good advice. I don't belong to any of these groups, I've loved photography all my life, when I was 9 years old I got my first Kodak cassette camera and was always happy when the photos were developed! I've had quite a few cameras, maybe even made some nice pictures. Now that I'm approaching retirement I thought I'd buy the Fuji X100V. But unfortunately times have changed. With retirement and the prices of energy, buying a camera is no longer an option! I would have thought my retirement differently, maybe my whole life, but life goes fast when you look back on it! Keep posting your beautiful videos and I will enjoy everything you tell and show!

[@jascott-tr9ek]

I think it's beautiful that you found a creative perspective for your critique of different photographers. I hope you won't let critique be your main focus. I love your opinions, lectures and lessons on art and photography. You have a wealth of knowledge and creative perspective that should not over shadowed by critique.

[@alexanderpons9246]

Love to see how your channel Ted Forbes has impacted so many Photographers wether they are seasoned or just starting out! Don't want to complicate your life Ted but how about asking from now on whom ever wants to have their worked critiqued must provide a line of communiacation so in the future you may be able to do a ZOOM critique with the person as you make the video for us to enjoy and learn from . Again Ted thank you for loving Photography and for making inspiring content on your wonderful channel!

[@darry_lavis]

Always striving to do something new/better! Love that concept- I find that to be true in music or any art, and it's a really great way to live and practice. Thank you for sharing that thought~ Really inspired by all of this work too- thank you to the artists for sharing

[@jameskeener7251]

I saw the title and thought, “Nah. I’m 78 and this won’t hold any interest for me.” Then I remembered how much I get out of each of your videos. I’m COVID-isolated and like the photographer whose work you showed, took up flower photography. It was good to see the work of someone who in some ways is on a path similar to mine. Your work is universal.

[@TedNemeth]

Great comment James. Keep creating!

[@CalumetVideo]

Thank you for all that you do, I have been watching your videos for many years. You are definitely one of the pioneers in photography channels on KZbin. Keep up the great work!

[@davidpearson3304]

The lighthouse is Portland Head Light. It is the oldest (construction was ordered by George Washington…yes that George Washington) lighthouse in Maine. It’s probably one of the most famous and most photographed lighthouses in the world.

[@thecolorofdye]

I cannot wait until the day I can send you one of my own printed works!

[@ChristineWilsonPhotography]

Love the w a y you encourage people with gentle and constructive critique 😀

[@justlookin3]

Thanks for sharing. It’s easy to relate to the notion of making tangible photos and ‘zines. It’s inspiring.

[@australianboy]

Explains how to critique in a healthy way. Dope 👍 what a way to start a video and certainly the kind of mindset that creates a great community.

[@australianboy]

Also, as I watch the video again, it seems appropriate to state that the advice from your videos are great for young photographers. Not just in terms of age, but new into the field of photography. Again, great video as always.

[@MaiElizabeth]

I really really really wish I can start compiling my photographs into books. I have trouble choosing from so many photos. 😭

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

I’m ret. I’ve been involved in photography since the 60s. I started doing weddings. On my second. Recently I was picked up as staff photographer for a large non profit. I was asked to shoot the damage to their facility on Sanibel island. I’m still in the stay and spray part. Hard work but I’m building a portfolio.

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

Got a new gig. VIP shoot. At night. Benefactors attending a fund raiser. I’m donating the time, but man this one is top draw. Big step up.

[@AmorLucisPhotography]

One thing I think we do not think about enough is what exactly we mean by "better" in phrases like "we're all in this to get better". What does it mean "to get better"? It might be understood (and is understood by some) as the narrowing of the gap between the the objective aesthetic merits of our work and the objective aesthetic ideal. If so, then the role of the critic is to impart their grasp of the objective aesthetic ideal to the artist by identifying where the art falls short of that ideal. I don't buy that. Art is subjective. And if art is subjective, then opinion (even thoughtful and considered opinion) delivered in a critique merely relates how the work impacts the critic using the critic's norms of interpretation. In which case, "getting better" comes down to improving our ability to produce art in such a way that it more successfully communicates our artistic intent. Art is a communicative act. Like all communicative acts its success hinges on the degree to which the speaker succeeds in communicating to the audience their intent. That success depends on the interpreter and their norms of interpretation as much as the artist and requires the artist and interpreter to share norms. The chief problem is that the norms are not universal and we mostly speak idiosyncratic artistic "dialects" rather than a common language.

[@sidgenocid]

Wow, those zines by Luc are cool.

[@shyamalganguly3598]

Ted, I've been keenly watching your critiques and I watched them with huge curiosity to improve my knowledge and I've learnt a lot of these!! I just want to know the process of making the zines precisely enough as it should help me to get into an enterprising effort to produce my own zines!!

[@camillemorse5039]

Love the first guys work it’s amazing! Great job luke

[@antares2112L]

Awesome vídeo lighting 👍

[@ugochukwuharbor5519]

Loving Dean Homer work of kaleidoscope.😻😻

[@chunglinglo9687]

Luc's books are so good!!

[@peterjulianphotos4659]

`Ted I love the passion you have for the art and I admire how you get up week after week and promote photography as an art form. Fight the good fight.

[@chunglinglo9687]

Oh Martin's photos are so good!

[@paoloenricoleone]

What a clinic. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@gregstevenson7401]

To all the contributors -> WOW

[@yosiw7843]

Thank you . Great videos, learning so much from you and the inspiration is just so important.

[@VijitChandna]

Im 19, I hope to send you one of my zines someday, Im just getting started.

[@DinoJagger]

I've got a great book, my 3rd actually, heading your way soon!

[@michaelparcon3591]

Thank you all for sharing your works. I found this video so inspiring. I apologize for my ignorance. Where do you get those Zines done? Is it okay for y'all to make some recommendations? Is there a company who makes them here in Texas?

[@DavidBigandt]

if you were the speaker on stage and wanted to get a picture of the audience for social media what focal length would you use on a full frame camera?

[@pancakelens75]

I sure enjoy this series of videos!🙏

[@loveannbea]

Thank you & the photographer’s works are great❤❤❤

[@Cubrunwildlife]

Great work my friend!

[@larshultberg6972]

Just love your reviews.

[@Schrsmnymkr]

How do I go about sending a photo or two for your critique? 🤔

[@rmguest]

Mailing address is above

[@nguyenvanbac5097]

Good and love

[@markgoostree6334]

I look for your new videos. They always are enjoyable, as well as instructional. Good stuff!

[@ahmeddaghriri4180]

You have become more handsome with a beard. 👍

[@miycalr]

I was born in prospect park

[@b3arodactyl]

Random comment but it would be cool if you or some fans made a discord server or facebook group, it would be awesome to see other people's work and get inspiration. And for those of us who don't have the means or aren't comfortable sending in their work to you, it would be a great way to get feedback from other talented photographers. And just in order to meet other people who share a love for the art of photography and potentially network with others in the same areas.