Analog Artisans | The Bootmaker

[@working_mans_watches]

I’ve had two beers, but I’m pretty sure that this is the coolest man that I’ve ever seen.

[@philippemariloussian5218]

This touched me a lot as my beloved grandpa was a shoemaker / cobbler , I still smell his workshop while looking to this documentary.

[@JTobiason]

Beautiful work. Just an engrossing story and intimate portraiture of his work.

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks Joe. Appreciate that a lot ✌🏻

[@RamonLinares]

There is something mesmerizing at watching and hearing an expert walking us through their craft. I love how you let them transmit their message through your videos and photography. Brilliant. 👏👏

[@BryanBirks]

I was mesmerized while he was talking and showing me the process. Really amazing stuff to see it firsthand. Thanks for watching!

[@markhicks5569]

Very well done. He is such a cool cat and great subject for your art. I have a pair of nail shanks on order. Connected with him as I grew up going to the sticks of Missouri fishing and my wife has family there… we had a great conversation brought back so many memories. To have him craft a pair of boots is just an honor.

[@mitymous1]

I love everything about this. The story, its telling, the music, the images. Beautiful.

[@johnkelly-pd3vq]

BEAUTIFUL, beautiful work, love this series.

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you very much!

[@robertskates4356]

The tone beautifully compliments the subject. Your approach is spot on.

[@cesargato8324]

Great work Bryan. It made me remind my grandfather, he was a Shoemaker too.

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks for watching. Glad you could connect with it! I have a newfound respect for people who make shoes and boots.

[@stephenwdunn6712]

Beautiful tone and pace. Combines two of my loves. Photography and hand made shoes! Such a good series.

[@BryanBirks]

Definitely a new appreciate for boot making. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Marcel-ff9gp]

After 22 months, I got my nail shanks a few days ago. I cannot describe how satisfied and enthusiastic I am. When I see and wear the boots I have to think about how much love Gabbard made them for this craft.

[@Disco_Shrew]

Another excellent video Bryan, I actually knew about Mr. Gabbard from his first boot venture, it's so surreal to see him out on youtube like this.

[@BryanBirks]

That’s crazy. Glad you enjoyed this one.

[@haakon.borgen]

I love this type of story telling! Keep it up, awesome work! You are a inspiration.

[@susanjamison]

Stunning film. I love the way you used cool tones with focused spots of warmth. These slow traditional art and craft forms have my heart.

[@BryanBirks]

Glad you enjoyed it! I am drawn to cooler looking images. No clue why. Just something like looks good to my eye. Thanks for watching 🤘🏻

[@davidbutlerstudios]

Beautifully done.

[@elliotpatching2240]

really enjoyed this. Great work Bryan

[@lailaolbrich3893]

Hello Brian, I'm impressed about the way, you introduce yourself in the little clip. You come on very sympathy 😍 I am a shoemaker since 1995 and live in West Germany. In December I go to Hamburg for a shomaker meeting. I imagine, how nice it could be, to meet a smart, cool man like you there. Best wishes from a shoemakersbride, Laila

[@ayenoppa4717]

Man! Love these series thanks for taking your time making it.

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks for taking the time watching it!

[@MrMestrebimba]

Your work is fantastic !! It’s really inspiring, thanks for sharing your vision of the world.

[@katievandyck2270]

Bryan Birks, this is absolutely stunning work. Was very moved and moved on in my understanding of this type of human. Thank you.

[@kikakapu1]

Great series, and such engaging stories, excellent work.

[@SathyaPeacock]

Love JD's story and the way you have presented it mate 👌🏾

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you! Appreciate that 🖤

[@johnlarsson4437]

Grrrr. I wanted to be #200 thumbs up. Alas, I was only #199. Missed it by that much. You didn't miss it. You hit it and killed it. The bootmaker wasn't the only craftsman involved with this video. This was my first Analog Artisans video and it won't be my last.

[@randomgrenad346]

Such a good story. The music that was used fits this so well. Great video overall and the portraits were icing on the cake. Had to watch this a couple of times.

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks man. I appreciate the support!

[@Mmmmm173]

I hope you going to live forever because we need an amazing craftsmen 👍👍😊

[@TomKaszuba]

Absolutely phenomenal.

[@basschurink]

Always impressive to watch these series. Each chapter is so beautiful made. Big thumbs up!!

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you. Means a lot !

[@samvarleystephens]

This is such a great series. You're really nailing the atmosphere with the music here.

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you. Appreciate the kind words 🙌🏻

[@nasergivechi]

Woow, Love these series that you have been releasing. Refreshing stories, done beautifully and inspiring to experience. Thank you for sharing. 🙏🏼

[@BryanBirks]

Means a lot. Thank you!

[@KAUSTUBH447]

Beautiful beautiful work.

[@doubleexposed3830]

This is inspiring. Your storytelling with film is wonderful and your photos are so very good. Thanks so much Bryan

[@BryanBirks]

Thank YOU for watching ✌🏻

[@pcomm1963]

Another great episode for your fabulous series. Wow. Again, some of the best artwork viewable on KZbin. Superb photography. Keep up the good work ! -Jacques (from Montreal)

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you Jacques! That means a ton 👍🏻

[@mathieurabary]

Such a good documentary Bryan! Loved every second of this video! 100% agree with him about the want to invest more money in something more personalized and that has more care and thoughts put into. Keep this serie alive, man you are becoming better and better at this!

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks for always watching my man. “Buy it right the first time and only cry once”

[@maxwellwellmax878]

Really love your Documentaries.

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks dude 🙌🏻

[@loganguybaker]

Love this series so much.

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks for watching my dude 🙏🏻

[@SiHawk]

Great work, and love these stories.

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks David!

[@renepirolt]

Really well done! I was totally engrossed in the story.

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks Rene. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JoshuaDavidCurtis]

Amazing work!

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you 🤘🏻

[@jdpst20]

Really LOVE these series. I want to try to do this with some crafts persons in HI but a lot of people are shy and shut off here and really just don't want their story to be told.

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks Joshua. Just gotta get out there and eventually you’ll get someone. Promise! Put all your effort into the person that wants their story told and then more will come.

[@davejanzen_]

Brother, this video was really inspiring. Great work.

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you Dave!

[@davejanzen_]

@@BryanBirks You bet. Just recently made the decision to make film photography more of a main staple in my creative work & seeing your videos have been getting me right fired up!

[@jackmatthews9390]

Byron, why do I want to buy a hand made pair of boots? Because of a simple story of a complicated artist beautifully executed.

[@lukestrege502]

MY dude, this is beautiful.

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks man. Appreciate that!

[@GeoffreyEduard]

Very nice video! Keep up the good work

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks Geoffrey 🤘🏻

[@GeoffreyEduard]

@@BryanBirks my pleasure

[@CHRISTOPH-B]

Wow!

[@mikoajlamparski2192]

Beautiful video! Great work. Which film you used?

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks! Portra 160 for color. Arista 100 for black and white!

[@tendayidabengwa]

I love this series, such beautiful stories and portraits.

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks man. Happy to hear!

[@joshherumdp]

Great episode man!

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you Josh 🙏🏻

[@fabiocastellari7308]

Beautiful video and talk! Where do I can find is work?

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you! His company is Kreosote Boots. instagram.com/kreosote_boots?igshid=n8krfzz0bca6

[@jestintzi]

Next time I'm in st louis I should lose all my money on some boots, apparently. Very cool!

[@BryanBirks]

Haha apparently!

[@ThePhotoDept]

this fuckin rules dude.

[@Crayip]

great as always! but still missing a cat photo :(

[@BryanBirks]

😅😅😅

[@MegaNobnob]

Whats the hat? Can't find a reference even on insta

[@StripesFxYT]

Man's custom boot waiting list is currently 42 months long..just checked his website

[@BryanBirks]

My man is hustlin.

[@mohammedtrachen1998]

Found them in the flea market for only $20. Super happy.

[@BryanBirks]

Congratulations.

[@donaldmackay422]

What’s unfortunate is that people don’t make enough money to buy quality products

[@smallstiny7934]

oh man another bootmaker aka master lmao he charges how much on those??? hope you did not pay full price on those crap

[@BryanBirks]

I paid double just because I can. KZbin money pays well. Thanks for the view!

[@graydivision]

The tone beautifully compliments the subject. Your approach is spot on.