Behind The Sensor: Trevor Wisecup (EP.9)

[@matsefcik]

Hey everyone, I’ve been seeing all the comments about the zine situation and I just want to clarify that I am in no way connected to it. I had no idea about the entire thing until after I started seeing comments on this video and did my research. I’m sorry for those of you affected by it, and I hope there’s a good reason for it. I just wanted to make it clear I wouldn’t have posted the video if I knew. I posted it because it was sitting on my hard drive finished and I put a lot of time and effort into making it so I wanted to share. It was filmed back in November/December of last year and I held off on posting it because I never got the scans and I just ended up focusing on other videos. I have no answers/updates on the situation, so unfortunately I’m not the person to give you any clarity on that end of things.

[@ROTTENMUSTBEKILLED]

Oh wonder, just like most of the people that ordered the zine never got their damn order

[@MythDealer]

Meh you are still choosing to promote him so this is kinda hollow.

[@babettesfeast6347]

He’s a young guy don’t hang him out to dry. We all make mistakes

[@clarktent]

Do your research next time

[@stevenb460]

Upfront I got mine with no problems. Scrolling through comments there are a number of people who also got theirs.

[@rvpuk]

Just want to add to the zine discourse. Although I was dissapointed my zine hadn't arrived a year later, I wasn't expecting news this far on and in the end I bought it to support Trevor, not just to 'own' something he'd made. So I was surprised last week when he reached out, apologised up front about mine not arriving and his comms, then shipped one the next day... which arrived this morning! There's a lot of speculation about Trevor's character and what happened with the zine, but the fact that he reached out without any deflection and made things right when he could have moved on, is proof enough to me he's a decent guy.

[@thestreetfiend]

I’m happy my zine came after a long while, but I’m just more excited to see more work from Trevor in the future. It’s kind of the main reason why I bought the book in the first place, to just support one of the dopest NY photographers out there

[@jaaaayy]

The raining gold photo absolutely pops in the zine, best photo in the book

[@bhanning]

love seeing the process. for everyone complaining about zines.. I got mine in july of this year (took 10/11 months to ship) and personally it was more about supporting an artist that I fucked with rather than having a physical product to show for it. regardless, i'm happy trevor finally getting all of them out.

[@crimsonred9207]

Trevor is an amazing photographer I thinks that’s why we all gravitated to his work. I’m not gonna lie the zine situation was just as annoying and frustrating for me as it was for anybody else that got it. I followed the usual protocol of leaving comments on his posts about where the zine was with no respond or update which in my opinion was the worst part of it all the lack of communication. Eventually I did get my zine and I think everyone who purchased one did as well or is still receiving it. Now that I look back at that time the man was going through a lot not only with his mother but also a living situation and I believe looking for work as well. Once I opened the zine it reminded me why I bought it in the first place! The pictures Trevor takes are one of a kind but in a way also feels like you’re looking back in time to some old school style New York street photography. I think he learned from his mistake on communicating to his audience but so did I learn how to be more patient and also understand that he’s as human as we are and we make mistakes and we go through hard times just like everyone else. I’m happy with my zine and have nothing against him.

[@Andreslovesun]

a year later is there a chance i get my zine?

[@naka-YAYA-plaza]

Can you please explain what happened? I keep hearing about this.

[@kianudolce1004]

@@naka-YAYA-plaza Sold 250 copies (he even claims 400 copies) of his zine for 50 dollars each and most of the buyers never even got it. So he scammed people for at least 12500 dollar! Doesn't deserve a platform like this. I know better people who do.

[@graemewoodward9200]

So I got my zine like a year later. The zine is great but the situation is unfortunate for those who still haven’t gotten theirs.

[@bouwebrouwer879]

Sold 250 copies (he even claims 400 copies) of his zine for 50 dollars each and most of the buyers never even got it. So he scammed people for at least 12500 dollar! Doesn't deserve a platform like this. I know better people who do.

[@MythDealer]

People like Matej don’t care tho you have to realize that these people are just clout hungry so he will gladly take the views.

[@dane_1000]

I’m not sure what happened but he reached out to me after a couple months and I got my copy within the week

[@jaaaayy]

I got my 2 copies, not sure why you are so upset. Take better photos?

[@senthk11]

Nicely done bro always nice to sit and watch these 🔥😍👏👏 great work both 💪

[@DMSAudio-i3p]

It took a while and a few dms but the zine did arrive. He self-published while trying to make his way in the city, putting most of his time and resources into photo, and dealing with whatever else life was throwing at him. I don’t think his motive to publish a zine was nefarious in any. The work was worth the wait. The book is brimming with personality and full of great work. Sure it was annoying to wait but it was just the circumstances I’m assuming he found himself in at the time. I’m glad I waited and gave him the opportunity to get the zine to me. His work is great and that’s what matters.

[@Anchortrap55]

Guy took money from a load of people for a zine he never delivered. Scammer, puts a bad name on thr community

[@clownfacemcgee1224]

Actually he literally delivered it

[@Anchortrap55]

@clownfacemcgee1224 some people received theirs. I never received mine. I know of many others that didn't receive theirs. He doesn't reply to my messages. He has turned on comment filtering on instagram. Any mentions of the Zine gets nuked. Guy is a scammer.

[@stanjam7091]

He literally did not lol

[@clownfacemcgee1224]

@@stanjam7091 from even a cursory search you can see that he delivered most of them - its goofy to act like he scammed his entire audience when by his own admission 80% of the zines where shipped by december

[@Anchortrap55]

@clownfacemcgee1224 a few people received theirs. I never received mine and many others didn't too. He won't respond to my messages and has comment filtering turned on for instagram. He is a scammer

[@thegirlwholeftthefridgeopen]

He takes the photo of the dude on the ladder and says "Kylie Jenner" 😂

[@ruok-l5t]

I stumbled upon your first vid on this guy sometime ago and thought this dude is kinda obnoxious and really full of himself. You normally can’t trust people like that. So I’m not surprised seeing the comments of him scamming people right now.

[@naka-YAYA-plaza]

This video was made CLOVERFIELD style, give your audience a f****ing stroke watching it 😂

[@kennethmyrez]

this is more laid back than the paulie b episode

[@azolaun]

Besides the whole zine situation going on with Trevor the video here is really great I love your style and was interesting perspective of Trevor's insights and how he shoots.

[@landonslife2080]

I had no issues with getting my zine honestly if your still having issues just message him directly than spreading more hate.

[@w00kieman27]

For clarity sake, Im writing this, because Trevor asked me to leave my honest experience with him on this Video, everything I write are my own words and he didn't dictate anything I should say. I ordered the Zine in August of last year, got ghosted by the Instagram account and never received my copy. After venting my disappointment in his DM's (and his Instagram comments) I've made my peace with my financial loss and moved on with my life, until one day. Trevor himself reached out to me directly and said that the he send the Zine out to me and that he had no idea, that many of the copies didn't made it to the buyers, especially the international ones (im from Germany) he also explained, that his partners, two other people, fucked him over and he was alone with all the problems that came up. He further said, that some bad things happened in his personal life wich made dealing with all this even harder. (he didn't elaborate further but I didn't pushed him on this, that would've been shitty) we talked for a bit and he, at least to my believe, clearly made an effort to do things right with the people he wronged. I've said to him, that he MUST do an update video or post of some sorts, explaining what happened (as much as he is comfortable to say in regards to his personal life) and he said he would post a video on his KZbin Channel were he will explain what he feels comfortable sharing to the public. He held his word and I received my Zine without having to pay anything more. I totally get the people that would still be angry with him after all the radio silence and maybe you think he just buttered me up and im one of a few people he send the zine to but please remember that he is also a human and apparently had a really hard time. I for one am no one to hold a grudge against someone who tries to make the things right he fucked up, and I really had the feeling while talking to him, that he is trying to do just that. what you do with all that information is you own choice, but I feel like he deserves to be heard in all of this.

[@Humungusfungusrec]

Quick update: i ordered mine and it took a year to arrive but it did finally show up with an apology from Trevor. Who knows what went wrong but all is well that ends well.

[@parodyboy95]

Mine took a few months to arrive but I got it over a year ago now. I feel bad for anyone who hasn’t gotten theirs but this seems like something that might have come about from a lack of experience and resources more than a malicious scam.

[@easebeats]

This came out great homie! So far you've nailed all the intros and I was really digging the perspective of the sit-down interview.

[@matsefcik]

Thank you my man, appreciate the feedback!

[@martingreenberg870]

Trevor is a hipster using film. Very Bruce Gilden flashing people. I find flashing people rude and bruises the screen. I understand why Trevor has to use flash. I’m surprised someone hasn’t decked him yet. Love the shutter sound. I wanted to see the image at 13:30 of the guy with the umbrella. I bet that is a cool image. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@chrisbasford]

I got my zine within a couple of weeks, I know the guy packing them was doing it alone. Trevor didn’t run a shipping operation or anything for this, he sold a good amount and they had to be hand packed and taken to a post office. I guess it was just tough with that many to ship by hand. It’s a sick zine, the print I got with it is cool too. My style has moved towards images with no people in but looking at his zine always makes me want to head out into civilisation and see what mad shit is out there. Why don’t we chill with the internet cancel brigade, if you ordered one I’m sure you can still reach out and you’ll get a response.

[@chrisbasford]

Remember that negative experiences will always be louder than positive. I don’t really comment on KZbin but it’s rough seeing the pure vitriol people have over something they can either resolve if they ordered one or just move on from if they didn’t?

[@russellsmith3567]

A Hybrid of Boogie & Bruce Gilden.

[@h3nners_]

Half the people claiming he’s a scammer didn’t even buy a zine 😂 received mine later than expected over a year in fact but everyone shouldn’t be so quick to get their back up! You never know what people have going on behind the scenes 🤷‍♂️

[@alissong.]

I waited months for this, thank you sir.

[@matsefcik]

Hope you enjoyed it :)

[@njm_fliicks]

Another unreal episode brother! Such a cool dude.

[@tonesnaps]

this is so dope thank you for documenting this

[@villegas24]

Is this the guy that scammed a bunch of people ?

[@stanjam7091]

Yup. This is the guy who took money for a zine that never existed.

[@chrisbasford]

@@stanjam7091I can confirm I own one of his zines, I ordered it as soon as it came out and he was communicative that things were delayed, I got it not even that long after ordering, and he included a signed print. Took a couple of weeks maybe?

[@eddie_g]

@@stanjam7091wait what happened?

[@tomdivasion7724]

When was this?

[@villegas24]

@@tomdivasion7724 it’s been going on for months now. He sold zines and delivered like 1% of the sales lmao. He shouldn’t be getting any exposure other than warning people.

[@ImTanzla]

What are the 2 cameras he uses in this video? Particularly the one with stickers on it

[@dedoza7941]

I’m from thailand and i love him ❤😂

[@darthcornelius6017]

I thought we all got Hussled for real & man was just flagrantly scamming for bags with no legal recourse 💰🧠 😂 messaged him, then gave up on ever getting it, forgot I ever bought it, and then 8 months later it arrived at my house in New Zealand with a free limited edition print in the front cover, printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper (which I didnt pay for, amd was never promised) - needless to say I was stoked 😂 - super happy in the end

[@OrchidPhoto5]

Where’s my zine

[@isabellarevere9916]

is that an apple air tag on his camera strap lol

[@420Flare]

He seems strung out as fuck

[@Sanchez-With-Support]

fr

[@evertking1]

He is.... Buying dope off the money be ripped ppl off with.... I want my money back, screw your BORING IMAGES

[@patozols7747]

Sucks to hear the negative comments about Trevor being a scammer. I thought I had respect for him. Regardless, these videos are so good.

[@mattvargas4156]

Wish we could've seen how the scans turned out

[@matsefcik]

Same! Sorry about that

[@MrNutz527]

i wish the photos shot were actually shown in the vid 😒

[@cerfitoo4919]

Hey, what is trevor’s caméra please ??? Great work :)

[@babettesfeast6347]

Leica M8

[@woody6791]

I’m thinking that he’s asking for the other one that he is using in the video. The Leica is on a sling.

[@Jackson_Scott]

This was an amazing behind the scenes look. And I need to know what cameras he was using!

[@justinb7451]

I believe it’s Chinon auto 3001

[@WaywardAce]

He probably has enough cash for a Leica M10D now

[@Maxhuertas]

Great video man

[@santiagol3on]

That intro? 🔥

[@PrinceEagle]

Great stuff! Love his work

[@matsefcik]

Thanks for watching!

[@3newyorkbagels]

how many videos does the world need on this guy?

[@arn4v_]

This is fantastic!

[@evertking1]

SCAMMER ... SCAMMER..... WHERE IS MY ZINE DUDE

[@babettesfeast6347]

His photography isn’t good. To be honest anyone with a camera can take great street photography in NYC, it’s super busy and most people aren’t bothered by a camera. I love to see his approach in a small provincial town. If you want to see real street photography that sings check out Melissa O'Shaughnessy

[@crysistec]

this guy is different

[@knipstape]

Great guy 🎉

[@jordan.7]

If he didn’t ship out the zine, some of ya should’ve done a charge back on the credit card. Hold people to the same standard as anybody else. Give it 30 days, you get nothing and no communication from dude. Charge back and keep it moving, that’s it. Shouldn’t be lenient with your money.

[@OhDeeDoubleU]

this that scammer?

[@WhoIsSerafin]

With everyone allowed to carry concealed in Florida, you get yourself shot. Besides the fact it just ruins the idea of street photography for the people who don’t understand it and just think of it as being rude.

[@amineounelli]

Trevor is quite influential ngl

[@CharlieRoberts-he7hb]

what do you mean 'behind the sensor'? this mf shoots film

[@matsefcik]

Not sure if anyone noticed but I morphed the word “sensor” into “shutter” in the intro. Bit of a spinoff, but same idea

[@Maxhuertas]

Very true lol

[@Sanchez-With-Support]

you cannot just go around fucking flashing people in the face.

[@kaiser234]

whyre you on a street photography page and shocked that such thing is on here

[@TheStinkyStrangler]

You silly

[@Sanchez-With-Support]

@@kaiser234 bc I do the same thing without blinding innocent people on their way to work. Just expose better

[@ROTTENMUSTBEKILLED]

@@Sanchez-With-Supportit‘s his whole spiel. That’s how he practices street photography. Ethics are a bit eh imo but it’s his thing

[@bobbywyckoff]

what if i told you this has been debated a million times and photographers that do so have already decided it’s worth taking the picture, and trying to set some sort of moral high ground over it has zero effect. Every time I tell people this, their immediate next response is that they will assault me. If they think taking a flash photo is equal force to physical assault, they’re not really the moral high ground they pretend to be. If you don’t like it, call me an asshole in the street. We’ll both move on from it.

[@mlzplayer9243]

People be talking about his zine which is fair, but he is broke as fuck. Posted an IG story a long while ago to the effect of need a bed.

[@stanjam7091]

He took money from people for something he didn’t deliver on. He stole a lot of money. No one cares if he’s broke considering the context. He’s a thief.

[@iloveweezer69]

yeah trevors broke but if he scammed people you should file a police report instead of posting about it on social media.

[@johntrin]

You don't need money to be transparent to your supporters. Maybe he feels guilty about ruining his reputation for a little short term gain. I know I would.

[@mlzplayer9243]

That's true, but all things considered, I don't think his reputation is that besmerched. Give it a year, and I don't think many will still care. He should outsource production to somewhere else if he actually wants to do a zine run.

[@jaydawg7559]

So being broke is an excuse to rip people off and then not address the issue with the people that were willing to support him? He comes across arrogant and entitled. He probably started doing hard drugs and used the cash to STOLE to feed his addiction.

[@DavideRizzo78]

oh how refreshing to see a young aggressive dude walking the streets of NY and slamming a camera in people's face.... wait...does it reminds me of someone???? I probably must be wrong as he self-proclaimed not to be a copycat so he must be a true artist!!!! (how embarrassing street photography has become in 2024!; and the guy uses film because, you know, it's cool, but does not know what film he has loaded)

[@kaiser234]

youre not a photographer yourself, and copy cat ? when will you guys get over that, theres no such as originality in anything anyone does

[@DavideRizzo78]

@@kaiser234 your arguments are as clear as the grammar of your sentence. Provocation aside, I am not a photographer and although I sometimes takes pictures I don't pretend to be original and fresh as the guy in the video.

[@ROTTENMUSTBEKILLED]

⁠​⁠@@DavideRizzo78take* like the guy*

[@fuji_film_digital2122]

I don’t get this type of photography. Makes no sense

[@darraghkelly1744]

I like street photography but getting right in someone’s face and flashing them like that is insane

[@eeempe]

now knowing hes a scammer, i like him more...

[@iloveweezer69]

he’s dreamy with those $0 in his bank account 😍

[@carloscorona2423]

Kid is too arrogant