Why I'll Never Quit Photography

[@mikeybjones]

Dylan is so underrated and his KZbin channel is one hell of a hidden gem. Thank you for these videos you gift to us. Absolutely beautiful as always 🙏🏻

[@DylanSpitz]

Mike, you legend. You know I appreciate you, buddy. ❤️

[@davidfree556]

One of the most underrated creators right now. Your work resonates with so many of us Dylan.

[@DylanSpitz]

Really appreciate that. Means so much. ❤️

[@Scully.media.]

How you don’t have more subscribers is shocking to me, your work is incredible, the colour grading and the feel of your videos is awesome, your the reason I upgraded to an X-T5!

[@DylanSpitz]

Wow, thank you so much! Maybe some day that number will be higher… I really appreciate your support and kind words!

[@HalfNHalf02]

Man I love how these videos are so different from every other KZbin video. A much slower pace to really enjoy the beauty in the images and scenes you're capturing versus the rapid and fast pace we're so used to. Thank you Dylan, it's truly inspiring

[@DylanSpitz]

Can’t tell you how much I value that type of feedback. Thank you SO much. Happy you’re here. 🫶

[@Josian]

Your storytelling is awesome brother but your photography on another level. Who would’ve thought that a meetup would return awesome friendships? just awesome

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you sooooo much, that is so nice of you. I really lucked out meeting those folks, amazing group of people. Thanks for watching and for the comment 🙏

[@FilmedbyFresh]

Man I really appreciate the, for lack of a better word, vibe in your videos. The perfect morning watch

[@DylanSpitz]

Really cool to hear that, man. I feel lost sometimes trying to do these experiences justice…glad you are enjoying them! Thanks for being a real one and showing up so quick! 🙌

[@outwithsara70]

Music, scenes, video footage...all beautiful and peaceful. Great video. Your KZbin channel for me Is a great Discovery... Rosaria, ciao ...

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you very much! Happy you’ve found it enjoyable 🙏

[@hiabiy]

this video hits very close to home for me. As a filmmaker the west coast is a very special place for me coming from Maryland. I moved to Seattle on a whim after accepting a DOP position at an agency I didnt really like because it gave me the funds to do it very quickly with no preparation (no car). I spent literally every weekend in Mt Rainer, North Cascades, and Mt Baker with my IG friends there. I was truly happy and satisfied. Unfortunately I had to come back after being laid off and couldn't find another position quick enough. It's been about 2 years now and I still catch myself day dreaming about it. Thank you for making this video and bringing back my happiest memories

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you for sharing your story, it's crazy how different everyone's journey can be. Sorry that you got laid off and had to go through that emotional rollercoaster. I'm sure the best times are still ahead! Just keep pushing forward. Glad you enjoyed the video and that it brought back some good memories for you, that's what it's all about. Thanks again.

[@hiabiy]

@@DylanSpitz thank you!! definitely pushing to find my footing out there again. Can’t wait to see more from your photo and film adventures on here! I was actually going through some of your film work on your website and I absolutely love your skills in pacing, color, and overall shooting style.

[@DylanSpitz]

@hiabiy oh thanks, man! Need to update all that at some point, thanks for the reminder 😅

[@framegrain7634]

The soundtrack is too good man! Love the emotions in this one.

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching

[@michaelhall3718]

What an amazing video. The photography and cinematography is out of this world!!

[@DylanSpitz]

gahhh thank you so much!

[@BaljinderSingh-zi8su]

I found your channel today! Oh man oh man my heart is filled with such a great happiness. Your work is absolutely incredible. I am learning photography and your work is such an inspiration.

[@DylanSpitz]

Wow, that is like the ultimate compliment. Thank you SO much!

[@GuillaumeTANNEUX]

Wow! First video of your channel I see (suggested by KZbin) and it's amazing! Beautiful images, both videos and photos. The cinema aspect ratio make is even more grandiose. Great job Man.

[@DylanSpitz]

Glad you enjoyed it! Shoutout to the mysterious algorithm for suggesting me, hahaha. Appreciate the kind words, happy to have you here.

[@alekhzandr]

ok I usually never comment on anyones video but I just have to tell you how beautiful those intro shots were ... very very nice

[@DylanSpitz]

I appreciate you taking the time to comment! So encouraging to hear that - happy you enjoyed it.

[@bymaxanderson]

Love your style in these videos, the colors are on point and i've just found myself on the edge of my seat in awe of your creative style and vision. This channel has given me some great inspiration and can't wait to see what you create next.

[@DylanSpitz]

Wow, thank you so much! Can’t tell you how much I appreciate the love 🙏. Blown away by your support!

[@haun__]

God damn the footage/photos in this video is/are beautiful, amazing work. Also Oregon is by far my favorite place to take photos!

[@DylanSpitz]

Ahhh thank you! I agree with you, I have such good memories visiting Oregon. My happy place for sure.

[@jasongold6751]

You only livre once! OK! maybe! Pursue the dream! That's why I love Toronto.. Bravo. Great pix!

[@DylanSpitz]

Haha yes! Thank you!

[@Geolions]

This channel has been the best find and I really love all your videos! I got my first Fujifilm camera the other day and can't wait to explore life like you do! 📸

[@DylanSpitz]

Wow, thanks! Really happy you’ve found it 🫶. Hope you enjoy the new camera 📸

[@ThaCmaro]

Hey Dylan, thank you for that motivational Video. I can relate to you feeling of having to create meaningful art. As I progressed in photography I always wanted to create better and better shots and felt depressed when I wasn't able to do that. In consequence of that I stopped taking photos for quite a while. When I took a small little digital Camera on a vacation with my family last week I regained that motivation to just document what I was seeing. Realizing that documenting the things I find beautiful around me is already enough to create "art". Its not always about creating the next masterpiece or whatever. I think that's the beautiful part of photography which I discovered again. I really love your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@DylanSpitz]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing your story. Very, very relatable. In the end, that's what it's all about. That small shift in perspective will lead to great things, I'm sure.

[@tomasmano]

beautiful compositions and editing, looking forward for more!! also love to shoot with the fuji x100 line and old SLR combo :)

[@DylanSpitz]

Such a fun combo! Thanks for the kind words, really appreciate you watching. More coming soon!

[@bou7akem780]

my dear brother right now ur the best chanel on my youtube, i really apprciate what ur doing, more success to u G

[@DylanSpitz]

Can’t tell you how much that means to me! More in the works, friend. Appreciate you being here. 🤘

[@LukasAndriola]

Please make a video on how to edit the photos to achieve this level of light and color!

[@CamMead]

Magic scenery and so well captured. One of the best on YT right now.

[@DylanSpitz]

Wow, that is incredible to hear. Thank you so much.

[@daymonpearcey8468]

Brilliant video to watch, awesome pictures. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@DylanSpitz]

Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate the support 🙏

[@LeeRatcliffe]

What a video Dylan! Hits the spot perfectly!

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you so much!

[@ВикторЛапатей]

aaaa such a pleasure for the eyes and soul!!! thanks man!

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank YOU! Appreciate that 🙏

[@thomaswhitburn]

Always amazing work Dylan

[@DylanSpitz]

Means so much to me, thanks for being here so early 🙏

[@lukashchabursky1627]

Thank you so much for sharing. Your work is very impressive and your sound design is amazing, it all inspires me greatly to get out there and take some shots!

[@DylanSpitz]

Yesss that’s what it’s all about! Get after it 🤘🤘

[@lukashchabursky1627]

@@DylanSpitz Hell yeah!

[@malmivaaramikko]

Your work is sublime! Would love to see a video about your thoughts/approach on color. It's something that you really seem to understand.

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you! That is such a meaningful compliment because I’ve spent so many hours of my life studying and practicing coloring and the tools/concepts related to it. Big thanks 🙏 Maybe I’ll do a chat about that sometime.

[@LukasAndriola]

Pure art. Congrats to Brazil!

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you!

[@racheljoyfairy]

This is really special and beautiful. All the feels.

[@DylanSpitz]

🥹 thanks Rachel!

[@PhilMakesThings]

This video is pure gold. Photo, film making, philosophy… I’m so glad I found this channel … although the mid-roll ad for some zombie game absolutely pulled me out of the zen like state watching the montage with that great electronic score - not your fault though! Amazing. Fantastic.

[@DylanSpitz]

Can’t tell you how much I appreciate your encouragement and feedback! Bahahaha the ad thing hurts my soul a bit. I got KZbin premium last year and haven’t looked back since.thanks for watching ❤️

[@ItsJahmin]

Such a beautiful video. I love the montage section of b-roll mixed with the images.

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you so much! Grateful for your support 🫶

[@HaiTomVlog]

Wow this video reminded me how much I miss the PacNW… really nice images and video 🤙🏼

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Such a special part of the world.

[@MJW107]

Beautiful images, awesome!

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Mrcricketman34]

Another absolute banger of a video. Constantly inspiring me dude

[@DylanSpitz]

So glad to hear it, thank you!

[@themundlife]

Uhm.....I thought we agreed that we weren't going to make us cry! Brother, this is such a good video! Stellar work aside, you have literally taken analog memories, and placed them in the digital world perfectly! So blessed to be you and Jill's friend! Your moving has been the best thing to happen to all of us! Miss you being here, but lovin how it's made us closer! Also, you been hiding that Cornelius pic from me!!!! I literaly LOL' d when I saw that!! And totaly forgot about the bird horkin!! 🤣🤣😂. Love you guys!! See you this fall!! 😉

[@DylanSpitz]

Dude so many good memories! Hahahaha had to keep a few hidden. 2023 trip let’s gooooooooo

[@alexsteckman7825]

Damn dude for real.....love ya'll!

[@ThePhiloctopus]

Your video and film look is so aspirational. It looks like you use some kind of bloom filter? Is this on your still shots too? Would you consider making a colour grading video? I'm in love!

[@DylanSpitz]

Hey there! Thanks for the kind words. I use a 1/8 black pro mist for video, none on photos. I’ve had a lot of requests for that, so we’ll see! ❤️

[@brianhinesley]

oregone and washington are stunning, took many trips up there from LA as a kid, my dad would deliver News Van's across the country but a lot of them were sold up north. I planned on moving up there right around when portlandia came out "LOL" but it got too expensive and crazy so my wife and i eventually moved to chicago. I do miss the west "NATURE"

[@DylanSpitz]

Nature out west is awesome! However, the cost of living really is outrageous and hard to justify. Being from Ohio, it’s been a big adjustment.

[@calebjhawkins]

Man you never miss with photo or video…beautiful stuff. What are some of your go-to lenses for video?

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you so much for that, Caleb! Depends on the job but for this particular trip I knew there’d be a need for extremes so I used a 16-35 2.8, a 70-200 2.8 and then a 50 1.4 to round it out.

[@artmosin]

delighted

[@brittany32487]

Way to get me emotional lol. Beautiful video ❤

[@DylanSpitz]

Thanks Brittany! Hope you’re well ❤️

[@kingsamvisuals]

This is beautiful.

[@DylanSpitz]

Too kind, thank you so much.

[@YOUAREMYKIN]

Beautiful work ✨ Just found your channel

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@andtheflyinglizard]

you are doing really great work! keep on going!

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you so much! Off to work on the next one 🫶

[@devanteross2838]

Well I’ll be damned. That was so peaceful. Great video!

[@DylanSpitz]

Really appreciate you! Thanks for taking the time to watch 🫶

[@mat7392]

amazing !!

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you!!

[@jikigaryo]

your quality is amazing

[@DylanSpitz]

Thanks a lot for that, makes the effort worth it. 🙏

[@JasonSebastian]

Wonderful man! A beautiful reminder for us to follow what we love! Anyway, I was wondering what is your workflow on how you record video on Sony and capture images with the Fuji... Do you always have both cameras within your reach at all time ( I assume you slinging both bodies with you at all times)?? Or maybe do you bring a camera bag and only whip out specific camera for different circumstances?

[@DylanSpitz]

It’s kind of a pain, haha! I just have one on each shoulder on a strap. Sometimes I’ll use a peak design clip on a backpack strap for the Sony and sling the photo camera around my neck on a strap.

[@JasonSebastian]

@@DylanSpitz Bet it is! Do what you gotta do for content, anything for the shot right hahaa! Anyway thanks for the response mate, keep it up👌

[@showcards]

Super awesome content ! But video captured with sony a7s and graded with davinci looks greater then same shot at fuji and nikon. Video looks like true film, and photos not enough ). Still great but different) Upd: i see cat silhouette chilling on the rocks at 8:58 😂

[@DylanSpitz]

I see the cat, haha!

[@willmccleland2383]

Found your channle today and I am hooked

[@DylanSpitz]

So excited to hear that! Happy to have ya here.

[@mostlymessingabout]

I ❤ your music, where did your get them from?

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you! The song during the intro montage I wrote. The others in the video are from epidemic sound.

[@undieeesss]

man i would really like to know your workflow, or presets or something... i love your style of editing and i dont know how to do it myself

[@undieeesss]

this golden glow and the colors, just looks magical

[@DylanSpitz]

Ah thanks so much! I’ll try to make something that talks about my approach a bit - stay tuned!

[@kutuzoff_ivan]

Hello, nice video. Please write what kind of lut's did you use?

[@DylanSpitz]

Hey, thank you! None, I just grade in resolve 👍

[@Technicooler]

Every shot you take is insane 😯

[@DylanSpitz]

Making me blush, lol! Seriously though thank you for saying that. Very motivating!

[@gugagrigolia780]

Hello. How do you get such colors on video? its great. Do you have any free luts?

[@DylanSpitz]

Been grading for a long time, not really any secrets to it, just time and effort. Appreciate the kind words! No free luts, sorry.

[@srensloth7357]

Holyyyyyy crap that is good. Wauw!

[@DylanSpitz]

Really appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@LydiaEthan]

What camera do you shoot your B roll footage on? It looks SO GOOD! Love your channel and just subscribed! 🤌🏼🙌🏼

[@DylanSpitz]

Ahhh too kind, too kind. Thanks for the support! I’m still using my trusty pal, the A7Siii 🫡

[@LydiaEthan]

@@DylanSpitz do you have a LUT you use? The colors are so beautiful!

[@mattiadalla108]

Dude teach me! Love the grading Even the bw looks awesome Not to talk about pictures, are those edited raw files or fuji recipes? Show us your secrets please 🫶 thanks keep it up!

[@DylanSpitz]

Haha thank you! All the photos are raw + Lightroom edits. I promise I don’t have any secrets! Just way too much time spent doing this over the last decade.

[@NathanielRolland]

Sick intro music dude.

[@DylanSpitz]

Glad you like it, buddy! Thanks for that.

[@Lumynex8335]

I’d love to not quit, but it’s simply very frustrating. I only have a very bad 2011 canon camera. It’s really hard to get good images

[@DylanSpitz]

Totally understand where you’re coming from. Do you have a decent phone? Surprisingly the last few generations of iphone are good enough for most casual purposes

[@Lumynex8335]

@@DylanSpitz i have an iPhone X, it can get some decent photos but what I am really looking for is that filmic look. The main problem with my main camera (the canon) is the dynamic range, the highlights are always overexposed and so on. I am trying to save up some money for a filmuji camera. I know some of them are really overhyped but I really like them.

[@ivanmoreno137]

Please release some presets 😢😅😊

[@DylanSpitz]

I'm up to something 👀

[@undieeesss]

​@@DylanSpitzperfect... take my money i dont care how much it costs

[@traviscobb121]

🤘

[@DylanSpitz]

Travis! Appreciate you swinging through, sir.

[@traviscobb121]

@@DylanSpitz It was well-worth the time given!