Editorial Portraits | full breakdown

[@WillemVerb]

We've all watched the work you put in to get here and watching it pay off through these assignments is super inspiring!

[@BryanBirks]

Very happy to hear that my friend. You know how much you’ve inspired me throughout the years. Just happy to be here. It’s all gravy at this point 🍻

[@mikehessphotography]

I have to say I enjoyed this video a lot. It is refreshing to see a photographer share actual work they have done for assignments. So many social media shooters live in their little bubble and have no idea what it is like to shoot for someone else that is paying.

[@BryanBirks]

I don’t blame them at all. I’ve had a lot of privilege and luck get me here on top of putting in the work. Some photographers don’t get that break and simply have to do it that way. No wrong or right way but I agree in that this side of the work needs to be shown and talked about more prominently.

[@anyavanona]

45 min for everything🤯 jeez you are amazing!👏 I’d panic if I had only 45min for shooting (especially with 4x5!)😅

[@jasongastelum1675]

You are a good photographer.

[@germancreatives88]

Beautiful Art!

[@J.ortegadesign]

These are amazing man! Appreciate the vulnerability about how you used to be and how you’ve grown past shit talking. I need to prepare way more 😅

[@BryanBirks]

Ha I think I over prepared but it worked out!

[@garonkiesel1646]

I have stared at 14:01 and 14:04 for no less than 10 minutes. Wow! I don't know what else to say.

[@SummersSnaps]

I too would be proud of that work. Mission success!

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks, bud 🍻

[@ordinaryhunter]

Not being an asshole online is the best advice (besides staying consistent with your work) that you can take. I was with you my friend, and I lost some respect of people who I supported and admired over it, regardless of how small or petty it was. There are people who I’ve never even talked to who will not give me the time of day because someone in their circle said I was an asshole. You can look at any number of brands or businesses and you’ll see that the community is not that big. What you say online sticks with you and even the smallest interactions matter. I’m so proud of you though, and I have definitely learned from your example whether that’s just starting a KZbin or trying to be less negative online.

[@BryanBirks]

Open forums like Twitter and Threads are the worst because you’re rewarded with likes and comments for your terrible opinions. In an instant message or DM it’s a one on one conversation and you don’t get points for your shitty takes. One person online can agree with you and that makes people believe they are right.

[@abigailgeiger2787]

Great job. I saw the story online. Your hard work has served as an inspiration for many, myself included, and you deserve the many fruits of your labor.

[@metalfingersfilm]

Awesome dude! I love how you break down the process and your thoughts as you're going through the day!

[@BryanBirks]

Glad you enjoy, compadre 🖤

[@coreymagz3145]

Love the closing thoughts on the shit-talking, etc. I've seen a KZbinr be so incredibly overly combatant in their own comments section simply because people disagree with their spicy, "real" takes on things and it blows my mind.

[@BryanBirks]

Just insecurity disguised as knowledge. I know because that was me. Dunning-Kruger effect. The less you know the more you think you know.

[@tedphillips2951]

Really nice work & narrative!

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you kindly!

[@alexeaton6344]

Been awesome to watch these assignments start to roll in and work into your videos. Feels like just the beginning.

[@BryanBirks]

Glad you enjoy. I hope you are right!

[@timmyd999]

That first silhouette shot is stunning

[@inkaststudio]

Congratulations! The shot came out clean! 👍🏾

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you 🫶🏻

[@maxwellwellmax878]

wow loved the images!, im glad Im not the only one who's never heard of the gentleman lol. Thanks for your videos Bryan!. Happy Thanks Giving.

[@BryanBirks]

Apparently he is a big deal in the dance world. The more you know!

[@f__e__e__l__e__e__p]

Great stuff❤

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks for watching!

[@bialogard1917]

You’re becoming a pretty legit photographer. I would say these kind of assignments take out the best of you in terms of results. Follow the rabbit

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you! Pressure definitely helps.

[@smichaelpridgen]

Thank you for taking us to school with your mastery of light and framing!

[@BryanBirks]

I don’t know about the term mastery but you are welcome. Haha

[@GilmerCreative]

Killer work man!

[@BryanBirks]

Appreciate it, kind sir.

[@TomRaneyMaker]

Very nice work!

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@richardevans8480]

Really wonderful to see your honesty, your thought process, and your photos. Thanks for sharing.

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks for watching!

[@benwagnerphotos]

These are exceptional. I particularly love the motion blur with the guitar in the background, something really catching about that.

[@rokudoingstuff7915]

It's such a good thing you had the courage to talk about the tabu of the sh*t talkers! That's important! Nice job!

[@BryanBirks]

I see it because I lived it. Thankfully I cleaned up my ways.

[@shaundonnelly4537]

You've absolutely smashed this assignment Bryan, from prep to execution!

[@BryanBirks]

Appreciate it! Thanks for the support. 🙏🏻

[@garymorrow9324]

Once again I learned so much from your video. Thank you!

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks for watching!

[@AtlantaTerry]

As an architectural photographer, I have learned to ask if a facility will have crews on hand to "help me" with lights or moving things around. The first time it happened to me, I was quite surprised because I was so used to doing all the work by myself.

[@chris_jorge]

U killed it! 🔥🔥🔥

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks, Chris!

[@TheKetchupPacket]

Really happy for you getting more assignments, and getting to incorporate your 4x5 work. Great video, with sage advice.

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you, TheKetchupPacket. 🖤

[@ralfpulmanns1459]

congrats, great to see you taking these amazing shots and couldn’t agree more: communicate and don’t be an ass. I would add one: make everyone around feel valued so they become part of your project.

[@BryanBirks]

That’s a good one. Thanks for the comment.

[@TimDobbs]

Excellent insight into this photo shoot mate ...

[@semigekko]

Congratulations Bryan, it’s been a pleasure to follow your journey in the industry. Here’s to more assignments coming your way!

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you! Hoping the same 🍻

[@andymcgarty3099]

Congratulations. Just superb images. Great mix of action, portraits and behind the scenes relaxes shots. Love the 4x5 portraits in the bar. Another step closer to that Pulitzer. Well done, that man.

[@BryanBirks]

Still don’t know about that Pulitzer but it’s a nice goal to have. Haha

[@mezayrapetyan131]

That was awesome. Those photos came out so good! And great advice.

[@BryanBirks]

Appreciate it 🍻

[@markmarkley3689]

Great shots, and nice retelling of your process. Wishing you continued success!

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks so much!

[@dazza81]

You're talented and you've been working really hard to perfect your craft. I'm so happy you got this opportunity and you definitely made the most out of it. Now just don't stop and keep going!

[@BryanBirks]

Trying my best! Thank you.

[@WatchDSSID]

Tremendous images - I’m sure they’ll offer you more commissions!!

[@BryanBirks]

Hopefully!

[@simotamas]

Thank you for this insightful video Bryan! It’s amazing to see how those images came out. Wonderful work. Hope to see more of these kind of videos in the future. It’s always inspiring!

[@BryanBirks]

Hoping to have some bts in the future but it’s always hard to get in the moment!

[@dresedavid]

what a better way to finish my day :) awesome photos like always. That portrait in the lounge is just gold

[@BryanBirks]

Hope this video puts you to sleep in the best way possible.

[@JohnnyMcMillan]

Literally just about to hit the hay and did the "ahhh sure I'll check youtube for a sec..." and this delight came up! Really great seeing amazing things coming your way after all the hard work you've been doing!!!

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you, sir. Late upload on this one but I didn’t want it to sit. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@nickystewart]

This is so inspiring, Bryan. Great work!

[@BryanBirks]

Thanks so much!

[@chromagraphphotoart]

Great work Bryan. The lounge shot also really pops, because he's dressed in clothing suitable for the period. I love Art-Deco interiors and the guy himself is really cool too.

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you!

[@kevinscotton]

You did a really incredible job with this work, I’m so glad to see you succeeding!!

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you very much 🖤

[@RustyTripod45]

Quite an interesting experience. Glad to see that you have come this far.

[@BryanBirks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mixmasteralan]

Wow... photos are stunning!

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you!

[@jonasthepigeon]

Really great work, I love the dancing shots and the one in the lobby as well❤

[@BryanBirks]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@iammarcdaniel]

Stage/events are hard to get that right angle and not be in peoples way. Did a solid job on it!

[@BryanBirks]

Appreciate it!

[@ericjwormely8410]

Fantastic

[@BryanBirks]

Cheers, Eric!

[@_GhostGarden_]

Dude great work! Seems like this was a fun project, I bet more fun stuff coming your way!

[@BryanBirks]

One can only hope. Thank you!

[@shomanightmare]

good advice, particularly the last bit about being an asshole..

[@BryanBirks]

It’s personally what I would want to hear.

[@user-kk2uf4ko3q]

👍

[@GlobalShutterNY]

Great work - I have had issues shooting in theaters with union people telling me that I could not place strobes on a stand on the floor - it's a union job! Wondering if you had that issue at all for the portrait work...

[@BryanBirks]

No issues like that. I didn’t even have any lighting equipment of my own. I just used the lights that were on the stage for the show.

[@GlobalShutterNY]

I actually did shoot for the Times for a few years - but just performance work (theater/dance/music) - and surprisingly got an A1 front page image once - of a flock of sheep that were part of a performance at the Park Ave Armory! Keep up the great work! @@BryanBirks

[@drwatsonismine]

Just wondering what digital camera you’re using for this work. Beautiful Photos. Film and digital. You are inspiring.

[@BryanBirks]

Thank you! Lumix S1.

[@drwatsonismine]

@@BryanBirks wow. Thanks.

[@corinnevonreding8341]

Merci !

[@BryanBirks]

THANK YOU

[@hmuz8388]

hey! Will there be any more analog artisans stuff in the future?

[@BryanBirks]

Yes. Hoping to line up some people soon!

[@hmuz8388]

looking forward to it! @@BryanBirks

[@AtlantaTerry]

Was the performance venue near to you or did you have to travel?

[@BryanBirks]

15 minutes away!

[@AtlantaTerry]

What usage rights did they want to license?