We've all watched the work you put in to get here and watching it pay off through these assignments is super inspiring!
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
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 🍻
@mikehessphotography9 ай бұрын
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.
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
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.
@anyavanona3 ай бұрын
45 min for everything🤯 jeez you are amazing!👏 I’d panic if I had only 45min for shooting (especially with 4x5!)😅
@jasongastelum16753 ай бұрын
You are a good photographer.
@germancreatives888 ай бұрын
Beautiful Art!
@J.ortegadesign2 ай бұрын
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 😅
@BryanBirks2 ай бұрын
Ha I think I over prepared but it worked out!
@garonkiesel16465 ай бұрын
I have stared at 14:01 and 14:04 for no less than 10 minutes. Wow! I don't know what else to say.
@SummersSnaps9 ай бұрын
I too would be proud of that work. Mission success!
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Thanks, bud 🍻
@ordinaryhunter9 ай бұрын
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.
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
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.
@abigailgeiger27878 ай бұрын
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.
@metalfingersfilm9 ай бұрын
Awesome dude! I love how you break down the process and your thoughts as you're going through the day!
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy, compadre 🖤
@coreymagz31459 ай бұрын
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.
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Just insecurity disguised as knowledge. I know because that was me. Dunning-Kruger effect. The less you know the more you think you know.
@tedphillips29519 ай бұрын
Really nice work & narrative!
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@alexeaton63449 ай бұрын
Been awesome to watch these assignments start to roll in and work into your videos. Feels like just the beginning.
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy. I hope you are right!
@timmyd9992 ай бұрын
That first silhouette shot is stunning
@inkaststudio9 ай бұрын
Congratulations! The shot came out clean! 👍🏾
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Thank you 🫶🏻
@maxwellwellmax8789 ай бұрын
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.
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Apparently he is a big deal in the dance world. The more you know!
@f__e__e__l__e__e__p9 ай бұрын
Great stuff❤
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@bialogard19178 ай бұрын
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
@BryanBirks8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Pressure definitely helps.
@smichaelpridgen9 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking us to school with your mastery of light and framing!
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
I don’t know about the term mastery but you are welcome. Haha
@GilmerCreative9 ай бұрын
Killer work man!
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Appreciate it, kind sir.
@TomRaneyMaker9 ай бұрын
Very nice work!
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@richardevans84809 ай бұрын
Really wonderful to see your honesty, your thought process, and your photos. Thanks for sharing.
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@benwagnerphotos6 ай бұрын
These are exceptional. I particularly love the motion blur with the guitar in the background, something really catching about that.
@rokudoingstuff79159 ай бұрын
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!
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
I see it because I lived it. Thankfully I cleaned up my ways.
@shaundonnelly45379 ай бұрын
You've absolutely smashed this assignment Bryan, from prep to execution!
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Appreciate it! Thanks for the support. 🙏🏻
@garymorrow93249 ай бұрын
Once again I learned so much from your video. Thank you!
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@AtlantaTerry8 ай бұрын
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_jorge9 ай бұрын
U killed it! 🔥🔥🔥
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Thanks, Chris!
@TheKetchupPacket9 ай бұрын
Really happy for you getting more assignments, and getting to incorporate your 4x5 work. Great video, with sage advice.
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Thank you, TheKetchupPacket. 🖤
@ralfpulmanns14599 ай бұрын
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.
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
That’s a good one. Thanks for the comment.
@TimDobbs9 ай бұрын
Excellent insight into this photo shoot mate ...
@semigekko9 ай бұрын
Congratulations Bryan, it’s been a pleasure to follow your journey in the industry. Here’s to more assignments coming your way!
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Hoping the same 🍻
@andymcgarty30999 ай бұрын
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.
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Still don’t know about that Pulitzer but it’s a nice goal to have. Haha
@mezayrapetyan1319 ай бұрын
That was awesome. Those photos came out so good! And great advice.
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Appreciate it 🍻
@markmarkley36899 ай бұрын
Great shots, and nice retelling of your process. Wishing you continued success!
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@dazza819 ай бұрын
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!
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Trying my best! Thank you.
@WatchDSSID9 ай бұрын
Tremendous images - I’m sure they’ll offer you more commissions!!
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Hopefully!
@simotamas9 ай бұрын
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!
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Hoping to have some bts in the future but it’s always hard to get in the moment!
@dresedavid9 ай бұрын
what a better way to finish my day :) awesome photos like always. That portrait in the lounge is just gold
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Hope this video puts you to sleep in the best way possible.
@JohnnyMcMillan9 ай бұрын
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!!!
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Thank you, sir. Late upload on this one but I didn’t want it to sit. Glad you enjoyed it.
@nickystewart8 ай бұрын
This is so inspiring, Bryan. Great work!
@BryanBirks8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@chromagraphphotoart9 ай бұрын
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.
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kevinscotton9 ай бұрын
You did a really incredible job with this work, I’m so glad to see you succeeding!!
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much 🖤
@RustyTripod458 ай бұрын
Quite an interesting experience. Glad to see that you have come this far.
@BryanBirks8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@mixmasteralan9 ай бұрын
Wow... photos are stunning!
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@jonasthepigeon9 ай бұрын
Really great work, I love the dancing shots and the one in the lobby as well❤
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@iammarcdaniel9 ай бұрын
Stage/events are hard to get that right angle and not be in peoples way. Did a solid job on it!
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Appreciate it!
@ericjwormely84109 ай бұрын
Fantastic
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Cheers, Eric!
@_GhostGarden_9 ай бұрын
Dude great work! Seems like this was a fun project, I bet more fun stuff coming your way!
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
One can only hope. Thank you!
@shomanightmare9 ай бұрын
good advice, particularly the last bit about being an asshole..
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
It’s personally what I would want to hear.
@user-kk2uf4ko3q9 ай бұрын
👍
@GlobalShutterNY8 ай бұрын
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...
@BryanBirks8 ай бұрын
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.
@GlobalShutterNY8 ай бұрын
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
@drwatsonismine9 ай бұрын
Just wondering what digital camera you’re using for this work. Beautiful Photos. Film and digital. You are inspiring.
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Lumix S1.
@drwatsonismine9 ай бұрын
@@BryanBirks wow. Thanks.
@corinnevonreding83419 ай бұрын
Merci !
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
THANK YOU
@hmuz83889 ай бұрын
hey! Will there be any more analog artisans stuff in the future?
@BryanBirks9 ай бұрын
Yes. Hoping to line up some people soon!
@hmuz83889 ай бұрын
looking forward to it! @@BryanBirks
@AtlantaTerry8 ай бұрын
Was the performance venue near to you or did you have to travel?