Critiquing MY Nikon D2h PHOTOS From 2004!

[@froknowsphoto]

I think you had some solid photos, but a lot of bad stuff as well. It's going to take time, but keep at it.

[@swistedfilms]

Dude, stop beating yourself up! We all start somewhere! Respect from California!

[@genericgermangamer]

Kinda funny and nostalgic. I was taking pictures at the same time, of the same bands - just on a different continent, here in Germany.

[@frankartale1026]

You did the impossible. You shot in the dark. It was old technology 🙃

[@marcoscena2957]

Jared you are great!..the ability to get there and shoot this people, I can’t even think about, I guess I ll stick with dogs and landscapes!..however I loved this video and how you thrive in the field!…this content are like old treasure, I would love to see more!..

[@Tmanw8898]

Leave Jared Alone, Jared!

[@ReclusiveEagle]

I think Jared cured most those these musician's stage fright. Can't be nervous, when you can't see the crowed because of constant close up flashes! Thanks Jared!

[@KendallJFrost]

Sheesh, way to make me feel better about myself when I look at some of my old work!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

😂🤣 Well at least he shows it while most pros wouldn't.

[@capturelightmedia]

Not really my place to say this, being that this is your video and all. But you really flew through these, it was really tough to get a good look. Would be cool to see a video where you pick maybe 25 photos and dig deep into what specifically you don't like and think what you did wrong. Still, takes balls to share old work. Kudos.

[@Pilantravis]

These videos are very interesting. Perhaps in future ones you could be more specific in what you would change in each photo, if you were doing the same exact photo now.

[@danyloantoniuk902]

That's always great to see how somebody had progressed in their photography over the years. I would love to see some of your old film shots, Jared. Especially those taken with an F5 at concerts or at some sporting events

[@RealRyanSecord]

Still waiting on that Sniff Test and Wind Tunnel Test compilation. Edit: Sniff Test and Wind Tunnel Test tournament for all the top gear should be a thing. Complete with a bracket.

[@ThisMoose]

I think Richard Hammond would win

[@melaniechambers8946]

I love that you shared these......look forward to the next batch.

[@MikeMena]

That was FUN!! I'd totally come back to watch another one like these.

[@josephpeppard561]

Hey Jared, thanks for this fascinating video on your artistic approach to photography back in 2004. It was clear you were learning your craft and evolving. Your work now is more mature in terms of lighting, color and composition. Your images feel authentic. This is an inspiring and educational video. Well done Jared!

[@mattatchinson8446]

Im a big fan of how photos come out on my 2007 Nikon D300, 12.3MP. Something about the sensors on the D300, D3, and D700 have a really almost filmy nostalgic feel to them. I'm often finding ding that my photos SOOC need very little editing. Makes the post process quick and easy.

[@kishascape]

Yeah Nikon really peaked with the D300s D3s D700 era.

[@elwick_photo]

Makes me feel way better about my first wedding last weekend!

[@BoostLeekdMedia]

@20:38, 100% agreed. You get better with time diggin' these though. would love to see more because it shows how much you've grown as a photographer. also, super cool to see these pics from when artists were younger! thanks for showing!

[@kathlynewilliams5656]

Thank you for showing the whole picture, as always. No one starts out taking epic pictures, you gotta put in the work and effort first. Love this guy.

[@matthewhigbee6232]

Thanks for this video. This is something I have been doing lately, going back over my old photos. Yep I used to really suck but I keep at it and learning.

[@Jaywestend]

Fro origin story!!!

[@KenToney]

First concert I shot was 1971, Kenny Rogers and 1st Edition and last time I used a flash at a concert.

[@martharetallick204]

Yup. You only use flash once. Then you know better.

[@LGS_Inc]

That gave me some motivation Fro! Keep them coming!! I know when I pick up my Canon rf 85mm f1.2 I look back at my only work and feel the same way.

[@j777]

I'd like to hear concert photography tips and a critique of some of your film work

[@ozmunny2475]

this was really cool to see.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

3 door down rocks!

[@unlokia]

Avril’s beauty is more than enough reason to watch this. God bless her she’s a lovely lady.

[@TheAngeloinfa]

Jared, please, make a video on how to shoot concerts! That would be an amazing video!!!!

[@josephpeppard561]

I wish I would have known what you so clearly articulate and teach in this video when I was learning photography. Yep, it's gonna take time.

[@valdezapg]

would really like to see the concert photos taken with film you referenced in the video!

[@DutchDefencePress1]

Oh man, the D2H. I also have tons of military images from that time. They still hold up, even at that low megapixels. The body is still in my office.

[@RiposteThis]

It's nice to see that Jared has stayed super consistent in one aspect of photography, and that's not knowing how to focus with a Nikon camera.

[@kyleayling]

The Nikon D2h was my first camera! I still have it to this day. Although I get an error message when using it.

[@joeymccallion]

Jared I really like this content. More of it please

[@cooloox]

Terrific video, Jared. Great to see your early work and some of the interesting characters you shot. I love the way you keep it real and show the good with the bad. Cheers from Australia.

[@jerryl.4699]

Omg you made those photos a month before I was born, you are amazing

[@minisla]

Time for a spring clean. Not bad for the gear you had.

[@corycampbell6370]

It’s always nice to see that good photographers were just as bad as I was when they started out. Lol. It’s reassuring to know that everyone is bad at what they do until they’re good.

[@EricSnydereasphotography]

Great work Jared!! Inspiring! And yes keep doing these, There's probably a TON of your followers that have no idea who you worked with before your KZbin fame. Keep it up

[@RedPillTruth2023]

Thanks. I feel a little better now. Encouraging in a way

[@SnakeCakeExotics]

lol this was awesome, nice to see you take worse pics than me for once!

[@gord1eb]

Keep them coming - great stuff!

[@hampsterblade6195]

You've gotten me feeling all kinds of self-conscious now. I've been practicing low light shots at local concerts and a lot of my photos look like yours from 2004. Especially the comment about 1/125 shutter. I practically live there at a concert and maybe step down to 1/80 or 1/60 to get some blur on drum sticks. What's wrong with 1/125?

[@jamesonnorth]

You really need 1/320 or higher to freeze motion when shooting ambient. Blur is very easy to get at less than 1/250, and is especially noticeable on today's higher MP cameras. Noise is better than blur, you just have to nail the exposure, because ISO 6400+ doesn't have a lot of dynamic range on any camera.

[@jamesv.wilkerson30]

It would be interesting if you mixed in more modern photos to show how things have changed or gotten better.

[@adamcourt4081]

Really enjoyed this one! Keep them coming 😀

[@phynx2006]

Did you ever get your picture on the cover of the Rolling Stone 👍🤔👍

[@grouchostarx531]

Skinny Jared was handsome, too. 😊

[@breakingthenorm3259]

Cool shit sir. I enjoy seeing stuff like this

[@rolisaenz]

your pics still rock today Jared. CHeers mate!

[@MKNYC_]

I bought Take Me Out on iTunes that track slapped

[@The-Tall-Photographer]

I still have my old D2H and I had a play with it recently. God, the low light wasn’t great was it but the biggest shock was the rear screen, almost pointless really.

[@97nelsn]

Passed by Allen Camera today, asked how I know about the business and I told them it was from your channel. They knew you well.

[@snappic2867]

Good to see, that you are always harsh to yourself 😊

[@jaredzacharias]

Could you give a bit more of instruction on what you could have done better. I feel like you kinda just said they all sucked but didn’t give any way to make them better. The Kanye shot was sick!

[@bobylob4625]

What is the software you are using to store and manage your old photos?

[@fernandosantos8573]

I love these videos!

[@joeypruitt7750]

I hope you do a video with the film stuff!

[@alex09384]

Keep doing these!

[@lydmarl.475]

You do look good, very handsome Jared!! Listen like you said, we have been all there, making mistakes and should learn from them! What are you doing, you are too funny!! Listen you were learning, I still do!!

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

The only thing I disagree with in this critique is the same thing I disagree with a lot when Jared talks about concert photography. The shots from the pit aren't "bad" or "boring." They idea - for me, anyway - is to capture moments that can make someone feel like they were there, like they were standing in that spot at that moment. It doesn't need to be some flashy pose or some trick angle. They just need to be good shots that people can tell what's going on. Would I rather shoot from the stage? Hell yeah, but 1) That's very rare for anyone shooting concerts and 2) that's not the view anyone else will have if they're in the audience. It's never going to share the "I was there" feeling because 99+% of people will NEVER have that view and they can't relate.

[@mauricebryant6318]

Well said.

[@anthonyhershko]

Wonderful video!

[@jimgregus5990]

Very cool!

[@MatthewL83]

Really great to see you critiquing your own work. Plenty of keepers you skipped over. Good to be harsh over your own work as its how you really learn to do better. You've really learned how to build a story but that comes with time and experience.

[@DerekBoy27]

Awesome video- much appreciated 👍

[@stuartmeador8993]

great video... thanks for sharing......

[@2CBNTV]

Nice

[@youta9]

looks like i was first to get upload notification !. seems like a sign of luck for you !

[@travelphotovideo2297]

Jared you are the beat!

[@TheWillRogers]

I haven't heard the name "John Butler Trio" spoken in at least a decade.

[@SilverLarry]

I think the Five For Fighting shots would have worked in B+W.

[@T-Prime848]

Would You Recommend Buying This Camera To Use In 2021 To Do Street Photography With It Well I Know It’s Kinda Unusual To Use This Type oF Big Camera For Street Photography But Come One Jared Will You Recommend Buying It …

[@maisondegellert]

i like it a lot.

[@brandonh2550]

Where is the review on the 150-600

[@DNegreanuAAA]

Most of these old photos look very bad. But there are also a few good ones. An interesting section turned out, I'm waiting for new videos on this topic.

[@TonyisToking]

I love that picture of Kanye and John Legend. Iconic as it gets.

[@MrJuliusdavies]

That photo is fantastic.

[@erichramone7812]

Hey man, how do you find bands too shoot? How did you actually start out?

[@lbeetech]

Thin, small short-haired Jared was hot!

[@The-Tall-Photographer]

And don’t beat yourself up, we all had to start somewhere 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@kai_dek]

awesome video!

[@roadshoulderphotography683]

Ben Kweller's Dad was my Doctor a few years ago

[@julienb9961]

Time to cut the fro ! You’re handsome :D

[@ademola5803]

Jared, it looks like you shot those pictures in auto. Just admit it. 😜😜😂😂

[@longliveclassicmusic]

Not much improvement since then, tbh, apart from Dan making the Skittles preset for you…

[@davecrissinger8967]

I don't understand, he buys the most expensive Camera and lenses. Maybe he didn't have Presets back then! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kitsooft]

Continue it bro

[@patrykmarciniak8451]

I love this video :D.

[@luiswainer7560]

you couldn't go higher shutter speed because got no more diaphragm and no more than iso 800

[@denimadept]

Jared, send me 10 photos and I'll do a critique. 🤔

[@athul_sidiq]

That was the year that i born

[@verzivull]

3:25 its jpg! you were unspoiled. what happened?

[@revaaron]

I was shooting shows on my d2h... I have so many shots of bands playing bars that blew up and I shot them all.... in jpg. f me.

[@leeindustries6540]

The cameras back then were not that great compared to today.

[@leehonda8509]

It's not so bad for me

[@h3nriqu33]

kanye a legend tho

[@Chemy.]

your worse us better than my best lol

[@louisburley1597]

my early photos are straight trash LOL

[@monztermovies]

Not really that bad man.

[@IRK-pd7lc]

skip to 19:25 to see the Kanye 2024 campaign photo

[@frankartale1026]

You pinned your own comment ? Are u in love 😁

[@blubase06]

It's too empty here

[@penguin_edits]

i was born in 2004

[@ReclusiveEagle]

Huh interesting. Your 2004 "crappy images" look like most South African photographers who have been in the industry for 30+ years 🤡 And yes they are charging $2000+ with those images. More if you want the water mark removed. (Yes you heard me right)

[@mainmain5303]

Too many irrelevant Nikon videos. I don't want Nikon to give you any product for free ever again. Buy them to test them.

[@johnyoung1606]

WTF Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa,, Why all of the fake cry baby???? Your stuff was not that bad... and some was good ...... consider it a learning process.. with primitive equipment (from the perspective of today) Maybe this is one of your YT Acts... I cannot remember any of Your recent stuff that should be in a Museum of Photography.... You are YT Influencer ... Do not feel bad most YT Influencers are not Real Pro-Photographers :)

[@Riler12456]

Ayeee first

[@justk9775]

Sheesh talking about narcissism give it a break bro.

[@froknowsphoto]

please explain your cryptic fucking comment?

[@OzoneGamerStation]

@@froknowsphoto Pretty sure he’s just noting your personality. Nothing cryptic there. Geez, is this how you respond to negative comments?

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

@@OzoneGamerStation Why do you (or the OP) follow the channel if you hate Polin as much as it appears you do? If Jared's a narcist, doesn't that make you a masochist for spending so much time on something you hate?

[@OzoneGamerStation]

@@Bad_Wolf_Media No one stated that they hate Polin. That’s just assumptions coming from you. I follow this thread because I’m a very novice photographer that just wants some photography tips here and there from different people I follow. Also, I follow whoever I want to follow because that’s Im free to do so. No one is immune to criticism so the idea that no one should complain and not criticize is a little ridiculous. OP was a bit rude but I get his general message. Polin absolutely knows his stuff when it comes to photography but he definitely has an ego on him which can turn a lot of people off. My photography teacher back in high school actually doesn’t like his personality when I asked if he knows of Polin. All in all, it’s a comment and Polin unprofessionally responded by asking to explain his “cryptic fucking comment” which shows his personality of having an ego and being a little snobby.