How it started, How it's going

[@PeterMcKinnon]

Inspiration, in any capacity, can really change your life. Hope you enjoyed this!

[@attilatech]

We need more inspiration today than ever before. Seeing these pictures in a large format and perfectly positioned with amazing lighting makes me want to take more pictures! Thanks, Peter for creating this video. Cheers from Barrie.

[@fabianbloch]

You are actually one of my few idols👍🏻👌🏻

[@Russkovful]

Love it! Thank you!

[@ElyMatas]

Such a powerful message. That is why i never missed any single videos of you. God bless you pete 👊🏻. What about the pool with kirk?

[@davidalonso4588]

Thank You for the Inspiration Peter!!!! Really needed this!!! Keep creating!!

[@BarkandJack]

Full circle: PM now inspires the duck out of literally millions of photographers/videographers.

[@LumeShot]

I wasn't the only one looking at his new Omega right?

[@Themcpressure]

Well said Adrian @barkandjack

[@Screeny42]

I just got it. In 10 years, people will be watching the same video, but only with me. Because I will continue this sequence.

[@BarkandJack]

@@LumeShot when he said “my watch doesn’t have a date function” 🤣

[@kathuusvibes]

Really its true... Amazinggg..

[@DrFedericoBaenaQ]

⭐️Peter, a few years ago I had 500 subscribers when KZbin changed the rules and asked for 240,000 minutes and 1 thousand subs in order to monetize videos. Then, I watched your video about that same topic where you were telling us to forget about the metrics and focus on the content. That video blew my mind; You inspired me. A week ago, my channel reached 1 million subscribers and I couldn’t be more grateful to you as you were such a key factor for me to hit that milestone. Tomorrow my 1 mill award arrives and I just wanted to thank you, for being such an important inspiration to me and for thousands of creators that are starting on this difficult but passionate world. Thank you Peter. The world needs more people like you.

[@randomtips5041]

Wow! 1 million! That’s huge bro, specially in 2 years! And talking about dentistry!

[@drfedericobaenaenglish]

👏🏻

[@Baenadentistaqueretaro1]

Peter, great Inspiration to millions.

[@eliodoropacheco3197]

Doc! No sabía que usted sigue a Peter. Que buen inglés se carga.

[@conectamedsadecv5478]

Bravo for that milestone!!

[@phillippearson286]

“Go take some photos.” 8:25 *Cut to black* ...and all of a sudden I’m staring at my reflection on the phone... feeling...inspired.

[@tushardevilliers5444]

Yess! Really felt that, man

[@TheHeartless917]

too bad my monitor is matte

[@muazshamsudin4378]

@@TheHeartless917 do a mirror reflection no?

[@muazshamsudin4378]

nope... doesn't work T-T

[@jl4280]

@@muazshamsudin4378 😂😂😂

[@Pierretlambert]

FULL circle. Absolutely amazing how life works out.

[@janne7130]

Pierre!! Hey man, big fan

[@guillaumerouxx]

Good stuff my dude

[@sauravus]

I've said this before, I'll say it again. YOU'RE AN INSPIRATION FOR ALL OF US! THANKS FOR CREATING CONTENT AND ENTERTAINING US ❤️

[@BhaswarYouTube]

So true bro!

[@sohampawar2308]

And you're a inspiration for Indian audience. A lite version of PM to beginner photographers of India. Same message to you keep Creating such amazing content..🙌😇

[@tanaypandaye3586]

Saurav where are you 🙄

[@napoleon3972]

@saurav I watch your video also. You also inspiring. 😁

[@stevejordan_8]

Lord Surav 🔥 🔥

[@justfaisallatif]

this one ... made me cry. thanks, pete

[@lindsayrooney381]

Thank god I’m not the only one 🥺

[@peyermansenne962]

I'm not crying, you are crying!

[@billbakerphotog312]

Me too. This guy...

[@badbass25]

Right there with you! Inspiring AF!

[@swiftly.moon_]

I was just about to comment this haha very teary eyed after this one for sure

[@tahaalmoamen8281]

A guy named Peter once inspired someone: Peter McKinnon, who now inspires thousands, perhaps millions of photographers.. Including me. Ur the best Peter, keep it up. 💯

[@leanntony7705]

I don't think I've ever felt this happy for someone, EVER.

[@arianarepp3439]

It’s crazy because how you felt looking at Peter Lik’s photos and how you wanted to emulate him and be as successful as he is. That’s exactly how I have felt ever since I started following you on KZbin and Instagram years ago. Keep up the good work. You inspire us all. ❤️

[@aliabdaal]

This is so nice and wholesome

[@quansten]

Ali Abdaal x Peter McKinnon confirmed

[@FirstLast-bi1ve]

Ex doc clocking in

[@sandbrick]

oh hey my typing inspiration just showed up on a PM video xD

[@sandbrick]

im on 65 wpm from index finger typing ty

[@boundlessintrepiddiscovery7242]

Agreed

[@capp00]

When starting out in anything, and you finally make it to a point where the ones you looked up to in the beginning, are considering you on equal playing ground....it's a tremendous feeling. And just as important to pay it forward to those that now look up to you. I'd love to thumb through that giant book.

[@jippalippa]

true but happens about 1 in a million chances. Pete (for his merits, please don't get me wrong) is among that million.

[@capp00]

@@jippalippa All depends on what you consider "success". Myself, being on equal grounds with other gaming yters that I watched when I first started out, is a huge success in my book. So for me, I pay it forward to other up and coming channels.

[@AndreiJikh]

Such a cool story man, thanks for sharing. That book is so dope... not as dope as my Charizard but it’s close 🙃

[@CaseyGray58]

I’m pissed I have every single original holographic except charizard. I have 10 ancient double sided mew first edition though! Hopefully you have Pete investing since y’all did magic together 🥸

[@TomLally]

I know right!? I used to have that but my brothers 'friend' robbed all of them :/ and I had a full book of cards. I was pretty obsessed back then. Much peace and love.

[@FlyingSimon]

Hi Andrei! Maybe you can show how you do these long amazing whip pan zoom transitions!

[@thienlc]

The Petermckinnon of KZbin Finance is speaking🔥🔥

[@broketostoke]

Nah. Book is definitely cooler. Sorry man...

[@jonnyrodgers]

As much as you probably don’t want to admit, you are that photographer, that is inspiring an entire generation of photographers. I know you have moved me to continue to grab the camera and just shoot. Thank you for your dedication to the art.

[@RyanFila]

He really is, to so many people!

[@shyamtailor6185]

I bought my first real camera, my Sony A7ii, in December 2018, but had been taking pictures with my phones for years before that. As soon as I got my camera I got on KZbin and I looked up how to use it, what to do, framing, lighting, editing, composition, everything that had to do with photography, you had videos on. I spent hours and hours watching almost all your videos and went out and took pictures from what you taught me. I now do real estate photography, and I also have my side business of doing weddings, headshots, videos, portraits, and everything in between, simply because of you. The way you were Inspired by Peter, is how you inspired me. I owe it all to you, and for that, I truly thank you.

[@TheUnlazyWay]

Peter is literally the reason I started my KZbin channel; he's the person who sparked my creativity. Because of him, I'm now a full-time KZbinr and can actually spend my days doing things I love. So from the bottom of my heart (and from the bottom of the hearts of thousands of other inspired creators), THANK YOU🤗

[@iamadityaahir]

He has no idea how many people are considering him the way he considered Peter Lik! You've came a LONG way Pete!❤️

[@chrismbosi1572]

It’s so refreshing to watch your channel. There’s no cynicism, no virtue signalling, no BS. Just genuine goodness and generosity of spirit. Thanks.

[@tedsonmagtalas9060]

As Pete starts to be emotional. My heart melts.. as a fan. Thank you Pete for inspiring all of us.

[@SidraRiazVlogs]

You are my biggest inspiration and I always look up to you Peter. So happy to see this amazing gigantic book.

[@RyanFila]

One day he’ll make a fat book now! 😂

[@ExploreCreateCapture]

Peter could be talking about literally anything and he'd have my full attention

[@MakeSomething]

Inspiring! This is why I watch.

[@LumeShot]

I had the EXACT same feeling when Peter randomly sent me a DM one day. Super cool to see your inspiration talk about his own inspiration.

[@daviddeclan]

"It takes Time, it's a process"... Peter McKinnon. Thank you Peter, you inspire me!👍🏽

[@ChattyWalkswithAngela]

Wow, indirectly he has inspired all of us too through you. I'm 55 and just about to set out on my new lifetime endeavour learning from you and anyone that can teach and inspire me. Thank you Peter 😀👍 All the best, Angela

[@Tylerdirtn]

Needed some Peter Mckinnon in my Day today.

[@Ridu172]

you know, when she agrees to spend all the wedding money on that one single photo you wanted to take, you'll know you've met the one.

[@EYELEVELAwakening]

indeed

[@aedankelly]

100%

[@FotisNakos]

As a photographer, locked inside and feeling less and less inspired, that is a video - and a message - very much needed.

[@agtawanderer6532]

Thats why I'm not going to give up. Right now Im shooting with my phone, and 5 or 10 years from now youll recognize me like how sir Peter Lik does to yourself. Love from the philippines Peter 🇵🇭

[@AdrianLoganLive]

I love a good personal video like this. Not about algorithms or views, just...wholesome. You inspire the hell out of the content I create. Thanks for inspiring the next wave man!

[@PaulStrople]

Kirk: "Which intro do you want Pete?" Pete: "Yes."

[@AimaOj.]

I was wondering what was going on with the intro too. 😂😂

[@abdul2ghani]

🤣🤣👌

[@kushspatel]

Peter's Coined "Bucket Shot" is the best picture I have ever seen in my entire life. gotta love Pete just a different breed.

[@exposured_dark]

Peter kills it man.... Every time.., he really knows how to tell stories

[@BigSugarBand]

Say man, I am a musician ( primarily) but over the course of the lockdown I have been deep diving into video/ photography/editing. I’ve gone from binging on Frank Zappa videos on YT to binging on Adobe Pr tutorials. Y’all are the 💣! Your teaching style really hits home with the musical brain. So, thanks man. Also, as a guitarist I have a similar story to this one. Saw Rush in 1978 at the age of 13. Decades later Alex would gift me the Farewell To Kings Double Neck Gibson. I watched this episode about Peter Lick and got the chill watching you open the book with white gloves. Thanks for sharing this. Inspiration is contagious. GJ🙏🏾🔥

[@WriterandPhotographer]

Peter......I started my journey as a serious photographer 54 years ago. First cameras were medium format. That would turn out to be my favorite film format years later. I have owned many 35mm film cameras also, along with many DSLR's and mirrorless. I have always enjoyed the work of good photographers. It's always good to give them some kudos on social media. With Instagram and 500px and so many other image-centric platforms, you begin to realize that the world is full of great photographers. Keep being inspired.

[@CreativeRyan]

What a gift! 🔥

[@JanSchick]

Dude. That book! Wow.

[@quincevisuals8975]

By far the most charismatic person on KZbin, great job Peter. You are our Peter Lik..big respect

[@JennaBrown]

Haha so true! I aspire to be as charismatic as Peter!!

[@rotospace]

That "one day" when Peter McKinnon will slide into one of our DMs 🤙🏼

[@royaltyproductions2091]

Hey this would be a dream

[@Nathan_123]

Hell of a dream man. Imagine he says: " Hey what's up, wondering we could collab together and take some pictures" Whaaaaat???? I'd go nuts.

[@Bampiss]

It would take you 16years mate.

[@rotospace]

@@Bampiss 🤣

[@Anthonyoutsidethebox]

I’ve wanted to take landscape pictures since I was a kid and my dad put the first National Geographic magazine into my hands but it’s always been something whether life events, time, my military service and deployments or more recently the “what if I’ll suck” or “there are so many people doing it” that has kept me from even starting. I can’t thank you and Matti for inspiring me to take it seriously and just START...so thank you Peter and keep up the great inspirational content!

[@robotomo4249]

"It takes time, It's a process" Something we all too often forget

[@korlev515]

very true my friend

[@visualsbyhamidb.]

Inspirational video 😊👍🏼Thank you Peter

[@henriquet.m]

The emotions of watching your inspiration's inspiration. We thank you Peter Lik

[@philippgollner9603]

Hi Peter! This is all the reason we do the hustle of waking up early every day thinking about our selfs if we are on the right track. When moments like this hit you you are so thankful and feel that everything falls into place and every hard hour building a new office and surviving a pandemic comes back in a full cycle. We here in Munich just build a company the last 4 years and had a similar moment when one of the coolest project landing on our table. So we are not their yet to announce it but very confident to get it. I can feel this moment so much for you and really appreciate you sharing this moment with us. Rock on and Build the pm Empire to inspire us and the whole KZbin community.

[@RickiLife]

*Dude.... I totally get it! I walked into the Peter Lik gallery, here on Maui, 15 years ago and felt the awe and inspiration. And not just for the art, but also for the marketing package that helps make it a name that stands out! I think it's awesome that you create that same feel. I love the whole PM equation! Your name stands out! Great stuff, always, bud! Keep up the excellent work! Mahalo!*

[@angadtrehan4186]

Peter's ability to make me feel something is reaching insane levels.

[@alexine.musicc]

Me: Watching this after waking up, immediately wanting to start the day drink some coffee and get to work :). Ur an inspiration...

[@birdhousemediatv]

I walked into that gallery last year after a surfing session on Waikiki Beach.... and WOW... it was amazing.. still gives me chills thinking about some of the pics... Great Vid and Story...

[@robwisken3030]

I will be 39 in days, I spent most my life wasting it always without it felt, a purpose. I started to enjoy taking pics on a phone a few years back, but it wasn’t till I stumbled on ‘the bucket shot’ that I actually thought of photography as a new beginning. I’ve finally been able to get a half decent camera and I’m finally feeling like I have a proper goal and passion. Thank you for all the amazing content, you have certainly changed my life, now let’s see where this journey takes me

[@marksimmons330]

And to think over 5.2 Million are now following and inspired by you and your works of art .

[@Heroseamountain]

Everyone gains inspiration from someone everyone has to start somewhere . Love it man ! This story brought a smile to my face and gives me hope that one day even as bad as I know I am I’ll be even half as good as you are .

[@froknowsphoto]

first

[@jadonlee821]

nice

[@simonroubal7649]

The "Sliders all the way to the right" crossover 😄

[@AliUmairOfficial]

Jared Polin FroKnowsFotoooo is here....🙂...

[@Perspective44]

I think I was first.

[@TomLally]

Hahahaaa magical times good sir Polin

[@tarmizantv8543]

For you, Peter Lik is your inspiration For many of us, you are our inspiration

[@idubaigeek]

Top notch video!!! One of the best video you ever made I say Peter. Keep going and continue inspiring us!!

[@RyanFila]

Super inspiring! I love the message!

[@chasingdemetrius7203]

This made me cry - Tears of overwhelming joy for you. And tears of hope for myself and my journey. Thank you for sharing this kinda stuff with us dude.

[@daoudnawaz]

This is so incredibly inspiring. I’ve been stuck in a bit of a rut the last few months. Breakups, Covid, deaths. You name it! Little videos like this push me to keep going 🙌🏼 Thank you for inspiring 💪🏼🔥

[@robertknight8243]

Photography got me through a lot of up’s and down’s in life. And seeing videos like this keep me going.

[@TheAlanmf]

Wow.... literal chills when he said the name of the book: "The equation of time". That is powerfull.

[@arthurscreativehouse2680]

Peter, i been watching your content for many years now, and wanted to say thank you for your hard work! With beautiful content you make and being truly sincere you inspire already millions of young or old, professionals or beginners who love to create! Thank you for being there for us!

[@tonifespada]

You're an inspiration all for of us. Beeing in love with photography since I started deeping on it, one year ago, when I heard about your channel. Had a time when all I did was watch your videos as a kickstarter for my work and they still make me want to grab the camera and take photos after each one, remembering me why I love this form of art. Thank you Pete.

[@JKAdams]

Fun fact: I shoot with a canon 70-200 that was owned/used by Peter Lik

[@Kasia_Luna]

Oh!! This video made me so happy. You're such an inspiration! :)

[@samyaksingh5794]

The 3 intros mixed together 😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩

[@JennaBrown]

So sick! I watched it like 3 times

[@oliviahusak9020]

Peter! I've got to tell you, I have been watching and following you from the beginning. Your videos and photos always made me so inspired to go out there and create visual art, but I always struggled with the limitation on my own skills and put myself down for it which discouraged me to do something I found so fascinating. Its thanks to you and the passion you share on your channel that I decided to go to university and pursue a degree in television production. I'm currently in my final year and undertook cinematography as my specialism and I can proudly say that I love what I'm doing and the improvements I am making. Recently all the puzzles seem to be fitting in and it feels as if the universe is telling me to continue on this journey. This video is another piece of the puzzle. Thank you for sharing your story. You truly inspire a lot of young people out there who now do something they have always wanted to do.

[@Grievas85]

Some of your videos - like this one - are MY inspiration. Watching your videos usually give me that impulse that pushes me out of home/work and make me take some pictures. You are my Peter Lik and I think you are a Peter Lik for many other people. Thank you, Peter McKinnon.

[@WesBarker]

Dude, This is great.

[@mikekelly6774]

"I didn't pull the trigger" "Four days ago was my ten-year anniversary" - A wise choice in hindsight I'd say. ;)

[@AndrewMasters]

Always while i'm editing. I'm noticing a pattern. Cheers Pete!

[@gahissy]

Oh man... you cannot imagine how your videos can change the mood in a room and create some crazy level of inspiration and motivation. Awesome work! You're the best on KZbin, period.

[@GenEric94]

You’re always an inspiration. My brother who passed away from cancer in late 2018 kept encouraging me to pursue photography. And recommended me to learn from you and your channel.

[@aarsh]

Peter McKinnon: an overnight success! that took almost 2 decades

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

6:27 dead 😂😂😅

[@isaactan715]

The outro song is called "Dive into you - Loving Caliber " for anyone whos been searching haha

[@TorbsTraining]

YESSS! Shazam did not work. The comments was my last resort :D Haha

[@himynameisryan]

@@TorbsTraining yeah he took a couple stems out i didn't realise until towards the end of the vid, but the song has been in my personal playlist since it came out lol

[@digitalillusioncalo]

Thank you!!

[@bernadethsulo]

And here i am, one of the millions of people inspired by Pete M, aiming, tryin', learning, achieving at least just 10% of the skills he have. And hopefully, one day, be as great as he is too. Thank you Peter for constantly inspiring us! ❤️

[@elainetheresa6131]

Every time I watch your videos you inspire me. I haven’t shot in months and yesterday I picked up my camera and just went out and shot. Thank you for always inspiring!

[@FaresDjebbar]

Okay, that Young Peter on the thumbnail looks like a Christian Bale twin.

[@BarrettYT]

So wholesome good lord.

[@The22Century]

Just the right stuff to watch before going to sleep.

[@Chaz.hands.]

I went to a Peter Lik gallery in Noosa when I lived in Australia 9 year ago. Didn't pay attention to who owned the gallery at the time, but seeing his pictures/style in this video brought it all back. He is amazing! & obviously stands out if I can remember the images after all this time!

[@naomiiib_p]

Every time I get discouraged in continuing my passion of photography I just come and watch your videos and they inspire me to never give up. Thank you Peter McKinnon for being my Peter Lik

[@Ropetupa]

Lik: "Hi Peter!" McKinnon: "Hello Peter!" Lindgren: "Hejsan Peter!" Lik: "How is it going Peter?" McKinnon: "Not much, Peter." Lindgren: "Vill du ha surströmming?" Does anyone else have a feeling all KZbinr-Peters have a club like in that one scene in Monty python?

[@Financial_Awareness]

PM: why are you still watching this? Everyone: because your vids are dope bro.

[@DEN8Y]

Dude that book is the coolest thing, My mouth was actually open when you started turning the pages. :O

[@ediesouza6554]

On a date night with my husband in Waikiki we walked into this gallery and it is amazing..I remember just standing in awe. Thinking maybe I should check it out again if they are open these days ... inspiration for sure.

[@V4NLIFE_CANADA]

What amazed me Peter is that you done what over people consider as "he made it"! But you keep your silliness and thats what we all appreciate.

[@pedge001]

My wife rolls her eyes at me every time we pass by a Lik gallery because she knows where the next 30-60 minutes will be spent. 😆

[@TaylorHudson]

That is the most accurately named coffee table book ever made: It's a book the size of a coffee table.

[@nikulmmadhu6566]

*You started as Christan bale, now you going as tom hardy*

[@DjpUrP13f1aM3]

I’m sure many other have said it, but you inspire us all. I remember when I first found this channel and saw you work. It inspired me to get back into photography after years of not doing it. Now i take my camera everywhere with me

[@largefamilyruralliving7434]

The gift of photography video, it helped me realize when I'm at an event and no one is taking pictures I do and send them, like my cousins long awaited baby's shower. It's such a nice gesture that is easy and thoughtful. Thanks for inspiring.

[@AlpsLifee]

so you're actually Christian Bale all this time! incredible acting Christian.. I mean Peter ;)

[@barrichello83]

This.

[@ValiGreceanu]

Wow, i’am first... 😂

[@abelteffra4252]

Who else clicks fast on a notification for a Peter McKinnon video

[@MattBrooks-Green]

Every time Pete uses a song I’ve used in my videos it absolutely makes my week. Love those jump cuts too. So slick!

[@DaytripperPhoto]

Wow! I know how much that would mean to you Pete. You're the first person to open my eyes to Peter Lik back in the day. That's so incredible. Congratulations!

[@pinnedcomment8614]

Me: **sees notification clicks right when it pops up* KZbin: nope you're staying here lmao.. :)

[@MLSelection]

Who thinks PM when young looked like Christian Bale puts a like :D

[@darude]

Dude. Amazing.

[@KenNielsen]

I've been feeling the impostor syndrome a bit lately and 2020 as a year has sucked but I'm still trying to press on. I cannot believe how much this video moved me and brought all that home for me. I know it's a process and yes, I often find inspiration from you and a few others I follow regularly for content, but this video just really struck a chord. Thank you for what you do and for sharing with us.

[@tonyvillalba6299]

Pete, you are a light to us all. Thank you for your work and your energy!

[@brandonkong]

I really thought Peter was two different people in the thumbnail