I Can't Believe I Did This to Peter McKinnon.

After 7 years of being on KZbin and wanting to meet one of my inspirations Peter McKinnon, I may have blown it.
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[@covincolaco]

A photo battle with Peter McKinnon and the boys would be beyond amazing 😩

[@FinalCutVideography]

Yesssss

[@AzanAli-yp1ox]

So true

[@Kjbiene]

would love to see this bruh

[@Aman_Visualss]

hell yaaaaaaaaaaaaa. yesssssssss

[@superartur104]

Let's all tag Pete so he can see this! :D

[@pants912]

Good for you man. My shyness and anxiety holds me back in my photography more than I admit. This is a great video

[@_jfs2000_]

I relate to this too much haha

[@3twelves]

The fact that you are able to reflect and learn from your past, shows insurmountable growth. Good on ya. Keep doing what you do FOR you and you will always be happy. I strongly believe that if you do what you love and happen to get paid for it, you will never work a day in your life. If you are ever in OC again, I would love to meet up and maybe do a Photo Battle. Cheers.

[@bohdanlee]

Haha couldn't stop smiling when you met Peter, so happy for you Hayden!

[@nandarmgmg14]

What a story man! Appreciate both of you for inspiring us and contributing the community.

[@LeeYourCruiseDirector]

What a great message and turning point in this journey. It was really humbling to see you get to finally meet Peter and how your reflection has served you. But dont lose sight that you to many are right up there.... you are someone's Peter McKinnon. Keep going!

[@WestonWoodfin]

Both absolute legends. Thank you both for all you have done for the community.

[@TrueNorthLens]

The authenticity of your content is inspirational. You have a way with portraying your journey and relating to your followers on a personal level. Thank you for continuing to push out incredible content!

[@cbmilne]

Keep doing what you are doing Hayden. Since the re-start of things for you I actually find your content is more wholesome and grounding than it was before and you are looking and life from a whole different perspective. Its great to see. Keep growing.

[@christofeemedia1790]

Bro! This story telling is lit! Good to see you guys being so humble towards each other! Would be keen to see the results if he ever does a photo battle! Anyway love the content brother! Great to see you having fun!✊

[@clvolt]

Such an encouraging and uplifting video bro! Both you and Pete are so inspiring and thank for the realism of life in your videos!

[@hellraidart]

Nothing better than seeing Hayden upload a video. I loved this video. So wholesome. Love it! Thank you for being an amazing inspiration!

[@ToldbyNick]

Warms my heart to see this ❤you and Peter have been massive inspirations to me since the beginning. So damn cool to not only see you meet him, but meet him at this stage of your life. It sounds like you've been on the right path after your break from KZbin. I hope you continue to find both happiness and success 💪 I'll be along for the journey.

[@Bigchi3f]

This is one of the times where meeting your heroes is the best. Both of you inspired me to create since high school. I’m a whole working adult now and love escaping to the mountains with my camera. And it’s all thanks to Hayden and Peter my heroes I hope I get to meet too one day thank bro.

[@kevin-haggerty]

Brother finding yourself is probably the most rewarding feeling ever. All of the rest is just a byproduct of who you are and what you deliver to the world around you. Keep inspiring people you’re doing exactly what you are supposed to be doing. Great vlog dude 🫶🏼

[@darrell22j]

Bro, love that for you! This video is truly inspiring. Can’t wait to see what’s next for the both of you. Thanks for posting this man, this just got me wanting to push even more.

[@ChrisJeanninOfficial]

Dude, what a dream. I’ve been subbed to both you and peter for a long time. I started watching peter when I first started photography and I watched every single one of his videos and continued doing that until today. Funny enough, the same went for you Hayden. The day I found your channel, I went to the beginning and watched all your content. You’ve grown a lot, you’ve changed a lot, but most of all, you’ve helped others grow and change into people they would never have been without a little cheeky guidance from ol’ Hayden. I say this was a dream because I’ve always wanted to meet Peter, but meeting both of you in the same place would be bonkers 😂

[@bruhdabones]

Hayden-you, 7th and North got me into photography. I found Peter *after* you guys by some quirk of the algorithm in 2019. I’m still rocking my cheap Panasonic G7 almost 4 years later and I have to say, it’s a beautiful entry level camera. Lenses make a huge difference, but nothing is more important than learning how to adapt to difficult shooting environments. Keep it up!

[@berniebarac]

Dude that's so awesome man. Meeting Peter has been one of my goals from day one also... for the exact same reasons man. He's inspired me so much right from when I got into photography. And you personally, your enthusiasm and sense of humor is so good to watch and see. Having a lot of 'down and dark' moments myself, seeing you go through what you did / do and watching you share your story and bounce back and seeing you continue to be present is more inspiring than you know Hayden, so thank you. If you're ever in Houston TX I'd love to just meet up, hang out for a bit and do some collab stuff if you'd want to. Keep up the awesome work dude.

[@loncinful]

This gave me the chills. Awesome stuff, glad you’re in a better a better state now? I’ve just gone back to enjoy all your old videos as I just chanced upon your channel. Hope you’re doing well! Keep it up man!

[@JoshKeogh]

That made me smile so much when you met Peter and he was super chill with you like you had met many times before - it’s funny how sometimes we put people on a pedestal because we look up to them so much when in reality they are probably just like us. Happy for you bro

[@versacekami20]

I’ve been watching you since you had 75k subs and I’m so happy with how far you’ve come. Love you man!

[@khengteoh4318]

The energy in your videos always gets me inspired bro, cheers for infecting everyone with your enthusiasm!

[@Brock_in_the_North]

That was heartfelt and true you can just tell. Well done man. Hi from the 🇬🇧 you reaching far and wide so that in itself is a goal. Think about it. People 1000s of miles away know you exist. How crazy is that. For me, that would be the measure rather than the numbers and stuff. Keep it up man. It's a good pace your working at now.

[@itscharlesmackenzie]

I've never related to a message more in my life. This is an unbelievably raw and real look into how life actually is. Especially for creators. I love you, thanks for sharing this!

[@badrispanderashvili4010]

Thanks, man for everything you have done! You are really inspiring me

[@Ducanralf]

The only reason i watch your videos is your authenticity Hayden , greetings from Russia 🇷🇺!

[@ozoku_media]

Man what an amazing video in the sense of meaning, massive props to you and congratulations on achieving your dream!

[@Alphain]

What an amazing moment!! Glad you finally met him!! So happy for you bro

[@fadmphotography9222]

I have to say, this was one of the best Videos o made for a long time, not photography or so but the message that you send out to the people here it is really important. Thank you for that

[@MarinaMouraPhotography]

This is very sweet. I related so much to this video. It reminds me of when I met you guys in NYC. WHAT A MOMENT in my life that was. I was in ecstasy for the rest of that trip. You guys were literally my one source of entertainment during covid, i’d go for long drives and listen to your podcast, I’d come back home and stay up all night watching your videos, and would repeatedly tell myself, go out there Marina! go create! the world is so big and we’re often so stuck in our little bubbles. but you guys (you and the boys) helped me get out there and celebrate photography, celebrate the one thing that connect us. isn’t that so beautiful?! Thank you Hayden for that ❤️✨ i know sometimes it may not seem like much but we’re all here with you 💖 and we’re excited to see you grow as a creator and a human (: thank you for everything!!

[@user-wi4kp5pk2k]

So stoked this all came together bro! Killer video!!!!!

[@MontiPyro]

You should be proud mate, its so nice to see a fellow aussie rise and compete at this level that seems so distant nd far away. Gives heaps of inspiration to me to see how far you have come and the demons you have battled to get here!

[@TheoTrujillo]

this was so awesome!! pete really does live up to the hype!! like you said he really knows who he is and knows how to handle the fame!! but so you do you my guy!!! both are legends in my book!!!

[@SopkaiZimik]

Hayden... absolutely loved it!! Getting goosebumps the whole time!! Thank you!!

[@jordanmcwilliams5993]

Glad to see you smiling again man, i remember the October photowalk in Toronto was a highlight for myself and my wife pushing me out of me comfort zone and to get out there and connect to people, now i have a good friend base to connect with and share photography with. One of these days i would love to meet peter as well but the more ironic thing to me is that i met you and the boys first from across the world and i have seen peter yet and i live 5 minutes away from his office / store lol keep up the great content Hayden and look forward to your next videos. keep that smile going bro !

[@nobodyname]

never really comment on youtube but massive kudos to you. takes courage + integrity + humility to own up like you did. really inspiring.

[@CrossfireTV]

Congrats Hayden. You and Peter both inspire me everyday to take the best photos I possibly can

[@jonathanvu5370]

You got this brotha! I remember you telling me the McKinnon story back in 2019. Congrats on your growth and your resolution with THE MANN!! Insane my guy!

[@lensofliane]

So good Hayden! Love this advice too. Hope all is well!

[@julianvpolo]

This was so dope bro! Love the story is learning this whole side of your along with your journey!

[@BasAbroad]

It’s nice to see the honesty is this video. What a great story 🙏🏽

[@TuckerScott]

Man I have been subscribed to you since the beginning. You and him are my biggest inspiration. Keep killing it.

[@Lima_Beanss8]

Your vibe and videos always inspire and make me smile. Much love man

[@metal2222studios]

So glad you got to fulfill dream dude that’s gotta be such a surreal feeling. Keep doing what you’re doing Hayden!

[@differentkim]

Thank you for this message. Imagine the shift as people lead with the heart. Good on you.

[@dansearle7024]

This is awesome man. Congrats on meeting your idol brother, this video is inspiring me again!! LEGEND!!

[@adam.foster]

Great inspiring video Hayden. As an inspiring creator, it's great to see your gains and a pivotal moment like meeting a legend like Peter. I'd love to be in your shoes one day, but I just can't bring myself to dive into the pool.... just yet, maybe one day that will change. Keep up the good work mate!

[@ZdenkaDarula]

It is very nice to see the moment you met your idol.. you looked very humble in that moment... it is nice to have people to look up for sure. As we grow older and experience more, many of these things change and we see all these people around us differently. It is part of life and it is normal. Enjoy the moments you are going through right now..... loved seeing it... it was very raw.

[@andi_es]

Thanks for this kind of video, you're trully and inspiration as well. Keep going and keep safe!

[@thompsy2k6]

Epic, I'm so pleased you got to meet him. Big win for you after everything you've been through. I'm stoked. Great video, I'm so pleased

[@Voiceguy66]

Love this vid. I get inspired by you and Peter. At 57 years of age, photography has become such a deep passion for me and even an income generator. So thank you for what you do and keep up the great work!

[@FischtankProductions]

Congrats bro. Even though my content is not related to you or peters content, You guys have still inspired me in so many ways. KEEP KILLIN IT.

[@myk3al1]

great to see you doing feeling better mate, have come a long way, so sick you met peter, hope you got to spend morre time with him.

[@er1ck24]

This is great. Glad you got to meet Peter. Nice vid man. Keep creating.

[@v1ctor.]

I really needed this video right now, I was feeling very disappointed in myself and i was very much demotivated, I was lucky enough to talk with Hayden, and liam once through an Insta live and i was super hyped, It was about 3 or 4 years ago, You guys actually inspire me and help me to keep my love for photography, i dont have a camera , and its been 6 years, since i took my first couple of pictures using a friends camera, and ever since i have been following the Photography world, i dont know how it is going to work, but i have been constantly learning about photography, videography related things through youtube, THANK YOU so much for your contributions guys, I have been following both Hayden and peter for a long time and im very happy to see that you guys finally met, Hope that one day i will be able to meet you guys too, 😇😇

[@ChrisJeanninOfficial]

This is awesome to hear. Keep watching man! Hayden’s great. If you want to get a camera, I would find someone in your family or within your friends that would be willing to pay you to say, film a wedding, by buying you the camera. I started with a Canon T7i this way and I highly recommend it as a beginner camera.

[@khengteoh4318]

Hope you manage to get a camera one day bro !

[@v1ctor.]

Thanks for the suggestions man, I will buy a decent camera soon, i have some plans for the future and i hope it will work, but first i need to get a decent job so they i can buy a camera with my own money. I saved up enough to buy a decent camera but at that time my brother really wanted a laptop so instead of buying me a camera i bought him a Laptop 🙂

[@v1ctor.]

@@khengteoh4318 Thanks mahn,😇

[@ahmadafriantoo]

Throughout the video, bro i feel your happiness. Your spirit is just wild. You guys are trully my inspirations of doing photography. Even the photo battle videos is what making me doing street photography and make me more confident to sociallize with others. Cheers!

[@satyasunil8830]

Thank you bro, you are a great photographer and videographer for sure, but u also give messages that help a lot . The message u shared today will definitely save me a lot of time, thank you once again

[@mreflow]

Great video! KZbin kept recommending this video to me and when I finally watched it, I realized you guys were literally sitting directly next to me in the Peter McKinnon panel. I actually heard some of this unfolding in real life. LOL

[@Jonathanology]

Hey Hayden Such a great video mannn I was watching this whole vid with a smile on my face. Keep making awesome content like you have always made buddy From a big fan !

[@poojahey948]

So so happy for you bro!!!!

[@georgem4368]

What an amazing video! You and Peter are very inspiring ❤

[@nicolaburbidge]

We're so thankful for you showing up on here and delivering epic and inspiring content. Thankyou!

[@laurenlabella7231]

NAILED it with his video. Awesome to see how much you've grown and matured as a human being and a content creator.

[@wykieetsebeth]

Love this so much dude! Glad to see you doing well

[@TaavP]

I so happy for you Hayden! Now time to just be you creating the content you like, people like to see that authentic side

[@xfeetjeuuux]

Incredibly fantastic Hayden! Your the best❤ I did a school assignment about you because you inspired me so much 😊

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Bro this is awesome! One legend meets another legend 🎉

[@lts_Tommo]

Awesome video as always bro. I’m not as good at expressing my views or feelings as you are but Pete McKinnon is one of my biggest influences/heroes and I put you right up there with him mate, keep on doing you 👌🏽

[@JamieFenn]

Legend meets legend. Great video man 💪🏽

[@DannysDesigns]

Damn you Hayden! You made me in my feels. I miss the good ol days creating with a group of friends. I need to find that again. Keep doing your thing my man! - DannysVisuals

[@Reviveftp]

I will say this. You are very self aware, and it’s great to see with an audience you sharing personal growth, and it being ok to have mental issues. It shows people you’re not alone. On another note, contrary to the video, you have been an inspiration to me, and not always just after “fame.” I sent you a photo on ig under my photography handle(no shameless plug) and you being someone I looked up to, commented back, not with words, but a video. It was that video that solidified my hopes and dreams. It psyched me out, the man I watch progress, gave a fuck about replying to a nobody. I am from a small town, there’s challenges everywhere, but that night, u chose that reply, and let me tell you it was impactful, and showed your true humbling colors. So don’t be too hard on yourself. Thanks for being an inspiration, thanks for replying to my lightning photo, and being a (small town no subscribers, tiny amounts of followers, guy) I’d still love to meet you, collaborate, and just take some photos. You Sir are a good man. Never forget your worth, and impact on others even when it’s hard to see some days.

[@Dabelle2018]

I love you bro, you were one of my biggest inspirations in photography 👐🏽 I will for ever be grateful I saw ur posts and videos online & all the way from Nigeria, u kept inspiring me to create & push my limits in photography.

[@FutureBoosted]

Another goal checked off the list bro congrats. That’s so awesome to see

[@Richert91]

I wish you all the best, and thanks for the great video! BR from germany :)

[@mackenziemill]

what a powerful story, message! Thank you so much. I battled cancer and WON. I lost my breast, my lymph nodes, my tummy, my hair BUT most of all I lost my confidence, my identity! I am now an accountability coach for CJS. I love it and found my confidence again xoxo 💜

[@spaccius]

Dreams do come true! Congrats man!

[@Died1209]

Wow! Amazing, so happy for you how that turned out! Got chills when you were speaking to him. Thanks for thanking him for us! haha

[@ckcreativestudios]

bro what a moment! So happy you got to meet him man that was a seriously good vid! Well done haydos

[@cloughdog]

So happy for you, this is awesome!

[@adreaminfocus]

I’ll just never not stop by and give you love Hayden. I’m old enough to be your mum, but you are an enormous help to me on my photography and videography journey. I’m finally going to put out my first video on KZbin. (Well I have lots, but I’m stopping using it for my old business). People like yourself and Faye, Arfa, northbordes and Peter are putting in your reps… I love you guts for it ❤❤

[@ONE3MEDIA]

I was getting a little bit nervous for you on the build up to meeting him 🤣 But this is something i really needed to watch ... thank you

[@ReflectAmbience]

Hayden just got me hyped! Photography and videography is so tiring. People like Hayden and Mike(North) and Peter help to keep me motivated and inspired to keep doing what makes me happy. I also had to honor of goal king to Hayden on the Manhattan bridge in NYC. He gave me the best advice. He was a Peter to me. Hopefully one day we will collab and be at event together. Till then stay cool boys! Keep shooting cool things and do it for you and people it can impact! ✌️

[@BenMattox]

Such a great video Hayden!

[@jandippold684]

What a nice Story and Happy Ending! I think i could see your Brain exploding in the Moment you are finally talking to Pete!🤯😁 Hope you had a Blast on VidSummit!🥳

[@vanitaiuk]

You never stop inspiring me dear Hayden ✨🤗✨

[@alain.s_w]

You are a very good story teller and impact a lot of people at your turn Hayden 🙏

[@NithilanDhandapani]

Hey Hayden. I’m watching you since few hundred thousand subscribers. I love you content always. Photos Battles and the Concept Photography with friends. You videos skills are amazing. I feel what you say about trying to reach Peter 😄 but it’s happy that it ended awesome after years later ☺️ you got a banger picture with Peter. That’s something to remember ☺️ Keep growing man ☺️👍🏻 we are all here to support you ☺️🕺🏻🥳

[@TylerBrinkworthPhotography]

The photography community around the world is CRAZY and its all love at the end of the day, I hope one day to meet you of course but till then we will all continue on our creative journeys

[@graemekuli]

Amongst all the videos you've made over the years, this one has had the best meaning and hit home. ❤ Be real.

[@_gatsby]

great editing dude!!!

[@ooyy]

Ahhh you're the legend buddy!! the king of storytelling!! ✨

[@qwaydon]

This video was needed, I was looking for the drive to continue on the journey

[@souvikdey6188]

Dream come true. Big fan 😉

[@DKShoots.]

Are you kidding me... This video was fantastic. What an overall great story message and meaning 👏👏👏👏 well done fellow creators! 👍 My guy

[@alanhall5648]

Great video Hayden 🔥🔥🇬🇧

[@sauravus]

WOW! So happy for you Haydos. It's my dream to meet you both one day

[@morocreates]

its crazy to me that the first time I probably heard of PM was on your PM b-roll challenge video. I know you think the world of Peter but some of knew you before him. Keep up the grind brother!

[@itsmeobito6385]

Actually, both of you are inspiring. I knew Peter before getting to know you, Hayden. But when I watch both of you, I feel the same energy because you guys share a common passion and love for photography and filmmaking. Cheers, guys! 🤍

[@fredhaadangi3848]

You're my biggest inspiration Bro.