I was a HORRIBLE PHOTOGRAPHER

[@PeterMcKinnon]

Thumbs up for not cleaning the grout :)

[@ry92ukwj]

Haha!

[@DrAdnan]

I had a somewhat similar experience working at Rite Aid, but I was a little less forward with my resignation ;)

[@muradahmed334]

pete can you link bobby's instagram account i am really inspired by those portraits of bobby and want to copy them

[@ryanpereira8133]

truly inspiring thank you!!!

[@vbelous22]

My first job was at Tim Hortons too. Buffalo NY!

[@Raigardia]

Bobby literally went from Level 1 Crook to Level 100 Mafia

[@Squirt_russel]

This is so good lol 😂

[@ericwilson2632]

😳😱😳

[@enrique7188]

4:46 "Who takes a photo like this?" Me: *deletes photo from my catalog* Pssh, yeah...who does, right?

[@remusa.423]

Same 😂😂😂

[@campbellleatherworks5037]

Hahahahaha

[@zino249]

Henry Manango i feel attacked😂

[@enrique7188]

Hahaha, it happens to all of us. It's part of the process.

[@millicentkahia3824]

ahahahahah

[@johannhartono1092]

When Peter's worst photographs are actually better than your best photographs...

[@SocietateaAscendenta]

Hahahhahahahah, was thinking the same thing! Just look where your comment is "located" in and you will laugh even more :))))))

[@nilanjanbiswas844]

You got the right one brother...👌👌👌...Ha haaaa

[@LiboltAdventures]

Stop picking on me

[@extrivial2430]

So true hahahaha

[@RobBob555]

me three

[@mrparrot234]

"Who takes a photo like this? That might be the worst one yet" Me: uhhhhhhhhhh *deletes my instagram*

[@Eduardo-ir1pp]

😂😂

[@Realmeninvest]

😂🙃🤣

[@flbphotography2239]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mrrobot9966]

Plagiat !!!

[@leevons_home_vids]

Totally the feels right now hahahaha

[@beautifulph.properties]

4:46 "Who takes a photo like this?" *slowly walks out the room, grabs the camera, and deletes the exact same photo of a splash of paint on a wall* LMAO

[@Chilcutte]

Elddie John Benigay I have Wont lie Also was for Paintball ~ Caption ~ Picking Wall Flowers

[@LeeWitchyVegan]

Elddie John Benigay same with the pile of leaves lmao

[@Galabsharma]

hahahahhaha

[@mtbikemike08]

Elddie John Benigay i

[@kperttul]

You can totally have a great photo from the paintball splash, it’s more about the composition, light and the ankle.

[@kimjongun4800]

He laughs on his old pics, We are just like, 'IS HE TRYING TO HUMILATE US!'🤐

[@walidfakhfakh3660]

hi

[@helloiammahdi]

@@walidfakhfakh3660 hi ;)

[@walidfakhfakh3660]

@@helloiammahdi are you a good photographer?

[@walidfakhfakh3660]

@@kimjongun4800 how old are you?

[@davespangler9125]

Dude I am 99.9% sure that my company used that leaves photo in promo material back in the day. Proud to be part of that $20k :)

[@ohHeyKev]

You can officially say you helped Peter McKinnon with his early career.

[@Forgenorth13]

We've all taken a photo of a dumpster. It's like a rite of passage.

[@CS-rw4es]

Took one last week LOL

[@michelleanderson6085]

Absolutely haha. It's like that first year you're taking pics and you're all "I'm so cool. I wanna do grunge" boom. Edgy dumpster

[@alexanderolteanu3236]

beginer photographer one o one

[@blacksheepnomad9000]

@Santiago Pena De La Cruz I feel you

[@boyobsessedwithcamera5039]

@@michelleanderson6085 lglglglglglgglg6gggglg66g F

[@Bryanbstmnte]

Friends like Bobby are the ones we should all cherish and appreciate🙌

[@rainhardoctovianto6991]

well i am sorry for billy russo man

[@YessikaMarmol]

Frank Castle we all need a Bobby in our lives

[@Bryanbstmnte]

Rainhard Octovianto good one😂

[@XdStevie]

You should make a video recreating old photos with your skills now

[@alteh7]

Now that's a great idea!!

[@gregoryvaughn4349]

I second this. I've seen a few of Peter's videos but, I just subscribed and was inspired by THIS video. Do it for me!

[@storyteller3243]

actually

[@yegdroneographyst.albert6102]

Agree that would be awesome👌

[@Pingoinnn]

Best comment !

[@xyphiax]

I am an Afghan, studying in China with all KZbin being blocked, still finding a way to watch Peter McKinnon's videos. You have given me immense amount of motivation since the first time I have watched your videos. If you could ever go to some hospitals and just randomly speak to the sick, i am sure they would recover faster due to the fact that you can make people smile. You are a blessing! Thank you for being here Pete!

[@partsofearth]

Totally! He is sooooo energetic how is that possible

[@averageGoat_meh_eh_eh_eh]

@Rae Solo or move to a nicer country

[@pa9030]

@@averageGoat_meh_eh_eh_eh dude, china is one of the most beautyful countries in the world

[@averageGoat_meh_eh_eh_eh]

@Ben doritos ! they have their government to thank for that

[@averageGoat_meh_eh_eh_eh]

@@pa9030 irrelevant when you have an authoritarian fascist regime in power. How's the Sparrow population in China going?

[@williamodd]

Brother I can’t tell you how much this was worth to me! Seriously I’m sitting here in my car on break with my little shitty Yi M1 $400 camera with a Rokinon Cinema 24mm on it, feeling all the dejection in the world, and mind you I’m no spring chicken. I found myself thinking “what the hell am I doing?” You’re too old to want this or too poor to afford a camera with which you can do some real work...blah blah blah on and on. And then I watched this. Seriously man, this video nearly brought me to tears, not that I’m easily given to tears, but it was just a confluence of forces and timing. You literally just brought me out of an abyss my brother. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos and lessons. You do more good than maybe you know. Many many Thanks, William

[@HoesLoveGas]

same boat as you man, keep at it, you will get better. that's the beauty of photography.

[@johnvancamper9581]

As Dory would say ..."Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swim swim swim ! "

[@elijahcarr4137]

I'm super happy with my £200 camera, it does great for the job and that's what matters

[@kimmybrandt]

I am a firm believer that skill or creativity is much more important than fancy equipment- don’t get me wrong nice equipment is great but if you give it to someone with no skills/creativity/eye for composition they won’t be able to do much with it. So don’t worry about your camera for now, just keep practicing!

[@williamodd]

Update: I took all your comments to heart....the kind ones that is. I kept rocking out with my Yi M1, working on my eye and composition. Something began to develop, slowly at times but sometimes in leaps and aha moments. That “shitty” little camera became my teacher and fostered in me a deeper love and respect for the art. I travelled with it and even did a few jobs with it. I am now using an EOS R and could not be happier with it. I am gradually building and refining my portfolio, and editing a short film and loving every moment of it. Funny thing is though: my favorite Photo was taken with my M1 😂. I’ve since gifted my niece with it and so her journey begins...but I miss my little Yi M1. Seriously speaking, thanks Peter, you rock brother and thank all of you for relating, for sharing and for all the encouragement. Stuff like this creates little pockets of awesome in this world.🙏🏽

[@jordan.newsom]

The way you started handling those cards while you were talking just added such a nice layer to your point! Great video man!

[@Jriz01]

Jordan Newsom you know that he was a magician? he has a very close friend with a youtube channel who does magic videos TUT named Chris Ramsay

[@jordan.newsom]

Yeah, I love it when he does magic tricks in his videos!

[@keanukeanu4830]

I like chris ramseys works. Herhe

[@chubbyemu]

so awesome you guys have stayed in touch all these years. love it!

[@brandonhamilton8871]

Chubbyemu you should upload a vlog bro

[@theholmestv]

Just a whole bunch of good people!

[@jimmysyar889]

Love finding my favorite KZbinrs in random places years later

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

Bobby looks like a mob boss in the recent shoot.

[@ashleyvandetta4345]

Ride With Rahul so true lol

[@neverleavesthehouse]

I think it's kind of douchey. I live in New Jersey and it reminds me of something some North Jersey greaseball would commission lol. Don't get me wrong, the photos are beautiful in terms of technique and color and staging but the shoot itself? Not a fan.

[@LordofMovies91]

Maybe he is? 😮

[@mvs3553]

Looks like the style of a Pitbull music video.

[@odddraft]

"That font is the like the second cousin of Comic Sans" I DIED

[@jadebethj4807]

E C ditto 😂😂

[@StefanKunz]

Maybe underrated but your watermark seriously improved! 100%

[@chrispunt9609]

I thought his old phtoto's would actually be bad

[@rrrigil]

@Phil Jones65 wow i smell so much hatred in a single comment

[@shotbyprxda]

Phil Jones65 Wuss. Post some pictures yourself

[@issyeboi8538]

They're not bad.. It's just that his newer work is way better.

[@saberhamdaoui3447]

Me too lol

[@pinyapoljuice]

@Phil Jones65 like you can do better

[@ajplump]

me: oh that one isn't that bad! peter: THIS IS THE WORST GODDAMN PHOTO OF ALL TIME HAHAHA WHAT A LOSER I WAS HAHAHAHA ITS SO BAD

[@VDiaries]

Peter’s worst photos are far superior than my best photos. What kind of self-roast it is? My goodness I should format my hard drive before someone sees my first photos (for the mankind)

[@Andre-xu9st]

Mansoor Bawazir it can't be worse than the white paint on the bricks

[@anglii6137]

I liked that white paint on the bricks.....guess I need to format my brain now.

[@bruh-qi7ue]

bro my dad used to have a cool recording camera that it's shit now but I remember myself being like 4 in the woods holding the camera trying to vlog cause that's what my dad was doing. I was a vlogger at heart. I remember my dad telling me to watch out cause I'm going to make it shaky and I definitely did.

[@JTWISEGUY]

The lack of effort flipping those cards back and forth though! 🤤🤤🤤

[@FikriIzzaldin]

JTWISEGUY well, he was a magician😂

[@Chilupiano]

im 50 now Peter. I started at 48. ...I hope I can do in 10 years what you did in 20+..with your tutorials and inspiration. ..If not then well Ill have fun trying.

[@mermaidtingzzz]

You're 50!??? I'd think you were mid top late 30s, not 50! I hope to become a strong photographer/ cinematographer in the next few years too! I love knowing that we all start in the same place but can truly grow and break off from the pack with practice!

[@Ismail-nc4zb]

You look 25

[@DanteNostalgicFiction]

man 10 years is a lot, go faster

[@theMentivist]

You know, I’ve been watching Pete’s vids for about two hours now. And I have to say...there’s something about Pete that makes you want to burst out of yourself and live your truest life. To break that ceramic mask that you wear everyday as a facade of “this is who I am”, but really is a prison for your creative soul. Beyond his amazing photography and video inspiration, watching a person live their lives completely uninhibited by the boxes of society is hypnotically intoxicating and wonderfully liberating. Thank you Pete, for making us listen to the drum beat of our calling inside all of us.

[@nothanks561]

Well said. I couldnt agree more. Even in 2023, I cant get enough of his upbeat attitude. Its really inspiring.

[@JoshWiniarski]

$20,000 on a pile of leaves...

[@lionheart-182]

I bet if you find that stock photo the price is going up the sky right now haha

[@bruh-qi7ue]

I want sum sum

[@SlothMotions]

Lionheart Makes me want to try it lol XD

[@ThisNaturalJourney]

So funny but yea I'm going to take some photos of some leaves right now 👊

[@bruh-qi7ue]

This Natural Journey he made that when nobody was using stock photos so that probably was popular so people bought it. Good luck doing that now

[@hywelevans3587]

When Peters "bad" photo's are better than your ones 😂

[@ripenzi]

Hywel Evans yess... soo truth..

[@Ethan-qw4sw]

Same man, this is far from inspirational, makes me want to quit photography

[@theholmestv]

Haha.. I totally was going to say that

[@clintross7778]

Nah his old ones sucked lmao

[@gabrieloliveira8573]

Thank God it's not just me lol

[@reganross3608]

I’ve seen all of your videos I think and I gotta say, this is probably one of your most informative AND entertaining videos. This is really encouraging! (No offence). Thank you Peter.

[@PeterMcKinnon]

Thank you! Appreciate that!

[@reganross3608]

Peter McKinnon Bought a t6i two years ago and thinking of upgrading soon. I’m still a “young punk kid” and I’ve been watching your channel regularly since I starting taking pictures. Definitely my favourite creator. Come up north to Sudbury sometime (300+ lakes)!!!

[@yoasnicholas]

Thank you to sharing this pete!

[@Le-JayKRobinson]

Sometimes it just takes one person to believe in you - respect for Bobby 🙏🏽🇯🇲

[@TheCyanideSon]

the one with the dumpster was the best

[@OliCullimore]

Same! Loved the textures in it

[@dantecoco9528]

Pete likes this comm lol

[@Garebare24]

Really? I thought it was trash

[@dantecoco9528]

To be honest that was not trash, just normal and flat... and also no story to be told within the scene... ok it kinda trash : | (no offense Pete)

[@dantecoco9528]

btw even so I do think Pete done much better than where I start ... I wanted to do some comparison similar to the title for the last 5 yrs... never actually do it : |

[@TheGroupStage]

That awkward moment when you think his old photos are amazing....

[@Jepysauce]

I mean the one with the pillars and lights is really good imo but if you'd actually look at a print of it you'd prob be bothered by there being a missing light and a car in the bg but you couuuuuuuuuuuuuuuld edit that out ig

[@bukage1]

Ikr. Haha

[@mainantagonist2182]

some were good!

[@NicksFort]

It's funny but true, photography is subjective so a lot of people might love his old work even if he doesn't :)

[@anantambisht4895]

Mohamad Nawras same

[@ellisguerrero212]

*BOBBY IS A GOOD FRIEND*

[@Eleanna4fun]

Absolutely, and not even for paying him that much, but for like not expecting photos for free just because they are friends. He asked: "How much is that going to be?" and that's all that matters. Good on Bobby.

[@llll4445]

Need to get a friend like Bobby

[@dantegataka426]

thats what im thinking too m8

[@hazelstokoe8970]

i thought the “splat of paint” was bird poo 🤣😭

[@jadebethj4807]

Hazel Stokoe omg ditto 😂😂

[@shivaniarunkumar1248]

Saamme!..

[@sohinidutta97]

same!!

[@alissavb]

I would love to see you go and re-shoot these old photos with your current skills and then do a comparison video! Also, 13 years ago I was shooting black and white photos of sharpies and calling it art, so... it could always be worse. 😂

[@yudela1]

Alissa Bengtson yeah, and 13 years ago I was 5 so I wasn't a photographer.

[@sleavesleather]

That is something I'd love to see!

[@PetiteLapinChouette]

This is an awesome idea!

[@tuttech12]

This was such a good video. It's got good information, some good laughs, and a nice little heart warming ending. Thanks Peter : )

[@nickjonesrc]

You should definitely take BObby to these same places and take the pictures over again! Like if you agree! @peter

[@Judesawesometube]

That is a good idea.

[@micromotorsuk4922]

I was thinking that as soon as he started showing them, that would be sick, be great content ;)

[@Geepstar]

* takes camera into the woods and starts making piles of leaves...* $ 20.000,-????

[@normp4914]

After 50+ years of photography, I can still take some really bad pics. It’s a skill you never lose😩 Thanks for sharing.

[@kperttul]

Well, honestly, I think that the 11:25 is very very cringeworthy 😬 let’s see what he thinks about it after next 10 years.

[@bharathiraja5832]

Love you for doing this.. i was smiling all along enjoyed it.... you're always great

[@Nilusha17]

When his "bad" photos are WAY BETTER than my "good" photos...

[@landune3673]

"I think I made like $20k off of this photo when I was a punk ass kid."

[@theartofphotography]

Expansion pack + maps… lol

[@ry92ukwj]

Ha!

[@djekimorris1175]

halo custom edition? good times

[@officialtechin5]

You're awesome too

[@BenvanderWalt]

I know that it's very 2014, but I'd love to see Peter do a Draw My Life... He really has a cool story to tell!

[@VaNHelSinG3993]

Thanks for this video, Pete. It was you who inspired me to get back to my camera and start shooting. It was this September and I was so motivated that I started instagram, already got a thousand of amazing subscribers and even a business contact! How amazing is that?! Thank you so much, man. Love everything you do for the people. Wish you a great year!

[@markloh9182]

Looking at his worst photos and I’m sweating so hard right now

[@TheDormuns]

Wow, blast from the past! Even in your old photos, you could see your potential. It's awesome how you kept shooting Bobby over the years. The currents photos of him are SICK!!!👍📷

[@eelkeplantinga7158]

Just moved to Canada but who is Bobby?

[@PhilippKlein]

I guess we all are at some point! You know it, 1% talent 99% effort. Just go out and shoot! No excuses!

[@MZain1]

Philipp Klein Herrero agreed

[@areebdildar3496]

Agreed

[@bruh-qi7ue]

I think he meant putting effort into getting up and going out to practice

[@PhilippKlein]

Buildpucipuci02 and Connor Lipke, correct, I mean practice and effort towards producing more content

[@blackMZworld]

Am I the only one here who's more impressed by the card tricks Peter shows than by the photographs? ;D

[@anjelpatel36]

Me too man

[@princesssarah1724]

Right !!

[@eddiexu5926]

that's exactly what I thought!

[@terryhe5400]

Be cool if you recreated your bad photos with the experience you've accumulated

[@EposVox]

Wasn't sure I'd like this video but it was great! Glad you didn't clean the grout, haha.

[@mariofrancella-wynnersacademy]

I wish more photographers did videos like this. Awesome to see man. One of the best channels! Keep it up

[@nisher15]

So you were horrible PROFESSIONAL photographer when you started, but you were and AMAZING AMATEUR photographer..

[@Hexspa]

Ya those shots he was shitting on weren't half bad tbh

[@izzyr9590]

Yeah I guess that was the point... cuz he wants to be pro...

[@archietekt]

The friendship is way more beautiful than any photo you can take, even for another 10 years. Thanks for sharing, Sir!

[@martinbagneris5345]

I thought that dumpster one was the best out of all these, had good linear structure, well graded, conceptual, minimalistic, it had more substance and a more curious subject then any of the others

[@krupert8355]

@WakinTheDeadFan I actually kind of agree, the dumpster pic was pretty cool.

[@theopoint1911]

Martin Bagneris yep too, it's not because the subject is "weird" that the photo is bad, I would said the opposite tbh

[@LordofMovies91]

I think younger him was also pulling a joke by putting a picture of a dumpster in a folder labeled "Junk". Haha

[@ThisLittleCriticSanad]

I love love love what you said at the end. We all need to work hard to get there. It’s just hard for me when you see youtubers who hit 4mil in a year. Never giving up!

[@saifolameo8091]

This Little Critic but those youtubers probably do insane unethical things. Your videos/channel will grow you just need time and experience .

[@giuliana1118]

Saifo lameo true

[@gabrieloliveira8573]

You're a kid with 4 thousand subscribers. I think you're doing pretty good.

[@OrilliaFishing]

nail on the head here.

[@limbx]

can u recreate ur old photos?😁

[@ItsEyal]

great idea!!!

[@DanielMartinez-ru1is]

This guy is my favorite !!! his whole outlook on the photography /videos, no one else like him out there, thanks for this video, def inspires me as a newbie to photography!!

[@m0L3ify]

Peter: "Who takes pictures like these?!?" Me: I do!! 😭😭😭😭😭 😂

[@bibingraj9743]

'There's more to life than Xbox live' - Peter McKinnon

[@toprookie93]

Let me represent everyone here to say - thanks for being such an inspiration for us. I am currently shooting videos for fun after years doing weddings, right after binge watching your videos. Thanks PETER!

[@zen_marti]

Thank you so so much for this video. For two years now, I've been feeling down about myself when if comes to photography. And this video actually helped me feel better about myself. 👌

[@kory6313]

Video Idea: "Recreating old photos that I took" and take similar photos to that of 10 years ago but with 10 years more experience

[@cinematicshots2624]

Kory great idea

[@insashasjournal6934]

5:12 I took a photo almost exactly like that..your beginner photography is better than my photos right now shoot

[@phonesnthings]

Ah the dumpster photo. I think every beginning photographer takes that shot 😂 myself included.

[@andrew7637]

Same. It repesents all my work.

[@rafaelmondini]

@Nathan Jimenez The sunset shot.

[@MKMousanz]

I have one myself too 😆

[@GenEric94]

Pile of leaves. Classic!

[@jomzojeda]

A visual representation of what the photographer feels about their work? Trash. Hahaha....

[@royalpandalife]

Is it just me, or are ALL (okay, most) of these photos absolutely stunning?! You've come a long way!

[@thethreebros4210]

There actually pretty good, he’s just flexing his knowledge of photography, lol.

[@DrJLad]

Can we get a tutorial on the lighting setup for Bobbys second shoot?

[@tarunagarwal2293]

DrJLad yes please!

[@raviolibrothersproductions82]

Definitely!

[@LukeSciberraschannel]

I think its quite simple, just look at how light is hitting Bobby and where the shadows are forming. For example, the first photo has 2 lights behind Bobby at around 45 degree angles, high above, pointing down.

[@thatkeendude8384]

yes please

[@ef2986]

Look at the shadows and hi lights Have we all forgotten how to think for ourselves

[@philhope9154]

That quick flash to you wearing that Uniform, anyone else just pause it and stare for 30 seconds 😂

[@tracyespinoza]

Lately I've been feeling so shitty about my photography, this was mega eye opening, thank you Peter

[@toribarker3191]

This is exactly what I needed to hear. Two years later this advice and this video still hits me. Thank you!

Your bad photos are my good ones. LOLL. I feel like you're AmateurShaming me.

[@giuliana1118]

Yan Thériault I think u kinda missed the point

No... I kinda making a joke. In the way that, his early skills are way better than my 20 years of photo and videography.

[@adamec145]

That is kinda sad, if it's true

LOLLL. Awfully sad.

[@MaxDiamond]

Started following you because you were a magician. Love when you get out the cards and happy you brought up the point that mastering a craft doesn't come over night even if you are a magician...

[@boyluizeduardo]

WTF Pete, I WANT to be this BAD as you were.

[@Sara-nd8oj]

same

[@aaronsikua194]

same lol

[@jmtasani6369]

Same lol

[@tszyukli1340]

same :( I feel shame

[@th3osl333]

Same

[@v9wolf223]

Its funny, im 14, i love cardistry, skateboarding, and photography. I really hope i turn out like this mastermind someday

[@Lucentlens]

You have already - just figure out how you made it happen, & do those things.

[@Kivutar]

Really appreciate you telling us what's wrong with the pictures and then telling us how to tweak it to make it better.

[@Micoolaw]

I just got lightroom today, pretty excited tbh

[@WashingtonMoyo]

Micoola how are Lightroom skills after 2 months?

[@Micoolaw]

It was pretty simple to get the hang of, there are some great tutorial walkthroughs you can watch. I'd still consider myself a beginner with it though because in the past 2 months I have been focusing most of my attention on learning photoshop

[@mechedrei3036]

I've got the trial lol, exited as well. Honestly i tend to oversature the photos, but i'm starting to inprove.

[@GabrielFerreira-gh5ou]

@@Micoolaw Photoshop is difficult as hell man😂😂

[@brentonakoname1902]

dude does lightroom is just a free trial? or i can use it as much as i want? i just downloaded it now

[@kingcace]

I was watching the video and I didnt understand why were you saying that your old pictures are bad, i actually thought they were good. And then i saw the new ones. Damn im impressed!

[@montsergirl]

Niko Čače right? He’s just pure talent!

[@Angie-fx6jn]

Is no one going to mention his card skills at the end???

[@nutleybukoma7964]

Card skills on another level... Didn't know his also good at it

[@RileyBurke]

Bobby went from "Hello sir, would it be alright if I dated your daughter?" to "I'll have her back whenever I'm done with her.."

[@Pcpro047Tkgeekyteenagers]

i am ded

[@cristinasavlovschi9904]

:)))

[@Arduinerd]

Lol!! So true!

[@RonnieTeeSmith]

Or to "She calls me daddy now" lol

[@yemisiarowosafe6356]

Lmao! This comment had me in tears!

[@KrokemOutdoors]

This is one of my most favorite vids from you. Thank you Peter!

[@Naingens]

That was so refreshing, i loved that video, what a great friendship you two have, it's beautiful!

[@andrewelder2739]

My absolutely favorite PM: Interiors video. Thank you for the inspiration and perspective!

[@Fortunateis4luck]

I winced at the dumpster one because I had spent hours changing saturation on my dumpster “masterpieces”.

[@RobBob555]

lol... thats funny.. i did the same with a telegraph pole :O)

[@josiethejump]

photos in my local photography group like this. I would never comment to discourage people, but I have seen many black and white/sepia watermarked images of dumpsters and brick walls and they make me cringe so hard! I will gladly admit to having an archive of images way too heavily edited with emo kid song lyrics photoshopped over the top they are so bad!!

[@monn3t440]

LMAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 clever reply

[@michaeldelcastillo7211]

Thank you for this. Just had a friend say my photography sucks simply because that’s what she heard from some random guy she met so I was feeling really down. Nice to know even pros used to get it wrong. Just have to keep working

[@Lonelygirl_123]

Oh I've heard it too! Plenty of times. But just don't let that bring you down. Keep learning. Even Peter started from scratch and here he is. Probably we all can try and be somebody like him. All the best!

[@kareem-hd2bx]

PM u should try to remake these photos now with ur new skills and put the side by side.

[@derdurstbursch]

Pls pls pls

[@GabrielFerreira-gh5ou]

Yeah true!

[@stronghold429]

Bobby is a real friend in every sense of the word.........This video wa a real inspiration, thanks Pete

[@HoStevie]

*Gotta start somewhere*

[@888apocalypse6]

This is what i call PURE MOTIVATION, thank you Sir !

[@goldmetalrock]

it would be cool that you remake this photos and make them cool photos !

[@fermindiaz1]

that relationship with bobby was heartwarming to get to see

[@innoplaying]

You know, I learn Stage Lighting before because I was in Theatrical performance as Lighting Design before and when i got into Photography, That help a lot. Sometimes People underestimated the power of Lighting, i say don't photography is basically light so do your homework

[@yashkaliramna2928]

Well at this point of time his worst are my best ..

[@cookie-gc5uu]

Same here🤧

[@SzTSzTechnology]

Stock photo, 20 000$, Please Peter tell us more about that and is that possible now, can u make video about it??

[@czachor87]

SzT SzTechnology i can't imagine how he could earn this with only one photo like this.

[@SzTSzTechnology]

P C agree

[@Barrrt]

Notice how he said Stock Photography wasn't booming yet back then. When you're the only guy who has a picture of autumn leafs online, everyone who wants autumn leafs has to buy yours. Now people have their choice out of 1000's pictures of leafs so you cannot possibly make that type of money with a picture like this. But when you're first to the market with a new product you can make money.

[@monsurhabib]

over the course of time ...he said

[@Micoolaw]

that is insane lol

[@rileyphotos]

Peter is great to watch your videos and I loved hearing you tell people that it's all about learning light control. Amen to that. I've been a pro snapper for over 35 years and still love to hear great content and enthusiasm for photography. You inspired me to start my own channel this week, thank you. keep the vids coming

[@HemilRamifilm]

Just finished a shoot recently, I thought I had done amazing in the beginning and as I kept on looking through the images started feeling a pattern and didn't like it through the whole thing. And then I was a bit sad about this journey I have started upon. And boom youtube doing its magic for the first time in its existence, I see this video and I feel much better now. It is not going to happen over the night true stuff. So let's do it like Peter. Learn and learn and learn, while never giving up on yourself. Thank you, Peter. Love from INDIA!!

[@Smi77y1]

HEMIL RAMI I’m a full time professional and just got done with some edits for a client and feeling pretty down about my work lately. You just have to keep going and try not to dwell. Just keep working at it, not every shoot is going to make you feel proud about your own work. Creating anything is a constant battle. Good luck and keep on!

[@HemilRamifilm]

@@Smi77y1 Thank you, good sir!

[@leslieaponte4191]

I am so glad I went thru the comments, something more I needed to hear today... I have been feeling stuck and pretty down about my work, getting back on youtube to see if I get some inspiration.. thank you both for the reminder that I CAN :)

[@HemilRamifilm]

@@leslieaponte4191 very much so, youtube has a positive impact as well is what i felt!

[@Wigggy]

Ayyyy shouts out to worrying about your KD on Halo lol Good days

[@codylewis8620]

With that being said...what was your KD Pete???? LOL Minus 1.0 I'll be super disappointed!

[@lambo-ca]

"Everyone starts from some point to reach where they are now." Wow!

[@KycutWilson]

Dope video. It’s awesome to reflect how far we’ve come form time to time. 09:03 had me in stitches. It looks like your mate Bobby was a tiny little bug or had feels as legs! 😂

[@KelsVaughne]

you should do a video just on stock photography! kels xx

[@mindaugas859]

This week everyone is out to photograph leaves :D

[@ricoandrade1520]

Stock Photography is dead bro

[@ricoandrade1520]

Its all about video now

[@M378-c2s]

Where do you think you would be if your sister hadn’t given you a camera? Do you think you would have found this passion anyway or would your life be completely different?

[@JS-mn7dx]

M378 yygwwee

[@RunNGunPhoto]

Awesome throwback! It’s a riot to go back and look at photos I took a decade ago compared to now. Hopefully I’ll see the same improvement 10 years from now.

[@GabrielOanea]

the last 5 minutes of this video ist pure inspiration! thank you for that, peter!