Lost Your Motivation for Photography? Watch this!

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Thank you so much Adam, I’m still humbled by your kind words. Lots of straight talking common sense and inspiring words. Your timing and philosophy couldn’t of come at a better time and the belief has been rekindled about my own creative journey and to share with others. Honesty and trust are the foundations of everything. No matter how tough things get these have to be the one constant. Once again, thank you so much.

[@pretenderfishing]

I'm so glad that you're on here so your voice can be heard.

[@amerphoto1]

What an inspirational quote, "That perfect image is out there, so don't let it be the finest photo you've never made. Grab your camera, get out there and turn it into the finest photo you've ever made." Brilliant, thank you for sharing!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks. Your comment means a lot

[@RM831BC4E4]

You Adam are such an inspirational person, photographer and talker. You passion for your craft is unquestionable. Your work is phenomenal. Keep up this amazing work.

[@alecstetzer2018]

The thrill of the hunt. Intentional action! Victory, mate.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Ha. Exactly

[@davidwalker2402]

Great job, thanks for the inspiration. “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”

[@Kevin_YouTube]

What a great message. I can really relate to it. So many times I’ve taken the ‘leap’ to get out and go take some photos and it has never disappointed. Even when the images are not great, just getting out and looking through the viewfinder, being in the moment, has been great. Thanks for taking time to make and share these videos👍👍👍. Cheers

[@Firstmanphotography]

Love that! Appreciate the comment.

[@colinjamesphoto]

had a youtube channel for 1 year....nothing on it, not really because of what you express which is very true, but because as I have a full time job that has never stopped during this merry go around that is the last 2 years. I work in PCB manufacture which belive it or not has always been just as much as a key worker job as any, we make ventilators, optical scanners, and on the other end the guts that run torpedoes....we are busy, never not been. But you know what ..the very little time I have now, I watch you and guys like Ian Worth and Henry Turner because you are brilliant at what you do, I'll get get there...just need the time 👍

[@chrispietryga8710]

Inspired by your enthusiasm. Retired two years ago...just in time for a year of lockdowns...and got myself a used Canon camera. Been building up my knowledge and getting out there with fairly basic gear. Think I've got a way to go but am enjoying the journey. Keep on doing what you are doing...

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Chris. sounds excellent and like I said…….intent is everything.

[@davidherrington5735]

Good photography is about honesty with yourself, something you touched on in this article. Heart and soul goes into everything we try to achieve with photography, in my days on set as a cinematographer, I always tried to be as honest to the story as I could. I always enjoy your articles. Be well and thanks.

[@niceguyali]

Crikey, I want to charge out the door shouting "Freedom", camera in hand after that. You make a great point about just getting out in all weathers. I stayed huddled indoors last weekend during the storms while a friend of mine went out to a Queensferry harbour and caught the most beautiful picture of stormy waves crashing over the harbour wall. Should've gone out. I've never regretted going out with the camera. I regularly regret not going out.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Lol. Me too.

[@asimeshpal]

Wonderful as ever ! It’s all about being present in the moment and making the most out of it …

[@chadcrotts870]

Thank you for sharing. Your passion and insights inspire me to get out there more and enjoy the challenges of photography!

[@randyschwager84]

Excellent advice! Great pictures are a BONUS! Just getting out is priceless!

[@GraniteChief369]

The frozen image, hyperlapse, and slow motion are about time manipulation, something that appeals to us. Proper composition, lighting, and color is what makes the image touch the soul.

[@cliffterpher]

Thank you Adam. Today started off with watching a YT video from another photographer who almost quit cos of the trolls. Yours is equally inspiring and honest and it comes across in spades. I only recently came across your channel but I thoroughly enjoy your work, attitude and honesty.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Cliff. Really appreciate it.

[@valerievaleriem1769]

Fantastic, inspirational video!!

[@NathalieAnnoye]

This rainy winter is not very inspiring for me, no snow, no mist, but I go out for the pleasure of being outside with my camera, so I am waiting with impatience for spring. Thanks for this positive video ;-)

[@roadshoulderphotography683]

Great Video - The message is so true in today society. To many stuck looking at a phone screen and not seeing the world passing right by them.... Get out an wander. As a Landscape photographer, your message is point on... Keep up the great work and inspiration !!! Bravo !!!!

[@tonyandsheilaphotography]

Extremely motivational and inspiring. Some recent surgeries have kept me inside for the last several weeks. Since I have not been able to get outside, I pulled together some items around the house and produced some macro images, but there is nothing like the feel of the wind, the singing off the birds, and the smells of the forest. Your video was like a coaches’ halftime speech. I’m charged up by it and can’t wait to get back out there later this month. Thank you!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Nice Tony. Hope your recovery goes well.

[@AmorLucisPhotography]

Yep! Just that!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Love it.

[@DiegoTerzano]

Always inspiring and thought provoking. Great message Adam, keep creating and being a positive voice in the ether.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thank you! Will do!

[@zjadaczkitu]

Very powerful message.

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

I have always seen you as the mist honest and true spoken person on KZbin, your words always resonate with me. Your work and channel has always been top notch, your words are always coming from your heart and you passion for the hole photography process is really heart felt. Tha k you for your stories and kind videos. Paul

[@Firstmanphotography]

Cheers mate

[@jaketuckey4650]

This, this is what we needed to hear. Thank you for the honest and straight forward message. Cheers

[@brianhenno4744]

Mali, what a photographer and story teller 👍👍👍

[@Firstmanphotography]

Exactly

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Very kind Brian Thanks pal.

[@manxjohn73]

Moved and inspired. You’re in a league of your own Adam 🙏🏻

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks. Much appreciated.

[@jozefmercier2781]

I follow a "few" fotographers from around the world, like Nigel Danson and Mads Peter Iversen, Henry Turner, Gary Gough and several others, but you have the most inspirational videos and encourage people more than any other photographer, to go out, take pictures and improve your photography than any other pro. And thank you for that, Adam! You seem to focus more on the little man/woman behind the camera than anyone else. Yes, Mads, for example, is an expert in his field, and greatly respected and revered by me, but I think he's a little too much of a "school teacher". He is absolutely ery enthousiastic, and very technical,l but you are more of a "mentor", trying to push people to go that extra inch/centimeter or to break the rules, go beyond their comfort zone and maybe put in that little more effort to get that shot "you might not have made". Technical knowledge is important, no doubt, but putting in just a little more effort is, in my humble oppinion, even more important. Again, thank you for making us aware of that and trying to "push" people that way!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Amazing thanks Jozef…….also my middle name!

[@alecwillis647]

The first video of yours I’ve seen and I’ll be back. Great message

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Alec. appreciate it

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

I'm watching this video on a rainy, dreary day, somewhat kicking myself for not going out with my camera like I told myself yesterday I'd do today. I'm too much of a fair-weather shooter. No more excuses.

[@Firstmanphotography]

I look forward to seeing it John

[@pappap3788]

Another exceptional vlog from yourself Adam. In Scotland, especially that of the west coast and islands and being an Arranachd, we call those who tell stories seanchaidhean and usually applies to those of oral tradition. Photography is another medium of story telling and to me the two methods of telling a story is observation and how interpretative is that person at telling the story. It is a skill and art in itself. Honesty is a subject matter that is easy to say but hard to practice. We all have our foibles even the most honest of us. So, being open and honest to ourselves, trying to stay clear of excuse and blame, letting ego go and finding yourself can take a lifetime. As someone who is disabled with dyslexia, dyscalulia, dyspraxia, bi polar and arthritis, photography helps me in ways that I cannot explain in words and so I let my photogarphs help explain for me. My past career was a senior zookeeper and now I am a freelance press sports photographer as well as capturing images of where I live which is currently on Argyll's Secret Coast. As a zookeeper being observant to all that surrounds you is one of the major keys to the job and to life. As a photographer being observant also plays its part. However, of all the ideas, thoughts, idioms etc the best I can summarise is to enjoy the fruits of your labour, know when to rest and to bend to the winds of the day, to smile even in the pain, to be thankful and humble and to be honest. Some of the many messages I leave posted about my home is that: "if you try then you have not failed. If you do, you have not failed. But please don't say or think I can't as then you have really failed." "Be grateful for each moment even the most difficult and painful ones" "One day is one lifetime and each second of that day is a blessing" "A bright mirror calmly reflects the world, but is not changed by it" "Be patient with yourself and with others" & "If you fall down seven times, get back up eight times" So Adam, I must once again thank you for another one of your excellent vlogs. Keep up the good work, good health to you and your family and as always keep taking those photos.... F&F Paul Paterson Photography

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Paul. Really grateful to you for leaving such a heartfelt message……it’s inspiring. Your point about honesty resonated…….it’s got me into trouble so many times…….especially with senior officers who didn’t have a clue.

[@pappap3788]

@@Firstmanphotography your very welcome Adam.

[@williammiller7328]

Thanks for another inspiring video Adam! I always admire your positive attitude and enthusiasm. It’s motivating!

[@jerryhutchinson2543]

Spot on Adam!

[@davehandelman2832]

I went out for the first time in like 2 weeks. Just to walk around the woods with the snow falling. It was great. No bangers but DEFINITELY needed! Thanks Adam, love Yu it videos, that sean tucker shot out was a nice move! He's amazing. Keep kicking ass!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Ha. Cheers Dave

[@paulbell9957]

You are so inspiring to listen to Adam. Always so thoughtful and passionate in what you say and do. Another great video mate 👍👍

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Paul. I appreciate that!

[@Khajakkodian]

I've got to say that i'm glad to came across your channel. Such inspirational and motivational. The quality of the content are relevant and meaningful. Thanks so much and all the best to you.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Jack. I’m glad you found it too. Appreciate your comment very much.

[@TicaHikes]

Great message Adam, thanks!

[@bcegerton]

Thanks Adam, I really need to try and get the A3 Printer my friend gave me 2/3 years ago, not even turned it on yet. Got spare inks and a roll of paper too so no excuse really, well, besides my photography not being good enough. Not really been out to shoot any Street ( my main Passion ), or landscape photography which I’m trying to get better at lately as I hurt my wrist 5/6 months ago, getting worse not better, could be tendons, see the orthopaedic docs next week. I’ve a week in Anglesey booked at the end of August, not the best time photography wise you’ll agree but I do love seascapes too, plus I live in Horwich, Lancashire at the base of Rivington Pike so need to shoot more locally too. I did get some decent shots a couple of weeks ago but been too painful to do much since really and don’t want to do any permanent damage

[@kozman76]

Truly love your channel and photography keep up the great work.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks, will do!

[@oswaldbastable4139]

Gotta keep on keeping on 😀

[@Firstmanphotography]

Exactly

[@chrisburnard5157]

Great message again Adam. I have exactly the same view on honesty and integrity too. Thank you, Chris.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Chris

[@robertwhitemoto]

Awesome Adam... I contribute monthly to St. Judes... so worth it.

[@stefanmaen9146]

Adam this is wonderful!

[@jonpridham7134]

A really inspiring message Adam. Thanks for posting.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks for listening

[@jeffstephens5266]

I’m taking a giant leap for me tomorrow night and hitting the streets. Never done street photography before so this could be a disaster. Hoping to practice a few sessions locally before going to Bangkok in a couple of weeks, camera in hand

[@toniereeves1677]

Always entertaining and inspiring, love your work.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Awesome, thank you!

[@scotty4418]

Don't think you could have picked a better photographer to make your first purchase from Adam, as the work Mali produces is fantastic and I'm in awe when he posts a vlog and shares what he captures from his trip. Loved your discussion today and made the leap recently and created a website as a means for family and friends and anyone else to visit and see my work in a place other than the compressed world of social media. Took your advice following last week's video and have panoramic paper from Fotospeed being delivered tomorrow so I am looking forward to using it

[@Firstmanphotography]

That’s brilliant mate. I look forward to checking out your site.

[@BarryHull]

Great message Adam, even though I was hoping my couch potato photography genre was getting some traction.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Ha. I know that feeling

[@Roar.]

Inspiring as always! 👍

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@simeonbennettphotography]

I real eye opener Adam👍yet again a very encouraging and inspiring video 👏

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks mate. Really appreciate your support.

[@jorgeverdasca]

Very Beautiful message Adam 💚👍

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Jorge

[@wanderingambience799]

That was a rousing speech! Winston Churchill like. You’re right though, so many good messages in this video. 😊

[@Colinpowellphotography]

Great advice again Adam. A question I almost always ask myself as I press the shutter button 'Is this going to fill a space on my wall? Often the answer is no, but pursuing that goal is inspiration in it's self. On the other hand when it is and does, it drives me to create another on par or better.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Yes, exactly!!

[@malcolmrendle6622]

great video Adam , very motivational... can really recommend Sean Tucker's videos really enjoy them.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Malcolm

[@Nils.steiner]

Great video. Very inspiring. 👍🏻 This speech was almost as epic like the one in the end of Independence Day. 😜

[@louiebodenstaff6772]

Brilliant!

[@hankroarkphoto]

You had me at Hot Fuzz… one of my favorites

[@Firstmanphotography]

Lol. Cheers mate

[@andyblessett1282]

My biggest drawback of late has been going out and getting mugged! Being confronted by someone with a weapon and having to face handing over my camera or being stabbed!!!

[@nigelwest3430]

I always have a lens hood, Being a clumsy bugger it becomes a sacrificial part to protect the lens

[@Firstmanphotography]

I also generally lose them.

[@TheAutisicBiker]

great message and also inspiring BUT like many im a struggling photographer iv never sold a single image despite people telling me there great and ( i know what your going to say ) winning many awards on viewbug i mean maybe there rubbish i dont know . i struggle with motivation as im autistic and im also a full time carer for my sister so i cant realy go out to the places like you do so im opting to try a new direction im going to create images at home fine art/ product i only have a canon 7d and 24-105 lens and a flash BUT i do have one question what the jinglebells is NFT im told its bad for the environment ???? but no one can tell me what it is

[@sergenicolas3571]

Vous écoutez est un bol d,optimisme 👍

[@jamesdecross1035]

Please, what is an "NFT"? Thanks.

[@aaliyahvernon5296]

I was waiting for something like this. This channel needs P-R-O-M-O-S-M!!!