My Favorite Photos of 2023

[@Awayne429]

I learned that I bought too much gear and started taking less photos due to choice fatigue and really hindered my joy of film photography. Time to get back to basics and enjoy life.

[@BadFlashes]

2024 back to basics 😍

[@dlalleman3874]

I feel that, especially when your job is draining most of your energy

[@KentTeffeteller]

I've learned that I am best as a rangefinder photographer. And that it's easiest for me to hold steady!

[@BadFlashes]

Sick!!!! Love that for sure :)

[@KentTeffeteller]

@@BadFlashes I have Cerebral Palsy, and I have fine motor issues and severe spasticity. I have to will my body into enough muscle control to get a chance at an exposure. .I am also a wheelchair user.

[@shallenfoto]

that light house shot was mmmmMMM gewd

[@BadFlashes]

Awwwww thanks yooooo 📷🤩🥳🚀🥰

[@pinaypanda1]

Lomo800 ftw, always. Cant wait for the wedding vid!

[@BadFlashes]

Oh nice!!! Glad to know :)

[@johnnyhendrik7546]

A little late but I’ve learned, that I’m addicted to shooting film😂 I literally get nervous when I haven’t taken a photo in 2 days

[@BadFlashes]

I feel that. I’m seven days into 2024 and just took a photo yesterday. Wow 😯

[@husshardan3511]

Congrats! One request… can you ask Freestyle to maybe be open on Saturdays? It’s the only retail store I know that is closed on the weekends…. Some of us like to come buy in person, hit up Zankou chicken while we are there etc. But can’t because we have M-F jobs. You got pull, they’ll listen to you ;)

[@BadFlashes]

I’ll see what I can do 🤪

[@drshiv7754]

Congratulations on getting married! Had a similar year: hired a studio under the pretense of doing a couple's photoshoot for us and did a surprise proposal during it (captured on camera), struggled with venue hunting until we found the one, getting married and literally stopping the ceremony to take a photo myself! Have a merry Christmas and look forward to the next year's videos.

[@BadFlashes]

We are the same. Congrats to you toooo :)

[@rugososphotos3646]

Yes, everyone needs to share their fav photos of the year!! :)

[@BadFlashes]

Yessss everyone 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@scottchenoweth4937]

best wishes to Lauren and you for a happy life together. Merry Christmas!

[@BadFlashes]

Aw thanks so much. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@mikejankowski6321]

Nice summary of the year. Amazing you could cut it down to 15 and change. Childhood...yeah. Here's to the new year! 🥳

[@BadFlashes]

It was hard tho lol Thanks for tuning in and watching this year 🚀🥳

[@parkern708]

We love you Caleb. Can't wait for next year!

[@BadFlashes]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Jakechams]

Loved this one. So rad to see all your adventures spilled into one video. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next year!

[@BadFlashes]

Awww thanks my dude!!! I’m excited… and maybe you will be back sooner rather than later 😝😉

[@markgoostree6334]

I am glad to hear you've gotten married. I don't how I missed it as the event unfolded. wishing you both a long and happy future together. oh yes... cool video.

[@BadFlashes]

Thanks thanks thanks thanks 😊

[@gewglesux]

Great Job and and for a great year! See you in 24'!!

[@BadFlashes]

Awwwwww thanks yo!!!! Let’s do it 2024!!!! 🚀🚀🚀

[@gewglesux]

Yea buddy!! @@BadFlashes

[@GrandLinecreations]

Amazing photos!

[@BadFlashes]

♥️♥️♥️

[@DLivingston]

It's been a solid year of watching all of your trips. Excited to see what trips you have in store for 2024! Fingers crossed on that beers and camera in KC. Imagine, Slaps BBQ...boulevard...west bottoms full of film.

[@BadFlashes]

That would be an awesome trip for sure. Thanks for tuning in :)

[@shoehead5]

Obviously Underwater Photography is the style you should go for in 2024. It rhymes and everything!

[@BadFlashes]

So true!!!

[@dflf]

Well done Sir. That pano shot at the fish market was definitely a banger. Happy holidays to you and your fam. Looking foward to more Bad flashes in 2024.

[@BadFlashes]

Thanks so much. I’m glad you liked it :)

[@StevenBrooks346]

Well done on a great year Caleb, see you in the next one 👍🏼

[@BadFlashes]

Can't wait! 😝

[@monochromebluess]

Excellent video of a great photography year. Congrats on the wedding although I think she’s too good for you !!

[@BadFlashes]

Awwww thanks so much 🥰🥰🥰

[@BadFlashes]

And that might be true 😝

[@eatenbyopium]

you honestly shot phoenix better than 99% of the video i saw about it.

[@BadFlashes]

😭😭😭😭😭 aww thanks so so much

[@aleoli.photography]

2023 was clearly a great year: great videos and excellent shots. But November clearly topped it all - many congratulations on your marriage 🥂

[@BadFlashes]

Aw thanks so much! It was a great year for sure. :)

[@yolklab]

Happy new year Caleb

[@BadFlashes]

Happy happy happy new year 🎈 thanks for being such a loyal homie 😘😘😘

[@TreeSurfing]

Learned I like to get out and take photos with others at Beers and cameras

[@BadFlashes]

Hells yeah! I love that :)

[@treyusher32]

I think this year I realized I like the slower side of film photography. Like the REALLY slow bits. Metering out of camera, taking long exposures, and other tripod work like that. Really gonna try and do more of that next year and maybe get some other gear to go accordingly (4x5?? ;) ). Great video as always!!

[@BadFlashes]

Oh thanks. And 4 by five would be great for that.

[@DixonLu]

Glad you finally get to shoot the Lomo F/2. I thought the wedding ring would come out of a 35mm cartridge.😊

[@BadFlashes]

Hahhha the F2 was glorious. Thanks so so much. I mean the ring came out of a camera lol

[@charliewaterman816]

Congrats on the wedding brother :)

[@BadFlashes]

Ahhhh thanks so much 😊

[@alfredobustamante3770]

Kick it at work and watch the Bad Flashes homie. ;)

[@BadFlashes]

Yaya

[@acmdv]

8:03 Is that a Panda?

[@BadFlashes]

Yep

[@glenhumphrey8822]

2024 year of the Minox.

[@BadFlashes]

lol so so small

[@acmdv]

12:54 Oh look it's a 1990's boy band reunion, lol 🤣

[@dflf]

But someone didn't get the memo

[@acmdv]

@@dflf There's always one 😂

[@Dan_Mirai]

Still waiting for someone to start drone film photography

[@bernardkealey6449]

I’d love to see Caleb try kite photography. With a 4x5….

[@BadFlashes]

lol I would love to do drone photography on film

[@BadFlashes]

🪁 🎞️📷

[@acmdv]

4:22 Is that a toilet on the front seat submerged inside that sand filled car?

[@BadFlashes]

Yep 👍🏼 lol

[@JW-df7iw]

Is that Wild Way Coffee?!

[@BadFlashes]

Why yes. Yes it is 😍

[@rickya13]

Shoot only digital for a whole year

[@BadFlashes]

Hummmm I’d rather eat thumbnails all year 😝

[@TheOpenImage]

It's so true that present-day iPhones can do a much better job than your cameras and these film stocks

[@BadFlashes]

Naw it ain’t about that.

[@adamhymel2386]

I think it's mostly "famous" film photography KZbinrs who have a big following bc they produce really good videos and know how to work the algorithm, but most of the photos are pretty subpar....if these photos were on a regular person's channel or Instagram, nobody would bat an eye and the photos would get like 10 likes lol I'm appreciative that these videos exist to keep film alive, but most of the actual photography is meh...

[@BadFlashes]

I’ll definitely take the make good videos part hahah but I’ll tell you right now I don’t know how to work the algorithm. I generally make what I want when I feel like it. And as for photos … most people take meh photos 90% of the time and that’s ok. I’m documenting and entertaining and sometimes one photo hits and most don’t. And that’s ok. I’m not pretending that I’m making the best photos out here always. I’m just doing my thing and I’m glad enough people find it worth watching :)

[@mikejankowski6321]

@@BadFlashes and @TheOpenImage: While an iPhone may have better pixel resolution and color fidelity than many films, and provide convenient and immediate manipulation, that is NOT what this is all about. It's about much more than the final image. Gad, I can't stand when I have to use my iPhone to get a shot because it is the only thing I have with me. I fumble that monolith uncomfortably and get my fingers in the way and feel like I will drop it from slickness and lack of grip geometry. Photography with dedicated actual cameras is different because it is a limited device, but more flexible in certain ways. Film photography adds a greater level of tactile involvement throughout, as well as choice in advance driving options and restrictions in the field. And uncertainty...which is code for discovery and delight. What I feel when I pick up a camera is completely different from what I feel when I aim my phone. So most of the shots are meh, by somebody's ranking. But it is in the eye of the beholder - images will connect with some viewers and not others, and folks will like what others dislike. I not only cherish the ones I like, I appreciate what goes into the ones that don't excite me. And sometimes I open up to new things. It's about injecting the personality of the creator into the video and making it relatable and/or interesting. The best videos are where people honestly express themselves and find their natural audience.

[@photosxAR]

My bad, dude. I’ve been watching your videos and just realized that Im not subscribed. I’m doing better in 2024

[@BadFlashes]

Wow … k fine I’ll forgive 😆 I mean only if you’re now subscribed 🤪

[@mattah]

2024 the year of macro photography? 😅

[@BadFlashes]

Oh hells yeah … that would be hard lol

[@CaptainPsychopath69]

In 2024 you should take other people's photos. Congratulations on the wedding

[@BadFlashes]

Just claim them as my own lol Deal

[@Paul020]

2024, the year of the Instamatic. Or only use your smallest camera for 6 mo, then your largest for the other. And how about "Leica Lickers" this year, I'm sure Jason would be all over that. All the best to you and Lauren. Do you wear a hat in bed too ? Asking for a friend.

[@BadFlashes]

I dude never tells 😝