RICOH GRIII - A project that changed my life

This idea came to me in the closing days of December 2021, a project that would last the entire year. The concept was to create a body of work that each image seemingly on their own would hold no connection but combined became a layer in a year of my life almost like a slice through a 52 layered cake revealing the strata of life within.
I picked Tuesday as I often find Monday a chore and would I see it through on a Monday...
Thinking back, in late 2021 I had no idea the significance of this choice and the journey it would take me on.
#streetphotography #ricohgr3 #ricoh #ricohgriii #photography

[@SteveBellCreates]

A truly great and honest project with a fantastic, unexpected but beautiful story backed up with amazing photography. Something you should be proud of

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks so much Steve 🙏✌️

[@BornToRunCoach]

C❤

[@simonindevon]

Such a wonderful film and truly beautiful photographs, made all the more so because there is such thought and meaning behind them

[@artemsivtsov6876]

Wow. I found this video and I expected that it would be some kind of a review or POV or some impressions of GRIII. But this video turned out to be unexpectedly deep, meaningful and philosophical. Great job, wish you the best on this life trip.

[@tomfenn7149]

Congratulations on having kids. Having children changed not only my life but also my friends. Now it’s time to document your kids growing up.

[@eveanddell]

I love how photography, like writing (journaling) could capture these important moments in time. What a truly beautiful gift for you and your family.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks so much. Yeah it's such an amazing thing that time only makes it clearer and more powerful ✌️

[@studioryley]

Absolutely amazing video, and story! Thank you for sharing. I went to uni in Nottingham 2014-2017, and now live in NYC, so watching your walks around Nottingham are particularly nostalgic. My wife and I are currently in a transition moving away from NYC, and even though I’m ready for the change and I’m the one pushing for it, the feeling of not being able to go on my usual photo walks here hits me every now and then. I have a couple more months in NYC, and your video has inspired me to make my own book documenting our last summer in the city. Thank you, thank you, and thank you.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Ah Jonathan! This is amazing! Can't wait to see what you make, hope you have a fantastic summer and enjoy every moment. And exciting times for you move ✌️🙌📸

[@spektrograf]

What a beautiful project and share with this video essay. It was a wonderful 12 minutes spent listening to your story and the concept of the project, and how it evolved as you entered and progressed through the process. The way you shared your story, your editing, your pacing, how you inserted your narrative breaks, allowed me to just take in your story at such a calm and reflective pace. If you were to make the book available, I would certainly buy it. It would sit on my shelf as a reminder that developing a concept and sticking with it, while allowing yourself to discover and evolve can lead to new ways of seeing, and that, would be invaluable. Thanks again. 🙏

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Wow. This makes all the hours of creation pay off. Thanks so much for your kind words ✌️

[@-grey]

100% my experience too. The 28mm eq. of the Fujifilm X70 was too wide for me until something clicked. I was in a very disgusting town and wanted to capture all the filth I could in one photo - suddenly I was composing clutter, and soon clutter became context. Busy frames grew on me and when I had the choice to buy into the Ricoh GR III or the X, I chose the classic III. Now I don't think I could go back. Great video. 👑

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Ah amazing thanks for sharing 😊

[@dreamontis]

Man, the photos look amazing and the project itself is really great and inspiring. But I need to say something about the blank page day. I think to include that was the most interesting thing (and I really loved all the rest), not only because it's such an example of creativity and thinking outside the box, but because it takes balls to do something this... strange. Sometimes the simplest thing is the hardest, that's something I probably would not have the courage to do and probably would have surrendered to the feeling of "I need to shoot something" and would have ended up putting a picture I'd not be proud of. Congratulations on that, it was really inspiring.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Ah dude this is something I actually thought a lot about and how it would work... Thanks for noticing and for the kind words ✌️

[@sudo_rice]

Wow. To say that this is one of the best KZbin videos I've seen is an understatement. At a glance, I thought the whole video would be about the camera and how it met your expectations. It had nothing to do with the Ricoh yet everything to do with it too. You are one of the greatest storytellers I've ever seen and I wish you so much success in whatever you want to achieve with your life and in this channel. You've earned a subscriber.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

My Friend. i really dont know what to say or how much i needed this. thank you

[@machineandflower]

I rarely ever care about Black and white photos, nor would I usually watch a whole video involving only bnw photo content, but this video is what photography is about. Creating meaning through documentation and taking notice of things your eye maybe wouldn't appreciate if your hand wasn't holding a camera. This project is very inspirational and you now have an extra "like" and an extra subscriber because of it. Looking forward to more of your work!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Ah man this makes it all worthwhile thanks so much for this 🙏🙌

[@johncampbell5742]

Wonderful story, beautifully told with awesome images! Thank you for sharing. The best is yet to come, never stop shooting.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks John

[@rolf_siggaard]

WOW thanks so much for sharing your journey and images. Love your presentation and reflections. All the best with the next chapter.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks so much Rolf ✌️

[@smaeyl]

This is one of the most beautiful video about the GR and photography I've ever seen on YT.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Wow. That means a lot thank you 🙌📸✌️

[@dimitrisadamopoulos]

So beautiful project and story! Thank you!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thank you 👌

[@davebauerart]

Beautiful. I always imagined capturing a story in photos like this. Inspiring.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Ah Dave it's honestly one of the most rewarding things I've done... I'd highly recommend giving it ago.

[@robinbhairam7508]

What an incredible project … inspirational … I’ve lost my mojo photography …hope I can find it again like you clearly have ❤

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks so much Robin... you should definitely watch my new video i'm working on at the moment all about that mojo.

[@robinbhairam7508]

@@LifeWorkDreams I will! Thanks and Best Wishes …

[@devinvalerianlie]

Dude, this is such a beautiful videos and compilationt of great story and photos !!! ❤❤❤

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks Devin

[@Jermzybarra]

The emotions that you are able to bring to life through your photographs… wow. Beautiful. If you ever decide to make more copies of that book to sell, I’d absolutely be first in line. Cheers.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thank you so much sir ✌️

[@yesteryearcameras]

Wow. Simply wow. So emotional and honest. It's an inspiration for me. Photography is so much more than just taking pictures. It's life and the way you see it. Thanks for sharing this!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

As always thanks so much for the support 🙏

[@daylightchronicles]

This is truly inspiring and amazing

[@LifeWorkDreams]

This means a lot thank you

[@signature103]

I loved my old grd3 until it died. So I appreciate your photos and journey. Your thoughts on the X100 (on another video) which I still own and works has inspired me to go out with it. Thank you.

[@sunclimber7428]

Beautiful. Just beautiful. And the perfect inspiration for me, a photographer feeling stale and in need of some direction and focus. Thankyou.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks and hope your next shoot goes well✌️

[@raulquinones-rosado3332]

Beautiful! Many blessings to you and your family. And may you have many more wonderful Tuesdays …and Wednesdays, sharing with us such fine photography, filmmaking and storytelling.

[@thisistomorrow3293]

I love your work, because you focus on photography and capturing the essence of life and not just gear. Keep up the great work !

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Yes! this is really what i love... i much prefer thinking about how we all make work and what the story says than specs and gear, gear ,gear.... but don't get me wrong i love gear and the cameras i think there is just interesting ways to weave that into my work

[@thisistomorrow3293]

@@LifeWorkDreams Who doesn´t love gear 🤣

[@RazeTheWeak]

Stunning images, my friend. Truly incredible story. I feel inspired to start my own journey/project. Cheers!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Awesome come back and share it, would love to hear what you create

[@islandbyfilm]

The video, the images and the story were stunning. Thank you so much for sharing. This has truly been an inspiring watch.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks so much my friend means a lot!

[@eu6enelee]

I love this project so much and the photos captured are amazing! The black and whites are beautiful!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

cheers Eugene means a lot

[@jamienoise2495]

Really beautiful! I love the pace of your videos and the way you talk about your work! Incredible!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Ah Thanks Jamie!!

[@deadtothewxrld]

2:24 very interesting philosophy on monochrome... I'll have to take some time and consider that myself. Really nice photos too!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks daniel!

[@findermanimages]

Wonderful. Brilliant. Moving. Exceptional photography. I'd buy your book in a heartbeat as it resonates so much with all that I see and feel in the world. Fantastic video...

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Ah thanks so much!

[@joycourtney]

Wonderful video and story. Makes me want to do something similar. Thank you.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Hey so glad this could be inspiration! thank you

[@davidkastelan3206]

Congrats on finishing your project! Thanks for the beautiful video and all the best with your new family life.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks David 🙂

[@warrenkee8675]

Probably best video I’ve ever watched on photography, well done and thank you 🙏

[@LifeWorkDreams]

This means so so much, thank you my friend.

[@tahaphoto]

Lovely piece of work! Your images and the stories behind them say a lot about you. I wish your family health and happiness. Thank you for sharing!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Taha thanks so much 📸

[@johnkelly-pd3vq]

I loved this video, beautifull work, and then your new project presented it self for your GR111, your beautiful baby daughter, congratulations, enjoy the journey, it passes so fast,

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks John 👌📸

[@quentinnewark2745]

Lovely photos. Lovely crisp b+w video with simple heart-felt story.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks Quentin 📸

[@LittleKingGoods]

What an incredible video. This is the inspiration I needed today. Thank you.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Wow Thank you!

[@jonathanptaylor]

What an amazingly well produced video to showcase great photos. For those, like me, who often wonder “Why am I doing this?”. Here’s a pretty great answer: to tell a story that you care about. Thank you for making this.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks so much Jon, means a lot

[@thomasjessen]

What a nice piece of work, you did! It is art and very nice handwork at the same time. I have one question, you do not speak about in the video. How much post editing did you do? Did you shoot RAW or straight out of camera BW? Best regards and respect from Denmark, Thomas

[@donalone]

Thanks for sharing. Me too after I have my daughter, she became the main reason I take photos everyday. I make one album per year for her now she is 8. I’m glad I have done this.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Cheers Donnie! thanks for watching

[@clarkestreet]

What a beautiful video. On top of all the things you mentioned about the journey you went on, you also captured Nottingham really well. It’s hustle and business but also it’s quiet calmness there is on certain days. I havnt lived in Nottingham for 3 years now, it has quite a dark spot in my head because of my mental health due to a job I was working at the time, but this video may have just started to turn it around and make me think of the positives that are there. Thank you 🖤

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks so much for sharing your story! i follow you instagram! love your shots

[@enriquemenacho8976]

Great photo essay, great video. Congratulations, and blessings to your baby and family.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Hey Enrique! thanks so so much

[@Classical416]

Just subscribed. Finally someone not unboxing a new camera and just reading specs. You are a great photographer. Love the story telling

[@LifeWorkDreams]

I just love telling stories... thanks so much

[@photoautomax]

Beautiful video and what a wonderful idea for a project. Congratulations on the new arrival and new house! Smile😊

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks so much max 😌

[@kevinqlintang]

Beautiful body of work and story telling! Watched this video a couple of times already, it inspired me to shoot more intentionally.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks dude

[@chopinho65]

Great story telling and superb project and photos - looks like a wonderful book!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks Choppy

[@jiefuti]

Love this! What a wonderful collection of photos for your daughter to see when she's ready

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Ah thanks dude yeah I hope so 😃

[@Usiris23]

Awesome video man, love the feel, perfect backing music. 🤙🏽

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thank you 📸

[@x100ed]

what an amazing video!!!! Brilliantly shot, amazing story. I love everything about it! Congrats to you and your wife on becoming parents, hope all goes well. I really hope. the people at Ricoh see this video.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks ed too kind 🙌🙌

[@argyriosphoto]

Thanks for sharing !

[@LifeWorkDreams]

No worries!

[@malcolmwhiting3078]

Bloody marvellous. Between you and Allan Schaller, you have made me want to pick my camera up again.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Ah Malcolm! thanks so much

[@eliasberglund7991]

That last scene. 😢❤

[@LifeWorkDreams]

❤️

[@Christian-tf6ol]

Truly inspiring! Thank you for sharing the journey with us. All the best to the next chapter of your life! 💯

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks Christian!

[@TravieTrav_DMV]

Really enjoyed watching this! I love what you created and the stories you shared behind them. Congratulations on becoming a father and producing this project as well! Keep on going!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thank you Travie

[@MitchyLou1]

Really beautiful. I enjoyed so much about this. Nottingham was my hangout in my teens, great to see familiar shots. And congratulations on the new addition. Here's to many more exciting Tuesdays on the horizon!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Ah thanks so much Michelle ✌️

[@mariomalino]

This video makes me want to go out and take photos, truly inspiring 🎉

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Ah man these are the best kind of comments thank you ✌️

[@RobMatthews21]

Great shots, great project and great production! Be proud.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks Rob!

[@leemjfreeman9856]

Now that is some inspiration right there! Great work and beautifully narrated.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks so much Lee. So kind. Thank you for watching

[@McSpyda]

Congratulations King, blessings to you and family… Always top shelf💡🎥🎬.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

As always Mc Spyda big love ✌️😎

[@James_Distefano]

This is GReat!! (Get it?) Keep up the amazing work!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Haha Thanks James!

[@mata4r43un]

I stumbled across this video by chance ... and WOW! I love your images. It's personal. It's beautiful. And combined with your story behind those images, it became complete. Stunning works~!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks so much for watching 📸

[@andrewlunn]

Wow - this is an awesome video and an amazing / very rewarding project. Great work

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thank you andrew!

[@HonzaPokorny]

Absolutely love the BW tones, and compositions. SO GOOD.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks Honza, really happy with how they turned out! 🙌📸

[@thegreatvanziniphotos5976]

This was excellent. Wonderful & congratulations!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thank you so much! 📸✌️

[@FilthyFloor]

I have been thinking about making a photographic journey like this for some time now. I'm looking forward to be doing it soon. I've purchased a Leica X2 for the purpose of the journey, and I also want to do it in B/W. Funny to see something similar to what I wanted. Great work. Keep it up. You'll blow up as a photographer one day.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Ah thanks so much this means a lot 🙏 Can't wait to see where your journey takes you ✌️👌

[@Trainwisely]

This is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks for the kind words ✌️

[@cyrilstheone]

Loved you video dude. Only just had my GRiiix since Christmas. Only been out with it once so far. Wasn't to fussed at the beginning of of walk, but has the day went on I started to love it more. Thanks for putting this up dude 🙏

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Hey thank you! hope the GRX is treating you well!

[@BenderBest]

What a great video man!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

thank you!

[@lancegailyard9083]

This an amazing and introspective way to be more than just photography. Well done!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Nice one Lance 📸✌️

[@weisskm]

A wonderful video - and great photos as well. Best wishes!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thank you!

[@AndersKeisHansen]

Fantastic video and project :) Thank you very much for sharing !

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks Anders

[@briangrogan1622]

Lovely and so heartfelt....

[@LifeWorkDreams]

thanks Brian

[@ScrappyPoontachat]

Thanks for posting this, I must say that I really enjoyed looking at your photography. Your images have a lot of contrast and blacks in them, I was wondering how you metered your beautiful photos? Thanks again.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Cheers Steve... erm most of it was just setting the camera manually scene to scene but at times i did use the GRIII's spot metering mode when i was playing with strong light and dark

[@neilcousineau4956]

This is a great story and work of art. The whole concept is beautiful. I sure hope you make a book, store it and give it to your son when he turns 20. Image the changes he (and you) will see on an average Tuesday in 2043. Well done. Cheers from southern Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canda.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks Neil

[@Jerome.Du.Quartier]

one of the best things I've seen on youtube, ever. Thanks for that.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Jeroen! You've made my day thank you!

[@Jerome.Du.Quartier]

@@LifeWorkDreams and you made mine, peace!

[@neill6189]

Great video, lovely work and really quite uplifting. Thank you 🙏

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks Neil 🙌

[@briangrogan1622]

Wonderfully told...Very inspiring!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks so much brian

[@jerichobelizar6758]

I'm glad i stumble with your Page. Very inspiring..

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Welcome Jericho 📸

[@nicoladongo]

I really have to congratulate you for this beautiful video. it inspired me. Thank you.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks so much dude 📸

[@splendidindifference]

Excellent project, and some great images,

[@LifeWorkDreams]

🙌

[@No1projects]

That was beautiful

[@gmallari1461]

wow! thank you for sharing your story!!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks so much!

[@wtr4397]

Just a wonderful presentation and project. Thank you for sharing. Regards….Wayne

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks so much wayne

[@paulhart1218]

A superb video - inspiring and encouraging and far more than the hundreds of camera 'reviews' that tell you very little of value

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks Paul. I feel we need more stories and journeys with our cameras 📸✌️

[@lneleven1708]

Absolutely fantastic video, idea, and photos. Photography is never linear in terms of progress or feeling etc. and just recently I’ve been struggling a little. But this short film has really got me excited again, so thank you 🙏 oh and if you ever offer the book as a purchase, I’ll certainly be a customer

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Ah dude this is so cool, hope you go out and have fun 📸📸

[@keunicek]

Inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks for watching!

[@babettesfeast6347]

Very poetic and a good camera

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thank you

[@babettesfeast6347]

@@LifeWorkDreams loving the Ricoh. I’ve noticed if you hold the camera with two hands in front of your chest, look at the LCD screen as you talk out loud, people assume you are shooting a video or live-streaming and they don’t realise you are taking there photo. I know this sounds daft but I spent hours in Newcastle with nobody asking what I was doing. Congratulations on the baby -

[@ioScala]

Love this. Inspiring me to shoot my GRIIIx more. Great work!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Many thanks emmet

[@jancusters2450]

Really great video and wonderful images!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks Jan ✌️

[@138-e9q]

Fantastic.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Many thanks!

[@TomKaszuba]

This was a quietly powerful experience.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks so much Tom ✌️

[@chrisdunderdale]

Lovely work mate, and great story.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks Chris ☺️

[@adehopkins749]

Gorgeous, especially the ending ❤❤❤

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Cheers Ado much love man x

[@mk1photography62]

Very mindful video and process many thanks

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks Mark

[@LazyManJoe]

Inspiring !

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks so much Joe!

[@jkingwhistler]

Wonderful story telling and video!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Cheers jay 🙏

[@lukebellcooks]

Fuckin A. Simple, rhythmic & joyful. Loved it man ❤

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Cheers bro 😘

[@andytheghosthunter]

Wonderful video. Gives me inspiration when out with my GRIIIx

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks Andy ✌️

[@davidberry2410]

Very moving! loved it

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Cheers David ✌️

[@StevenLawson]

I've been doing something similar with my GRIII's high-contrast B&W mode, but perhaps a little less structured than your project. Really enjoyed your film and the photos were terrific

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Ah awesome Steven would love to see it 🙌