Shifter: Just Make One

[@FlemmingBoJensen]

This was a great one. The power of one. "Are you going to sell it, are you getting paid?" seems to be the first question on every pro photographers mind when I show them anything I have made. We are creators. There is such a thing as the joy of creating. We are not used car salespeople, we are supposed to invent and create and how will we do that if we only concentrate on bottom line on a spreadsheet instead of making prints and books and one-offs and break all the 'rules'.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

FBJ, totally agree. Oh, the baggage we carry these days. Sucks the life out of much of our actions. Miss you amigo.

[@TheWaterboarders]

Did this for the first time last year. Made a book for my partner celebrating our lives and gave it to her for Christmas. When she showed it to her mum, her mum got so emotional she burst into tears. There's something more powerful about a book - the permanence, the effort it takes and the power of a printed image that looking at images on a screen just doesn't have. I've just done a second one in black & white for my friends and our regular Friday night meals together, which I'll surprise them with on Friday (of course) just before our zoom meet. I don't care whether they like or not, I just did it as a memento for 2020. During lockdown, we didn't miss shopping, or going to work, or even the meals so much as our friend's company. When all the hard drives have crashed, codecs forgotten and cloud storage a distant memory, a book will still be around to be enjoyed in the future. Just do a book. It's a great buzz.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Very well said. And you are so right.

[@martinlawrence8427]

Daniel, I disagree, I think this video is an inspiration for all photographers, including rank amateurs like me. Everyone can start a photo project and these days self-publish for virtually no cost, with a variety of intentions from, just having a single copy in your hands, to creating an inspirational masterpiece, and everything in between. Thanks for another great video!

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

I was hoping someone would say this. I agree. I aimed at pros, although not many are going to take time to view my YT channel, as they tend to the be the ones most limited by what the industry is telling them. At least in my experience over the last ten years.

[@peshrawable]

Most underrated channel on KZbin,wish you best

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Very kind.

[@harrywmueller4625]

Hi. I worked in the book trade for many years and enjoying your presentations. I worked at Stinehour Press and Meriden Gravure. Graduated from RIT in photography and print. Now living in Vermont retired from Vermont University in Graphic Design. Printed many fine art books through my years and a avid book person. Photography has always been my passion. Blind in my right eye I look at images in a different ways. I appreciate your passions. Harry W. Mueller

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Hey Harry, wow that is a real career and those are legit stops. RIT scares me. Always makes me think of math class and how terrible I am at numbers. A few other friends went to RIT. All very intelligent, accomplished photogs.

[@andreak4280]

Well as per usual quite often i am “late to the party” as this was uploaded 2 yrs ago 🫤😅 BUT, still very relevant and timeless in 2023!! I loved this vid 🌟💪🏼very inspiring to create some photo books even if only a 1 off for myself or a few for friends/family that may be interested in what i capture while out wondering w/camera. I truly love & enjoy actually viewing / holding images in print over the constant monitor viewing. Happy i watched this vid and yes, your hair was in focus 😄 and to admit, i was actually dig’n your 🤓glasses along with your entire outfit 🙌🏼👌🏼 still a good look even in ‘23 ☺️ thanks 🙏🏼🫵🏼 ✌🏼

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

These are the books the galleries and museums are interested in...

[@rodhill6091]

another nugget of gold for us "non pro's" who shoot pics for fun then make a book! Cheers

[@tadeusz11000]

Yes Dan, it all worked well today and even your hair was well behaved. But more importantly, you are absolutely correct about self-publishing and the magic number is just 1. All must take that first step, make their first book, and move from zero to hero. Not only is it great fun to make and view, but a great lift to one’s self-belief when the book is in the hands for the first time!

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

There is a bit of relief. Not having to prove something every time. And yes, getting those books in the mail never gets old.

[@sprucemoose3000]

Thanks for more great ideas and inspiration Dan. Really enjoy your films

[@roblee3691]

Thanks Dan, this is one of your best. I am completing a long term personal photo project that has me working with 2 or 3 libraries each year. I take a lot of images each time but intend to only use one or two in my final product. As a 'thank you' to the owners/operators of the library I provide them with a book showing the good (and the fun) photographs taken around their site. One book specifically designed for a particular recipient - drawing on the relationship we have developed. Every relationship is different. Every book is different. It always goes down well. Cheers.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Dude, don't get me started on books for clients. Sweet Jesus it's an endless opportunity. A few photogs have figured it out, most haven't. Good on ya.

[@odysseaschloridis4836]

Absolutely crucial advice for all levels of photographers. It's so rejuvenating to hear words like these in today's noisy digital space. I have been thinking about making a short book for some time and now I know that this is the way to go! Thank you

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

So glad this film resonates with people. Frankly a bit surprised.

[@MilesThorne]

The word 'inspiring' gets thrown around willy nilly, but Dan you should be in the thesaurus against the word 'inspiring'. I have heard you on on other channels and podcasts over the last year or so and I have now just discovered your own channel. Last year I decided to make a photo book for myself, based on my visits into London over an 8 year period & document the life there. I really enjoyed the process of putting the book together and I ordered a Trade Book on Blurb. I was astounded at the quality I got for less than £20 and felt proud of my achievement. No one outside of my family will probably see the book but that's great, as it was made for me. I now have 3 other projects on the go that I will make into books. One book on Photos I have already taken and two on new photos I will take this year (projects). I will now work on my book layout skills as well as my photography! Thanks and keep putting your fantastic insights onto youtube Dan.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Trade Books are a real deal not to mention one of the more strategic products we make. Endless options. I just decided my ongoing project will end in trade, 8x10, hardcover with standard black and white or maybe even econ black and white.

[@BehindThePhoto]

Daniel, Thanks for all your efforts! Great and inspirational content right here. Big fan!

[@poet__anderson]

Great video, really appreciate you making it and all your insight 💕

[@pasqualetassone3334]

Damn @Dan Milnor, All the feels, all the thoughts, all the inspiration. Every. Single. Time. Not a Pro, not even a hack. I shoot want I want to shoot, oblivious to what anyone thinks or says. Just one goal, to take great pictures, to learn how to, difficult task in this subjective world. I don’t care, I can’t, otherwise I’d bin my cameras. Now to print. Tip of the hat to you.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Level makes no difference. Unless you are talking about fun factor. I know really good photographers who are miserable when it comes to their books. Stressed, angry, no fun to be around. And I know unskilled photographers who love every image they have ever made and love every single book they have ever made and are just thrilled to be able to make pictures.

[@pasqualetassone3334]

@@DANIELMILNOR505 I’m in that second cohort, although I wouldn’t say I love every pic I’ve ever taken. I just enjoy taking them and trying to learn from them each time. Now the print is turning out to be an added excitement. Love your work and your words, always something to discover, learn and consider. Keep it up please.

[@IanKnight40]

Brilliant!. Went down really well with my double buttered toast and coffee early this morning.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Just don't do butter AND peanut butter. I"ll never get that one.

[@qnetx]

I want to thank you for inspiring me with creative new approaches to book creation. I've created 22 book projects using Blurb over the last ten years but with the ideas you've shared, my mind has ignited with new possibilities for my future book projects. Your paintball related book concept ignited the idea that the physical product doesn't have to remain pristine but can be further embellished and defaced to suit the subject matter in a creative way. Most books I produced were for my own consumption but I also had friends that saw them and wanted copies so I made a few public for their benefit. Because of your examples, I've also created one-off books and journals to give as gifts, personalized for the recipient with images of mine that they specifically related to and admired. Thank you and please keep sharing your ideas.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

You are 2/3 there. Embellishment is spot on. Wait till you see some of the others I have done. Even stranger than these. And, if you want to take it close to the vest you could have book debossed or embossed, etc. Something more traditional than a paintball gun.

[@qnetx]

@@DANIELMILNOR505 - I might even make a collaboration with my painter friends. I place my image on the left of the spread, leave the right of the spread blank so they can paint their interpretation on that page.

[@chiprock2692]

RGB made me laugh out loud!! And CMYK was even better. Self doubt is the land artists inhabit. I've spent decade after decade trying to get out of my own way. Words fail to express how much I appreciate the resource that your sharing has become for me. Awesome.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

I think are some that would instantly label me a kook based on that single book. But I'm fortunate. I was born with "I don't care," gene. Glad you got a laugh. That was the point.

[@pacoedw]

Last week I created and published my first book on blurb! Self publishing is a very interesting process, and viewing it under the light of this advice, it's even more important. This video is great.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Paco, nice move. Congrats. The world of print is endless and I have a sinking suspicion this is only the beginning my friend.

[@pacoedw]

@@DANIELMILNOR505 you're right! already thinking on the next one.

[@LpFr3aK]

I started watching your videos in June last year. By the end of July i had my first book on my shelf. Haven't done once since but I walk past that one book every day and enjoy the fact that I made it. I need to continue. Thanks for this.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Well done. I think good bookmakers ebb and flow. You have some wins and some losses. And the losses can be a lot of fun.

[@kentmillerstudios]

I love this video. Thanks man!!!!

[@burneshollyman2621]

Brilliant! I have done books about family trips, etc. but you opened up a whole new perspective and amazing paradigm for creating. I am pumped and off to do one.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

these books are the future, at least in some ways.

[@AlexZafer]

I just felt the glass box of the professional's mind crack open a bit. We need more videos like this that can hammer and shatter it. Another great video. Timely and personally validating if I might add.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

If I can shatter that box then I'm doing something right. Now your turn.

[@AlexZafer]

@@DANIELMILNOR505 Working on it. Working on it ;-)

[@elmegade3]

You're brilliant Daniel. Thank you for such inspiration.

[@tahaphoto]

unique voice. humbling perspective. thank you, Daniel.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Thank you...

[@frederic_viennot]

powerful !!!!! thank you !

[@MacCc91]

Not a professional, but I have been doing books for a year now. I lived in Japan and made books about really random things. And actually it was as much fun as shooting the pictures. Can only agree with you here.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Japan has incredible printing history. Incredible. Wonderful place to make books.

[@sarahstellino1954]

Really inspired to go forward and create projects just for me. Thank you!

[@ordinary.american.beauty]

This was one of my favorite videos of yours ever! The museums are right, and I hope they inherit your collection one day!! I’m so happy you are making videos, we are all very fortunate for you being willing to share this information and that your doing it too! I look forward to enjoying how staggering the entirety of the catalogue of videos you end up amassing will be (once you have put out your last video)! 😂

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Glad you like...

[@SMydland]

Just wanted to stop by and say that you just made me do my first book today. I had been putting it off for along time because I wanted it to be perfect, but today I watched this vid, had an idea, and just did it. Thnx

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Whew. Release pressure, get on with the fun.

[@markbradshaw7753]

My last trade book with blurb was titled “adventuring,trespassing,photographying” a book about my four weekend camping trips with my daughter in a barely post lockdown UK. It was a decent thing but lots of folk just said photographying isn’t a word which was my main point missed by most. I don’t care as it’s a good product that she will keep and show her kids and tell them about how good a photographer their Grandad was. No one will know what their grandparents looked like soon.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Bookmaking and photography become much more enthralling once the practitioner has learned to love the expression "I don't care what anyone thinks." I know it did for me. I was born with this mentally which has served me well in a world of rapidly conforming "creatives" bent on being popular. I say you did well. You completed a project and book and left something behind for someone else.

[@SilarSkye]

Another inspirational video Mr Milnor - thank you. I have made four one-off books during the last six years (two through Blurb) and I fully concur, it's a really satisfying exercise. Next project is a hand-made one.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Handmade is so fun. You just reminded me of something........

[@jonberlin6131]

On point!!

[@maxf.8999]

so glad I found this channel, keep it up

[@kenmarten6049]

This video is an affirmation of what I was already thinking, although I hadn't yet got to the stage of giving myself permission to make just one book. I'm so glad KZbin recommended this to me. This content is what I needed to hear. Thank you!

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Grant yourself permission

[@davidssongs296]

Absolutely loved this!

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Did you walk today?

[@holyhoff8521]

Very inspiring indeed. You’ve pulled me out of my procrastination ditch! Thank you Daniel

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

No time to waste Jon. Just go for it.

[@mikebeecham]

I can't begin to explain coherently how incredibly helpful this video was, Daniel. I've been on the fence about creating a book from a couple of my projects, and have found myself all the way down the rabbit-hole of publishers and self-publishing. I think it would also be fair to say that I've suffered a little with my mental health over this, as I've put SO much stock into the idea that my work is only decent if a publisher approaches me. The fact they never have, has fed me the line that, actually, I'm not as good as I would like. That may still be the case! But your video has given me permission to go ahead and make the bloody thing anyway, and to maybe just create the book for me. If anyone is interested in buying it after the single print, then great but, if not, I still have a copy for myself. Thank you, genuinely!

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Damn, wrote you this long reply and YT ate it. What I was saying is that you are not alone. A lot of folks feel that way about being chosen by a publisher. The problem for me is that what I see and hear from the field is people being chosen because they are willing to pay. This can still be a good thing depending on where and how those books are used or placed. But, when people think they are going to make back their money it can be heartbreaking. We are talking apples and oranges however. Learn the tools, use them based on project, timeliness and budget and then move on.

[@mikebeecham]

@@DANIELMILNOR505 Thanks Daniel. Again, really appreciated (I know how busy you are, so appreciate the response!). What I can now say, is that I've taken my project created out of the first UK lockdown last year and turned it into a single copy book from Blurb. It's my first time, so all very exciting. Not that expensive either, so it could be something I do on an annual basis. What I DO feel, though, is a lot of pressure off my shoulders to get to the level where someone may approach me. I'm not sure I care now - thank you for that.

[@demian_software_es]

Thanks Dan, I think the advice is brilliant. I've been thinking on putting together a book for a while, but been overwhelmed by the complexities of it. I think this motivates me to just do it. The video made my day and cheer me up, the paintball story is hilarious.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Just finished a film about my new layflat sample. Gonna release sometime this week. Might help as well. FYI.

[@sarahdippity]

Hi Dan!! Just want to let you know I made my first zine with BLURB ... thanks to all your encouragement & guidance. I also made a few test books to test out fonts, etc. Your channel is a huge inspiration for me as a photographer. I love your podcast as well. Yours is currently my favorite podcast! (I gave your podcast a shout-out in a recent "Facts About Me" film!) Thank you Dan!!! (PS - I also have the AG23 zine first issue! Looking forward to the 2nd one.)

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Hey Sarah, fantastic. What format did you use for the Zine? Kudos on the test books. Essential and fun in my mind. AG23 is coming soon and Issue Three will drop in 2021 as well.

[@sarahdippity]

@@DANIELMILNOR505 - I actually tried out 3 formats for the zine during testing: magazine, trade & photo book. The photo book turns out to be the costliest, and the magazine and trade are similar in cost. I went with the magazine format this time because the quality of the prints is exceptional in that format. But I do like the smaller size of the trade format. Maybe in the future, I'll go with the trade format. I can't wait for the next AG23 issues!

[@ellenstoune8937]

Ok, I'm usually the first to join in a say "huddle up", "we're in this together", "we're all one, from the same source". Yep, I believe all of that from the bottom of my heart. But I'm thinking maybe instead of a huddle, we all need to hit the paintball field and blast each other into an oblivion of color with the battle cry "how do ya like reality now, muther f'ers!?" Sorry, just had to get that off my chest. Otherwise, this video was SO excellent and you are a creative genius. Because you make stuff and you don't take things to seriously about the making of that stuff. We can all be creative geniuses if we want to. You're teaching us how and that is awesome! Here's to a wonderful 2021. May it be a little less Twilight Zone.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Very kind of you Ellen. I like your style. Maybe we reach out to shake hands in the middle of the paintball field then double cross everyone and open up on them!

[@wallywo7392]

Daniel, first of all War Games definitely one of the best films ever made. My god that was so cool when it came out, ohh to be transformed and watch that on a Betamax cassette now and then jump onto a ZX spectrum afterwards. Well you've nailed it again, it's about fun, that's the answer but we are drowning in a sea of egos, a culture of me's and see's diluting light heartedness, giggles and stupidity.What happened, is it just my mid life crisis thinking 'I botched it', where are those milestones of fun to evidence wtf moments, rib cracking hilarity and poignant reminders that iit's just about having a laugh? Common sense is a valuable but decreasing commodity, keep it flowing!!!!!!! Thanks again and Happy New Year!

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

My specialty is the "Botch." I'm still doing it. John Badham! That. movie made computers interesting.

[@danielpierce8136]

Always enjoy your videos! The comically blunt, transparent, and honest approach is refreshing...especially on a platform like KZbin. Cheers Milnor!

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Thanks DP. Not sure what else to do.

[@charlesandaloro7709]

Not a professional and never will be but I thoroughly enjoyed this video.

[@Harlequin565]

Not a professional so I've been making single books for ages! I think it's a great way to expres oneself. Thumbsup from me and happy new year etc etc.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Keep it up!

[@keithsandercock1412]

Also not a professional ... however I did produce a single book of collected images, but in the process of which I discovered something that was truly liberating. For much of my life (and I have been shooting since 1957) I have been wedded to the 3:2 format, recognizing along the way that this ratio in portrait mode leaves something to be desired. In preparing images for my book I started to ignore the 'fixed' 3:2 format and started cropping to best effect for the particular image, and the results ranged from 1:1 to something like 16:9 with no fixed limits. Being freed from a fixed format gave me a completely fresh outlook on photography.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Yes, we love to put boundaries on ourselves. But, good artists rarely do. It took me years to unlearn things that were holding me back. Good for you.

[@keithsandercock1412]

@@DANIELMILNOR505 Thanks for the opportunity to express my views.

[@seencere7284]

this is what is called 'unique content'

[@StreetsWideOpen]

You were right Dan I did like this video, it was great and I love these individual books. More people should definitely make them, myself included. 5* video

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

They are a release value for wayward ideas. And fun.

[@LuisGodinez]

I made 1 book last year and it was so rewarding. I’ve made albums in the past but those were for clients and never really thought of making them for me. I was missing out but not anymore. Last night, I place an ordered for my first book of 2021. I have a goal to just print as much as I can this year. We’ll see how it goes. Thanks for the encouragement , Dan.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

I love making books for family. Nobody else ever sees these books but the few who do are very appreciative.

[@anja.stepanova]

Greetings from Russia! So happy to find You, everything in time, feeling more brave about publishing now)) Thank You!

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Hello Russia. We need to do a book that brings Russia and the US together. Enough of this craziness. Let's party with print.

[@anja.stepanova]

@@DANIELMILNOR505 What a great idea! We need it for sure!

[@MasonZenji]

Another great vid! Thankfully the equipment all worked out well and you got to share your books.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

I had to reset everything Mason. Everything. I think I've got it down now. Maybe. Maybe not.

[@MasonZenji]

@@DANIELMILNOR505 must be that EMP.... ElectroMilnor Pulse... 😂🤙

[@gobo6844]

Color management 😂 hate that. Love your experimental books. I’ve had a few ideas like that. Great thoughts in this video. 👍🏼

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Color talk gives me the death shiver

[@MarcoVideoVibes]

Thank you Dan !! In 2020 I decided to put together my first printed project cause I really wanted to give all the photos I shot in my trips to New York a purpose, or maybe just some form of conclusion. So that's why I thought about doing it in the first place and then I felt like also giving the sales part a go. It's been an important step in my journey. I've had many satisfaction and also many uncomfortable realizations. Printing has really taken me to a different place in my photography perspective.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Good idea. Saw a photographer get bitten once, in New York, only time I've ever seen that. But I digress. Print it!

[@scottslattery1812]

I just love you Dan! Going to finish my book and just print it! Happy New Year and come visit Pittsburgh!

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Hey Amigo, I was going to ask if you were holding down the Rochester fort but I see it's Pitts now. GREAT city. Gene Smith footsteps.....

[@scottslattery1812]

@@DANIELMILNOR505 - been in Pitt for 8 years now. Living in Slippery Rock. Not so much photography but still love it!

[@guillaumebouqueau]

I'm no pro-photographer but it made me want to "just do it". I'll try and start a few projects and look at them on a weekly basis without taking it too seriously. Thanks for the pep talk.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Any buy a paintball gun while you are at it!

[@paigewhite1461]

Hey Dan, this video is a really great reminder of what leads to fulfillment and a meaningful engagement with photography. Although I've never met you in person and only know you from these glimpses on the Internet - as someone who has done the art school thing, I'll say that from a bird's eye view definitely looks like an art practice. In your internet book there is a similar concept/connection to On Kawara's date paintings, and as for the paintball experience there is an artist niki de saint phalle whose shooting painting I think you'd find interesting. Thanks for keeping it real, as an aspiring professional I appreciate this video. Paige W

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Hey Paige, nice to meet you. I'm flattered with your connections. I really dropped the ball on the idea of conceptual work, something I should have embraced from day one. I was too linear. Art is endless.

[@leonkrug4841]

I'm an architecture student, and I found this absolutely fascinating and inspiring. I've been playing around with the idea of printing some of my sketches and projects and making it into a book. Funnily enough, in almost every video, I find something that I can apply to my architecture degree.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

I say got for it. Print a few things, keep it simple. And I think the crossover to architecture is understandable. And awesome.

[@doubleletter]

Great video. Thank you!

[@adrianstock]

What do they say on radio shows? “Long time listener, first time caller.” After watching this video I have just made and ordered two square notebooks with some family photos in. My kids will use them for maths now all the schooling is remote. Hopefully a little ray of sunshine in the lockdown ☀️☀️☀️😎☀️☀️☀️

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Math, the subject that almost broke me. Glad you kids get to use something cool.

[@kalaharistuart]

Thank you

[@paulshappirio]

Really enjoyed this Dan!

[@phillipP8848]

To the future. Onward and upwards.

[@KONAMAN100]

Very very nice job. I did a Covid lockdown book for our 7 yrs olds year. But yours is gritty good.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Kids books, family books, cookbooks, all very worthy.

[@PedreschiMess]

I know, the most important is the precious experience Dan is sharing w us, but... colour. an entire Daniel Milnor video - in colour - ok, I stop. I'm an architect based in Brasil, trying to incorporate some photographic content & knowledge to my job and Milnor have been of great help lately. Thanks for your content, bud :D

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

And yes, you are most likely going to win the World Cup....again. I'll do color at some point. Maybe.

[@cgmiliani88]

Just recently I started making Trade Books for me, thanks for the idea Dan, I used Blurb and I can say that it was pretty easy to use the tool. The idea is to keep creating for myself, and maybe for giving a gift to others... That's what photography is about for me. Also, I was waiting the whole lenght of the video for the image to suddenly become B&W. Saludos desde Panamá. Un abrazo.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Te amo Panama! Yes, the color was a momentary lapse. I'm not sure why I did it or why this video has become so popular but I'm glad it is so.

[@scottgarland2217]

Not a pro, but here's what I got out of my first book. You're right on, it's fun. The (rather obvious) discovery that putting my images together was mostly about the story and not the images - was a challenge that I think will improve my own photography. My first book was from a month in India - picked 100 images, and added minimal text. It's super convenient to whip out my book when someone wants to see images from the trip - way better than: "Sure, let me fire up Lightroom and we can sit at my desk...". Lastly, printing 100 8x10's and handing them out would have probably cost me more than the cost of a book, which was about $60 (cheap). What happened to the telescope?

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Sold it. How cool is that feeling when someone asks you about your work and you hand them a book?

[@scottgarland2217]

@@DANIELMILNOR505 With a book you get to define the experience - can't underestimate how important that is. This isn't just sitting around a slide projector with friends - the reader gets something real in their hands, plus I get ton of compliments for my crappy images.

[@AndySnap]

You have my full attention... Yup, need to do this...

[@owainshaw]

Did you ever watch Leslie Nielsen's 'Bad Golf Made Easier'? He coins a mantra of "I don't play good golf but feel bad. I play bad golf and I feel good." I couldn't help but think of this with regards to the weighty Monograph That I Must Make vs. the fun of things like sketchbooks/journals or just printing our work to look at and show friends.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Love that guy. And stop calling my Shirley. I think publications are project specific, but not every project needs to be life changing.

[@owainshaw]

@@DANIELMILNOR505 And just that idea is very liberating. But try telling that to George Zipp.

[@adventureStaley]

Hell. This inspired the !!!! out of me... Here we go..

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Good!

[@VictorBezrukov]

as usual, i got great inspiration from your samples of the one copy individual book story. There are a lot of things to think about. and to do. thank you

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Give it a go. It's entertaining at the very least.

[@VictorBezrukov]

@@DANIELMILNOR505 I will do that. I have to finish the quarantine them zine that started almost one year ago ( yes yes don't laugh) during the first lockdown when i stuck a few days in the small village and spent some nice time with my film and digital cameras, took some moody images and already put the selected images together (right now only from the digital Ricoh GR) but stuck with the finishing. I have to finish it and to shop a few - one for me and one for my mom - she is collecting my Blurb books. Possible another one to show to another dweller of the village :-). Right now we are in the 3rd lockdown and the theme becomes a regular theme. So right now I'm busy to shot the protests against our corrupted government in Jerusalem instead of thinking about the Art of isolation.

[@Loop1Photography]

Great topic!

[@dmlewey]

CMYK reminds me of Warhol's film, Empire, all 8 hours of it was much a test to see who would endure it. Quite how he decided on the length is anyone's guess. Great idea to return to get the book shot at. Ever thought about a video talking about solo shows?

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Hmm, I've had so few but I do have ideas and thoughts about how to mix things up. I have a Warhol portrait on my living room wall.

[@dmlewey]

@@DANIELMILNOR505 I think the solo show is a bit of a black hole in online knowledge. A never read any references to its workings. Never had one myself unless the Welwyn Garden City District library and the Stevenage Leisure Centre count as an 17 year old in 1987;-). Stevenage, the birth place of Lewis Hamilton, its only claim to fame. Welwyn can be seen as the key location in the film, The World's End. That's some acquisition with the Warhol.

[@markivkovic7235]

Whoa there Uncle D, color and b-roll footage! I know Oscars season is coming up but good job at winning KZbin :)

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Ha, far from. My films are like rom com sequels. Fast and dirty.

[@wbocxe]

Awesome!

[@JamesClark1991]

That Wargames book is super cool!

[@hectorgascon5467]

🙏🙏🙏

[@okiforbreakfast]

Milnor… in my opinion was better with the flip screen. Anyway, as always, thanks so much for your suggestions :)

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

I did a book 10 years ago through a local designer and printer 500 copies sold 300 gave 199 away made a wee profit kept one myself from time to time I flick through it and get a glow far warmer than watching images on my channel anyway loooong boring story short I’m currently working on the LR layout ready to send to blurb. Thanks for the nudge and that war games book looks awesome 📷❤️📷

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Smart. Small run. Sell, giveaway and move on so you don't lose 18 months of your life in a publishing cycle.

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

@@DANIELMILNOR505 egzakly 📷❤️

[@TonyReidsma]

Sorry. The color was too distracting. Will try watching again with a B&W filter. ;-)

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

The shame is keeping me warm.

[@MarcoVideoVibes]

I actually really appreciated the color !!! haha !!

[@TonyReidsma]

No shame man. Looking good.

[@StuartIsett]

I'm laughing. Just did a 150 run of old work with a tiny UK publisher. Scale was small but I've been on Zoom calls two weeks non stop as the work gets out there. Next comes my Blurb book.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

It'e like a mini marriage.

[@yasha8951]

Love the war games book

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

That was a fun one. And painful at times.

[@maciejkaron-dslr7738]

Great ideas, I'd love to read this book on internet (your mind in the internet?). You give a big kick to inspiration, not only photographic. I am afraid that I will not achieve a fraction of the possibilities on an artistic level like you. But I will not stop trying. It's cool that you share your knowledge in this way. All the best for the New Year. What about this color...?

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Color was a momentary lapse. I'm working on it. Give yourself credit. The hardest part of my project was culling the news. Not like it took any great talent to do that book. It was simply about following through. You can do it too.

[@richardpenhardt6100]

yup

[@zerlionngo395]

Little side track but the glasses you are wearing is dopeeee. May I ask where I can get one?

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Oakley. All my specs are Oakley. They do a great job with correction in curved lenses.

[@zerlionngo395]

@@DANIELMILNOR505 thank you champ 👌

[@kimpagel1778]

Hey kids, let’s have some fun!!

[@Francois_L_7933]

This reminds me of the days when I used to make photocopied zines. And now I'm wondering why I ever stopped doing that?

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Those are as viable today as ever.

[@eshatzer]

Cool.

[@125f8]

This made me download and signup to blurb,

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

You are not caught in the tractor beam.

[@125f8]

To be fair I’ve thought about it for a while. So as a test I’ve purchased a 13cm square photo book

[@JMichaelThurman]

The first run is a “rehearsal”!

[@mrjohnbaseley]

Because of you - I made my first book on Blurb - well a magazine really. It was to document my time in the Australian outback town of Coober Pedy whilst working there for 6 months as a Paramedic. The whole process gives a focus to a project and the creation of the magazine gives it life and a feeling of completion. It's not Outstanding, but it's a start. Thanks Dan. www.blurb.com/b/10522093-coober-pedy-where-cars-go-to-die

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

John, last time I was in Australia I was planning on a trip to CP with a friend from Sydney, photographer Garry Trinh. Not sure if you know him but he's a wonderful artist. My wife asked me yesterday where is the first place I want to go after lockdown. I said "Australia again."

[@mrjohnbaseley]

@@DANIELMILNOR505 When you arrive in Australia, I'll be more than happy to provide transport and accommodation to make your journey stress free. South Australia and Victoria as a limit as Australia is BIG. Thanks for your reply.

[@mrjohnbaseley]

..no cost..

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

@@mrjohnbaseley I've been three times and love everywhere I've been. WA was simply incredible and I'd like to get further north at some point too. A long bike tour would be fantastic.

[@PacificExpressions]

WarGames: when Dad bit the raw corn 😂😂😂

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

YES!

[@ConceptGoose]

Colour all the way through... 😀

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Momentary lapse of judgement.

[@ConceptGoose]

@@DANIELMILNOR505 made a pleasant change, although was waiting for the desaturation transition. Happy New Year (and birthday)

[@kevinsolie2208]

LAB book?

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Good point.

[@RohamBroccoli]

What is «professional»? who is a professional photographer? Are «one» valued based on the job «one» do or the education? Or how expensive «headshots» one takes? Or published 1001 photobooks? Canon or Leica? 50mm or zoom? So for god sake, who is a professional photographer?😅 love the job you do BTW👌

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Do you work full-time as a photographer? Is that your revenue source?

[@RohamBroccoli]

@@DANIELMILNOR505 I'm a Chiropractor and photo enthusiast🥳😁

[@HannesTschofenig]

Roham, you would not qualify as a professional photographer. Definition of a professional is here: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional

[@diforbes]

I would only make a book using print on demand such as Blurb.

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Lots of good companies out here. Try as many as you can, within reason. I'm jaded. Have had the "Blurb blood," for years.

[@burneshollyman2621]

At close to $60-80 a single book I can’t do more than one. :-)

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Depends on the book. My most successful Blurb book was $4. And the ones being collected now are no more than $25. You have to redefine your understanding of what a book is supposed to be. This is FUN>

[@SashaLokhtin]

13 mins in and suddenly I recognize color

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Got ya!

[@johnyoung1606]

Trying to work with the other side was not successful :( :( :( Wonder what is going to happen this time (10-30-24)...............................

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

I want a do over.

[@mal8488]

This was a great watch and something really resonated with me about this, took a step back from photography and now getting myself back into it and, Iv planned a few projects to work on to enjoy and at this exact moment, this video was what I needed to hear. Thanks very much, liked and subbed! Iam at www.Malphoto.co.uk - have a good new year and thanks again

[@DANIELMILNOR505]

Enjoy, that is the key word.

[@joeltunnah]

Thanks to Dan’s encouraging videos I did my first ever print project, a blurb magazine of my street photography. It came out great, was fun, and challenged my thoughts about my own photos. www.blurb.com/b/10525668-transient-momenta