Solo Film Photography Trip to the Mountains of Washington

[@Kodak]

Love this Brae!

[@BraeHunziker]

Oh wow! Thanks guys 🤠

[@bryantfisher4049]

Instablaster...

[@morganmessner7612]

We appreciate you setting up your camera, walking 50ft, and walking back to get your camera 🤗

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha thanks Morgan 😂

[@theundefinedphotographer]

Really humbling to see the film shots at the end that didn't work out. I've ran into similar contrasty lighting situations and had the same mentality that the dynamic range of film would save the day, so it's something frustrating that I've been trying to work on too. Nevertheless, another batch of gorgeous images of Washington

[@BraeHunziker]

It’s definitely happened more times than I’d like lol. Probably need to invest in a better meter and really do some research on properly exposing in these types of scenarios.

[@michaelschuh9953]

Brae Hunziker if you finde an answer to this exposing problem pleas let us know I got the same problem and I’m thrilled to hear your answer to this ☺️. Anyway great and inspiring video dude 🙌

[@brettstewart1550]

@@BraeHunziker you can pull your film in development to bring highlights down

[@adam_mawz_maas]

This challenge is why ND grads exist and landscape guys used to carry massive filter kits full of different nd grads. The nd grad allows you to balance the sky and darker foreground with a single shot by reducing the sky exposure. If you think balancing that on a high dr film like portrait is hard, velvia only has about 5 stops of dr total.

[@user-mc9tp1we1i]

I loved this! The cinematography was beautiful and the edit was so calming. I really loved the photos of the woman and her tent up on the ridge. The music choice was all excellent. Definitely one of my favorite videos of yours.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks for the feedback Julian! Definitely lucked out by having her set up camp in such a perfect location!

[@BenjoC8632]

Washington state has some of the most GORGEOUS mountains and forests!

[@pushingfilm]

This was inspiring, great choice of music. I love how you're just used to those accidental mirror-ups 😅 "Blind Bangers with Brae"

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha yes!! New series “blind bangers with brae” coming out soon 😆

[@lorenzopierpaoli3407]

7:07 looks like a photo from an ad campaign, really good photo!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Lorenzo!

[@coreyoconnellproductions]

Bro literally shed a tear this was stunning. One of my favorite videos, I have not spent a lot of time in the mountains, but im so inspired man. Thanks so much for posting!

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha thank you Corey! Means a lot, appreciate it.

[@teocrawford]

Don't know why this particular video of your's was in my recommended, but thanks for this KZbin!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks for checking it out Teo!

[@hariyadisa]

eyegasm 😍😍

[@KyleDavidHall]

Awesome video man, new subscriber but you have already inspired me a lot to pick up film 🤟

[@BraeHunziker]

That's awesome to hear Kyle, thanks for subscribing!

[@makilee7556]

Love how humble you are in all of your videos. Everyone's got some learning to do, but it's always amazing to see that even for someone like you, who takes phenomenal photos, still pushes to learn more and try harder to take better photos. I love it. You're now officially my favorite youtuber. Also, haha i was just thinking about all the amazing B-roll you've been adding and thinking about how much effort it takes to get each snippet. The last bit about walkin 50 feet for some footage made me laugh so hard. Keep up the amazing work Brae!

[@BraeHunziker]

Well thank you very much! And yeah probably doubled the length of the hike after it was all said and done 😂 worth it though!

[@makilee7556]

@@BraeHunziker your effort in this video and the past few have been amazing, and im sure the watchers don't even realize. Hehe maybe for shits and giggles you should post some bloopers.

[@gabrielmorales8916]

You could easily pull some of these shots off with graduated ND filters. Good job on another great video man.

[@BraeHunziker]

Yeah will definitely need to invest in one soon haha

[@daniilt4610]

As someone who lives in NYC youre videos and photos always hit differently, considering Im always surrounded by tall building, noise streets etc... Reminds me that there is so much more out there, so much more beauty than what I see on a day to day. Thank you for your videos, they always brighten up my day!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Danny! Cool I can provide a different dose of scenery. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers!

[@MrSamwars123]

I haven't seen that mountain in about 10 years. Those pictures are something incredibly special.

[@BraeHunziker]

Some of my favorites I’ve taken!

[@Voltamart]

I appreciate the ending where your photos don’t always turn out how you like makes me as a photographer understand that we are constantly learning and progressing with the image we are trying to be satisfied with

[@BraeHunziker]

Always learning and progressing, absolutely!

[@Cookerab]

I was enjoying and shooting film before you were born and I'm not that old. These vids make me happy. Thanks for sharing. #filmisnotdead.

[@ericpmoss]

I really really really recommend getting a 2 or even 3 stop gradient neutral density filter. Soft transition filters are good, but even hard transition filters are much better than nothing. It saves so many film photos that would otherwise have blown-out skies. The most flexible are the rectangular filters that can be slid to darken a selected fraction of the frame, but even a circular one that has the gradient in half the frame works great 90% of the time.

[@BraeHunziker]

Great tip, thank you Eric!

[@HeartTurnedToStone]

WHY did this make me cry??? LOL The ending was perfect. 😜😜😜

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha thank you! Love the feedback 😆

[@MicaelWidell]

Beautiful. Inspiring. Happy I found your channel.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you for watching!

[@crweewrc1388]

I love the picture of you and your friends on the cliff.

[@XPLRNW]

SO TRUE! I know that when I'm out shooting and I'm on my way back (LATE) and in route back home I always see that perfect shot... and I'm like ... I have to stop and shoot this or I'll kick my self later... lol I love it!

[@rodinstu]

Gorgeous video as always, it made me laugh when you left that final clip in. My friend used to do camping videos and always joked about how awkward the walk back or the morning wake up scene is to film

[@BraeHunziker]

Hahah yep always awkward. Thanks for the kind words!

[@sleepless5555]

i'm one of your old followers and i knew your channel would be huge and im so proud that you inspire lot of people with your youtube channel! keep up the good work

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks!

[@patroell]

Super stoked to be in the first round of the community gallery! So many amazing talents involed!

[@KylerSteele]

Such a beautiful location. Like how you showed us the images that didnt turn out that well also. I got some images turning up like that when shooting in the middle of the day

[@BraeHunziker]

Ah yeah midday will get ya... thanks Kyler!

[@philoography8233]

The highlight of a sunday is your video

[@BraeHunziker]

That’s amazing, thank you!

[@bhikhta]

Watching your videos gives a very meditative experience. And I absolutely love them shots. I usually pause at everyone of them and just adore the beauty of them. You're a beautiful human being dude. MUCH LOVE❤️

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you so much!

[@BronsonWilson]

The amount of different shot angles and different takes were astounding. Yet when you watch it through it feels it feels seamless. Mad respect.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks so much Bronson!

[@jdpst20]

Gosh I'll tell ya what. I've lived on Hawaii, "oahu" for almost 3 years and Getting ready to move back to the mainland heading to Colorado in March 2021 and I just can not wait to leave Hawaii. It sure has it's charm and majestic feel to it, the sunsets and ocean is great, however it sure makes you feel small compared to the rest of the US or world. Feeling trapped in a way and sort of "I've explored it all sense" I can't wait to get out to the wilderness and explore and hopefully reignite my photography. Def feel that I've been not inspired as of the last few months. EDIT: finding this channel is def inspiration though. It's crazy. I've been into photography for over 10 years since 2004 and it's great to constantly learn and get inspiration from others. I shoot with a 500CM for film but I'm just LOVEING the Pentax 67 form factor and feel I get from viewing the images in that format. Just magical... Now I'm looking on Ebay for my 67 :)

[@BraeHunziker]

I feel that! I’ve visited several times and kinda came to the conclusion that I couldn’t live there but will always be a spectacular place to visit. Hope you enjoy your last bit of time there and get settled nicely in Colorado when you return!

[@robertbotham1535]

Thanks for sharing this work with us. I grew up out there, but now I'm stuck shooting all my film in the midwest. Keep shooting, it looks great!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@logancampos7311]

So many of these are just fantastic! I just ordered one with three lenses and hope to hit the trails soon with it!

[@aristoioannidis7490]

Hey Brae. Thank you so much for your poignant commentary. Shooting film is a learning experience. This update is one of your best! Thanks for sharing your experience. Much appreciated.

[@BraeHunziker]

Appreciate ya watching and the feedback Aristo!

[@randallstewart175]

Love these little photo trips to the outdoors, which until 10 years ago routinely did for myself. Now, not a chance, so I'll live this part of my photo life through your experiences. Shooting snow covered mountains in a landscape with the expectation of getting printable highlight details is tricky because you tend to evaluate the high contrast scene based on the surrounding forests, streams, etc. The very high dynamic range presented requires either a ton of experience or a spot meter and the will to put aside preconceptions and shoot what the meter tells you. That means a highlight reading, exposed no more than two stops "over exposed", and let the shadows take the hind most. Or, using an SLR and graduated ND filters to contract the dynamic range of the scene. In other words, shoot it like a slide film and discard all of the YT nonsense about rating at half box speed. A scenic with detailed highlights and murky shadows is emotionally acceptable most of the time. A scenic with overly light shadows and blown highlights is just bin fodder. Keep up the work.

[@BraeHunziker]

Glad I can provide a bit of a vicarious experience for you Randall haha. And I appreciate the tips. Definitely need to invest in a high quality spot meter and learn more about properly exposing in situations like these.

[@randallstewart175]

@@BraeHunziker A couple of days ago, I sent you an email offering a Minolta Spot M meter. Have not heard back, so I may have screwed up the email. Anyway, send me an email if you would letting me know yeh or nay on the meter. If you want it, I'll need a shipping address. ([e-mail])

[@nathanielz4073]

Wow, just wow. I love the story you create from this video and its just beautiful. Great composition too video and pictures. Keep this up because I want more

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Nathaniel!

[@Peedelie]

The shot at 6:57 made me cry

[@ohyofavis]

This video gave me the relaxation that I needed. Thank you, Brae! Wish we have parks/places like these in where I live.

[@BraeHunziker]

Glad you enjoyed dude!

[@nonnormal7900]

Such a cool trip ever.

[@leadelacruz3738]

SURREAL VIEW!!!

[@CharlieStrange]

first time watching one of your videos. i realized immediately that there was something special. my jaw literally dropped several times at the frames. nice work, looking forward to more in the future!

[@BraeHunziker]

Wow, thank you Charlie!

[@depotmsa2362]

this video was solid , photos pretty good , i liked the one of the mountain just at blue hour with the lake

[@ici.a]

How have I not come across your channel before? This video is amazing, I love it. You are such a great photographer and these photos really inspired me.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks so much!

[@alejandrooliva8371]

Super inspiring beautifull video and photos and super chill and relax mood

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Alejandro!

[@XPLRNW]

Most awesome! This video totally rocked brother! Nice work! My favorite photograph was at 06:57 . You sure know how to capture the moment, my friend. Keep grinding on the outdoor adventure/photography life.

[@Crsmo322]

Digging the videos more and more. Awesome that you shared the digital shots and missed film shots. I love film but I'm not as good at shooting it as I hope to be, so shoot with what gets you the image you're looking for. The selection of music is appreciated also. Sometimes you get tired of the same "hip" beat on tons of these film videos. 😅

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks for the kind words! 😄

[@Dv0rak404]

Just found out about your channel while researching for medium format film photography. Love your videos. 4:40 was my reaction when I laid my eyes on Mount Fuji for the first time. Truly surreal!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks for checking out the vids :)

[@redone2612]

Great work and pure honest no BS photography and funny :) Fab channel.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you!

[@bassandtrebleclef]

Pictures are great. Video is even better! Really great job. Congrats!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks so much!

[@PRRrailfan]

Great video! The PNW is unreal; hopefully I'll make it out there someday. Love the community gallery too, lots of great photographers in there!

[@BraeHunziker]

Definitely worth the trip! Thanks Sean!

[@daviez2421]

The quality of this is better than most movies today lol

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha wow thank you!!

[@StephenMilner]

Awesome images and video mate. Well worth the effort. The light looked awesome.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Stephen, definitely lucked out with the light!

[@clarhettcoalfield3616]

Brae I have to say, you sir are coming along and seriously coming into your own. The video was remarkable, with some very exceptional images.Loved the production quality, and the music with this lovely guitar strumming along was a great choice. A wonderful video, I thoroughly enjoyed this. Cheers mate, be well, stay healthy and safe - Peace.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you so much Clarhett! Really appreciate this feedback and stoked you’re enjoying the video/images. All the best 🤝

[@evertking1]

Your best one yet and the best shots I have seen from you man.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks James!

[@m.acie.k]

Love your community gallery idea, you should definitely host it every week!

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha not sure I could every week as it takes quite a bit of work, but would love to do it on a monthly basis!

[@kristoffergo6294]

Damn! Amazing:) Hats off to you hiking with the Pentax 67.

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha the ol brick in my backpack... worth it!

[@kristoffergo6294]

@@BraeHunziker Damnit man! Just ordered a Pentax 67 from ebay! I already have a a RZ67

[@georgemichaelofficial]

Great sharing of the vibe & process

[@TheMPhotography]

I truly enjoy your videos man. Music and edits are spot on. The shot at 4:48 is soooo good as well as the one with the tent at 6:56. I love it that the mountain is somewhat in the mist/clouds. Looks like a fantastic trip. Well done.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you very much Markus. The more I get out into the mountains the more I want to visit Switzerland and shoot in the Alps haha.

[@TheMPhotography]

Brae Hunziker Yeeeeeessss🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@TiredThomas]

Great images! The one with the tent set up in front of the mountain...molte bene! Suggestion for the bright sky dark landscape problem would be a split ND filter. Check those out!

[@BraeHunziker]

Yep definitely the move! Thanks Cory!

[@marcash9767]

Most underrated photographer. Great set dude

[@BraeHunziker]

Appreciate it!

[@andreeaudescu5551]

I don't usually comment so this might seem slightly incoherent. But I really love your photos and your video content in general. You sure know how to edit your videos to achieve that calming, dream-like mood that I personally love. I also follow you on Instagram and I'm excited every time your photos pop up on my feed. People like you inspire me to keep shooting film and (maybe more importantly) appreciate the beauty around me not just in breathtaking landscapes but also in ordinary, everyday scenes. Which is pretty awesome, I would say, so thank you! And keep up the amazing work.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you very much for the kind comment Andreea! Shooting film has definitely made me appreciate the beauty in the simple things as well.

[@luciagadd892]

Loved this video. The music, the scenery, the photos and your appreciation for the great outdoors. A very inspiring and feel good video. 👍👍👍

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Lucia! Much appreciated.

[@drewsleyy3836]

composition of the shots at 6:00 and 8:10 are absolutely perfect man. Absolutely captivating shots. And the 8:41 shot was an absolute banger, the mirror up guessing game never fails lmao

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you Andrew!

[@paulie3095]

A truly amazing photographer

[@BraeHunziker]

🙏🏻

[@samlukeburton1806]

These videos just get better and better. Love the images of the group of friends at the summit of the mountain. Will be checking out the community gallery tomorrow! Great work as always :)

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you Sam! Convenient that they were there haha.

[@srad.]

Incredibly beautiful. The colors of that sunset were unreal 😭

[@BraeHunziker]

It was so beautiful, lucked out big time with the weather! Thanks Sierra!

[@ericmolina3566]

I think these are some of the best photos you've produced so far! Super sick to see these images, good shit dude.

[@BraeHunziker]

Wow thank you Eric!

[@joelm1246]

Man, the images that turned out are fantastic, plenty of keepers. Amazing content once again, Brae.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Joel!

[@iStack247]

so glad youtube recommended your videos, cant wait to see your growth as a photographer man, love the work & peace ❤️

[@BraeHunziker]

Appreciate the support! Thank you!

[@adventureStaley]

Man some purdy shots! Bravo!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks :)

[@bobsykes]

Holy cow, Brea! Your video production chops totally set this channel apart. Beautiful footage and beautiful stills, too. Watching the really mathematical photographers like Nick Carver, they would probably use a spot meter and graduated density filter to bring down those skies. Or try exposure bracketing? Me, I have basically added a used X1D II to my kit, and like your digital camera, the problem is at least reduced. Anyway, I just love this views of our beautiful northwest!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you so much Bob! And yeah I need to get more calculated with my exposures in situations like these. Split NDs seem like a good option. Will have to sit down and do some more research. Cheers!

[@RyanWard99]

Absolutely stunning

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks!

[@ilmkzli6024]

You put this vid together so well and as usual your trip/shots taken brought a sense of calm in a beautiful way, but from 6:56 to 8:11 you really went breezy!!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you! Was a fantastic experience and wanted to bring that to life in the video. Cheers!

[@simonthellsson6412]

Holy mother of Portra. Incredible photos! This looks likes the set of Firewatch. Would love to visit the west coast and hike and make photos. Living in Sweden, you're used to a totally different environment to shoot in. I guess that would be exotic for people not from here, but this pandemic has really stoked my desire to visit other places to photograph.

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha this was the second comment about Firewatch that I got so I looked it up and can definitely agree that it does look like the set of that game! Thanks for the kind words Simon!

[@Benjaminjohansson93]

Love videos like this one. So calming and harmonizing haha, perfect before bedtime! The pictures were amazing! 🙌🏻

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Benjamin! That’s definitely the vibe!

[@motobear383]

Some stunning images and of course what a place to be living

[@BraeHunziker]

Very thankful! Thank you!

[@ChaChaDiaries]

i am glad you showed up in my suggested feed. truly enjoyed this video and subbed. i recently just started shooting film and enjoying it. it is extra special that the video is from Washington as I am a local and of course it caught my attention right away. not sure where you are from but thank you for showing how beautiful Washington is. :)

[@BraeHunziker]

That’s fantastic! Thanks for watching and supporting!

[@jjmm162]

I hoped to live traveling the nature and shooting pictures as a photographer when I was a kid. This video reminded me the memory - I’m still 20s and sounds like I’m super old haha Anyways absolutely love it

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you, never too late!

[@stephanschreiber4782]

Duude, I love your pictures and videos, just startet shooting film and you really motivate and inspire me to do more, cheers and greets from Germany! 🌞

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Stephan. So awesome to hear that. Cheers!

[@barselino9877]

hell yeah camping video please do more of these!

[@martimlourenco6068]

such a beautiful and charming video, thank you so much for these little moments Brae. :)

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you for watching Martim!

[@evertking1]

BANGERS BANGERS BANGERS

[@maxdaniels4326]

Awesome as always brae, best film channel on KZbin rn 👌👌🤘 stoked to checkout the gallery you've been working on later. I reckon for a video at some point u should go on one of these photo exhibitions but only shoot digital and try see wat u can get from it 👌

[@BraeHunziker]

That would be a very fun concept, thanks for the idea!

[@john_murch]

You've got some print worthy shots there, nice job!

[@BraeHunziker]

Hoping to print some soon! Thanks John!

[@theharveydean]

haha that outtake at the end though. 😂 amazing photos man! Those views 😭😭

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you!

[@cacapupu1234]

Great pictures and video, this just really inspired me to go backpacking in Washington now.

[@BraeHunziker]

Great place to do it!

[@proudy015]

7:04 such a banger shot!! Great Video as always and great work with your gallery. So many insanly talented people, it's unreal.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Rudolf! Super stoked on how it came together. Appreciate ya submitting work! Was blown away by the talent of all these photographers.

[@connerlaity5569]

Another incredible video. Almost magical this one. Great job Brae ✊🏼

[@BraeHunziker]

Appreciate it Conner!

[@PatrickOakleyEllis]

Killer shots, Brae! Some greatly needed chill vibes.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Patrick! Hope all is well man!

[@laffilmfest3759]

Beautiful trip.....my brother lives in portland....we have hiked that area...

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks dude!

[@MatthieuLescop]

Beautiful and soothing video ✨

[@riccardofaccin]

Beautiful video... and obviously beautiful photos :)

[@BraeHunziker]

Appreciate it!

[@jasonzecchin4539]

Dude this was amazing! My favourite video of yours to date! Some unbelievable images you've captured! Inspired me to go out camping by myself with just my camera!

[@BraeHunziker]

That's fantastic, enjoy!

[@rubenlegout6578]

What a beautiful thumbnail, it’s what made me click on the video and boyyy have i watched all Of your videos since man, love them

[@BraeHunziker]

Wow, thanks Ruben!

[@JaegerKommando]

really appreciate you showing the settings for the photos!

[@jctalk18]

Tips for high contrasty scene. Meter the higlights and the shadow and shoot in between the given exposure setttings.

[@BraeHunziker]

Yeah this is what I tried but I was using the built in light meter which likely wasn’t giving the best spot readings

[@joeljafman]

just got this recommended, awesome work man!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks dude!

[@doubleexposed3830]

Such a beautiful backyard. Once COVID is sorted I’m going to have to head to your part of the world. Nice shots and I like your honesty in showing us your struggles with film.

[@BraeHunziker]

It's an amazing spot over here, endless scenery to explore!

[@Asaewyn]

Awesome work and video, music matches the ambience

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you very much!

[@jolomanglicmot]

You never miss with these videos bro 🔥🔥! So inspiring

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Jose!

[@dennisbrandtfoto]

This was so much of Inspiration in the Video ♥️ thank you

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks for watching!

[@dennisbrandtfoto]

@@BraeHunziker will watch next days more vids from you, greetings from Germany