The Bondi Years - How Guerrilla Street Photography Saved me from Clinical Depression

[@21coolie]

So good Andy, loved this story and cracked up hearing about your boss... also what an awesome archive! Glad you got through it...

[@Andyhutchinson]

Thank-you kindly :)

[@verdedoodleduck]

Thank you, Andy. You're a wonderful storyteller (and terrific photographer but that's rather assumed). I found that to be a moving and interesting look at a thick slice of your life. After a lifetime of suffering from anxiety, depression and having experienced a couple of meltdowns myself, I tip my hat to you for just being here. Here's to the New Year!

[@Andyhutchinson]

Cheers Scott. Onwards and upwards. :)

[@paulskillen2158]

Dude. This is me. I was also born in the UK, had a meltdown, came to Australia, fast forward 15 years, diagnosed with autism probably adhd too. And photography has quite literally saved my life, more than once. Thanks for sharing. Seriously, huge 😊. 😊

[@Andyhutchinson]

No worries - and thank-you :)

[@paullittle8343]

Were it not for photography I'm sure I'd never leave my apartment. This video resonates with me. And your delivery of the word "c**t" should be applauded. Such a beautifully offensive and totally underrated expletive. As a Londoner living in the US, that word has been my gift to my friends who use it willy nilly now. I continue to very much enjoy your content. All the best.

[@Andyhutchinson]

Cheers Paul - appreciate the support :)

[@danevarkevisser4670]

Agree with some of the earlier comments. Great storytelling Andy and laughed out loud a couple of times. You're rapidly becoming one of my favourite You Tubers. I once had a boss who would fly off the handle about nothing. But I wouldn't take it. I always stood up to him. I knew he wouldn't sack me because nobody else could do my job.

[@Andyhutchinson]

Thanks mate. Just keeping it real :)

[@PeterTodd]

Fabulous story telling Andy, love your delivery and style - that's why I subscribe to the channel, regardless of the the topic :) Thank you!

[@Andyhutchinson]

Cheers Peter :)

[@Bontphoto]

Agreed, you don't realise the problem till you are out of the other side. Following 30 years in construction, I only realised I had been in the wrong job was when I retired !

[@Andyhutchinson]

Thanks mate - definitely the case for a lot of folks I think. :)

[@ro4lol]

You the man Andy. Great storyteller and a complete man. Great shaken not stirred photos from that dark time! Life ain't always easy. We all been there brother 🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@Andyhutchinson]

I appreciate it - one foot in front of the other. :)

[@into_lunch4556]

Brilliant, loved this !

[@Andyhutchinson]

Thank-you :)

[@richardhurst3368]

Thanks for your story, good to see you've come out the other end. Keep the videos coming.

[@Andyhutchinson]

Thanks Richard :)

[@RiaLunnPhotography]

what a powerfull video and must of been hard to make i to suffer with similar difficltys and same as you're self the education system let me down i am now in my 40's and studding a masters degree in photography and really enjoying it however the goverment have let me down again by regecting my disability student alowence meaning i cant get the equpment i need to study however i also use photography to escape the reality of life i am hoping to pass this degree and become a music photogrepher getting paid to photograph artists and traveling the world perfect job id say

[@Andyhutchinson]

Cheers Ria. That does indeed sound like a brilliant job. It's easier to get your hustle on when you love something, so I'm sure you'll find a way to accomplish your dream. :)

[@petera1033]

I understand what you are saying - just discovered your channell - subscribed. Pete

[@Andyhutchinson]

Thank-you - and welcome :)

[@markielinhart]

Ah, Hipstamatic. It’s still on my phone Andy. Happy New Year‼️

[@Andyhutchinson]

And to you, Markie :)

[@breifbluesky]

What an awesome video Andy, thanks for being so open about your experience and how photography played such a huge part in your life. I especially love the descriptive word you used to describe your ex boss, i actually laughed out loud

[@Andyhutchinson]

Thank-you kindly. It was pretty much the only word that would do. :)

[@samo4003]

Your ex-boss must have been quite the drama queen to put it mildly. He must have got the shock of his life when you exploded. I wonder who picked up what's left of your boss in the aftermath. 😊

[@Andyhutchinson]

He wasn't there much longer than me as it turned out.

[@samo4003]

@@Andyhutchinson Looks like you did your ex-colleagues a great favour. Pity the folks though, at the place where to went to haunt next. 😊