The INSTAGRAM PROBLEM for PHOTOGRAPHERS

My PROBLEM with INSTAGRAM //
The way that photographers choose how to present their work is an important part of the artwork, it’s part of the story and the concept. A photograph is an artwork and its form is just as important as that of a sculpture or painting.
Instagram is a fantastic tool at your disposal. It empowers you to connect with potentially millions of people and instantly share your work with others. But remember it is just a tool - just like the lenses you shoot with or the software you process your shots with. In the same way you don’t only shoot at f/1.4 just because your lens can do that, or you don’t add lens flares into each of your shots simply because Photoshop has that function, you shouldn’t let Instagram be your last port of call in your image-making process just because it’s there.
Tools are there to help realise our creative vision, not to define it.
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[@jamiewindsor]

*What are your thoughts on Instagram? Do you agree/disagree with my points? Let me know in the comments*

[@tanzenistsport]

Your creativity doesn't seem to know any borders. Man, you never cease to amaze me!

[@josecolon8143]

Jamie Windsor I was trying to get out of it, now you just opened my eyes! I’m out of Instagram

[@devonsaccente9618]

using youtube as perhaps intended here......any advice on how to go about actually getting your digital shots onto large prints? this isn't necessarily directed at Jamie but for anyone willing to help out an amateur like myself. I imagine it might get a bit pricey, but I'm not deterred by that per se.

[@bradwong8743]

Hi Jamie: I use instagram to post fun pictures for my friends as I am moving away from FB, and not a as a photo gallery of my work (I'm an amature). I follow a number of Pro's and use their images as inspiration. I often check their websites to see the "full" size images. I do see another issue with Instgram being the need to post "epic" photos and giving some people FOMO, anyway keep up the great work, really enjoy your approach to photography

[@MsPerthgirl1]

Amazing video Jamie! Thought provoking, content and your editing is superb! Agree 100% that we should explore all ways to tell our stories - this is a great reminder. Insta for its flaws is still a brilliant portable portfolio with access to a global audience, but you’re right - it’s limitations shouldn’t be ours!

[@dannyderrick]

You did a brilliant job editing this. I love how smooth everything is.

[@AbdullahChakmakchi]

Totally agree such a great video

[@shivadas7655]

I love it too! Amazing video

[@27777BigRedBarn]

Agreed.

[@jamiewindsor]

Thanks.

[@josephtraub7018]

Yes indeed, I liked it so much! And an important topic :)

[@pierre-henripaitre4266]

I used to be a Motion Designer. I know how many hours have been sucked in this montage to offer this beautiful video. Thanks a lot for such dedication, Jamie. Fantastic work!

[@jandupreez4880]

I think Jamie Windsor now has the best photography channel on KZbin.

[@iamericlenz]

Definitely! Jamie Windsor and Sean Tucker as well have a huge impact on modern photography.

[@klaushuxley3342]

I agree completely.

[@sthembilehlongwane5347]

Indeed!

[@jandupreez4880]

@@TaipeiGeek LOL I only discovered him now because of the drama, its so cringey!

[@shootinglight]

Totally. SO well produced. Intelligent, contemporary and you always come away either with an opinion or having learnt something.

[@Tmrynr]

The only KZbin vlogger whose videos are works of art in themselves. Another great job

[@hvranic]

Another one is: kzbin.info/door/XV7bLiYu6DSX73KuoprBzw

[@Tmrynr]

@Nathan McGill 79 ok, so apparently there are a couple of others

[@TommoCarroll]

I loved the animation in this one! I’ve been playing around with smoother transitions for my next upcoming video but this is top tier!

[@JamesLima]

Best vertical KZbin video I've seen, nice transitions! By the way, I had never printed a photo till this year, now I got a wall full of my photos. Thanks for your work, cheers from Brazil!

[@Pavorish]

I do not enjoy vertical videos at all

[@Pavorish]

@@SimonWoodburyForget You could not be more wrong about space efficient. How is adding black bars on any TV or monitor more efficient? Anyone can rotate a phone into landscape mode, not everyone can flip a 55" TV vertically to avoid black bars and getting the full video resolution

[@BaddaBigBoom]

I assumed the presentation in this format was a joke in keeping with Instagram's default video setting.

[@iamthepatient6929]

The editing in this video is insanely good. It's finally helped me pinpoint the lingering issue I've had with instagram recently, I've always felt something wasn't quite right with presenting my work there, this finally helped me get my thoughts into a coherent idea. Brilliant video!

[@NigelDanson]

Loved this Jamie - a work of art! The transitions were amazing and the message spot on..

[@wuzihuzi]

I found it terribly stressful trying to work out what to post and when to post. Especially since I take photos of all sorts of things that don't really relate, all I want to do it share them. I think I'll dedicate my insta to the sorts of photos that do well on there like photos of people. All I have to do know is stress out about what hashtags to use. I think I would much rather it didn't exist but I feel like I won't be successful without it.

[@NomadicEmcee]

There's been plenty of successful photographers before Instagram, there'll be plenty of successful photographers after it, too. Don't box yourself in.

[@qatarthroughthelens6019]

VERY ACCURATE

[@cheesewheel]

Personally, I just post whatever I feel is worth posting. I don't really care if the pictures are related or similar or whatever for the most part. I also don't have a following on instagram, and I probably never will, and that's totally fine.

[@RichMJ79]

Great video Jamie. I place far too much importance on Instagram rather than appreciating my photos for what they are.

[@L.Spencer]

I've never used Instagram, maybe I should.

[@ameliaouwerkerk3042]

I felt so attacked at the 1.4 part, since I just got a new lens, I'm definitely in a 1.4 phase...

[@gnuhapi]

I was teetering on the edge of signing up for an Instagram account despite having been an analog photographer for 59 years. I've exhibited work up to 16x20 which is the largest I could do in my own darkroom and ran a communal photo gallery in the 70's. Your commentary about "experiencing" large works resonated with me. I will not bother with Instagram, no matter how "relevant" it is to photography today.

[@valhakun]

Instagram is NOT, has never been, and hopefully will never be the app *for* photographers. Obviously, Facebook's marketing strategy and the photographers' demand for wider exposure overlap to a degree. But ultimately, the closest thing to experiencing photography on a screen right now would be via a personal website.

[@sunzenmind677]

A real website is always best place, because you can control everything that is on it. I'm currently working on that very thing. Deciding what kind of style to go for.

[@MorningCoffeeDaily]

Well Instagram was mainly for photography, travel photography now it's for brands showcase their products, people become ig models and copycat life styles of celebrities.

[@valhakun]

@@MorningCoffeeDaily Mobile photography, yes. Back when it was way less impressive. IG was limited by low resolution images, much heavier compression, and mostly caught attention for its "filters", that were meant to mimic physical artifacts of film. Ironically, the vast majority of its young user base couldn't even feel nostalgic about them, treated them as some sort of revelation in photography, and the service succumbed. Then Facebook happened. Today it's pretty much this: twitter.com/like_gudim/status/1144319795782914049

[@valhakun]

Simon WoodburyForget I was responding to the message of the video. Of course there is a difference between various ways to experience photography, whether it's on a social network, custom website, printed album, gallery, etc. Massive difference.

[@kptoca]

@@SimonWoodburyForget Yes, an image is an image. Add more images to one and you have an album, a presentation and display of your individuality. A website could serve the way galleries and prints are used by photographers to convey further their style and message. Having Instagram grids is nice, but could not be enough to justify most dedicated photographers vision in showcasing their art. A website is art itself: the fonts and text sizes, the margins and spacing, the animations-these all add to the narrative and expression which Instagram currently lacks in. Perhaps it's what Instagram is. Simple, and not the right vehicle for artistry, even though currently there has never been a bigger platform for photography to be viewed and celebrated by communities on a mobile screen.

[@penguii1242]

I’ve never heard of you in my life but this popped up in my recommendations and I was curious because of the title. What came next was an incredible journey of creativity mixed with wisdom and personal experience to create an incredibly beautiful experience on my phone screen.

[@bcegerton]

Excellent Jamie, I also hate how Instagram crops everything to hell

[@tristenrouse5943]

I'm relatively young (in college) and have only been making pictures for a couple years now-- my entire idea of what makes a good photograph was originally influenced by Instagram. Now that I'm studying photojournalism and looking at much more work not on Instagram, the photographs I take are vastly different. Sometimes I still catch myself being very influenced by the platform (a tendency to arrange galleries in rows of three, for one). But photographs are indeed meant to be experienced in so many different ways, which are often impossible to achieve on Instagram's feed or grid. Fantastic video, Jaime, and another wonderfully perspective take on the medium.

[@scramblins]

just found your channel and i've been binging for a minute. it's wild the amount of motion graphics and tweaks (removing stuff from / adding stuff) to example photographs that you do for every video. i can't begin to imagine how long it must take to put one of these videos together. thanks for all the hard work!

[@ukaszStachowiak]

You do one of the best video edits on yt that I have seen, awesome job! Pleasure to watch. Thanks!

[@jamiewindsor]

Thank you. I'm glad you like them.

[@Louie.Oxford]

True. Talent entered the chat

[@RaistlinMaj]

Man, the edition on this video is just crazy, really well done.

[@kyliejacksonphotography4137]

Jamie I completely understand your view on this. To me Instagram uploads and true photography presentation have nothing in common. You can't beat print!

[@dominikafricova6853]

Jamie, I've been watching your channel for over a year now, and I would like to express how happy I am watching your videos. They have helped me to understand photography in a wider context. I appreciate how you show different photographers and their approach to photography. I think is more important than looking at a picture superficially. Also, I love the animations in your video, it must have been a lot of work!

[@adamwolstenholme]

Thank you for consistently uploading such informative and interesting videos on such original and eye opening topics. I don't think you realise how much of an inspiration you are!

[@jamiewindsor]

Thank you. I'm glad my videos are having an impact on people.

[@JayGrapherTh]

great editing and this topic is too good to be in such a short video, love to go out to search the different photographers mentioned in the video thank you

[@ModernRedneck13]

Your videos are teaching me so much about photography, and not just the technical aspects or the "how to _____" like so many other channels. I'm learning different theories and approaches, and being exposed to different genres of photography I probably wouldn't have looked into on my own. You're literally changing how I think about photography. I don't subscribe to many channels, but you, sir, have earned it

[@anthonylopez327]

This is easily one of the best videos I’ve seen in a while. Absolute triumph from the editing to the examples that help drive this message home. I’m watching again immediately.

[@getjcn]

Jamie, you are literally making some of the best videos on KZbin! Thank you!!!❤️

[@thetypebeast]

Nice touch with the vertical ratio and the Instagram GUI. 👌 Love your content, man. So thoughtful.

[@petethomson]

For the first 15-20 seconds I was thrown by the vertical format, but it quickly turned into a very slick, well edited and thought provoking video.

[@NigelSwan]

likewise; I watch on my tv as I hate staring at my phone more than necessary.... but it’s very well done. Great video.

[@jamiewindsor]

Thanks. It was interesting working in an aspect ratio like this. It felt so counterintuitive.

[@cdc1138]

Jamie, you're on another level = as someone said in another comment, your editing/video creation is a work of art in itself. And PLEASE, NEVER EVER fall into the temptation of starting "gear reviews" - that's killing so many great channels (Ted Forbes & The Art of Photography comes to mind). Big thanks for the insights!

[@BrettFyfield]

From concept to execution, brilliant. You help people see photography beyond the frame Jamie. I love it how you've not only told a story about vertical, with vertical, but you've fully explicated it's limitations through demonstration. Editing is so slick.

[@jorolo70]

Always room for thought in your videos, that's amazing... thank you for your content, Mr Windsor... from Chile

[@Khormologia]

The topic is cool and the music is awesome. I searched for it and then in the description : composed by me. I'm amazed. Good job

[@odarrien]

Man!!! Your video editing is a true work of art!! Beautiful, beautiful. I’ve never seen a decent vertical/portrait video on KZbin until this!

[@KhanhPham-mr9up]

It's such a joy going through all your videos after having recently discovered your channel. You've been a massive inspiration by getting photography back into my day-to-day thoughts.

[@hwackett]

Brilliant video Jamie! Your videos offer refreshing views on photography.

[@Humuku]

Crazy editing/rendering/compositing/... work! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@christopherberry8519]

Jamie, amazing job overall. The best point relates to content/editing. You've designed the video so that someone can pause and follow if they need to go slower but if someone's familiar with the technique, they can just let it play without getting too bored. Fine balance achieved - Bravo! Excellent tone, great knowledge and humble. Instagram? Still haven't got an account. My "work" suffers from being viewed on cell phones and badly calibrated laptop screens. Explaining to people that they are not seeing my work is a bit of a waste of time so unfortunately, I make some of my work for this purpose, resize and sharpen, lift shadows etc specifically for crappy social media which these shots are destined for. My more subtle work cannot be viewed as intended by the people I would share it with so they get to see it on my screens or in print.

[@dedanieldeboer]

Wow you make your point not only very well in speech, but the editing does an amazing job strengthening the story as well! Must have been a ton of work, well done.

[@mark1464]

Great video again James. I quit instagram last month and haven't missed it one bit. It became too bloated and full of ads.

[@Suburban_Pantsula]

Dude I keep coming back to this video and honestly I can't get enough..the points you raise and the editing you went with to emphasise your views..mind blowing yet simple

[@flexmtb]

Love your work. Been a long time follower. Love this video. You got it man. The fact that you posted this in a “cell phone” aspect ratio just shows how much time and attention to detail you put into all your videos and work. Anyway, been a long time fan. Keep it up. Hope to meet you, learn from you or support you in some way, some day. Thanks again for teaching and sharing with us Jamie. Cheers.

[@alexblake8717]

Instagram has made me a pro at composing for 4x5. I do think I'll look back at my work at some point and think shame it's all portrait 4x5...

[@jamiewindsor]

That's a very good point. Aspect ratio might be an interesting topic to look at for a video. I wonder if Instagram has had an effect on people using things like medium format where the 6x6 and 6x7 ratios are closer to the 4x5.

[@brubecktime]

This is an interesting topic for me as well, Alex. I felt something similar and I stayed away from it until they allowed for other ARs than 1:1. I mainly shoot landscape orientation and closer to 16:9, but I used the experience of uploading there also as a way to start practicing 1:1 and 4:5, and overall portrait orientation. I think as long as you don't take it as something written in stone, and specially if you keep your RAW files before final crop (as long as you don't shoot analog) it can play on your favour. E.G. I started playing around with panoramic ARs distributed in 3 tiles as well :)

[@michaelbuckenmeyer4996]

Literally me. I've become so used to shooting for 4x5 crop that I almost never shoot landscape, which doesn't really make me too happy…

[@alexblake8717]

@@jamiewindsor I've been shooting on a Hasselblad 501 recently, really enjoying the freedom of 6x6.

[@alexblake8717]

@@brubecktime I might try the 3 tiles thing, I rarely bother posting my landscape shots because IG makes them look rubbish, this could be a solution.

[@labradorsin]

Jamie, you should do a movie, every body will see it for sure. You are brilliant, a rough diamond

[@FiatMihiSecundumVerbum]

Jamie: "You don't always shoot at 1.4 just because it's there" Me: "Hehe... Yup... Totally don't always do that"

[@eddiekirk2101]

Great message, Jamie. I love how you're always trying to provoke thought with your videos, and challenge the norms of what creative expression has become 🙏🏼

[@Juanele_96]

Motions graphics brings to the next level. Simply a masterpiece of video editing!

[@stepansykora9896]

*Quality of Jamie's videos is getting out of hand !*

[@anteadc9868]

can't wait for the next one, now that i watched your entire channel im impatient haha (very glad you switched from reviews to really more interesting photography subjects, with artists references, exemples and dope editing !)

[@meganeff]

I love the editing style in this! So immersive. One of the few vertical/portrait videos done right.

[@RunNGunPhoto]

I absolutely *HATE* Instagram. The platform has degraded photography just as Facebook has degraded real social interactions. But unless photographers do something about it, it's just a straight shot to the bottom from here.

[@SJITZ]

Please don't ever upload a vertical video to KZbin again. You made your point, let's take this thing seriously again.

[@francescafrancesca3554]

Hey, it's ok. KZbin has that format to use, is not exclusively horizontal. I get it, it annoys me too sometimes, but when the video is so carefully made like this one, it's a pleasure to watch.

[@bobcoco6047]

Vertical lines allergy? Take this 21:9 pill , it'll cure you :)

[@SJITZ]

@@francescafrancesca3554 it is, but it's setting a precedent that I'm afraid of. With every upload like this, vertical video is going to get more attention. Soon you'll have (even more) organizations that claim to take themselves seriously dumping their Facebook content on here!

[@henryw4711]

He gets a pass. You said it yourself. He made a point.

[@Consume0]

Saw this in my reccomended and as someone who is trying to be a photographer/videographer and thought hey I'll give this a watch as most of my shots end up on Instagram even though I also have a small portfolio website, then I saw it was in portrait and thought, oh no. But I was VERY impressed with how you've edited this and made it such an interesting watch as well as being super informative about how people show their artworks! 10/10

[@andymiller113]

Jamie your work here on youtube is amazing. You have an awesome outlook on photography. It constantly challenges and inspires me to do more with my own work!

[@GeorgeMutambuka]

Giving a like coz u made this in portrait.

[@Tantacrul]

This was wonderful! Thanks a lot. (love your pacing style)

[@austintexas29]

I cannot get enough of your videos man. The effort you put into them, your thoughts on different subjects and just your general being is awesome. Keep up the incredible work man 👌🏼

[@bencushwa8902]

Brilliant. Your videos continue to be works of art unto themselves. Seeing one of my prints take physical form is far more gratifying than any amount of engagement on social media.

[@MedlifeCrisis]

This was phenomenal. All your videos are so beautiful and creative. I'm not a photographer, just someone interested, and still find great utility from your channel.

[@MedlifeCrisis]

Checked your description to see what the music was - you made that yourself too! Wow seriously multi-talented

[@ChazLangley]

I bought your presets and I couldn’t be happier with the way they enhance my images... I’ve been following you for quite some time now and you have opened my mind in various capacities via photography and content creation as a whole... Your perspective of Instagram is spot on. I hope that many in addition to myself will see the value in your words... They are expensive... Good on You, Sir!

[@jamiewindsor]

Thank you. I’m glad the presets are working out well for you.

[@ChazLangley]

Any tip outside of that desktop app you’ve mention as to how to adjust the intensity on presets? Ideally I edit on my iPad Pro 2020... I’m RARELY on my desktop for editing.

[@DrZylvon]

Clever editing, points are made in adequate depth and examples and you put your sponsored messages at the end, not force feeding us with it. Really nice. Thanks!

[@Doughping]

Your editing and animations are top of the game. So smooth, like going through a tunnel surrounded by the story. I always enjoy every second of your videos.

[@tomcatgaul]

You are so underrated. I accidentally stumble on one of your videos and now i’m binge watching most of them. Good stuff!

[@2DogAle]

Jamie, at first I was thinking "here we go with another know it all" telling me what I should and shouldn't do like they are the end all to be all of my world of photography. But then, I started listening to your works, really listening and what you did, in words, is what I find with Art and that is it makes you think. I am almost 60, have been a non working photographer all my life but have been studying photography and practicing for many years. I am not the best but I love to create. I believe, FB and Instagram have made me think less about creating and more about what will give me the most likes. Listening to this and other videos of yours recently, have made me rethink my approach to my work. I have no self esteem, so posting on the online medium has been uplifting because I have a few followers and they like most of my work and comment on it too. So, now, I have to go back and think about how I present my work and what I am really trying to say with it. I know I am kind of rambling but my mind is on over drive now thinking about what you have said here and find a way to learn from it. Thank you.

[@photogenius]

Always a pleasure to watch one of your videos Jamie. I appreciate how much work has gone into this.

[@msandersen]

Your video essays are pure art, and extremely well thought out and executed. I can’t imagine how much time has gone into such a seemingly simple short video.

[@afteryoon6852]

Your videos give so much value Jamie! Your perspective on photography really resonates with me. Thank you!

[@s0nglyr1cs]

Jamie, I am so glad I found your channel. Your video essays are fantastic and this animation was simply clever. Thank you.

[@josh885]

Another amazing video. It is so refreshing to see a photography channel that is actually about PHOTOGRAPHY and not just gear and training material sales pitches disguised as reivews and "tips." Also I got an amazing deal on a Canon PRO-10 last December. Now to me it's not done until it's printed. Manifesting the work in the real physical world is the final and true act of creation.

[@teocrawford]

Wooow Jamie, your animations are so smooth, so perfect - an absolute joy to watch!! I also really appreciate the originality of your topics👍 Great video - thanks for creating! :)

[@sjmheron]

This is an excellent piece. Production quality was absolutely brilliant. One of your best. As someone who shoots for large print I have a real love/hate with IG and end up not posting most of my favourite images because the smartphone format takes away, much more than it offers.

[@lenloving]

As always, love the style and flow of your videos. You draw the viewer in because of both the execution of the “story” and your particularly thoughtful approach and views on the topic.

[@crazyhawaiidrivers4310]

Absolutely! I got four 20x30 canvases of my work on my living room walls. Sometimes you gotta go big or just go home.

[@EpicN1ck]

Jamie, you are amazing. Every video you make completely changes the way I think about photography for the better. Holy i don't even know how to show how much i appreciate you and your channel, just thank you.

[@DrakiniteOfficial]

Wow, the presentation in this video was beautiful. I'm watching on a phone but I was honestly taken aback by the vertical video, and the way you animated it as if I was scrolling through Instagram. I also noticed your smooth-AF transitions between scenes. This was honestly a beautiful presentation and I just wanted to compliment you on that.

[@michaelwas7686]

Your videos are in a whole different category than anything else out there. The vertical video was done so well I almost forgot it was vertical. Your a genius man!

[@russellnewmanmirny5556]

Man, I don't get it. how come you don't have at least a million subscribers? This is one of the best channels I've seen on this platform. Everything is so interesting and well presented. This is quality channel! Thanks for your work Jamie!!! and I liked how you made the whole video vertical, while viewing it I really felt that limit that something is missing, and at the end of the video I wanted to stretch the picture. You made me experience what you were talking about.;) That is an awesome work! I think if you showed that photograph of the tires in a normal way when you zoomed back that would give that contrast and would help people to taste that full size image and realize the difference.

[@nikhilchandra9258]

Few years ago I came across your video where you talked about getting a 5d mark 2 in todays time to practice photography. Back then you didn't have this many views and I had commented that I wish to see you grow more because your content is so genuine. I am happy to see that happening now. Great work in bringing the art back to photography.

[@spokeforhours]

I can't really think of anything to say that hasn't already been said, but still couldn't go without leaving a comment complimenting this amazing video. Your hard work shows and I appreciate it immensely. I am very glad you've decided to start this channel and that it's made its way into my recommendations.

[@localnavy433]

Thank you for doing this type of photography channel here. I have really learned a lot about how to really think about how my images turn out. Thank you

[@CelloGoodSir]

So well done! I enjoyed that. I liked how you kept the entire video in Instagram format, though I was waiting for the format to open up as you unrolled one of your prints at the end or something, heh!

[@naxxtor]

I have been struggling with similar problems myself lately - I get the feeling that when people consume my work on Instagram, it's a matter of them briefly glancing at it and thinking "oh, that's nice" then swiping up, for it to never be seen again. Which doesn't exactly encourage me to put effort into making the images in the first place, if that's the only way they're experienced. Unfortunately, Instagram is really the only platform that regular people use to consume photography - flickr is basically dead, and the rest tend to only attract other photographers or people looking for cheap stock photos. If I don't post on Instagram, nobody will experience my work at all - not even fleetingly. Apart from putting on a physical exhibition of my own (not likely) there aren't really many other options for getting general exposure. I think I've mostly come to accept this - and perhaps the only people who will experience my work as I intend will be friends and family who I can present it to properly. But, maybe that's OK for now.

[@dualkelly]

I am a nurse and my life is the life and death and sickness of other people. I first got involved with photography as a means of escape and for the joy but also i am deeply attracted to the technical aspect as my mind inhabits that space constantly. Never once did I think of myself of an artist or with someone who had a story to tell or if anyone could experience my work. Thank you for opening my eyes to what can be.

[@arcade2082]

Im so glad you went with the route of explaining the benefits of printing photos and explaining how instagram can be compared to it instead attacking a modern app that can be used as a tool

[@BoxxZero]

Fantastic insight Jamie. I've just recently been curating some work I did almost 10 years ago and figuring out the best way to exhibit it. There's a few prints I had done for myself but these few hundred shots from the project have only ever existed on my hard drive. Your video makes me wonder if they've ever actually existed at all.

[@JontySG]

Great video. Enlightening as always Jamie. Sweet job on the edit too. Completely followed and enhanced the narrative of the overall message.

[@rishiyoutube]

This is such an inspiring video. I’ve been doing photography for the last 4years now and I have been printing my work regularly. It definitely is a completely different experience. After watching this video I’m going to rethink about the way I present my photographs. Thanks a lot for making this.

[@craigmorris8322]

As always Jamie your narrative and your presentation is top notch. I always know that I’m going to learn from, think about and enjoy each one.

[@Nerdzombiedisco]

The bar has been raised. Informative, educational, visually appealing, well thought out and presented...but most of all a reflection on us and a challenge to all to do better. Thank you for being a real creative. Not a just a YT “creator”.

[@jorgecowko]

I had just switched to my laptop because I like the bigger screen better not knowing this video was intended for a phone screen. I am definitely switching back to my phone because your work deserves that much respect. I know I'll enjoy it as much as I always enjoy all your work. I love how you did that when talking about the art form and the different ways it can be displayed. That is just brilliant. Thank you for making this.

[@jamiewindsor]

Thank you. It’s not really intended for any screen as such, it’s just using a phone aspect ratio to make it difficult to watch to emphasise the point.

[@Elysian_s]

Love how the video is edited & how the images move, awesome work!

[@adamgallardo1814]

Fantastic job on this video! Also, I’m absolutely loving your presets. Keep it up man

[@ThomasRuhlandPhotography]

Every videos you produce are a piece of art. The content and the way you present and edit your videos is so well done. I could watch then endlessly

[@ianf8554]

another great video and subject that needed to be covered and discussed - thank you JW. I have recently gone back to the halcyon days when I printed film for my A-level and Foundation Art course. I recently produced a coffee table book of street art; and at the moment, I am in the midst of printing my largest prints yet (A2 size) to frame and show as a mini exhib at a bar in Deptford during summer. It is really fulfulling, so I totally advocate the points you make.

[@Jacob-jh8tu]

Awesome video! A creator that really puts thoughts and effort into his work, not only to get clicks but also to tell a story and put emphasis on a topic in a unique and exciting way. Not to mention the format and the video editing/transitions.

[@jonashertwig840]

Amazing editing and great content - such a pleasure to see new episodes of your channel. Thank you Jamie!

[@shivadas7655]

I simply love this so much! Thank you for making this video. Great work 🙏

[@showmaster79]

This is why I love Jamie Windsor! Speak to the art, direct, succinct and clear. Always giving viewers something to think about

[@andronicuswu3191]

Every animation and transition was so fluid and intentional. Love it!

[@Itachi-nc8wf]

I am in love with your content man! Good work man! Keep it up!💯💯

[@liamgraneri1596]

I really appreciate the message in this video, and it does really resonate with me. As a (and I can't stress this enough) novice photographer, I really only have Instagram as a means of sharing my work. I have certain shots which are my favourite, but I'm not sure if I have the technical expertise or editing skills to bring out the best in each shot; so I can't justify blowing them all up in print. Also, seeing as Instagram has always been predominant since I have started photography makes it the first 'game' to play to reach an audience. Secondly, just want to say the animations in this video are so goddamn engaging, and they've been done so well. Great work 😊

[@jameshoopes6467]

I like this. It isn’t just about Instagram, but trying to get you to think about the presentation of photography. Thank you for making me think about that!