Photography In The Field | A Catalogue of Errors

[@DanDill]

Kudos for being the most human of photographers!

[@sebxiou-lifestyle4465]

Ah! You spotted Gavin Hastings was an alien from the planet Thrag, too, then!

[@allansisson355]

You aren't worried of showing what real photography is like. Always a pleasure to watch.

[@marycarron5118]

I really appreciate the fact that you allowed your viewers to see a not-so-perfect day. It certainly helps me to relax and just go with the flow in my photography rather than try and strive for perfection, which I'll never reach anyway. I love your black and white image most from this outing. It really helped the tree stand out. Keep on just being yourself, Tom, you truly are an inspirational photographer.

[@peterebel7899]

Those ever shot on film: - who had never opened the camera when the film was not retracted? - who had never shot a roll of film twice to get back from processing an unexposed role and a twice exposed role? Just I never filmed myself doing those mistakes, so this vid opens a completly new dimension of professionalism :-)

[@adamsmith6594]

It has happened to me. Slack at the end of the roll where several images were overlayed and of course the inevitable sticker from the developer across the film telling you what you already knew had happened. But there was also a technique using the film release catch. Take a photo on half the values with you in it. Then hit the release catch. Then take another without you in it. Fully exposed you came out as a ghost. Then hoped you could re catch the film again.

[@glynjones1582]

Spent a whole day shooting to find I’d forgotten to put film in the camera.

[@jockturner1547]

I am 25 so digital photography has been the norm for most of my life where I have been old enough to take photography more seriously. I shoot a lot of film and haven't made this mistake in any recent time. However, I had a point and shoot 35mm camera when I was 7 and the amount of times I opened the back and exposed all of my images losing them all... its a pretty rough feeling!

[@tudora5498]

Ok, while I definitely opened the camera and exposed film to light (several times - I apparently never learn), how on earth could one expose a film twice? In my experience, once you retract the roll back to the cartridge, the whole film goes in, so that you cannot replace it in the camera under normal circumstances..

[@c.augustin]

@@tudora5498 There's an advantage in not totally retracting the film into the cartridge - easier to get it out for development (if you do it yourself). But I always mark my films in some way (ripping off a piece, or making a sharp crease into it).

[@TomNorthenscold]

I enjoy all your videos, none more so than your film videos. You don’t waffle on about film or get caught up in film vs. digital discussions. You just shoot. That’s what I like.

[@smcarmel]

That birch tree shot was gorgeous…

[@samdensleyphotography]

Recently I’ve felt that your channel has become more real. Are you a great photographer? Yes! But you’re also a normal dude, who makes normal people mistakes. It’s something that is refreshing on this platform, to see real life, and real feelings, rather than super processed, scripted “perfection.” Thank you!

[@benharveyphotography]

This is like one of your videos from ‘the good old days’. A lot of people would edit the mistakes out and swear when they realise that they left some of their gear on a rock a few miles away. Credit to you for being yourself throughout. I don’t shoot film, but I watch all of your videos regardless of the medium you use to shoot with.

[@texas8322]

I can appreciate content from channels that I watch are honest, and provides us with those days that nothing seems to go right. We hate seeing it happen to you guys, but but we appreciate the integrity of the art and skill y'all put into videos. And I too love the B&W shot.

[@denisesavage2382]

Love the sense of realness that you bring Tom - it helps us photographic plebs know we're actually in good company with those who are more pro. If stuff happens to be the best of us, then the rest of us don't need to feel frustrated. It's normal!!!

[@lionelcallow9259]

Oh Tomas, you are so human & so honest. I love watching your videos, don’t ever change.

[@310983]

That's why I like this channel and enjoy watching it for many years. It doesn't show just successes and ideal situations but also fails and bad situations that everyone of us also happend by photographing/filming. I like the part with making single lonely tree photo and photo it self. Thank you Thom for this video and all your content on this channel.

[@pete-c]

Nice one Tom, makes you more human like the rest of us making mistakes, another enjoyable vid

[@andydean9479]

The honesty and integrity of your work is what makes us come back every week Thomas. Love that black and white image

[@MKennyPhotos]

I just love the realities of nature photography, so good of you not to sugar coat things. These are always some of my favorite videos of yours man.

[@RobertMintonPhotography]

Thanks for not editing the mistakes out, I feel much better now, a typical day for me!

[@sharondmeber3802]

Something I always appreciate about your channel is your authenticity and the realness of being a photographer! Great video😊

[@markthorliebmann]

This is literally the best content on KZbin and I'm not even kidding. The reality of this is groundbreaking, thank you!

As a film shooter myself: Keep them coming! More black and white, while you're at it! Also, I think your viewers might be interested in seeing your analogue to digital workflow, and how that's grown and matured as your skills have developed.

[@davidwright5967]

Your unpolished nature makes your channel such a great watch...Thanks It's not all about polish and technical's..it's about the journey and the pleasure you get.

[@robintaylor6677]

Don`t beat yourself up, we all have bad days in whatever we do, you`re good enough to share yours with us all helping us to learn from your mistakes. As for film instead of digital, I`m happy to watch both, it`s photography after all. Thanks for sharing.

[@bryan67thomas]

I enjoy your film videos from time to time. I also appreciate that you share your failures and acknowledge that everything isn't always perfect.

[@kevinarmstrong3415]

The mistakes add to the entertainment aspect of the videos. Always enjoyable.

[@tonymurphy9112]

Thomas, I live in the UAE, and I love watching your videos in the woods, makes me feel like I am with you.

[@nelehoremans2546]

Don't be too hard on yourself Thomas! Everyone makes mistakes! It takes courage to openly admit them!

[@fgalaxie123]

Who else rewound to rewatch the reveal of image two? I thought I missed it. Thank you for explaining and showing us how you are human too. And having a sense of humor about it. I like the film videos as long as you still explain composition choices etc. I come here for learning and motivation every week, and you always deliver it, especially with failure videos.

[@susanfirth2279]

Keeping it real Thomas keeping it real. It makes you relatable and human and down to earth. Love your videos/vlogs.

[@justinhensen5266]

Hi Tom! Honestly, your channel is the only one that I subscribe to with both digital and film content, as I generally prefer to create with film. That being said, the quality and thoughtfulness that goes into your content, as well as insights, far outweigh your choice in medium. If you stopped working with film, I would still watch every one of your videos... but please don't stop.

[@marvinburbach]

I love your film videos. There aren’t a lot of landscape film photographers I know of, so your occasional outings with the Hasselblad or any of your film cameras are appreciated very much. 🙂

[@mkting101]

Yes please. Watching your film ones has got me dusting off my old bronica which I have not used in a long time.

[@sebxiou-lifestyle4465]

You might also try Steve Onions. Cheers.

[@marvinburbach]

@@sebxiou-lifestyle4465 I know Steve O‘Nions channel. 🙂 But beside him, Ben Hornes channel and some of Nick Carvers videos, there isn’t a lot of landscape photography videos on the Tube. That I know of at least. I want more. 😄

[@sebxiou-lifestyle4465]

@@marvinburbach Hi Marvin, thanks for your reply. Tom is a pal and advocate of Ben Horne - probably very influential in Tom's move to film. I don't know Nick Carvers - I shall take a look, thanks. Good luck in your search. Cheers.

[@thirdmort]

I think I like your "fail" videos more. Probably because I can totally relate haha It's days like these that make those really good shooting days that much sweeter. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@vemi7843]

I feel you, hope you‘re able to enjoy the photos and video anyway - I certainly did. Left a big smile on my face. Thanks for that.

[@millymucci]

much appreciate when you shoot film on an episode; it's enjoyable to see the lovely cameras you use and the whole thing. all those 'errors' are as useful as the successes, to a learner, so thank you! second image was best - one can imagine how it looked! 👍🏼🎨

[@tonyb4326]

We all have bad days Tom, you are brave enough to show them on camera and I respect you for that.

[@nikosboutsinas655]

that's why i subscribed to this channel. because i can experience the whole procces of taking a picture. mistakes are part of this procces and i'm glad you highlight them.

[@richardazar22]

Great video Thomas. I can tell you one of the most important lessons I learned in 60 years of photography and making mistakes like these, is to have separate bags for each process. I had one bag for film landscape, one bag for street, one bag for sports and now one bag for digital landscape. Everything I needed for each process was in each bag so nothing ever got forgotten or left behind. Also keep up the film photography. There is always a sense of accomplishment with film that you don't get with digital. Given the myriad of things that can go wrong with film, its always so great when it goes right.

[@benifischer6154]

I really like these kind of videos! It's just real life. Film is art. Thank you for your content.

[@tigerfung5575]

as a person who never shot film before, I love watching the process of you shooting film

[@karonis2]

I like to think of these old film cameras as “works of art”. It’s rather nice to see them brought out and used again. Enjoy all of your videos.

[@richardclements2134]

Love the fact you keep your errors in the vid. Thanks Tom! 😭😂

[@gbisi2k]

Don't be too hard on yourself. Your content is great, your talent speaks for itself. And I do enjoy your film videos!

[@joe3eagles]

Wow, thanks for refreshing all of the horror-show war stories of the bad old days of film I had safely tucked away in my mental archives! You're a better man than I would have been for showing us that you're only human. Cheers to you, sir!

[@Kiwi-G]

Personally I don’t care what for camera you use, it’s the result that count. Great video, because everyone makes mistakes and things go wrong, but you show it and that makes it real to me.

[@besimai]

its always a treat seeing you in your videos, but the cherry on top is seeing you shooting film :D

[@aramarsh]

I am just reminiscing about the days before digital cameras, I made every mistake you just did, love you work mate.

[@lindabarr7246]

You are the one that inspired me to get back into film photography. It’s a work in progress. And, you are keeping me sane while I can’t get out and shoot while recovering from total knee replacement surgery.

[@unearth.your.roots.6949]

Hello, Thomas. I am from the Midwest USA. I have been watching your channel for a year now. I want you to know how much your videos inspire me. Your honesty regarding the want to's and the failure at times to find compositions, helps me understand that it isn't just me. Your zest for your work comes through in your videos. I haven't had a decent film camera in years and my son bought me my first digital camera earlier this year. To see your passion for photography using film makes me smile. Having ancestry from England, Scotland and Ireland , on my mothers side, drew me to your channel so that I could see the beauty of the places they lived. Thank you ever so much for the time you take to bring us your creative undertakings. :-) Endeavor to persevere.

[@extremelydave]

MORE FILM EPISODES!!! I shoot both digital and film... Film (medium format) may be a pain to haul around with several lenses and film backs....but it you the the focus, composition and exposure JUST right.... it still beats digital. Discerning people can still see the difference. Love that you show that even a guy with almost half a million subs can do stupid things like "us". Good on you Thomas!!!

[@owenlawre]

I quite enjoyed the video. Thanks for keeping the real parts in and not hiding them.

[@BenLundsten]

Love the film stuff and love the honesty. I show your channel to my students all the time to help them remember even professionals are still figuring it out.

[@normk58]

Thank you for sharing that we all have tough days. It would be very easy to show things going well, but they rarely go as well as we would like, so seeing the real thing is refreshing. Keep on shooting film!

[@kronkite1530]

Re. your question. Yes, I for one love watching the film photography episodes. Seeing a Hasselblad in action is always a joy!

[@derekwillson2538]

Good morning Tom, it definitely adds to your content when we see the imperfection. As you venture out using different kit each time you risk making mistakes through less familiarity with the camera of the day. The B/W image is lovely and I very much enjoy your Film days as much as the digital ones.

[@Shutternutteruk]

How many times…we’ve all left stuff behind, opened camera backs, run out of time…but you asked if we like you film videos…well yes we do! Always an adventure and always inspiring…even with the gaffs! 😁

[@antonydavies6156]

Hi Tom, I don't normally make comments, I enjoy photography, but 11 years ago i had a brain injury my photography sessions are normally always like this. it's nice to see normal people have days like this. I enjoy seeing you doing different types of photography

[@CalebWeston_dubland]

Definitely keep the videos of your film work. Over exposed film is the ultimate minimalistic composition 😁.

[@damien_writer]

Hi Tom, I always enjoy your content regardless of result and no matter the format. You are an interesting and engaging person to watch and it never feels like a waste of time.

[@markaustin3950]

Truly was full of drama and the best kind. It's good to see the true nature of every human and mistakes happen to everyone. Had a chucky when you showed the white image and kudos for showing us that first without explanation, offered some great story telling. Blown away by how the last two images turned out and how you had to lean on your experience to correctly gauge the correct exposure. Great work and content as always.

[@johngunthel452]

I particular love when you are shooting film. I shoot film myself with my Bronica cameras, and I feel there is more craftmanship in that. It is also visualised through the number of mistakes we all do and we all laugh about. It is a pleasure to follow your walks, your victories and your dark moments! Keep on walking!

[@seanoreilly6551]

The black and white image is my favourite. Being constrained by your tool sometimes focuses the mind.

[@yagankiely]

I love the film videos. Granted I've only recently started taking 35mm shots myself, but with videos like yours the medium really shouldn't matter. Both film and digital are still some of the best photography content on KZbin!

[@m.showers1242]

Every post is a gem!

[@jimalbrightjr.9229]

Definitely have opened the back and exposed my film and even put it in backwards once. Don't shoot film anymore, but still like the content you provide and find it worthwhile. We all have those days, so thanks for keeping it real!

[@OrthodoxAtheist]

Nailed that silver birch. Dang!

[@chrisdever6638]

Hello Thomas and thank you. It is nice to know that even someone as talented as you does make mistakes from time to time. Please keep up the good work!!

[@Hemlck]

Love the black and white tree…..not exactly a failure of a day with an image like that👍

[@darrenleigh201]

The B&W tree turned out much better than I expected. The last shot might have been nice in B&W as well to better separate the lone tree from its background.

[@maxphilippi9944]

I love your film photography videos! I myself shoot mainly with a 500 C/M, so seeing someone with a different perspective using the camera, is really nice to watch and inspirational.

[@fotografi4fun]

I do enjoy your videos when you shoot film. Or to be honest... I don't care one bit if you shoot the GFX, X-T3/4, 5D mark what ever or analog. That's the best thing about you and this channel. You make videos about the journey of photography. You show the upsides and the downsides, you show the joy and the misery, but even when you test out gear or switch system, it never take away from the experience of photography (like so many other channels out there). So yes. I like the videos when you shoot analog film 😊

[@gwtaylor70]

Absolutely loved this video. The mistakes you boldly decided to share with us are the same we have made. This video is one of my favorites by you. It makes me want to shoot more film. Appreciate your sharing it.

[@GeorgeLoch]

Thank you for keeping it real. This video felt more like my own experiences. I am so glad that last comp worked out so well, even without the meter. Cheers!

[@astrojourneyuk]

This is real photography right here!!! This is what we’ve all been through one way or another sometime. Well done for sharing Tom

[@ThatGuyInVegas]

These are the videos that help me push through my own setbacks, many thanks!

[@danielhamilton2157]

Always enjoy when you shoot film, good old wholesome photography!

[@alancoligado8540]

Thanks for another entertaining video, Mr. Heaton. For what it's worth, I think that the black and white shot of the birch tree is stunning, and the second image is a minimalist masterpiece.

[@TheMungo54]

I really enjoy watching you shoot film. It’s much more interesting.

[@chrislarkin4582]

I really like the film videos. It’s something I don’t do so to see all the complications and things that go into it is really fun and fascinating.

[@Topsyrm]

Yes Tom, I do enjoy your film expeditions.

[@jz4492]

Tom - I’d watch your videos regardless of content - really appreciate your honesty. I love your style. That being said, I primarily watch these videos to learn. I learn less from your film videos. Put me in the digital column. But I’ll watch and love them all!

[@didriketholm6852]

I love the frantic nature of some of your shots. I too get this feeling when shooting.

[@rockhills]

I truly enjoy watching you shoot film! The reaction when you exposed the film is so relatable as is guessing the metering. I love your digital work but love the analog shoots even more.

[@enriquedominguez3963]

I do enjoy your videos. I love nature too, you journey through your lens make me feel relax. Thank you Thomas.

[@Third13]

I just like watching your videos regardless of what you shoot with. I wish you nothing but happiness and hope for you to get to a place where you appear to be happy and enjoying yourself while making videos. Either way appreciate the knowledge you share and your videos.

[@zvenzzon00]

Thank you! This video is what I really needed after having a terrible day myself...

Good reminder that making mistakes isn't the end of the world and the content is still entertaining, though it does feel a bit wrong to be entertained by other people's accidents.

[@prospekt_1]

That sound effect nearly had me jumping through the roof. So unexpected in Thomas’ videos XD

[@liloapp]

Human after all. Thank you Thomas for your videos, still inspiring.

[@fairwayfrank]

Thomas, great video. Doesn't matter how long we've shot film, we still struggle at times and do the less-than-smart thing. I'm one who very much enjoys your film outings.

[@jirojiro1029]

What a beauty!!! Much better than I thought it would be, that broken tree.

[@Wellssshhhhh]

I enjoy the blooper reel as much as I enjoy the polished vids. Keep it up Tom!

[@michellemcintosh1061]

these videos where you shoot film, they make me love shooting digital even more!

[@bendale1732]

A very enjoyable video! Proving it's not all sunshine and rainbows in this field!

[@yetanotherbassdude]

I absolutely *love* shooting on film, but I think I can only do so by completely embracing all the uncertainty and risks of that process. With digital, you're much more likely to spot something going wrong while you're shooting, so as long as the subject isn't really fleeting like wildlife you can correct things and retake the shot. With film, there are so many more things that can go wrong, and so many of them can be things that you'd have no idea about until after development. I have so much respect for you for putting all of it into your videos, not only for the personal honesty it takes to not sugar-coat your online appearance, but also because it makes the beautiful shots you took all the sweeter knowing all the challenges and hardships it took to get them.

[@HolmesThom]

I LOVE IT WHEN YOU SHOOT FILM

[@rickycoon4857]

Love the honesty of this video. Thomas Heaton you did a video several years back on shooting a red building in a blizzard with a complete white background. It was a stunning photo and inspired me to take up photography. Time is never wasted in the outdoors hunting the perfect shot weather you get one or not...the hunt continues😁

[@kurtkuznicki6207]

I love your film videos! Shooting film is hard, there is so much to think about and remember. Film slows me down and put me in the zone rather than the digital camera that gives us instant feedback and makes a lot of the decisions for me. I just wish it wasn’t so damn expensive. Anyway please throw us film aficionados a bone every once in a while and do a film video. The struggle is real but so rewarding.

[@mashfy6314]

Thanks for making contents more real man. needed a reminder for myself.

[@jamesbryant3213]

Great video as always! When you first started doing lots of film photography on this channel I didn't really enjoy it as much, probably because it wasn't something I could relate to having never used film myself. But having watched you shooting film so much I now enjoy these videos as much as anything you do, maybe because through watching you I've begun to feel more familiar with film, and more appreciative of the differences and similarities of the film shooting process vs digital photography. Also, it's great seeing you make mistakes because it reminds me that you don't have to get everything right all the time to be good at something you love. Thanks for all your hard work, keep making great videos!

[@kevinthephotographer9346]

It's good for us mere mortals to see your mistakes and make us feel better about our own mistakes. Regular film photographers know there is 100 ways to ruin a roll of film and you have to make each of them at least once ! I just loaded two sheets of 4x5 into the same slot in the developer tank.

[@kojw7100]

Perfect! Even though it was a trying day for you, that B & W tree shot floats my boat!

[@tylerbaird]

I don’t shoot film but I really enjoy the film photography videos; there is something about the pacing and different approach. I love the last shot of the tree in the setting sun.

[@MLodge]

Everyone has days like that. I wouldn’t shoot film again, but it’s photography regardless and fun to watch.