Embracing change.

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Godspeed brother! Looking forward to more "you" content. And wish you a successful exhibition. Hope we see us someday soon again in Japan man.

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

Sam, I was just watching some of the videos we did together. At this point, 懐かしい... And thank you! Hope you're doing well

[@Michael_govorko1]

Thanks for the video! It was great to hear from you and get your updates! Life is life, and it's totally okay to try new things (I need to remind myself of that more often), so it's perfectly fine that you've made some changes and switched directions. You are amazing, and I love what you're doing! Your videos are so genuine, which is awesome, so THANK YOU! As for video ideas: 1 - Why the M11 isn't for you 2 - Your current daily camera 3 - Your latest inspirations in photography 4 - The world of photo exhibitions - how it works and your experience with it

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

Michael, thank you for the thoughtful message. These are great video ideas- you're right, I think talking about why the M11 wasn't for me might be an interesting video. I'm also considering doing the exhibit video once that happens in October as well. Cheers

[@Caracalaba]

I appreciate your effort in opening up and treat your audience with such proximity and respect. As an introvert is very inspiring to see you do such a brave act. Btw, your explanation of the state of street photography was spot on, it could be applied generally

[@RandomVictorGuy]

Great video, make whatever photos you want/need to. No need to apologize. Great artist will shine when the time comes.

[@iforgotthegoat]

I really enjoy your content and style. Composed and serene, it's a pleasure to see you back.

[@AbrahamMusalem]

Great video man. Been following you for a while. Really resonated with a lot of what you said here. Excited to see where you go from here!

[@reeseastaire3498]

I would love to just see your day to day! I followed you honestly because of your videography style and personality. Keep doing you brotha

[@nartiasunrise]

Just want to say that I've been a big fan of your videos since i dove into photography about a year ago. Your videos, along with Westcott's on the theory side of photography has been some of the most interesting and EXTREMELY helpful stuff I've found on the platform! Keep doing what you do!

[@cinevit-sf]

It's great to be a good photographer. To be a happier person, that's quite an achievement.

[@calahad]

I found your channel at the beginning of the pandemic, and I have been looking forward to you and your channel during the pandemic (and beyond). You made that period of our lives more bearable. And I'm curious about the next chapter. :)

[@TX10X10]

so glad to see you back in my subscription feed

[@chocochan8594]

Thanks for the video Ulysses, it has this sense of calmness that is really nice and serene. As to how am I, I’ve been struggling to answer this question for a couple of years now, since I live in Ukraine which is currently still being savagely attacked by russia. I’m glad you found yourself and embrace the change, I hope I’ll find myself too. Your photography is inspiring, thank you, Katarina

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

Katarina, thank you for the warm message. I'm sorry to hear about the position you are put in... From the bottom of my heart, I hope the world can be a more peaceful place and that you can find some light within.

[@chocochan8594]

@@UlyssesAokiPhoto Thank you 💛

[@jojojojo88888]

Keep doing you Ulysses, I am here for you man. Thanks for sharing about your life mate.

[@nomimidzu8984]

Well done! This is the path to wisdom!) It's a philosophical topic when your workplace finds you, instead of looking for yourself. It would be interesting to see new cameras, new lenses and photos taken with the inspiration that comes with new technology.

[@IgorAMendes]

First of all, just want to let you know how much your videos helped me, I really appreciate your work! An idea of videos that I think suites well the direction you are going with your craft is something similar of what you did on my favourite video of your "this is how I work the scene". Abstract photography is a difficult topic and I don't see much content going deep on it. It is(at least for me) difficult to notice and difficult to get good results, as a slightly different angle for exanple could be the difference between an outstanding image and a "meh" one. Anyways, thanks for the fishes, I hope you find a good path for your life and for your content :)

[@pwr1978]

Here’s to moving on from taking to making. Thanks for sharing your story of personal growth. Enjoy the journey.

[@UnresponsiveWakefulness]

One of my Fav KZbinrs!

[@otisjordan5613]

I can relate to a lot you're saying. I started in january with street photography, thinking I HAVE to do that to have fun. It's just not for me, and I have since searched for what kind of photography I want to do, if at all. I've come to the conclusion that "less people = better", and tried to capture more "liminal place" type vibes, with focusing on atmosphere instead of subjects really. I also have the ability to spend a lot of money when I don't have to, having just gotten an xt5 lol Looking forward to whatever content you're producing in the future, yours have always been some of my favourite videos.

[@AManWhoWasntThere]

Do the art that you want to do. No need to apologise. I just enjoy seeing videos about the thought processes behind photographer's different styles. Doesn't really matter what genre as long as it's genuine ❤

[@enshongmiranda]

Going through a similar phase too. I closed up my cafe just as the pandemic was waning and went on to focus more on wedding photography again. But now, I've come full circle and re-opened my coffee shop again and slowly backing away from wedding photography as it have felt like I was no longer photographing for myself and what I really want and it's just been eating away at the joy of photography.

[@francoisparen]

Glad to see you again on KZbin Ulysses. Even if we don't know each other in real life, you are one of the youtuber who marked me. Regarding your question about the next videos, I would love to see your process to prepare your next exhibition, the exhibition itself, and you just doing photo you like. It's always inspiring to me to see how other photographer practice, no matter the place they live :) Cheers !

[@JungjoonKim]

Godspeed for your next chapter! Actually it is really encouraging to me as well.

[@renonagasan]

Always been a big fan ❤✨ Keep doing the good work!

[@dan-le-brun]

Just wanted to say, being an introvert that has deep dived into a passion of theirs to the exclusion of new friendships is in no way toxic. It's just how some poeple get (introverted non-hyper ADHD me included) and isn't usually malicious. You were just focussed from what I can see following along for a good while. Love the focus on art and from the sounds of it more abstraction, and looking foward to see where you go with it. Hope we get to have a virtual walk around the exhibition with you when it's ready.

[@cbr_n]

First off, that shirt looks absolutely great on you, looks so comfy!! I can relate to you on so many points you make in this video, especially the things you mention on vulnerability. Hope you're feeling better brother, kind regards from the other side of the planet!

[@Foto384]

Good to see you and great you’re doing well. I think we as we age we all change specially as creatives as we find new avenues of interest. The most important is that you are happy in the direction you want to go in. I would certainly find it interesting to still hear about your creative processes and art. If that still includes some form of photography then its a bonus. Certainly learning about how you went about doing your exhibitions would be good. As you ask I am doing good and had changes in my life too since the pandemic by moving to live on a Greek island. Shame I had not heard about you selling your camera earlier as just bought an M11 today in fact as I had still been using my Q2. I hope I will like it otherwise will be selling like you are :-) Stay happy and creative and hope to see more great creative content from you.

[@JasonLawrenceNoel]

Thank you for the fantastic video .... I am trying to figure out whether to keep photography for me or continue to pursue it also for work. this video was fantastic and got me thinking =)

[@patyeaman]

The pandemic has really effected us all, much more deeply than we realize. Your videos will show us how your art has changed. No need to use words your work will talk for you. Good luck on your journey.

[@justinwasbored]

Hi, Ulysses, Been following your work throughout the pandemic until now and this video resonated with me. Maybe because I myself am split between taking photography assignments and academic work with sustainability. Just wanted to give some encouraging words. You seem like an interesting person, and so, I find you are producing interesting work. Keep on keeping on, and if this youtube channel is not part of it, then whatevs, you will always keep doing good work, but maybe not in this medium. I find that professionally I am not at my best if I have to produce something that is not in-line with what my interests are at that point in life. Stay true to you, keep on with meaningful change and keep being an interesting bean. Take care, Justinas P.S. Feels weird commenting on a KZbin video.

[@SantiagoChamo]

It's interesting to see how we perceived the lockdowns. I've in Japan during the whole COVID and at any moment I felt I had a lockdown as my parents had back in Spain. I did my groceries freely and even have walks while my mother couldn't. Good to see you are back.

[@donjagoe]

A really thoughtful video and truly nice to hear thoughts on life and art, without prescriptions. I wish you well. One thought: as you do new or experimental work, perhaps you could select an image and talk through how and why you created it. Philosophically as well as technically. Thx!

[@thefranoxx]

I like your videos on the terrain, showing your way of doing photography (not just in street, i enjoyed your video "nowhere" and "hokkaido").

[@janromo9753]

You evolve as we all do. You are trying to do it on youtube and that is probably not easy. Kudos for putting yourself out there and sharing. Future videos: 1. Script them a bit, sorry but as you say a bit too ranty. 2. Do artist series a la Ulysses. Ever see Ted Forbes Artist series on his channel (Art of Photography)? he did a series on great photographers/artists… talk about them but in your own way and how they are inspiring you. You are unique and special and have a far different take than most and would be interesting to watch. 3. Talk about your process of your new images / what thoughts were provoked. I do like your new IG format of posting so a bit more into that process would be nice. I saw some ppl recommend gear vids etc. Would be interesting to see but these I get the feeling these are not what you are looking to make in this new process. If you are looking for this channel to pay your bills then by all means make gear vids, but it seems your job is enough and this is passion…maybe I am wrong… Do you, and it it’s off of youtube, fine, but don’t do something to please us, do it to please yourself or you will turn back into that self proclaimed not so nice person you mentioned during your vid. Good luck with the Exhibition. Best of luck.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Nice open talk Ulysses, good luck for whatever you are up to :)

[@Barist254]

Great video Ulysses! ❤

[@JayRegular]

Anytime you're in Sydney again let's catch up! Love to hear more about your life and progress since the last time we met up.

[@kostyafedot551]

You are interesting enough to see you without street photos. Good for you for skipping of chasing a rainbow unicorn. Everyone who spent time for street photography knows it is never going to be as main source of income. I have also lost my street mojo during pandemics and it hasn't come back. I switched to cycling, getting dog out. Still like to take photos regularly.

[@ebonea1189]

Welcome - this video made me subscribe - good video honest one.

[@luismartins3262]

I, for one, don't need any more videos like "10 Tips" for so-and-so, or "How to..." whatever. I just like to see how others take their pictures. So perhaps just do videos like Nick Carver or James R Burns, where you just take us along for the ride as you do your thing, and without having too teach us anything. Cheers!

[@cbr_n]

Btw buying a lot of stuff isn't necessarily terrible if you also sell older stuff or things you no longer use 😊

[@changez77654]

Good to see you are doing well - the message of this video needs repeating

[@nyankyun]

I think KZbin is unique where you see people's changes in their video uploads when you look retrospectively, so I would say upload whatever your heart wants and the people will follow your artist evolution :)

[@nikolasdeco1321]

Loved the video! And the shirt hahaha, where is it from btw?

[@MikkelKoser]

Would love to know where/when your exhibition is in Tokyo in October, will be there for ~1 week'ish and was planning on hitting up quite a few photo galleries. So please share info :)

[@foreigndaruma9825]

In case nobody else has told you for a while, let this stranger on the internet come to the rescue: You are enough.

[@ankurjhunjhunwala]

Great video and filmed really well!

[@diebox14]

If you really want to know how I am, well… Im a little stressed because I have been struggling a bit trying to start my own graphic design agency. I know Im good and I have talent but I do suck at sales hahaha. Anyway it’s good to see you well and I really enjoy your content, photography has been a great way for me to do something just because I want to and not because I need to get money out of it. And I always learn something about photography in your videos. I think you are one of my favorite contemporary photographers. Maybe my favorite…

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

Having your own design agency sounds awesome. But yeah having your own company will always be stressful. I hope you find a good way forward and find your own peace. Thank you for your kind words!

[@machineandflower]

I would like to see an updated Everyday Carry Video

[@xoladlamini3675]

❤

[@drendelous]

14:51 the only thing i expect from you as a total stranger is for you to be happy where you are as your most popular video inspired me to buy a photocamera and go out which i never do and take photos and walk and notice things and people and be happy with myself. so whatever endeavors you are into and wish to share i will watch you here

[@charlesp5419]

This video really touched me. I've just turned 20 and have been struggling with all the changes in my life, I've moved back to my home country to study, I've had to stop taking photographs to focus on them and I've had quite difficult emotional challenges in the last few months. Listening to you talk about how the changes have affected you was really interesting and reassuring. I've been following your work and videos pretty much from the start of this channel, so to see you evolve as I have over the last few years is really touching. Thank you for opening up to us and I look forward to continue following your artistic journey! Greetings from Switzerland

[@ConnieBusse-f6u]

Thompson Orchard

[@dbugatto]

👍

[@LelandBoyan-h6r]

Hagenes Fields

[@rakshithappaiahhs4186]

Just asking Is that a Tank Louis on your wrist there?

[@gewglesux]

was thinking same.

[@TreyNannini-s1p]

Moen Mountain

[@thehasinhafiz]

Is it just me or is the vid a little overexposed?

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

light kept changing! oh well.

[@mkkrt]

@@UlyssesAokiPhoto ethereal

[@Ben-cx8de]

I like it

[@cbr_n]

Ever so slightly but it actually works with the colorgrade imo

[@donjagoe]

Given the subject matter, could anything be less important than exposure?

[@nowisthetime6093]

Was about to type this but you beat me to it around the 19min mark lol.. - New phase...? Big cities are claustrophobic. Get into Landscape photography. It'll suit your personality, aura and outlook better and you'll reconnect with nature and the seasons. Ps. I do both but Landscape is my escape/goto. Ideas for videos? Your transition to Landscape?

[@delukxy]

Welcome back. The log type colour is horrible but good to hear you chat.

[@julesc5571]

I really like it.

[@ballsteinyts]

love the Cartier. watch photography? 🤔