A Challenging Month of Photography

This week I'm sharing two photography trips that didn't go as planned and my attempt to repair my dying darkroom equipment
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[@smichaelpridgen]

Shooting with intention, context, and thoughtfully. Really enjoyed how you talked about making relationships in the town and not shooting as much as you thought you would... those stories, conversations, and relationships will absolutely be reflected in the final images later. Self-Assignment aka giving oneself an opportunity to grow - Loved this video!

[@tomdivasion7724]

And breathe.....☺ Super relaxing Willem, thank you

[@CarlosERamos-ey1lj]

waking up to a new willem video is such a bliss

[@liechtenstein6775]

Going to bed with a willeem video too ❤

[@justlookin3]

You really are a real photographer. With a photographer brain.

[@GavinLowndes]

This project reminds me of Hayahisa Tomiyasu's project TTP. He photographed a table tennis table over 2+ years and compiled it into a photobook. I'd highly recommend checking it out!

[@tomdivasion7724]

True but that was always from the same position not trying to be inventive or creative about capturing it differently which is what willem is seeking to achieve

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

Why would you want to check that out? Its exactly the type of "modern" project that simply repeats one picture over and over again. When i was in school, my friend photographer every floor of a apartment building staircase. It was the same photo over again, only the number changed. One on floor there was a floor cleaner lady. Everyone loved it, he did it because he hated it and showed how easy and pointless it was. Don't follow the form, even if majority believes that recognizing the form is what photography is about. It was Bernd Becher and Hilla Becher, who came up with this catalogue style photography. But at least their pictures were visually interesting.

[@tomdivasion7724]

@@Nobody-Nowhere Weirdly privileged viewpoint to believe you should tell a professional photographer what he "needs" to shoot.

[@leogutierrez2448]

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[@moritzhauenstein8823]

That WRX is so clean

[@sophietucker1255]

Life can be rather random so a random video seems appropriate. Glad that the cleaning of the enlarger worked. Time, grim and dirt can build up and change the colors and I’m pretty sure that the new bulb helped too.

[@teocrawford]

Ahhh these “random” videos are the best Willem! Such cool insights you share, thank you🫶🏼

[@tyguy8311]

I love what you did with the rock. such a creative and adaptive mind set! It really dives into the topic instead of just surface level photos of the rock itself! Great video, as usual! Its also so special for me because I go to school in San Luis Obispo and see that rock very often but never would think of being this creative photographing it.

[@GTXTi-db5xu]

Let's goooo Willem uploaded!!

[@somephotovideos]

A word popped into my head regarding Morro Bay... _surrender_... Sometimes you just have to give into the truth of the moment and set aside your agenda to let what's supposed to happen...just happen. Often the universe will reveal something incredibly valuable/meaningful/powerful and had you kept trying to make the moment something it was never going to be, you would have missed it. Side note: super stoked for that WRX on the second channel🤘

[@ArchiesLens]

love the dedication to a specific project. super inspiring and great video as always 🌸✨

[@WillemVerb]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@ArchiesLens]

@@WillemVerb of course!

[@norbertsteinkamp9380]

For me, it feels like the car trip in combination with the underlying music is above all a beautiful declaration of love for a special person.

[@gregisaphotographer]

I have that same enlarger. I'm saving this video in case that ever happens to me. Thanks for documenting that process.

[@justcallhimmax1262]

I deeply relate to this video. The perceived need to work in projects ultimately creates pressure to do well on them, as if they were school assignments. Whenever perfectionism makes us believe that a flawless result is the only acceptable one, we are much more likely to disapprove our own art. This can be incredibly frustrating, considering that we DO care about our craft, and spend a large chunk of our energy working on it. Ultimately, letting go of perfection frees us. A single project doesn’t define us as artists, and having the opportunity to do better on the next one is a blessing that keeps us going.

[@Alkademiks]

Red WRX! Thats a rare sight.

[@asimbnw]

Nothing but respect for your work.

[@1KMOMENTS]

Dope to see you back in a Subie + Those shots were amazing! The sound of a boxer is undefeated.

[@5x100]

Seeing such a nice blobeye was a very welcome surprise, amazing photos and video work as always!

[@aobane841]

That’s the way. Telling stories. Taking random pictures is great, too, but as an addendum.

[@vuhlandes]

100% feel you on shooting more project based stuff. I can only get myself to go out and shoot stuff with purpose now days which is fire to me. good shit brotha

[@mattbray_studio]

love that wrx engine sound

[@manuelestriga3532]

Willem it is a pleasure to have been following your work for the last three years. The day I discovered about your existence, was the day in which I decided to learn how to shoot a film camera. When people ask me who taught me about film photography I always answer "Willem Verbeeck". I admire your work and your way of doing things and I hope our paths come across one day and I get the chance to have a cool conversation with you. Big hug, from Lisbon.

[@spencersanderson4590]

Something about the blue to red gas pump shot is so nice when it goes from a little red bit to full red screen in the same pan

[@thesevenelevenmen]

Great video. There is too much content everywhere about gear, specifics, short tips about photography, and there is something relaxing, real and even profound in your videos. Keep on doing it, please!

[@bobsykes]

Ooooo, I have to visit Vancouver, Canada someday myself. The photos you made on the drive down were awesome, project or not. That’s probably a super good thing that you favor the project and assignment oriented work, I hope that means you can really love photography as your career!

[@hank7838]

Willem, PLEASE put the shot at 9:50 on your website, itll be such a good addition i absolutely love it its so mysterious and vague but in a calming safe way, thats the best photograph I've seen in a while. Also, loved the video. I especially thought it was cool seeing how you processed the canada trip with one roll, because i had to go through that too on a four day trip recently and i really agree that sometimes the need the photograph and document can become unhealthy at times. Cant wait for your next upload 😁

[@tengtengtiancanada]

Yes !! I new willem is a subaru guy !!! Hey man I am a subaru fan/your fan live in Central Canada, I brought my 2002 bugeye wrx to Vancouver BC just few weeks ago it was awesome!!

[@shaneallen6008]

love the wheels

[@shanestorozukphotography]

You really covered some great topics throughout this video, particularly the potential unhealthy urge to always be photographing your surroundings or capturing your experiences through photography. I recently took a camping trip to my favourite spot and although the primary goal was to make photographs, there were countless scenarios where I battled with documenting an amazing scene or just putting the camera away and enjoying the moment. Also, welcome back to the Subie gang!

[@donnamhopkins]

I look forward to your videos, and thank you for taking the time to share your work in such an approachable and honest manner. Your way of viewing everything in life as a learning opportunity is something that will serve you well and it's a joy to watch you grow as an artist and as a person. Your art is sincere and I learn something from you with every video! Keep going!

[@safisafiasafia]

Omg it’s such a visual enjoyment in every detail of your videos!!!💔💔

[@andtheflyinglizard]

this channel is the quintessence of youtube

[@leoworrell1901]

I'm really glad for you that you were able to get the enlarger fixed, and the red Subaru wrx is beautiful. Your gf obviously has a knack for growing the cherry tomatoes as well...enjoyed the video as wel...l

[@Dibblesoldhollywood]

Traveling in Mexico and waking up to a video of Willem helps heal my homesickness 🥲

[@guirob]

Thks Willem, it's always nice to see you working on your photo projects 👍🙏

[@joanmichel]

Personal projects are a great way to keep the creativity going. Car reminded of baby driver 😊

[@WillemVerb]

Ill open with a baby driver style scene in the next vid lol! Thanks Joan

[@chantalmyfawny]

I can't believe you were in New Brighton park recently! I hope you enjoyed Vancouver, BC. That's where I am based out of - I do a lot of street photography in Vancouver and have videos on my channel about it :) Great video

[@sushi523]

i really enjoy these mixed videos that capture a few weeks in your life !

[@ILoveMyBikes]

Good work fixing the enlarger.

[@mattnykamp]

welcome to the wrx fam

[@sabinemetz]

Man I really really love the foggy photo and all the indirect images of that rock. Even better than 'perfect' conditions if you ask me!

[@EverydayNation]

Thanks for the part on the enlarger issues. Was good seeing something different :)

[@Chazzydawg]

“Nasty Print” 😂

[@alperyasarata7342]

I'm definitely inspired by your video Will - It's a great idea to limit yourself in this way for the sake of accessing a part of that creativity within!

[@MSebasGZ]

the birthmark on Alison's back resembles the rock of Morro Bay

[@95airgabriel]

extra thumbs up for kitty

[@rebeccasuur]

Even though you think a video like this is random, it’s still super interesting to watch from our side of the screen.

[@andyoftheyear]

These videos aren't random dude. Just keep making what you love people will love it

[@chadolson5537]

No need to worry about being random, I loved the video. I also loved the sound of the WRX as I've always been a fan of that car. Keep up the good work and thanks for the insight on the enlarger! I've never used a color one before.

[@spencersanderson4590]

Always love the window reflection shots

[@SteveMcGillis]

As someone who has shot in Morro on a 'real' brief... I feel your pain brother. The microclimates in SLO CAL really just kind of do what they want, whenever they want.

[@stamatisspinos]

Nice video Willem keep going. I m watching your channel before 5 years.

[@Kaynan06]

Great video once again. Every time I watch these, I wanna drop everything and pursue photography.

[@samuelsantos4438]

More videos like this bro!! Really good stuff❤

[@paullichte]

love to see how these projects are developing!

[@daviakira2526]

I live in vancouver and super close to where you took the bridge picture. Really cool to see a place i walk by everyday through your lens

[@adrianemikko]

That’s the car from the film Baby Driver! Which was shot on film!

[@anthonymiller8979]

I often go out with a somewhat set idea or a subject or at least a specific place I will make photos. Quite often I find it really hard to get started. Nothing looks like a good composition and not inspiring. But once I find even a single composition it is like the spell is broken and I can see more. I have become much more discerning though and typically come home with half or one quarter as many images as I once did.

[@lookintok]

I wanna do something like that in this life, just to take a long long drive from one place to another.

[@tomdivasion7724]

Just do it!

[@sommelierofstench]

you should

[@daanverbreee]

loved it

[@JohnBarrow1961]

Nice repair! You could see the purplish and bluish hue to the walls on the interior of that box. My guess is that light was reflecting off those walls and causing your issues. Cheers.

[@M461Cfs]

Nice work man

[@soda2334]

was just in the middle of catching up on my willem videos, perfect timing

[@RoodeMenon]

That is one sweeeet ride my friend.

[@jdbsc]

a willem video safes the week

[@ian-jo7vj]

Really like the new series. Let me keep up watching your channel again :)

[@xander1052]

In my last two holidays, I took 2 rolls of film (Ferrania P30 and Fuji Superia Premium 400) and some of my favourite photos were taken while I limited myself so heavily.

[@codyhoerauf3495]

love the honesty of this video, also congrats on the rex its a beaut!

[@spincity850]

this dude is such a pleasure to watch straight up ❤

[@AymericCostaReal]

This rock is your own Mont Fuji 🗻

[@krsrxs]

EWG never gets old!!! :)

[@TommyGrisselFilms]

the rock dedication is admirable

[@AnnaAnna-en3uy]

Love your Videos! Such a nice place for creatives. Thank you Willem :)

[@CamMead]

Nice one man seems like a great couple of trips. Loved the photos and the new wrx is sweet.

[@DLivingston]

yoooo WRX, sick. Also, I have been trying to tie down a photo assignment for myself. Trying to figure out a top and camera to use is the toughest part.

[@willmallender4842]

Aaah the beauty of Analog equipment, you can fix it! (sometimes)

[@Ikgeloofhetniet]

I love the hair, Willem! 😍

[@ZacJ]

On the note of don't always be photographing - I'll haul my Fuji GW69iii around on vacations for that. I get 8 photos per roll, they gotta be worth it (they usually aren't 😂).

[@tobiah.]

Hey you were in my city! That’s awesome!

[@justintimperio3412]

I’m curently in portugal, in 3 days it will mark the one month mark and the end of my trip, i haven’t eaven finished a single roll and i braught 12 rolls,

[@ivannomames5471]

It’s surprising that you chose morro bay as the focus considering that I live there. It’s very interesting to have my town put into another perspective

[@jacobogden2688]

Willem and Frieda are big rock enthusiasts

[@jasonfance555]

awesome

[@noehdanielle]

Your videos are always inspiring ❤

[@davesaunders59]

Very enjoyable. 👍

[@user-ju5hb1vp1w]

Awesome video Willem

[@cremephoto]

We’re not letting McKinnon shade this space. Stunning work as always Willem

[@ThaGhettoBlaster]

Oh shut up dude. Stop gatekeeping a medium. That’s the reason film is dying again. No room to grow. It’s stifled like surfers on a local beach.

[@GeekyGalore]

Baby driver!

[@richardnugent7035]

Nice cat!

[@chaneyross]

8:23 two bucks for gas !!!!!

[@ThomasKaragiannis-mx4db]

Great video thanks!

[@atytyanik]

these f50 rims are sick

[@Art-cq1zy]

Vancouver to LA is definitely an amazing drive. Where was that swimming spot at?

[@chaneyross]

mans pulled out the ifixit kit and showed the enlarger who’s boss 😤🤝

[@dylann4433]

7:59 felt

[@samuelsantos4438]

More videos like this bro!! Reply good!

[@evanellacott]

Yo how big is that tomato plant of yours?? I’m very impressed by all the tomatoes your plant yielded!

[@Windsor366]

i love

[@TrashPanda.Garage]

I neeeeed to know whats up with the new blobeye!!! personally I have a bugeye wagon.

[@leenkestens45]

Louise 🥰