"Confidence looks cocky in the eyes of the insecure." Loved the time you made to speak on the mental health elements. Great work brother.
@HaoleWithCamera
Ай бұрын
This is GOLD. Well done. I've been a fashion/celeb photographer for 20 years now, and when I first started there was no KZitem to see a video to break this down for me. Aspiring photographers: Save this video, watch it daily and then go do what the dude says.
@ckhicks
Ай бұрын
“A feeling of immense gratitude.“ What a profound way to encapsulate the force that drives us onward. Bravo.
@ChristopherLeeGallant
Ай бұрын
Keep doing videos like this. This separates you. This identifies you as a unique channel.
@caleblatreille8224
Ай бұрын
"The environment you were raised in describes the texture of your vision." Beautiful. From the clothing our grandparents wore, to the brands of food in our cupboards, to the architecture and flora of where we grew up, whatever it is, we all have such different experiences and memories to draw from in forming our visual language. But I've never heard it put so succinctly. One of your absolute best videos ever.
@MarcoCastro
Ай бұрын
This right here is what we need more of. More real, more raw.
@alexradsby
Ай бұрын
I appreciate this a ton. Real talk about photography, it's not about gear. It's about this! Love the video brother!
@Vader440
Ай бұрын
@cammackey speaking the truth. A true soul discussion here.
@ThePearfish
23 күн бұрын
This is awesome. I describe it as being internally focused vs externally focused. If you spend too much time outside of yourself you will compare yourself to too much that is out of your control. Concentrate on the art. Get over yourself. I love that.
@BrandonHinsley
Ай бұрын
I like that you used the word gratitude over nostalgia. Great video as always man!
@cammackey
Ай бұрын
They can be the same for me. The nostalgia that can bring you immense gratitude for having and experience it. And then there’s nostalgia of pop culture and things that don’t affect the way we were raised but just textures of the past.
@Framesbyfrisby
Ай бұрын
“You are already yourself” ❤ Absolutely beautiful ! Thanks for the motivation. I keep making excuses on starting my KZitem channel. Because I see the comments and the bullshit y’all have to put up with, and I’m not sure if I’m ready for that sometimes you just say F people.
@photographer7
Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I've been shooting professionally for over 30 years. It amazes me how many photographers don't practice! Get off your butt, and practice! Buy a cheap mannequin head and set up different lighting scenarios - natural and artificial light. Try high ISO settings to see how far you can push your camera in low light situations. I would routinely test lighting a day before a shoot to make sure I knew what to expect. Any artist or athlete who wants to improve has to practice. There's no shortcuts.
@arneheeringa96
Ай бұрын
As John Free said on his KZitem: 'practice, practice, practice!'
@PhilipRanson-d5t
Ай бұрын
Great conversation. I have lost and found myself countless times and have finally learnt to enjoy the journey.
@rickbiessman6084
Ай бұрын
YES, THANK YOU Cam for some real talk. I can tell you were 100% sincere in this talk, and I really connected with it. Even though I don’t even like swearing, but I see how genuine you are here. And you bet I’ll show up for your next sermon!!! Lots of love from a fellow creative with ADHD.
@visualeyesla
Ай бұрын
In my short photography career of 6 years here in Los Angeles, your work has inspired me the most to keep going! Thank you for your work, and letting us into your process over the years. It's truly meant a lot to me.
@RichardJPhotog
26 күн бұрын
Concrete talk. No sugar sprinkles. The community needs more of this. Thank you for all your efforts Cam.
@StepsAndStoness
Ай бұрын
Love these really intimate moments you painted so vividly. Defiantly one of my new favorite videos on the platform dude!
@Behnam_Moghaddam
Ай бұрын
this kinda honesty and openness to truth - at least to yourself - is the kinda light to cut through the worlds BS of opinions and "realities" and judging obsessions... highly appreciated 🙏
@Cameraonthemove669
Ай бұрын
This was good Cam. Love the straight up no filter approach. Our sensibilities are the same. We even have the same name. I haven’t shot in a while and this inspired me to shoot tomorrow. Thx 🙏🏼
@paulg3388
Ай бұрын
I really respect and appreciate your honesty and openness on this video. Your life sounds incredibly interesting and yet challenging and for you to share that with your audience is appreciated. It does indeed help me understand how you think about photography so thank you
@greg2142
Ай бұрын
I am a Toronto based photographer that jumped down the photography rabbit hole ten years ago. I didn't go to school for photography and I consider myself to be a perfectionist, which is my biggest downfall. When you mentioned people being their own worst critics it really hit home. I can't tell you how much work I have trashed over the years because it didn't fit my standards. Sad part is I don't even think I knew what my standards were at the time. It caused so much wasted time and unnecessary stress. Sometimes you need an outside perspective on things. Great video, great insight. Thanks for the upload.
@theresahall8520
Ай бұрын
i love the fact you can learn something from each shoot. I would get bored if I wasn't learning new things. and social media isn't the enemy I find it inspiring if I see other do great work it pushed me to get better. thanks for this video. loved what you had to say
@carlitoswayfx
28 күн бұрын
As someone in my twenties going all in on photography, I really needed to hear this! Thank you!!
@MattyDCCollins
Ай бұрын
Best video I have seen on KZitem in a LONG WHILE. Thank you so much Cam, this gave me the insight I needed to continue to build my identity as a photographer! You da man!
@The_Truck_Photo_Agency
Ай бұрын
I’m a month away from my 1st ever show where I’ll be selling my prints. Been feeling kinda iffy on how it’ll do… low self confidence but this video helps. Go and do. Live and learn.
@rizzo-films
Ай бұрын
This video is such a broad and effective manifesto. Growing up, many of us are NEVER told any variation of "work on yourself" or "CLARIFY yourself." People say, "Do what i tell you, its the only way," and then they say, "be yourself," but thats so vague it means almost nothing. Early in the video you said that you don't have to find yourself, you already exist, just learn how to express what's there. Many of us never learn (i learned VERY late) that this means clarifying whats already there, finding out how to give a voice to the chaotic soup of unspoken thoughts that have been there all along. This is the most enduring thing that ive learned from over 20 years of creating and understanding the creative process, and its really empowering to hear you put that in your very personal terms.
@JRidgely
Ай бұрын
I prefer videos like this over gear reviews!
@SamMcGhee
Ай бұрын
Geeze. Personification is rooted deep in your style. “Mountains danced…” “Cactus stood defiant…” beautiful phrasing.
@nicksterkenburg
Ай бұрын
@5:40 Damn you summarised so eloquently and it's so confidence inspiring to hear you define identity this way
@toenee65
Ай бұрын
Great video, thanks for the honesty. I'm 59 and got addicted to cameras and photos from the age of 6 or 7. I'll shoot the lightbulb in the lounge room while I'm sitting there, (I have toned down a bit lol). My mother-in-law once asked her daughter/ my wife if I was ok because I was always with a camera and shooting anything .....🤣
@BradyBessette
Ай бұрын
You are killing the KZitem game bro
@cammackey
Ай бұрын
trying to afford bigger engine
@Leondrian
Ай бұрын
Such a good clip. Love that you get so engaged and passionate at the end. Thanks for reminding me of what is so obvious, if you dare take the step towards really knowing yourself.
@deborahseaman8470
29 күн бұрын
❤ Just be authentic ❤ Love yourself 😊 Be Happy, ❤ BE THE LIGHT 😊
@lensjuice
Ай бұрын
That's what I needed to hear right now. Well, I am not a "professional" most of the times, but I pour a lot of soul into my passion. I always wondered if I'd ever develop a recognizable style in photography or videography, but yes, I guess so. It might have happened at the point I started caring about it and it goes on. Some great advice in these words of yours, nailed it 🙌🏼
@BurlapandLight
Ай бұрын
Talking about the road trips takes me back to the road trips I took in the 80s with my grandparents from TX to AZ. I vividly remember seeing these types of scenes that I remember in the stops at truck stops and then the stops at the road side attractions! Thanks for this video! I grew up in the 80s so the fashion of the magazines and work from, Peter Lindberg, Helmut Newton and Herb Ritts are the corner stones of my work these days as far as feel goes. But growing up reading old time life magazines in B&W that my grandparents had also play in heavily to my style...so B&W is a huge portion of my personal work! Again thanks for the video and it needed to be said. SO many lose themselves in the throws and grip of social media of I have to be like this person or that person. They miss the point. BE YOURSELF! All that Pirate language! ARGH!!!!
@ArturJakobik
Ай бұрын
YOU TOUCHED ME. And its not even about filmmaking or photography. Cam Thank You.
@ashley.caldwelldp
Ай бұрын
Holy shit man. This is nearly 16 minutes of straight up gold and FACTS. Legitimately such great advice. Appreciate you!
@lukasvanderlende
Ай бұрын
here for this video. Love it. I love the no gear talk switch up, and i love gear talk
@pawpaw324
Ай бұрын
It’s good to bare your soul and talk from the heart. People often struggle in silence and feel alone. Voicing your story and sharing your perspective may change some lives for the better. Thanks for being you.
@Jonahjpg
Ай бұрын
Fantastic video! I know I'm not the only one who needed to hear some of this. As a full-time photographer currently exploring an ADHD diagnosis, I would love to hear a deeper dive into how ADHD has impacted your life as a creative. Thank you for being an inspiration!
@leeroyntini
Ай бұрын
nothing better than heart to heart, appreciate this man!
@OtayMedia
Ай бұрын
I really appreciate this video. Very reassuring yet a great reminder to have better outlook upon myself and the surrounding world. I feel like this has helped me to have more focus and effort into creating my own work more often instead of dedicating majority of my creativity to the shoots that I have during my full time job.
@StenHassler
Ай бұрын
Thank you for the kick in the butt to get out there and create! No matter what.
@craigmckernan4056
Ай бұрын
Videos like this makes this channel so great.
@thepathofbri
Ай бұрын
Glad you still "do it" enjoy way more than the gear bullshit that is everywhere. Your talks on gear, enjoy listening as can see that you actually have, or would use, a "sell out" is always quite clear on this platform. I will always show up, real talk, conversations, they work for us that matter. Thanks (best advice I needed today, just go shoot, and DGAF)
@CZfromtheNorth
Ай бұрын
This is great stuff. Thank you, Cam. Been glued to your channel since discovering it a couple weeks ago.
@cammackey
Ай бұрын
That’s awesome to hear!!! How’d you find it?!
@CZfromtheNorth
Ай бұрын
@@cammackey I came across it when doing some research on the ZF. However, have gone beyond your gear reviews, and have shared your stuff with friends. I really enjoy and appreciate your content.
@JakeChambersOy
Ай бұрын
I'm currently in this cycle of doubting everything I create, be it past or current, my ADHD also plays into it. Thank you for the video and giving your perspective on this. I would love to see your take on ADHD / mental struggle and photography. Love your work, all the best!
@kc-be2du
26 күн бұрын
Yeah! Preach! Haha. Seriously, loved this video - keep doing them! You’re super inspiring - your work is amazing but I love your humility and no-bullshit ethos as well.
@amourphoto
Ай бұрын
One of the best points in my photography was when I realized that I had a style that was my own and decided to lean into it rather than trying to be someone or something else, popular or not. Good video!
@scottievee7467
Ай бұрын
Artists are passionate. They are driven by their convictions. I’ve never met or worked with boring real artists. Fakers? A bunch. The ones that do their own thing make a difference.
@RoiCaluya
Ай бұрын
Everything PERFECTLY said. Grateful for this!
@JAproPhotoRenoCarson
Ай бұрын
Love this Cam. This is why I tell any newbie. FILM FIRST. Learn to setup and seek out something worth shooting. Create a space and then capture it. No one anymore has a cognitive connection through their corpus colosseum to realize that they should be a little spatial. Let go. Take a min. Fucking chill. Gear means nothing. Gear only gets the result faster and speeds up the process. Keep doing these videos to motivate people. They need it. Even if they think they don’t. And Shania was hot as shit. 🔥🔥💯💯💯💯
@nathankovarskis
Ай бұрын
Well said, we all need to hear this. Your a proper legend mate
@SoftNoxMedia
Ай бұрын
Was good to hear honestly. I've been shooting a bunch and sharing very little the last two months because I've been looking for my "Voice" or "Style" really helps to hear I just need to make what's interesting to me and follow the rabbit haha- This video reminded me of two quotes. that go something like" Photography is an infinite pursuit of perfections" and " The best picture is the next frame on your roll, and the next next one after that" I appreciate you man!
@cammackey
Ай бұрын
Fucking amazing quotes. Absolutely loved those. Haha wish I had them in the video! Thank you for your comment brother
@So_There_I_Was
Ай бұрын
Best photography tutorial I’ve seen period
@chrisn6926
Ай бұрын
This is the valuable stuff that really helps people course-correct on their artistic journey. It sucks that the gear focused videos are what gets views but I think that's because it's easier to look for distractions and blame gear when trying to get better at the craft. I hope you keep making more of these.
@liamdaniel8142
Ай бұрын
Damn man all the topics you have stated in this video. I thought about and struggled with. Really appreciate your insight and wisdom. You really one of my biggest inspirations in this field we go through. I hope we get to hear more of you thoughts and opinions like this in the future 🔥
@willgavillan
Ай бұрын
This might be my favorite video you’ve ever put out, and I’ve been watching you for a long time. Fuck ‘em, be you. Love it
@CamAttreePhoto
Ай бұрын
"Be nice to people, don't be a dick" Words to live by Cam. Thanks for all the great content you produce and the advice you give. Cheers from Australia.
@pdcorlis
Ай бұрын
Keep doing what you’re doing so we can keep getting what we’re getting. You are head and shoulders above the crowd brother.
@morgannelson884
Ай бұрын
I found and immediately started following your channel. Love your style and work. Thanks for creating this channel.
@flproductions90
Ай бұрын
This is probably some of the best advice I've ever heard. I've met so many photographers that ask more about the camera gear than the actual look and they always say oh man if only I had that camera I could get the same shots and I'm like " nahhhhh You just got to have the vision" Great videos as always!
@fillblood3075
Ай бұрын
Hey! I'm glad I discovered your channel one day a long time ago. Your videos are great overall, but these words..... That's what I needed to hear right now. Thank you!
@cvaughnt
Ай бұрын
Thank you for putting this out there. Didn’t know I needed to hear this morning.
@dylanyesenofski5516
Ай бұрын
Im gunna listen to this every day
@Genv6
Ай бұрын
Very good video. This is the kind of stuff I struggle to figure out and it gives me a lot to think about... Sad reality that the tech KZitem audience pretty much only wants to see gear validation, upgrade path, and the "should I switch" content nowadays... but I am glad you are pushing through that. Your content is fantastic.
@timbuehner6369
6 күн бұрын
I am bummed I haven't seen your videos before. Real recognize real. Keep up the good work
@FindtheViewPhoto
Ай бұрын
loving these type of videos
@Oculus729
Ай бұрын
Wow! You could tell this video comes from the heart. Well done. I want more from you about concepts, art, etc. I want you to know I'm old enough to be your grandfather and I got a hell of a lot out of this video. Thanks.
@jameswojno1216
Ай бұрын
damn, cam. I have really come to appreciate you pushing through the bullshit of the internet and continuing to be vulnerable and messy. it's really affirming to see somebody who has developed their vision skillfully and intentionally, and who still makes mistakes and gets excited about stuff. we're all just trying to make it through this wild ride! thanks for this introspection. way more useful than an x100v(i) or posting another instagram banger
@DMProductions
Ай бұрын
You firing these out bro! I need to make more videos !! Got a nice break in the US next week and then back on the wagon!
@cammackey
Ай бұрын
Are you going to Kando 🫣
@DMProductions
Ай бұрын
@@cammackey I wish ! Instead going to the most humid place on the earth…Florida 😂
@cammackey
Ай бұрын
Ewww
@rdog77
Ай бұрын
I can totally relate to your comments. Focus on yourselves is the key takeaway. There is always time to not worry what others think. Only worry about staying true to yourself. 💪
@Will_Speed
Ай бұрын
Straight BARS!!! I’m here for these photography mixtape sessions 😂
@wildlifephotogmedia
Ай бұрын
Always appreciate hearing the hard truths. Thanks a ton man!
@visualflorida
Ай бұрын
Exactly the right message at exactly the right time for yours truly. Thanks!
@justjesse247
Ай бұрын
Yeah feck that shit lol. Thanks Bro. Love the realness and the “stop caring what everyone thinks” vibe. So true. It’s a killer. It gets in the way of life, living, creating, joy, success. Awesome! Love ya man, keep creating. ❤
@NotepadandLenses
Ай бұрын
For the record, I love these type of videos and will always watch them over gear videos.
@ziasportsphotos1.0
Ай бұрын
Very interesting and thought provoking! I know I’m still struggling to find/define/describe my photography style. I’m over all the gear reviews so this was a great chance for some introspection! Love your work!
@elgringoperdido.
Ай бұрын
15 minutes and 49 seconds of pure golden Advices, thanks Cam 🧡💯🙏
@Seblephotographe
Ай бұрын
Love the message you are expressing! Shoot shoot shoot, learn , fail , repeat , whatever the gear!
@TrevorGay
Ай бұрын
Damn, so grateful for you Cam….. thanks for this. Much appreciated. The realest.
@chrismassa5891
Ай бұрын
Great video. Well said. Shoot for yourself. I wish you had photo workshops. I don’t know about what, but I enjoy your work we see on this channel
@thespradman
Ай бұрын
Dude that was solid... I'd love to hear how you've pushed through/ dealt with the hurdles adhd have created. Thanks for the transparency, this was actually super helpful.
@jameswg12346
Ай бұрын
In a Rut right now and this helps out a lot also we love these videos and the Area 51 one !
@MikeSavic
Ай бұрын
These words..they hit directly in the heart...thank you Cam I really appreciate it! 🙏
@lawrence69691
Ай бұрын
Literally the most important video of this year Thank you my ghee
@domidarko1166
Ай бұрын
❤ I think mental health is an important but overlooked part of being an artist. 15+ years as a non-pro, obsessive about photography. Been through the whole style thing, realised that we never stop evolving and perfect doesn’t exist a long time ago but still never posted my work anywhere as I have huge perfectionism anxiety.
@MarkLargo
Ай бұрын
Just imagine in 10-20 years you'll have a collection of work that you can be proud to look back on. Meanwhile the trolls in the comments are just an afterthought. Who cares if it's cringey or cool. If it makes you happy and fulfilled, fuck em.
@Nickbellarosamedia
Ай бұрын
Well said!!! I'd rather watch something heartfelt and genuine over a gear review any day. TBH, I don't really watch gear videos unless I'm having issues getting equipment setup.
Ай бұрын
I would say the most important thing is surrounding yourself with positive people that like you and your work and sharing a similar taste. I surrounded my self way to long with horrible people, and that completely destroys creativity, selfesteem, motivation everything. I am ok with being a worse videographer and photographer than many online but the people around me and i must have simply a healthy team spirit. Focussing on giving each other support and a feeling of accomplishment first. Because the learning happens anyway, but if you focus too much on everything that went wrong it is a show stopper. The most iconic shot of the titanic movie is not sharp, you could focus on that alone making everything look bad or you could celebrate the amazing movie together with your team. This is the spirit i want.
@thomasfransson
Ай бұрын
Always appreciate these videos.
@saltlabproductions
Ай бұрын
Yeah dude, straight up. Love it.
@sebastienlacroix7578
Ай бұрын
Hey Cam, I really appreciated it that you do does meaningfull videos. Thanks to "still do it", you are a rebel with a cause!
@KofiYeboah
Ай бұрын
Quit yelling at me Cam Jk, love it bro 🙏🏾
@cammackey
Ай бұрын
Hahahaha quit making bangers and out working me DAILY!!! A true inspiration brother
@KofiYeboah
Ай бұрын
@@cammackey I’m just working so I can afford to be I. The Bronco squad 💯
@WilliamEdwardJacob
Ай бұрын
The part about not giving a fuck about your cringe era is so important. Dont delete from your memory, your ig page, your framed prints, etc. Our heroes are not gods. Every last one of the greatest went through the cringey era. It's a part of our story, and makes us human and relatable. It makes you real. Embrace your suck, and know its way cooler to see someones progression thru the years as opposed to them making it seem like they were always perfect, because that's just a front.
@TheWooleybooger
Ай бұрын
Brilliant and well said. A great reminder to myself
@dimaphotographer90
Ай бұрын
Bro, I just love you! 😊 great video man!!
@stephennorman5432
Ай бұрын
Refreshing chat, love it man.
@Uknowjustin
14 күн бұрын
We need more of this
@ScottJeschke
Ай бұрын
GREAT tips, dude. Tip 1 is such a good breakdown of finding voice, whether in writing, visual style, aesthetic etc. It takes forever for people to realise this, and when they don't, it's when you get a bunch of mini clones of someone else.
@cammackey
Ай бұрын
Bro yes!!! People just need to put faith in themselves and hold to it until they realize who they are. It’s right there in front of them.
@ScottJeschke
Ай бұрын
@@cammackey yep. And it's a heck of a lot more interesting than mini clones
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