These are the types of videos you'll look back on 20, 30, 40 years down the road and be glad you made. Same goes for the photos. Documenting interesting people at a specific stage in their life and hearing the stories they have to tell. That's what it's all about.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

I’m already looking back at my old videos and thanking my old self that I made them. Doesn’t feel that way in the thick of it but just have to give it time.

Dude, THIS is how you uplift and help someone else share their story. Bravo.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thank you. Really appreciate it!

What a beautiful soul you are, indeed Franklin.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

🖤

So impressive, joyful and moving. The portrait at 4:30 is simply sensational in my opinion. I find it extremely tender and (again) moving with the context given by the environment. It is extremely well complemented by the one at 11:15. This and the narrative makes this short film an uplifting gem.

Well done Bryan, You captivated the true essence of Franklin.

Two right man at the right place ....., this is a wonderfull doku/portrait !

This was charming, everything photography and KZread should be! Thanks for your hard work.

A wonderful short story of Franklin. Everything was well done with this and then the ending was tied up with the perfect bow. You could feel every ounce of energy Franklin put out to the world People like this make the world a better place. Thanks for sharing. Didn’t think I was going to tear up today, haha.

@BryanBirks

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Nathan 🍻

Its so nice to hear someone speak so passionately, this is really uplifting and inspiring the PMA I needed. Thanks for always putting out great content!

@BryanBirks

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I really loved this one Bryan. While it was about photography, it was also about so much more. Well done!!

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Happy to hear you got that out of it. I did as well!

This is the Bryan Birks video I

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Few and far between. But working on that!

Bryan. What you produce is very special. Believe it.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

wow, the last picture and i kid you not gave me goosebumps.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

🖤🖤🖤

There are beautiful souls in this world. Thank you for sharing.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

I agree completely. Thanks for watching 🖤

Thanks for sharing this gift with my world.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

My pleasure, John 🍻

Wow, just fantastic Bryan! Quite touching to listen to this guy’s passion in his voice🙏🏼

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Teo!

What a wonderful story leading to a wonderful story. This is a beautiful person presented beautifully. I was drawn in and not let go. Your photography is a gift. Your translation of this gift into video is also a special gift. That translation turns this into an experience. I’m struggling a bit attempting to produce words which express emotion. But, there you have it. What a joyous story. Thank you Bryan, Emma, and Franklin.

@BryanBirks

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, John!

I love this. Reminds me that there are so many wonderful people out there. I often need that reminder.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

So many people and so little time!

Franklin talking about his passion is a beautiful thing. What he said about finding & sharing our gifts with one another is a beautiful thing. I consider this video a gift from you & Franklin, to us. Thank you Bryan!

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed it.

This is a masterpiece.......I loved every minute of it. And the portraits captured Franklin's soul. GREAT WORK!

You managed to capture his look, the one when he was feeling emotional, talking at the end, in that last portrait. Great video.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words 🍻

Man this is the production of good fruit as a result of all your labours. This one is special.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Appreciate it, sir!

I love the color portrait, the one that includes a car. Great. Full 4*5 feeling.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

I took more that time but saving some for the car project 🍻

Quite simply outstanding work. What a guy!

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly. 🖤

Well done, Birksy! This was a beautiful documentation of Franklin

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, Robbie 🍻

You're flourishing & its wonderful to see. This video was really touching & made your photos all the more valuable.

@BryanBirks

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Incredible! Man, you sure know how to tell a story in the most fascinating way. It draws in the viewer in closer and closer. Thanks for sharing your gift.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

I have to thank Franklin for the story on this one. He's a wonderful person.

Wonderful video, Bryan. I just love , these documentary videos. Franklin has a wonderful outlook on life, as the way I see it, also. Thanks. KB

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more! Thanks, Ken.

Absolutely wonderful from start to finish. 4:54 is the one 🥇

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Aaron!

Incredible video, a fantastic story from Franklin, and great editing! Truly brought tears to my eyes as a working photojournalist who has never "worked" a day in his life. This story was inspirational, awestriking, and downright soul-touching. Thank you for blessing my watch time with such an amazing piece of content! Cheers to you, and kudos to your work; keep striving for awsome stories like these!

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the very kind words! I knew right from the start that I would want to talk to Franklin. Just glad he agreed!

I wish Avedon & Penn had done stuff like this. I'm imagining how much more rewarding it would be to see those classic portraits with some context. In this case your portraits would already shine as great but the brief introduction to Franklin's life & philosophy just enhances everything. He isn't just some cool dude on the street. More layers than an onion. Truly inspirational stuff, thank you. Now then...approaching people in my City with a 5x4. It's long overdue.."Hi...erm.."

@BryanBirks

8 ай бұрын

Glad it could inspire! Now get out there and make some work 🍻

Just a big, big thank you Bryan. I had a tough day today, and came home to see this wonderful video.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Very, very welcome. Thanks for the support.

the final head portrait is so good, you did a great job and let him a great gift

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Your comment is a gift!

This touched me for sure. I’m so happy you had the opportunity to sit and talk with Franklin and share his story through your own craft. You inspire me and so did this video. 💗

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thank you toots 🖤

Terrific. The part about finding your gift and making that your job is such a great message.

Franklin's passion is infectious; thanks for that! I quite liked the part about the unique thrift store items that just need a little attention to bring them to life; almost like a metaphor for his story ✌

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Yes. A metaphor for a lot of things. He spoke to many things that I feel about the photography KZread space.

What a beautiful portrait your video was of this person (also nice large format photography). Be proud!

Favorite video yet. Thank you for giving Franklin the platform to share his perspective with us, that man is a gift himself. Beautiful portraits too.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, dude. I am challenging myself to be as positive as Franklin.

What a Gem of a find, such a fascinating guy. Your production and images are Top Notch…. I think this is outstanding and the best work you’ve ever produced - from all I’ve seen over the years on You Tube - THANKYOU

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

THANK YOU

Bravo! This is what I call 'a portrait'!. Superb!

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Many thanks! Cheers.

I'm impressed, the story, the photographs and your passion on it

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this wonderful video and introduction to such an interesting and inspiring person. Franklin has it nailed, and you nailed it with this video. It was a treat to watch, and it was a delight to hear Franklin talk about his experience.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Gorgeous work here Bryan, thanks for sharing with your channel. Franklin's character and environment really shines through.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

He’s a good man.

Beautiful message with impeccable timing and excellent photography to accompany.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Happy to hear that. Thank you.

Wow, this was fantastic: your portraits, the editing, the video's visuals, the story and of course Franklin himself... it's hard to find good inspiration on social media but this is one of those

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

thank you kindly. Cheers!

Absolutely stunning on so many levels. Was captivated right from the start. Loved the story and man the photos are breathtaking. Thanks so much for the time in capturing this and for sharing it with us all.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!

My god, your videos are infused with and exude so much humanity. I'm so glad you're out there making them. Your photography is beautiful. Your storytelling is captivating. And your overall results are inspiring and even tearjerking. Thank you.

@BryanBirks

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

This was beautiful on every level! What a kind and lovely soul he is. Thank you to him for allowing you to share his story, and thank you for sharing it in a very well crafted manner.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thank YOU for watching.

What a passport the camera is, you found your way into this man’s life with it and that’s a real gift. This video is an extension of those great portraits. Love it.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

It’s amazing but also a little overwhelming knowing that there are so many stories to potentially tell. Hopefully the mass majority of photographers can start pivoting from the reels, tik toks, and “content” to use photography to tell more stories.

Wow !!! images were great, music was soothing and complimented the video nicely!, his story was interesting and inspires you, the whole video was what I needed after a stressful long week! Thank you Brian I needed this.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Watching this reminded me of the importance of using photography to tell people's stories. It's a wonderful, personal medium, especially with large format. Thank you for making and sharing this video.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Yes. Whole heartedly agree. Too many people out there without their stories told.

This was rather eloquent. Thanks Bryan.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching.

Bryan, Thank you for sharing Franklin's story and his gifts and thank you for sharing your gifts with us. Inspiration all around!

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

What an amazing man, thank you.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

I agree. You’re very welcome. Thanks for the support.

Such a fantastic video. The portrait captured what a beautiful human being Franklin is.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Thanks for watching.

Beautiful video and amazing photos. Thanks to both, a piece to remember.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I don’t comment on videos, but there’s something to be said here. The way you told this man’s story, the sensibility, the openness, it was amazing. It made the portrait that much more impactful. My favorite of your videos. It would be great to see more like this in the future.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Really appreciate that! I am always looking for people to talk to. Gotta find the time to make it right tho!

Appreciate your storytelling gift. Thanks as always for sharing!

@BryanBirks

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

This is incredible my man. What an interesting and amazing guy and your portraits of him are wonderful.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Nathan. The crazy thing is that there are thousands, or millions of people out there with stories like this. We just have to find them.

This was great, Bryan! I really enjoied hearing his story.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, dude!

this is a really beautiful video bryan!, really great message that i think alot of people are going to connect to and appreciate.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

A marvelous and incredibly moving profile and portrait, Bryan. Thank you so much for sharing it with us! ❤

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. As always!

Good lord this is so good, it's unbelievable

Thanks!

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I will happily buy some film with this.

@clarhettcoalfield3616

9 ай бұрын

Enjoy what you do, and stick to what moves you.

Great movie. Great editing, music, photos and the story of this man. Thank you!

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, sir. Glad you enjoyed it 🍻

I just discovered your channel today.This video that you created was beautiful and moving. Can't wait to see more of your work.

@BryanBirks

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad to have you around 🍻

Give this man a Times story and then BOOM, dude becomes a full-blown documentarian from pillar to post. This is a masterpiece.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Haha thank you thank you. 🙏🏻

Really just so much good stuff here, on many levels.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Glad you think so. Thanks for watching.

Absolultely love this.

I'm always so moved and impressed by these Analog Artisans, works of art, I'll call them that, works of art. So well done, love learning and listening to the stories of peoples lives. It's a great thing you have going here.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

I've enjoyed making them and love the fact that there are so many people out there that I've yet to talk to...on to the next one.

I love this approach to your videos, so soulful. Really love it.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate that. I watch a lot of KZread photography and most of it is lacking just that…soul. So your words mean a lot.

@dangelobarksdale5807

9 ай бұрын

@@BryanBirks you definitely have an original voice, rooting for you my guy!

This interview, cinematography, editing, and still photography is fantastic. My opinion is; I would expect you graduated at the top of your communications major. You are so talented and your still so young. You have a great future ahead of you!

@BryanBirks

8 ай бұрын

Appreciate the kind words! Not the best student and graduated with a mediocre 2.7 GPA. I did the bare minimum for my classes and skipped class too much. I was young and stupid. Still am but just not as much. 🍻

@barmst

8 ай бұрын

That’s pretty funny! Actually your quiet gifted. I wish you great success!

Beautiful video, Bryan.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly 🖤

Wow., what a great video portrait of a deeply soulful man. I subscribed to your channel just on this one video alone. Great work.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

Dude, love it! I've missed the Analog Artisans vids and this fills that gap nicely - excellent work homie. What an interesting subject!

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Working on making more! Hoping to do some in the downtime of winter.

Aww wow I love this ❤ I agree with everything you said, love you big bro, your lil sis suki 😂😊

Excellent video of a wonderful person.

@BryanBirks

5 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

So good.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Appreciate it 🍻

Awesome photos and lovely story telling video... What more do you need ❤

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Wonderful story-telling, Bryan. Breaking new ground. Love it!

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you 🙏🏻

Beautiful

wonderful video and beautiful photos, best regards Bryan !

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

Wow Bryan, such a moving, sensibly crafted story-portrait 🤌 Love this ✨

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Amazing video, amazing portraits & amazing person. Thanks for sharing.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

Perfect interview! Bravo!!

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

🖤

Pure gold!

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed 🖤

Beautifully done.

@BryanBirks

8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Beautiful.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, John 🖤

What a great video and a really wonderful portrait!

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Amazing,truly amazing,the story and the vid/photography was great. Yes, Franklin always had style..yes i know this man we went to high school together, but now it feels like i know him more. Your message of passion is soo true bro..Franklin contact me if you can, miss you my brother....and to Brayn great work .😂

i see a Bryan Birks video uploaded, I press play

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Fuck yes.

Commovente e vero... Complimenti! Lo condivido in fb. 👍

Beautiful ❤

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, Jason!

Love this kind of content. Thank you.

@paulalanputnam4592

9 ай бұрын

P.S. Maybe a bit of b-roll on “behind the scenes”?

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Not much b roll of me but I plan on putting Franklin’s stuff on Patreon soon.

This is fantastic.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, Dustin 🖤

Really fantastic video.

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I don't know what to say 🥰

amazing

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

A wonderful video, thanks for creating and sharing

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

Just doing my best. Appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

Hello Brian. Great video, wonderful colours, really interessting story, very nice light, good music! Thanx for this vey special story. One question, could you please ask Franklin, why he does not let tune his piano? It is completely off, and the higher the tones the more awfull it sounds. Please, if you see him again, ask him (from me) to let his piano tune from a Professional piano tuner. However thanx again for this great and very nice video about a very special person i would like to meet, but I live very far away (Switzerland) . 👍

@BryanBirks

9 ай бұрын

All good. He told me it wasn’t in tune but I said verbatim “nobody will care about that.”

@carstenbuergel5434

9 ай бұрын

@@BryanBirks Ah, o.k. and thanx for this information. 🙂

@carstenbuergel5434

9 ай бұрын

Does Franklin has a channel or anything else?