Brokeback Mountain vibes

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Let me know if you want a copy of our ménage à trois. I know you’re into that.

@retrospective77

Жыл бұрын

@@BryanBirks Will pay $5

@loganguybaker

Жыл бұрын

@@BryanBirks Shot on Bolex

@PhilMakesThings

Жыл бұрын

(Dir)Bryan looks at box of 4x5 Tri-X (Dialogue)"I wish I could quit you".

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

TMax but yes. 😂

Thanks for the images, I am laying in a hospital bed after flying to Argentina to shoot a personal photography and publishing project I had in mind. After sitting on a plane for 13 hours without even moving to go to the bathroom. When I left the plane I collapsed due to the blood clots formed in my legs I’m a tall guy the doctors said I’m lucky to be alive. So here I am watching all my favourite videos about photography and your road trip has inspired me for my next project once I’ve edited the Argentina photos.

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Amazing. Glad you’re okay. Keep pushing 🖤

Always a pleasure. Thanks for sharing.

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Eric!

First of all: You are the youtube I enjoy watching the most. There's always a mood/vibe in your videos that feels so soothing and your work is beutiful! Secondly: Can you pleeeeaaaase share all the music you use for your videos? Maybe make like a Spotify playlist (unless you already have?)? And lastly: Thank you for posting your videos of your work here, it gives me so much joy and inspiration.

Really love 24:55, you with your large format, mountains each side, such a cool shot.

@dobbsgraphica4988

5 ай бұрын

I thought the same. Ansell Adams moment!

felt u with buds...so real

Next time, Ouray to Telluride, and via Black Bear Pass!

I was just there for the first time two weeks ago! Beautiful!

I see a Bryan Birks video uploaded, I press play

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

My one true fan.

Wow😮, amazing piece, I started to watch and wondered would I continue, couldn't take my eyes off it in the end, 🎉

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Thanks for sharing & congratulations on getting married.

Can't believe I just found your channel, great stuff. Not sure if you still have problems with C41. I had a lot of trouble as well, but finally figured it out. My procedure is: 1. heat some water and the developer to a bit over 38C (the desired temperature), pour the water in and just let the film and tank warm up (very important). 2. keep the thermometer in the developer, when it hits 38.2, pour out the water and pour in the developer, the developer should cool down to around 37.9 in the span of development, so you'll stay in the optimum range. Then you should be good, the bleach and fixer are not as critical in terms of temp. To prevent leakage, pour in the bleach/blix, hold down the cap and invert it once, then leak out the air, invert it twice, then leak out the air. Hold down the cap slightly for the rest of the bleach, when you feel the middle of the cap bulbing out, leak out the air. You should be all good.

@BryanBirks

7 ай бұрын

KZread doesn’t like me. Appreciate the advice! I’m processing some assignment work this coming week so hopefully I don’t mess up. Haha

I love your "Oh, okay" when shooting that Fuji. lol

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Underwhelming to say the least. 😂

Mannn I reall really enjoyed that video. Pretty awesome work

Maybe your desire to go drink and hang out in bars is the same part of you that allows you to take such empathetic portraits of strangers. I think recently I have been trying to cut myself slack and remind myself that things I may label as bad habits or vices or whatever are the same part of me that allows me to be creative, if I was just in work mode 24/7 I think that I would suffer creatively. All about finding that balance right? In the end you made some great work, hung out with the fam, and made an awesome video! Great job dude. Congrats on getting married!

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Balance is indeed key. I’m very lucky that I can have good relationships with my certain vices even though it’s only drinking socially really. The portrait thing is strange. I just think my demeanor and the fact that everyone says my face is familiar has a lot to do with it. Helps people be at ease.

@_GhostGarden_

Жыл бұрын

@@BryanBirks I'm sure that's true, but I'm also sure you have an it factor about you that you may not be aware of that allows people to let you in a bit more. I know that's probably impossible for a person to see about themselves but don't discount your whole personality! Even the "bad" parts, or things we do that we don't like about ourselves I guess, can be good my bud. Can't wait to see you and your work translated into Articles of Virtue, your work has inspired me to start of a photo project of my own that I have been working on for some months now so thank you for that Byan.

It is a really nice video with a really good message!

"The film community wasn't ready for that one".... perfect. Just perfect.

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha ready for the terrible photo that I made. Classic.

yo, #1 congrats on wedding and #2, 100% enjoy the people around you 1st capture the moments when you can

Excellent video and some great shots in there. Well done. A successful adventure I'd say. Cheers!

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

wonderful video and i 100% agree the contact with people makes the time and also every picture much more worth.

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🍻

Segment at 5:00… Amen brother.

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

🖤🖤🖤

Another great video Bryan - very relaxing and therapeutic. Over the years I’ve been following you, I enjoy the conversations you have and talk about - how about recording those and incorporate into your images e.g. accompanying QR code in a book etc. Even the guy with the Jeep (who didn’t want his portrait taken) the shot of the Jeep “overlayed” with him talking about his life experience (without seeing him) would be really powerful. Imagination is a powerful thing :- ) Cheers - Peter…….and best wishes to you and your beautiful bride.

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

You’ve been following me for years. God bless your soul, Peter. Thanks for the kind words! I would love to record every conversation I have but it isn’t very practical and I’m not quite sure how I feel about recording without permission anymore even though I love what I can potentially get out of people’s stories.

I don't even need to be on a road trip to get lost in the moment and just enjoy the experience. I've always got big plans but I've also got a huge tendency to get distracted by things. But this video, and the images within, are beautiful. It's fantastic. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you for making this video and for sharing it. Some incredible scenery and great shots. I miss my road trips in the US when I used to visit for work and tag on a holiday. Get through bags of jerky! How many of those little 16mm cine frames would fit on a sheet of 4x5. Good luck with the wedding and I hope you and your wife have a long and happy marriage. And lots of hugs ;)

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

First thing we bought was beef jerky and energy drinks. Lmao

Solid fun! Great images, awesome share!

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Patrick 🖤

This was dope dude. Love that area, super cool to see your take on it

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed, Taylor!

Just being there and doing it ... that's all you need ... great video as usual mate

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Agree. Thanks, Tim!

Great to watch you guys full of enthusiasm and great that you also show all your uncertainties and doubts in your vids. Greetings and congrats from Europe!

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

I think I needed to let people know that I can indeed laugh and have a good time since my talking head videos are usually stonewall Jackson and deadpan. Lmao

Your best one yet, Bryan. Strong work…

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so, John!

Love the video!

Gear and the images gear produce are secondary to the experiences one has on a photography road trip. Great video, it makes me want to throw my camera in the car and get on the road. Congratulations to you and your bride!

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Get to it, Rob! Thank you very much ❤

I love the 3 of you.

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

The love the one of you.

Makes me miss home

I grew up in this area - pretty fun to see you guys hanging out in familiar territory. I completely understand the divide between the intent to shoot a ton and the reality of that once you're there. I just returned from a week with old friends on Cedar Mesa in Utah. I didn't shoot nearly as much as I told myself I would. Sometimes it's better to just be present and take in the experience, especially when you're with old friends.

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Amen. I’ll get out there again eventually. Won’t feel as overwhelmed! Thanks for watching.

Wonderful vid, Bryan. Again, I am impressed by the genuineness of the feelings expressed. No need for you to explain (much less, apologize for) the resulting images--many of which are lovely. Congrats of the upcoming nuptials. I will continue to follow your career with interest,

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, William! Means a lot.

Bryan, do not do yourself a disservice on the imagery. They may not have been as good as you were hoping/expecting, but to others, it was littered with very pleasing frames mate! Again, a lovely slow paced watch along that was no doubt for many, hugely enjoyable 👊

So good Bryan. The planets align and my three favourite photographers on KZread land in the same location. This is inspirational!

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

They will surely align again!

Love this. I really want to see the 16mm footage

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Me too.

Well said. I meet the same end with big grandiose ideas segueing into better memories than products of my adventures. The idea is usually better and what's left is the experience. Sometimes there's some nice artifacts as in your case.

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Good mindset to go into like that obviously but just be okay with the fact that you left with great mementos over “outstanding” images.

@unchartedthickets

Жыл бұрын

@@BryanBirks absolutely brother and congrats on getting married! Really nice photos and video btw. When I was in grad school I remember a fellow art student mention that my work was more about going places than technique. I used photography in the work, putting it into printmaking and then making multi media type sculptures with all the stuff made in the process. I think the other student was right, the objects I made struggled to exist as art. The better outcome of it all was the travel and experiences with people and places. At least I graduated and got to party my ass off.

Another top movie of this trip, with right words. And I wish you the best for the coming day....

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Karsten 🖤

Beautiful !! You have inspired us today !!

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that!

Awesome video!! Looks like an amazing trip. Congratulations on getting married!!

Love your videos !!

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🖤

Terrific video. Always great seeing you guys pop up.

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you, sir!

I completely agree with you. Going on a trip with certain shot concepts in mind is difficult when you arrive on the scene and the perspectives look very different from the way you'd hope they would. Overcoming your own mental blocks are often the most difficult parts of developing photo work (especially long-term projects like yours), but the resulting shots are also often our most favorite because of those very same struggles that we overcame. In the end, photo trips aren't about the photos. They're about loving on the people of similar passions and enjoying unique experiences alongside them. Good on you Bryan! P.S. I'm supposed to be heading back to STL for about a week in early October. Message me if you'd be willing to meet up and shoot some!

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

That’s why I always need to go back multiple times to a place. That way I don’t feel overwhelmed with ideas or things that I want to capture. Plus I can feel a bit better about getting closer with the people to potentially get some portraits. Just reach out about October. I’m pretty busy with weddings around then but I might be able to find time!

Great trip. Looking forward for more videos like this.

Thanks for sharing. Really enjoyed your take on the outcome. What was the track for the chapter “Knocking on Doors.”

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Whiskey Throttle by Reuben Fillies!

Bryan thanks for your videos! please tell me what music is playing in this video. Shazam didn 't recognize

This was incredible to watch! Loved the vibe and the photos you've managed to get! I'm all for connecting with others through this medium that we love so much as well, as these moments are everything! Congrats on getting married!

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it, Nuno!

This was great man. I also always end up socializing and drinking. I value the human connection with fellow photo friends (phriends?) and just enjoying the moment. We do eventually fall into the photography flow sometimes but I definitely don't force it. I went to japan and didn't take 10% of the photos I thought I would 😆

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Phriends. Love that! Appreciate you, Jorge.

By the way, enjoy the wedding! It flies by so remember to eat and dance with your wife :)

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Everyone is saying that. Trying to make time slow down!

👏

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

🖤

Hi Bryan! In the beginning of the video, where you tried to replecate the photograph of Bryan Schutmaat, there was a lot of snow. How do you meter for snowy scenes so that the picture is well exposed?

@BryanBirks

8 ай бұрын

Usually meter for the snow and then expose two stops brighter than that. If you meter for the snow and shoot without adjusting, your snow will be grey.

"...getting married in 3 days...." so long Bryan, it was sublime while it existed :) JK, tits content as per, lovely stuff and shared thoughts. Cheers ~ Peter

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

I already feel married. This is just making it official. Haha thanks, Peter!

First congratulations on the wedding. Second love the video and your choice not to talk about gear.

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

First, thank you. Second, happy to hear that!

How do you find the coverage using the Xenotar 135mm? Is there enough movement?

@BryanBirks

11 ай бұрын

Perfectly adequate for my usage but I don’t use extreme movements that much. I’ve never run out of coverage.

27:49 ….. m@therfucking word. Also, I really enjoyed this a lot, señor. ALSO, you’re getting married in 3 days! Mazel, mazel, all good things to you and your bride, my man!!!

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir!

Take a shot every time I adjust my hat

@BraeHunziker

Жыл бұрын

I’m blacked out

@BryanBirks

Жыл бұрын

Need to rewatch and see how many times now.