I've read books on motivation that didn't come close to the wisdom contained within this post. "Don't let one person steal your dream" is some of the best advice anyone could give to another.👍

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

Very happy to hear that! Thanks for watching

Thanks Joel. I'm a retired 70 year old female ex-school teacher. Two years ago I started a photography business without knowing much about the business of photography. I started photography while still teaching little kids, taking candids of them. I have since moved into intimate landscapes and macro. I've just started to put myself out there and I've survived a couple minor rejections. I really appreciate your encouragement. It's difficult to stay positive in this age when no one is having art shows, going to galleries, etc. And, yes, I think I have at least ten years left!

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, Carol! Keep creating the art you love!

Immigrant, dad of nine, working two jobs, making time for photography. Love it. Thanks for the encouragement.

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

amazing!

This is the only "how to be successful " video I have ever seen that is 100% true, real and no BS. Thanks for keeping it real Mr. Grimes! 💯

@joelgrimes

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Thank you so much for taking the time to produce this. It has made a big difference to me already in how I will approach my business.

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks for watching

When I'm rejected I keep moving forward, but I also think about other people I know who are interested in photography but will never make it to the point I'm at right now. So I'm grateful for the rejection, knowing I will still keep trying 😊

Thank you for this awesome video! Few people today say it like it is, thank you for doing just that! Been following you since Framed. A true inspiration in any field, not only photography.

Thanks, Joel!

THANKS JOEL. HELPS A LOT TO REFLECT ON THOSE POINTS

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

Joel thank you for the inspiration. I’ve learnt so much from all of your masterclasses, and when I’m stuck and can’t figure something out I watch them again.

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

Wow Trevor, thank you!

Such great words (again) from you Joel, I have been following you for a few years now and you always fill me with knowledge and the inspiration that I can make it but I have to keep at it and don't give up. You have to put the work in to get something back from it.

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

That was the fastest 22min of my life,TIMELESS! My guy Grimes, nuff said.

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Thanks for the wonderful advice and for inspiring us❤️❤️

@joelgrimes

Жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure

Thank you so much brother!! GOD bless!!

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

😍

THANK YOU FOR YOUR WONDERFUL TIPS

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experiences and advices! You are a very good teacher and motivator . Very inspiring ... Love your videos and Masterclasses.

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Alexandra! More to come!!

Wonderful!

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I’m pretty sure I heard you say you almost quit before but, was surprised you said that one rejection. The reason being you always show so much enthusiasm in your videos, including this one. Great vid.

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

This is the best advice EVER! It puts everything into the correct perspective. I was looking for something like this. This is exactly the information I needed CURRENTLY! Thank you so much for sharing this precious information with US!

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert! Glad it was helpful

I'm a little younger than you (not by much!) and I've heard lots of advice over the years and this is some of the best I've ever heard. Not just photography but life in general.

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven!! That means the world to me!!

Great post and very encouraging, thank you for sharing!

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

You are the best Joel. You almost bout me to tears with inspiration 🤙🥃

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, thank you!

awesome advise for all of us!

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Joel, thank you so much. Within the last couple of days I've set up my dream - a dog photography business. Your ' Ten Steps To Becoming A Successful Photographer' is a great source of information and encouragement. Thank you for all you share.

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing to hear! Good luck to you!

@heathermtaylor7683

2 жыл бұрын

@@joelgrimes Thank you again Joel. This video is a perfect complement to your Ten Steps. Starting is one thing, 'keeping on keeping on' and negotiating the obstacles to get to the dream will, as you rightly say, take hard work and tenacity. Thank you for all you do for us, Joel. 🥰

thanks Joel!

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

you're very welcome!

Such a great video and advice. I totally agree. I've been doing photography for 10 years this year. People thought it was just a hobby and that I would end up working where my dad was till I retire. I took a leap of faith and joined a small company in the warehouse just to get my foot in cus I knew they had a photography side and I now do video and photos for this company and continue getting paid work on the side and yup. It took 10 years and I'm not done yet. I plan on getting to the top like you Joel. You're a true inspiration

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

Keep it up!!

Thank you , you're the man , the most needed motivation for me , i won't give up . 🙏

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

You got this!

Thanks for those words of wisdom! I admire your work very much and I’ve learn also from you. ❤️

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Loved every single word that you said Joel. Inspiration to its core . Gracias 🙏 mi Amigo

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thanks Joel, awesome presentation - very motivating.

@joelgrimes

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Thank you for being brutally honest about yourself & your Journey in the photography business! Thank you for being willing to share your wisdom and for the motivation.

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you Joel for this Video full of wisdom and life experience.👌🏻✨

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome!

Thank you!

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Highly motivational video, Joel. Thank you👍👍👍

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Solid.

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Great video. Great content.

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank-you Joel, for another sagely, and well-done production! No one has stolen my dream, ... although there a few pooh-stains, here and there, from 'those people' who tried. 😒 Anything else that is not where I imagine it should be, with my photography (and all of it's beautiful madness), is on me. I have taken some of your courses and am so grateful for your thoughtful delivery and thorough content. Need to pick things up, right now, so I got your Landscape Masterclass - looking so forward to starting it this weekend!

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic to hear. and I hope you enjoy the Landscape Masterclass!

Enjoyed the Five Words of Wisdom! Great video!

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome!

Thank you

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!

Outstanding 🔥 my pops gave me his dslr and insisted I continue with engineering. I’ve had one foot in each for two decades now. Very well said, Joel, as always.

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

Great video. will watch this again. Lots of good insight. Photography is still my passion. You, yourself can be your worst critic. The people who are critical of your work and try to get you to give up / quit are: 1. Not happy with themselves. 2. Jealous of the work you are doing because : (a) they havent done what you do (b) you are actually better than them, and they see a threat to their success. 3. Have absolutely no idea about photography Positive Critics 1. Critical of your work, but at the same time are trying to get you to push yourself further. It is constructive and harsh because they do have knowledge of what you are doing. They've been in your shoes.They can see the potential. Could be an instructor/ mentor or someone youve asked to look at your work.

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

🤩

Wise words indeed, inspirational and felt. There's doubt coming from the video. Is this about getting to the top, or about doing what you love? The two things seem to get a bit confused here. Caring about the top has nothing to do with the love for the process: the game theory shows it quite well. Finally, pursuing a goal "no matter what" is shared by Hitler, Stalin, mad people. We better maintain awareness in the process. The real struggle is in finding an equilibrium: be a good person, do what you love, make a living, give back

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

nicely said. My point is more pursuing a goal and doing the steps necessary to actually achieve that goal

What it all boils down to is that sooner or later the question is, 'Do I want to make money from my passionate obsession and if so, how much ?'. Do you see yourself making a living from it or is just as a nice side income. Then ,after some uncomfortable introspection , ask youself 'Would I be a good businessman over a good photographer' ? Do I realise I run the risk of starting to hate my passion when I don't seem to be able to make enough money to make ends meet. And end up with a frustrated passion that I once loved to bits ?

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

That’s why I never stop learning and taking the time to do projects just for me when I can!

U and Rick Beato are very wise

Those photos are very different than a regular professional image: I Ps expressed a few that looks similar to the style, I love those photos but wondered if other people like the artistic look I begin to adapt: the philosophy in this video says to me: Come on its really going to get noticed people are going to love them!

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone’s artistic vision is unique that’s for sure

Lieberace practiced the piano eight hours a day with the first hour just the scales. And he was at the top of the field.

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

🤯

Unfortunately, we all don't start on the level field. Some teenagers KZread channels are Netflix quality. Parents hiring production companies to film teenage girl dancing videos with supporting dancers etc. Or if you want to become a racing driver you better be from a rich family because your hobby going to cost a little fortune

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

That’s fair but focusing on what one doesn’t have that others do, I’ve always focused on being my best with what I have. Regardless of what’s going on around me. There is high quality content that has money behind it that never goes anywhere too

I wish i had the cohones to be full time ...

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

You do!!

Never get glued by the matrix ! 🤘

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

🤓

Thanks for this Joel, I needed this. got few ideas from your video, gonna keep working.

@joelgrimes

2 жыл бұрын

Keep pushing!! Thanks for watching

@jagannathmudaliyar

2 жыл бұрын

@@joelgrimes I will