The real question is, are you already following me on instagram? instagram.com/alexarmitage_/

@andyjones5413

3 ай бұрын

I am now :)

@mitchellmysliwiecphotography

3 ай бұрын

yes

@denisroy81

3 ай бұрын

Sorry, never watch instagram at all.

@hughwolfe1176

3 ай бұрын

Sorry Alex, I’ve removed myself from pretty much all social media as I find it a waste of time. It’s amazing what I now have time to finish up. I’ve also learned a lot about the history of New Mexico where we live through postcard collecting which I now have more time to pursue. And I don’t think I’m receiving nearly as much spam in my email.

@garrysugdenphotography

3 ай бұрын

Yep 👍

This is the first Video of you I saw. That's an instant like and follow for being just honest without wasting anyone's time while also putting in quite a lot of work. Love it!

@billkossmann9246

3 ай бұрын

Ditto - that's a like and a follow on my part as well. BTW I choose *not* to play the game; I have a small (private) IG account where I do more lurking than posting.

@AlexArmitage

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Alex

I don't care about how many likes or followers I have. I just enjoy getting out with my camera on a trail.

@AlexArmitage

3 ай бұрын

Finding joy in photography is the easy part, thank goodness. Thats how we all got here!

@jambononi

3 ай бұрын

That's called a hobby. Which is fine. But he's running a business. Which is also fine.

@tanner.quintero

3 ай бұрын

This is the way

@flixxfotojenslindner

3 ай бұрын

Then this video is not for you🙄

@olivierdujardin8426

2 ай бұрын

@@tanner.quinteroMandalorian moment here 😄

So many thoughts here! 1. The initial reels just were images. There are so many reels like these - even those who are not photographers can make it. The reel that blew up was you showing how you shoot. There was novelty in it, connection and that truly showed what your business is. 2. Artist and good marketing are different. Insta has nothing to do with artist and everything to do with marketing 3. Insta is a channel. Like every channel of promotion it needs to be optimised, relevant and contextual for your business. Don't go by other's algos - a reel a day. You can choose quality, creativity and think more in terms of what's the business objective! 4. Insta or any channel are fantastic for the idea that the asset you created once could forever help you get leads. And that's making money when you sleep Thanks for this video, as a small business owner helped me to consolidate my thought.

Just a fact that some folks get lucky, while others don't. You have great art and photography!

I clicked on this video hoping not hear another bullshit speech from a youtuber / instagrammer telling me the secret recipe for success, and i finally found it. Thank you.

@daniel_brqlo

2 ай бұрын

Don't play the game

@AlexArmitage

2 ай бұрын

Oh wow. Thank You!

@pleasedonttellbuddha6432

2 ай бұрын

200 followers on my channel 20 must be friends 50 must be mums friends 100 must have forgotten they subscribed 20 cos you can see some part of my back if you nearly close your eyes, And 10 that must actually like my personality But each time I go back on my channel I remember how lucky I am and it brings tears to my eyes Thanks for sharing your experience

Love it! I love changing your headspace and being able to just give a healthy amount of effort into it. A lot of times I go WAY too hard and burnout quickly. Thank you for the perspective.

The appreciation is a distraction, not a goal. Your art is your satisfaction and your refuge. As the Eagles would say, "Every form of refuge has it's price."

@rikimarizard

3 ай бұрын

That’s all well and good but like he said he has to make a living too, so more appreciation = more followers = more potential business.

I love honest videos like this. Awesome portfolio. Enjoying what you do is most important.

Nice work man, a super important message delivered beautiful! Thanks for the reminder.

the message was great! definitely a unique and uplifting take. 🥺

thank you for making this video! what a great message! i truly needed to see this as I struggle a lot with what to post or how much to post, or how often, etc. I also find social media just exhausting... but you are right... its a game! and we can choose whether or not to play the game. Cant wait to see the next video!

Such a great video! I love this mindset for social media, it should definitely be a more common thing for content creators (especially to avoid burnout and depression for lack of success)

Love this, thanks for sharing, it's a good reminder!

Really enjoyed this video. Super relatable with my own struggles with posting on socials. Love your photography and enjoyed your delivery enough to check out some other videos.

That was actually really helpful for me. I struggle with the same thing for my photography but viewing it as just business and a game helps tremendously! Thanks!

Great message Alex!

Straight to the point. Thanks for the video!

Amazing message Alex, thank you

I sincerely appreciate your honesty 👏🏼

This is great insight! I think the problem creators is face what you enjoy and the things you like to create doesn't always fit the best strategy for growing online or even getting paid for creative work. I think you touched on that very well.

@AlexArmitage

2 ай бұрын

So true!

wow, such an honest guy, love ya!

Love this message - thank you for your refreshing honesty!

@AlexArmitage

2 ай бұрын

Always!

Great post, Alex. I am going to say that I'm really impressed with your effort over the years as you have strived to provide interesting and relevant content while sharing some of what is going on behind the scene. I have watched your photography evolve, your production value continually climb, and have really enjoyed the way you have re-focused your brand. Well done!

@AlexArmitage

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Lance

That was good.... such a good message at the end, has certainly gotten the better of me, whether I want to play or not, knowing the rules... It's tough sometimes, but this was a mellow reminder and a bit of motivation....

Thank you for sharing a genuine message! There are so many creators out there who get caught up in creating to follow trends and ride waves that they lose sight of why they are creating or the passion for it in the first place. Disconnecting from the numbers we see on social media is very true - even if it might sound like common sense, it is validating to hear it come from someone else 😁

I think that this video just changes my mind all over. But only in a positive way and i liked the way you said that something different is more relevant than just gaining followers!

Great videos and even better photography keep pushing buddy

Thank you so much for sharing this! Absolutely love your videos!

@AlexArmitage

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Your images are amazing Alex. Well done on sticking it out for 365 days. I couldn't. The LAST thing I want to do when I'm out in nature taking photos is grab my phone and spend even 5 minutes posting something on social media!! It's such a disconnect from what we do as nature photographers. Thanks for the vid. 👍

IG is garbage. Most social media is garbage. Twitter has fooled people into thinking they can have a discussion about incredibly nuanced topics in 200 or less characters. Worst still discussions have boiled down to pithy “hot takes” that stoke drama and say nothing. IG comments are quite literally an open pit toilet for peoples’ dysfunction. Short form content, in its essence, always leads to this. This is why I enjoy YT long form content the most. You can actually learn things, watch incredibly works done by some dude in his garage, or follow along adventures with someone living an alternative lifestyle to your own. I’ve had more sparks of inspiration that have led to actually doing watching YT videos than any shitty “inspirational” soaked 30 second clip.

@AlexArmitage

3 ай бұрын

I don't feel very different than you do. As much as I TALK about instagram here. I don't consume on it unless its for work.

Your work is AMAZING!

you earned a subscriber sir for your genuine honesty.

Great video. Thanks Alex

thanks for this alex :D

I'm not into landscape photography but your mindset alone is dope enough it deserves a sub and a like. Optimal game indeed.

such a fantastic, straight to the point kinda video. Thank you, Alex!

@AlexArmitage

Ай бұрын

Thanks Jessy!

This was so right on and such perfect timing for me to see. Thank you for sharing 😊

@AlexArmitage

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great video. Wonderful perspective

Love the honesty on this Alex !! Your art is absolutely incredible, and it's what you said, photos are not what people are really looking for in reels, so it's just about the game itself :D

@AlexArmitage

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

this is a really refreshing video I gotta say.

Wow, thank you. Pure honesty and transparency. Makes me think does seem that people more engaged with a story (almost like the old tv program How it’s made) than high end quality content, informative or educational content. Spike curiosity seems to get engagement and followers.

This is an outstanding presentation. One of the most authentic I've ever watched on KZread. I've seen your Instagram account, you are a gifted photographer. Thanks for such an honest video. #MuchRespect

Hey Alex, thanks for this really important video. It helps me out so much.

@AlexArmitage

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Loved the honest video, man! I decided that I definetelly don't want to "play the game". I'd rather focus on other things and tha'ts ok.

Valuable insight. Thank you for sharing!

@AlexArmitage

2 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

I myself spent time in photography/Art and want to say I agree what he is saying. His analysis is very good. Thank you for sharing this video.

Subbed instantly after watching this video. Don't know how I stumbled here though. Keep up the good work Alex

I really appreciate this video. Subscribed.

Thanks! Was very insightful and I'd watch more from you on the topic

@AlexArmitage

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I needed to hear this.

Excellent perspective!

One of your best videos yet my friend loved it

@AlexArmitage

3 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy

i love this video!! thanks so much for your insights ànd love for photography!

@AlexArmitage

2 ай бұрын

I love this comment!

Sir I respect your thoughts , it really means a lot to me. Thanks for posting this video it helps a lot

This is one of the most wholesome videos I've seen in a while. Thank you, man!

@AlexArmitage

2 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@shawkyazad5202

2 ай бұрын

@@AlexArmitage Thank you for posting this video! 😊

Love the video dude. I've been posting daily reels (only week days) as a challenge to myself and have been gaining just over 100 followers per week since doing it 🤘🏻 I love playing the game ✌🏻

I really enjoyed the overall message of this video, it’s so true about disconnecting your self worth from the like/view count. It’s just business

GREAT video! Love the message.

@AlexArmitage

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

This as incredibly valuable, thank you mate

@AlexArmitage

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

GREAT STUFF!

Thank you for sharing this❤

Glad you're still out there trying to make it happen! I'm always still looking for that great composition, but my camera bag is hidden in my office collecting dust. Nobody wants to look at pictures anymore. I'm constantly frustrated with going on Instagram to look at pictures and it's nothing but ad after ad reel after reel. I'm so bummed out with social media, it's hard to even want to watch my favorite photographers on here anymore. I'm still here, just longing for the good ole days.

@AlexArmitage

3 ай бұрын

Maybe shift to consuming people or things that do make you happy! It's okay if you don't find joy in the things you once did.

Great video Needed this

Fantastic video!

The algorithm has brought me here. You are a really cool guy and the most important.. you are right! Take my like and follow :)

Alex, thanks for your honesty on IG and the algo, apprecaite you - also an artist doing canvas works

Thank you for this!

Great video bro😎❗️

Man I'm not a photographer, but I loved your video. The quality of the image and the sound are obviously great. But the quality of your script is amazing. Great video.

@AlexArmitage

2 ай бұрын

This put a smile on my face. Thank you

I totally agree, thanks for the video

Great video!!! I think what you say will help a lot of artists! Thanks for that. Kind regards.

Hahha great message brother. I needed to hear this one more time

Bro you created a goldmine for yourself you have no idea

Boom! *mic drop* That's so good, I may start sending this to my clients. 👏👏👏

@AlexArmitage

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin!

Dope Alex! Thanks for sharing

@AlexArmitage

2 ай бұрын

TY RJ

Great video! Love your photos as well!

@AlexArmitage

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Very motivating for small creators, thank you!

@AlexArmitage

12 күн бұрын

Welcome!

Great video Needed this ☺

Great video! I think the insight and the comparison to chess is great. Folks need to realize there is a game afoot and then choose whether they want to play it optimally or not. Also realizing that playing it optimally might compromise one's values or what is important to them. Realize what the game is, then determine where we are as a creator as to how we play it. We might choose optimally, sub-optimally, or somewhere in the middle - whatever the choice - there really isn't a wrong answer as long as the creator is confident in their choices. Appreciate the insight Alex!

@AlexArmitage

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much man

kudos to you!

Nice video, keep on keeping on sir 📸

Amazing!!

Really great analysis! I do YT for fun so I could care less about the algorithm. People who chase the algo often come across fake. Not you - keepin' it real all the time and that's what we appreciate.

@AlexArmitage

3 ай бұрын

Most of the people in the Landscape space are pretty great!

It’s disappointing to see accounts posting the one post over and over again and gaining hundreds of thousands of followers

@RazorNub

23 күн бұрын

Yeah and people say its not luck and you can study the algorithm, honestly its shit

@MTVFlexx

23 күн бұрын

Yes it’s pathetic

@feofficial7

19 күн бұрын

Tbh it’s the truth and it works

Great message.

great content Alex! I just find your channel and subscribed. I`m living the same struggle, since in this moment I am in a creative block that came from burnout to try keep posting every day, and the true is, that it isn't worth it. Now I'm in the process of creating a KZread channel, since is way more richier content and relevant, besidades it pays when you are abe to monetize. So, thanks for your point! It helped! Wish you success and happiness in your journey!

@AlexArmitage

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Rick

Well said! And shoutout to the game store...I see that Warhammer back there

@AlexArmitage

3 ай бұрын

Ill let him know :)

Thank you for such a great Energy !

@AlexArmitage

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Good content bro❤

I completely agree with this entire video. As a creative, I just focus on my work and the true fans who care about it! Thanks you sir for your ART!

@AlexArmitage

2 ай бұрын

Thank you sir for this COMMENT!

I have the same Patagonia sweater , and its amazing.

Thank you for a refreshing video.

@AlexArmitage

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Loved the chess analogy!

Well said!

What a great video 🙌

@AlexArmitage

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙌

Great video with a great message. Likes doesn't equal quality work and the absence of likes or followers mean your work is bad. Just keep creating.

@AlexArmitage

3 ай бұрын

Enjoy the process :)

Great video Alex

@AlexArmitage

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Tom

You just shared a secret to insta batch processing system, Thank you! Plus it's good to know photo in reel doesn't work well based on your experimentation I love it!

@AlexArmitage

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Good job! I like your this video.