Thanks everyone for the support! If you didn't know already GIMP 3.0 is twenty years too late and no longer the focus of this channel. It's now going to be 75% Photography and composition, 20% Lightroom and 5% Topaz Photo AI.

Burnout / exhaustion hits everyone at some point, especially when you really care about what you do. Gotta take care of ourselves. I think your plan is perfect, and of course I'll be sticking around. Thanks for the update!

@ParkerPhotographic

22 күн бұрын

Thanks for the support!

I'm actually quite pleased to see your focus is going to be more on photography rather than Lightroom and Topaz. All the photo editing in the world isn't going to help me if I can't take decent photos to begin with, right? My biggest thing I need to learn is composition. It's one thing to snap a photo of something I like, but it's choosing the angle to shoot from, looking where the light is coming from, where in the shot to place the subject that make the difference between a flat and boring image and a photograph that really pops.

@ParkerPhotographic

22 күн бұрын

You are correct! That's why I've always explained the "4 keys" in order of importance; 1. camera settings. 2. light. 3. composition 4. editing.

Photography is something new I would like to learn, it's out of my comfort zone. I just started watching the first hour of your tutorial. Already I'm starting to understand the basics a little more. Then I came across 'I Quit'. I am sure all who have watched your video's etc have learnt a lot -Thank you! I will continue to watch and learn. You continue to look after yourself, more health, strength and happiness to you🙂

I am part of a local photography club and it sounds like your plans for videos are exactly what we are looking for!! We have a lot of beginners that want to learn more about their cameras and how to use the settings. I'll be anxious to see what you will be posting!

@ParkerPhotographic

22 күн бұрын

If you don't mind, can you provide some examples of what the group is struggling with and I'll add it to the list. Thanks!

I’m excited. Love the idea of adopting an eye for lighting to shape image and color to tell a story.

Hello Parker, I just found your channel a few days ago and have already learned a bunch, Thanks for all that you do. I think that your one of the best teachers on KZread and I'm looking forward to learning even more from you. You seem like a very good person and I'm glad that I found you!

I've learned so much from you over the past few months of my photography journey and I'm eager to see any content you put out regardless of the frequency. I would like to see tips on composition. Be well, take care of yourself.

Many thanks for your video tutorials, especially on GIMP. Yours have been instrumental in teaching me how to use software such as this and how to compose different photos. Will you be doing anything more on Udemy? I found that content to also be helpful. Good luck, stay healthy, be safe as you are right, life is way too short.

@ParkerPhotographic

21 күн бұрын

I'm not adding any more content to Udemy. I've created a new photographic community where I'll be able to better serve photographers and help them create better images. It's more hands on vs anything else out there.

You are a great teacher - easy to follow. You have been a great help to me and I will keep following

I'm most excited about getting better at composition. I'm glad you are continuing. I know sometimes I think we make it hard for you wanting this and that and everything. There are some members of the group who are really good photographers who help out with cc. That's a good thing. So, did you take all those Gimp videos down or just moved them somewhere? I'm glad you're not quitting all together as I think you are a great teacher. I purchased, I believe, most if not all of your courses (Udemy). My problem is time. I'm sure that is for you too as you mentioned. Well, just do the things that excite you. I'm sure those things excite us too.

@ParkerPhotographic

21 күн бұрын

I moved all the gimp tuts to a new channel and I'm not planning on any new content there, either. My focus is on the PhotoMation community where I'll be able to provide a better experience for all to create better images.

@pattymattes7124

21 күн бұрын

@@ParkerPhotographic I remember now. Like I said, do what excites you because I'm sure it will excite us too. Do what you think is fun. I surely enjoyed the images you posted from your trips. Don't get stressed. That's not a good thing.

Techniques and tips for street photography. Also, guides or exercise on how see or determine a scene, spot and situation for photography. Thank you for your tutorials.

Hello, new guy on the block here. Glad I don't know what GIMP is. LOL. I am currently watching your 4 hour class and I must say you nailed it! You are an excellent teacher and very knowledgeable in your craft. I appreciate the effort and time you have put into your work!

@ParkerPhotographic

Күн бұрын

Thanks for the support!

I am a Photoshop/Luminar Neo/Topaz kinda guy and I DO enjoy your tutorials, so I'll keep on watching as long as you keep on introducing interesting techniques, tutorials and reviews. Keep the fire burnin!

I understand trying to make life easier and regain a 'life balance'. I know just how long it takes to create content, and thinking of weekly content is very draining-or at least I find it so. I found your channel looking for an introduction to Luminar Neo. Your short course hit the mark and got me started, and I thank you for that. I look forward to seeing where you go with this channel and wish you every success.

Thank you for your photography tips and tutorials. I recently went to our local aquarium, and took my Canon EOS R40 with. To my horror, the pics were a disaster. My few phone pics were better! I definitely need some tips for that type of indoor, dark with bright flashes setting. Tks

I just found your channel because I need help with lightroom settings. I also SUB. Your teaching style is exactly what I need!

Ur good love your tutorials def staying until i end my journey on photography

@ParkerPhotographic

Күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

I'm actually glad you've taken this path (despite the fact that the title initially terrified me). You can have too much to cover and with the rapid advancements and changes to software, it's impossible for one person to do it all. I'm looking forward to learning more from your revelations on key concepts, landscape photography, tips and tricks on composition, and sharing your experience of 30+ years as a pro. Toward the end of my real career as a manager of multimedia services, I got totally overloaded and my company wanted me to be all things to all people. I walked away and retired from that and started teaching video production at a local college until I could "slow down." Now I do things for pleasure and occasional sales, but mostly to have a creative outlet. My family's grown and gone, I retired in 2012, and I've never looked back. Keep up the good work and I look forward to being on the journey with you! Can't wait to see how you replace FB.

@ParkerPhotographic

21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the support!

Definitely going to keep following

@ParkerPhotographic

22 күн бұрын

Thanks for the support!

Thank, I learns done! You are fantastic! Hey I saw new about gimp 3. How long wait new gimp 3 not ready. Hmmmm

Hey I only just started with your Beginer Photography video yesterday. But I am pretty experienced of consuming youtube from its early days. And I have to say, Creator burnout is a real thing. And that especially occurs when you chase the algorithm. Dont focus on that, Quality beats quality a whole lot of the time. There a creators I watch like Historia Civilis, LEMMINO, Montemayor, Paperskies etc. The key take away from these guys is, they dont upload consistently BUT focus on quality. Historia Civillis uploads a video maybe once or twice a year, but the people floods in the moment he does. The reason is the quality they maintain. If you have paced out quality content including rests taken into consideration this will help you a lot :)

I cut the Adobe cord years ago and went to Luminar and Topaz and never looked back. Looking forward to seeing more videos !!

Yes…less stress! Appreciate all the content you create and offer 😊

Lots of stuff for people to view already Chris, take your time doing anything new. You ate no 1 priority. Love your teaching style. Learned so much from you.

Well I am beggining, 6 months "potographer"... Im happy with the news because edition is not my priority now. All the rest about photography is priority...Thanks !

Sounds great to me...get rid of the stress, life is way too short. Gotta enjoy it! Your title also scared me because I have finally found a group I am learning and enjoying. Hang in there.

@ParkerPhotographic

21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the support. The new PhotoMation community is my new primary focus. There I'll be able to provide a better experience for all... to create better images. There's more than meets the eye when you log into the community. I'll make announcement, with more info, next week.

I am going to hang with you brother. I have been watching you since I found you on Udemy. Keep up the great work. I will still be watching. ✌️

@ParkerPhotographic

21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the support, Ian!

Good for you 👍🏻 you've put in soooo many years of work dude 👐🏻 Do what makes you happy, that will always be the best content.

You're are focusing on Adobe now at a time when folks are pissed with them.. I actually subscribed to your channel because of GIMP.. there's so many Adobe teaching out there from Aaron - Piximperfect etc..I actually don't shoot digital anymore as well.. good luck ..

Is it just me or did the audio get out of sync towards the end of the video?

@ParkerPhotographic

21 күн бұрын

Possible.

Cool, now you have a new subscriber who rang the bell , and commented! Hope it helps !

@ParkerPhotographic

20 күн бұрын

@@montycraig5659 thanks for the support

I certainly hope the Neo content will not be removed ...

@ParkerPhotographic

21 күн бұрын

No plans to remove it.

@kjellhmyhre2374

21 күн бұрын

@@ParkerPhotographic I take your word for it! Thank you!

That’s what I’m here to learn. Currently trying to set my camera up to be able to go from landscape to wildlife quickly. Sigh. I learned a lot at the beginning but I had not been watching because of the recent content. Glad you are getting back to basics.