Pumped for my new website!!! RELEASING SOON!!!

@gauravs5795

2 жыл бұрын

Can I send U my photos sir pls suggest me some tips for photography ✌🏻

@Lance_Tonkin98

2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing it😎

@kkayarthaya

2 жыл бұрын

I remember that old video. I've watched it twice.

@SuperSupertube123

2 жыл бұрын

does anyone really still look at websites ... except for webshops?

@ronaldharkey9123

2 жыл бұрын

Will we find that dope sweatshirt on the new website?...LOL Yes Please : )

The real challenge for me, and I think most people, is branding yourself. As a designer I can brand other people no problem, but as soon as it’s for me.... I just hit a wall. Every time. Overcoming self doubt about this is also a key stumbling block. That said, this was a good reminder to really kick myself up the arse and sort this out. Thanks man.,

@JaneDoe-ys8no

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. The struggle is real 🥺

@abbeymateo4141

2 жыл бұрын

I feel this! I feel like my style changes based on project and the cohesion is never consistent. I do sports photography and portraits and as you can imagine its just a wild range of styles.

@blocknovice

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe have someone read a script of your style of photography and needs and act as if your branding someone else but really it’s yourself

@BobbyMakepeace

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I need a Rebrand.. Pop me a Message.

@nicholasolivas317

2 жыл бұрын

@@BobbyMakepeace can you message people on KZread anymore?

This was basically a 12 minute squarespace pitch and I watched it till the end 🤣 nice work Peter they are lucky to have you! Now what template should I choose...

@SantiYounger

2 жыл бұрын

yeah I saw it coming even before clicking, but Pete is just too cool to ignore so I watched the whole thing!

@ALifeofAttraction

2 жыл бұрын

@@SantiYounger i'm 100% the same haha

@ALifeofAttraction

2 жыл бұрын

And i have since bought a year on squarespace haha!

@RLMDesigns23

2 жыл бұрын

But he has a solid point. I definitely agree with him

Thank you Peter. This is everything that I needed to hear. This should be echoed loudly throughout all social platforms to all creatives out there.

Having your own website, is like having your own show-room, you decide what goes where, what the client sees first, what he sees second, what he doesn't see at all, how and when he can get in touch, you are in control so you can show your best the way you know best!

“Don’t moind mae” 😂

@tombuck

2 жыл бұрын

This literally has a “translate to English” option under it 😅

@Raaaphael

2 жыл бұрын

@@tombuck 😂😂😂

@ridgeolaybar1286

2 жыл бұрын

😅😂

@ragheborfali3432

2 жыл бұрын

Pete's a pirate and sailed around Australian waters for a couple years

@kummiekins

2 жыл бұрын

Bro, right under your comment my youtube app has the option “translate to English”. That cracked me up!

I have been teaching my students this concept for nearly 15 years. Lol Glad to see you finally see the light. Social media is good, but it should always point viewers to the "Real" portfolio.

Social media is a great place for being a complimentary side to your main website portfolio! Dope video

I remember you talking about Instagram being "the new portfolio" like 3-4 years ago in a video, and ever since then I started upping my game there. But I started realising otherwise like a year ago - more clients want a website where they can choose what category of work they want to see. It's overall more professional... and the quality doesn't get compressed. But your tip overall helped me be more picky with what I post on instagram, witch I also think is important!

Such an honest video Pete! Most Creator/Photographer, are suffering from this stereo type. The fact is, you don't have to post all of your work on social media. 💪🙏

The challenge that I have at the moment is getting people to notice my work. As I have all these things set up, just getting the right people to see my work and keeping up with all updating everyone and getting clients feels like a full time in itself and it’s tough.

@Menosfilms

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. It’s like people don’t want to spend the money for pictures. I always get into discussions with people about doing it but once it comes to money they don’t want to really do it. But those few instances is all the encounters I have had. It’s hard to find people and in constantly trying to reach out to people to get paid gigs.

100% agree Pete. Especially with the frequency of social media accounts being hacked or even simply because your work is being controlled by another company. My wife had a lot of her work on her facebook and it was recently hacked, so lesson definitely learned the hard way.

Social Media is a ‘window’ into the room where your portfolio lives, you can look through the window or you can enter through the door (link to website)…excited to see your new site! 😎👍🏻

great video Peter! I was thinking about this recently...and also have been pushing my reel for too long. Thaaat's why I am so ready for this REEL competition!!! Let's go! Where do we post/send them??

@viknitov

2 жыл бұрын

F

@praprawda

2 жыл бұрын

up!

You got me super excited to work on my reel! I’ve been doing jobs here and there non stop. Everything started watching you and your tutorials 3 - 4 years ago. So thank you !! So stoked to watch your reel

What’s really crazy is that I literally thought about shutting my social media today for a while and concentrating on a website, then bring my social media back as a way of solely advertising the website as my main outlet for blogging, writing, and photos etc

@Prettywins

2 жыл бұрын

This is actually what has been going on in my mind.

@EdwinRucci

2 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking the same TODAY and maybe start from 0! And keep social media for just that.

@Prettywins

2 жыл бұрын

@@EdwinRucci I think it’s a smarter approach ☺️

@CrocketX

2 жыл бұрын

We all should do it. My social media are all over the place and it just doesn't work the way I want it. So yeah, I'll probably start it from scratch.

@olivierbergeron3951

2 жыл бұрын

same thinking here

Online presence is EVERYTHING. This is definitely something we have to get better at.

@HanieBCreations

2 жыл бұрын

That's what they want you to believe. There are alternative's.

This has become a beautifully produced shopping channel, all advice is given seamlessly matching the sponsor of the week.

@IzaelNeto

2 жыл бұрын

I think is a great way to make money and create great content for your subscribers at the same time. And, is a more creative way to do sponsor segments

@advfix

2 жыл бұрын

@@IzaelNeto It feals sellout-z, I went "oh its one of those" in the first minute and switched to reading comments.

@IzaelNeto

2 жыл бұрын

@@advfix I don’t know why it’s a bad thing to make a video selling something if it’s great advertised, you don’t have to buy it, but he’s been honest 🤷🏾‍♂️. At the end I still enjoyed it

@advfix

2 жыл бұрын

@@IzaelNeto Yea I know... I dont judge like/dislike is subjective anyway. I just wrote how I feal about his content.

@IzaelNeto

2 жыл бұрын

@@advfix I get it, we can have different perspectives, but was great to hear yours and chat a lil bit. Sorry if I made it look like my opinion is the right one

Excellent video and so true. As pro sports photog for over 10 years running, with 100+ teams I’ve never set up a website to showcase a portfolio or video work I’ve completed.. since starting a YT channel, this is SOOOO TRUE because a possible client may seek out our channel, and that would not entirely reflect the capacity of work that we can execute.

Oh, I'll be getting a print for my shop immediately!!!

@gioazzarello1333

2 жыл бұрын

Bro! I do videography for work but just got started doing woodworking and subscribed to you a litttle bit ago! Thanks for everything.

@TrueNorthLens

2 жыл бұрын

SAME!

@ViDZ-el9km

2 жыл бұрын

*_nice... what type of artist are you?_*

@naturehacked

2 жыл бұрын

What shop do you use to order your prints?

@alexwendt8565

2 жыл бұрын

I love to see my favorite creative people comment on videos from some of my other favorite creative people!

If portfolios were as simple as IG, everyone would have one.

@falquezfalquez

2 жыл бұрын

Make it simple

@LASHMAR

2 жыл бұрын

i have IG. it's rubbish

@creativemofoo

2 жыл бұрын

They are, they just aren’t free like social media and people are cheap when they shouldn’t be.

@lIREADYIl

2 жыл бұрын

Right. A square space website isn't yours to keep either. If you don't pay it will be taken away from you

@LASHMAR

2 жыл бұрын

@@lIREADYIl eh - well pay for it then. What a ridiculous thing to say.

Having a professional website that shows you in the best light is absolutely KEY. Definitely a game-changer for me 👊

You energy, your work and your attitude in these videos have truly inspired me to become a better photographer. Your one of the best photographers in my opinion and your drive to be an even better helps drive me to achieve my goals. Thank you for south great content.

Loved this video. Having a physical portfolio that people can touch and view, or a dedicated, curated space is huge.

Glad you're posting more again. Almost thought I had to take over as the filmmaking KZreadr #1 😂😜

Yes, exactly!!! 🙂 It certainly isn’t. It’s difficult to battle people’s perception that it is.

LOVED this video. My favourite of this year from Pete. I’m in the process of redoing my website, and was just addressing this today. Very timely. Thanks Peter!

"people dont have time for that" such a true statement, people will watch a tutorial but when it comes to certain things they are looking for then they want the info NOW and not in 20 minutes. The biggest thing is learning your audience and what they are looking for. This is my 4th and newest channel and I have learnt this the hard way. I do product reviews and people shopping want the info quickly. I can make a 10 minute video and it gets 50% viewed or I can make a 3 minute video that gets watched almost 100%. Was the same for my cooking channel, my gaming channel etc.

congrats Pete! I think you burned over 1000 calories just moving your head in this video! keep up the energy loving it hahaha

I definitely think that there is a happy medium when it comes to social media & portfolio. But I believe a website ties it all in together.

I have been following and watching for a long time now, and that was one real video man. Follow your heart and keep yourself happy

The way he keep motivating upcoming and ongoing photographers by making videos on such topics stands out his content and make him greatest photography teacher of all time 🙌🔥🤩 Thanks alot PM 🙏🤝

I totally agree. My wife is a cake Baker and gets 85% of business through FB and Insta but having her website sets her apart from other local bakers. She can direct everyone through the website and it gives them everything they need to know without having to send 30000 dm's to the clients. Another great Video Pete, thanks 😊

Pete's just rattling off all my marketing tips as a marketer 😂

"you want to be in the driver seat of your creativity/creative image" This one statement made me decide that I need to learn something from you. Thank you

Thank you so much!!! Just started creating a business with my photography, and it is always great to have someone that guides and inspires you. Great Work! 👍

Damnn this video felt like a wake up call ! I am only use my Instagram page to showcase my portfolio. Creating a website is on my to do list for this month !!! The real video idea for a KZread video is awesome hope we can see that in the future (who knows I might even send my own video for the competition ). Great work as usual Pete !

One thing about Peter is he never let us down , great work man 🔥, always learning something new ❤️

Glad you're waking up Peta. Some of us creative's have to learn things the long and hard way! The more of a sales person we are, the more successful. You've been giving A LOT of GREATNESS, to make Social Networks a LOT of MONEY!!

Peter, man! You always get me pumped to keep improving! Time to keep building the dream! Cheers!

Like is frustrating when you make a good photo or an Instagram reels that has been beautifully made and you get only 100 views. The work that is behind is not reflected.

Sooo agree! I am on the same path. Cheers to your epic energy. Looking forward to more.

great one man, thanks for kicking up to other space than just social media life!

I mean... It can be. So many people these days base their experience on how many subscribers, followers or likes they have... And that (for sure) plays a big role for your business 🤷🏻‍♂️

@KristoferBurns

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, and social media is so accessible.

@ThreeTwentyTech

2 жыл бұрын

@@KristoferBurns Exactly. Being a public domain, it allows the world to see what you have to offer.

Love this: "You need to focus on what you want people to think about you"

Must admit , this video really motivated me to continue creating my website. Because I always was more into a Website than in Social Media, but now I even want to focus more time on my Website than on Social Media! Thank you!

Learnt a lot from this channel in the past few days, including premier and aftereffects. Your tutorials helped me make my own montage videos, so thanks!

Can we for a moment appreciate how he unconsciously uses his hands as well to pass out the powerful advice?

It’s 2021 and apparently we need to be convinced to make a personal website again.

Mr. McKinnon, thank you for the 1-2 years of lessons and inspiration. For a while now I have been considering creating a website and exploring the possibility of taking my photography to the next level. I watched this particular video and decided to take the plunge. As of yesterday, my Squarespace site is online. I know I should have a clear business plan... I don't. So my site is a showcase and prints store front... primarily. I have a full time job that I love just as much as photography... Anyways, I've jumped into the deep end. Let's see what comes of it. The encouragement is greatly appreciated. Cheers to you and your continued success. Thank you for sharing meaningful content. Wish me luck.

Thank you @PeterMcKinnon for always giving us that nugget to nudge us along to the stage of our business and hobby.

True but to be fair.. a good website is not always a 'template' website... it needs to tell your story and fit you as a person or brand. Otherwise you are the same as anyone else... Socials are good for community building.. which can lead to your website... but because it's this end station, it's important that you present yourself the best you can.. and templates are not always the way to go then... this might not fit everyone or every brand...

@IzaelNeto

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I personally don't like templates at all lol, but, I think you can build a website from ground on squarespace can't you? Although squarespace ads always highlights the templates

@creativemofoo

2 жыл бұрын

Templates aren’t what they used to be old timer. They’re soup to nuts fully customizable these days. Perhaps research a bit before letting your fingers yammer away.

@IzaelNeto

2 жыл бұрын

@@creativemofoo I was thinking that too, they're not locked or unchangeable

I didn't realize I needed to hear this...

Really love what you’re talking about in this video! Especially with “every post has to be perfect” mentality 😂

You’re incredible Peter! Love your work, your efforts and your personality. You inspire many people, keep doing you! 😁Thank you for all your advice and tips!

This video is just opinions from a professional but website or IG page is good. Having a website is good because then it's easily accessible from a distance. Professional Avenue is Phone Text to Phone or contact via Website. So at the end of the day don't listen to videos like thi. Do you! Period!

Day always gets better when that Pete notification comes in!

I am a 100% believer in the points you make here. When I ask a restaurant if I can find their menu online, and they say, "We're on FaceBook," they lose me as a customer. I don't use FaceBook. Or any social media. "Why are you making this more painful for me?"

This is a great video. Thank you for making it. 2022 Everything!! So important to keep up. Things move so fast.

Peter McKinnon: “Your social media is your portfolio…” Beep Beep Beep *Squarespace Money Truck Reversing* Peter Mckinnon: “Your social media is NOT your portfolio…”

@ChrisParayno

2 жыл бұрын

Bingo, hypocrisy at it's finest

Why don’t you do a regular video series where you review and critique viewer’s submitted portfolio. Because you can tell someone to make a portfolio. But it doesnt do much good if you don’t showcase what to do and what not to do. As well as to showcase how portfolios can look completely different from one another yet still get the same message across.

I love this video because I have been saying this for 15 years. Social media is for being social. It's why I got my own website 20 years ago... and it points to all my photography, each for specific demographics or buyers.

Thanks Pete for bringing up some points I never thought about and now I have a different thought on anyone’s own website to show the portfolio

I’m not really convinced on the whole squarespace thing. You know who would have REALLY sold it? Squarespace Pete 🤷🏻‍♂️

Ugh... I used to love your videos. But it really just feels like everyday you're trying to sell something. "Social media is not your portfolio... which is why you need squarespace." I miss when it was just you and your love of the craft.

I came here for all of this!! Pete that’s the most sense I have heard in a while!!

@JordanPritchard

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree

I've never heard of a train departing from a bus station 🤣 Love your work - you are an amazing inspiration and fantastic educator.

Hey Peter what does it feel like to actually just be a glorified sales person….. Dope Right.

Peter you got big from social media. And i include KZread with social media. Pretty much nobody ever visits a website. They need to specifically look for you to find your website

@Artist1974CH

Жыл бұрын

KZread is a website for the owner to get people to use the platform. People can post their content on here while the owner (Google) can profit off of people's content. Without websites, the internet would be just text like back in the old days before internet became public.

Now that you have said this I think it is very true that we post so much on social media specially being a photographer/Videographer that we don't know what people first see when they start scrolling down.

1:46 This just made my heart so happy :D

“Social media is not your portfolio, what you really need is a good website and that’s why we are proud of todays sponsor skillshare…” Please let me know if that line is not in this video.

@AlexSpiess

2 жыл бұрын

It's not.

Can we all agree that when He uploads our days get better! 💖

THANK YOU for this. There are legitimate reasons why some people may refuse to access Instagram (aka Facebook). Don’t try to force your potential clients into your world; give them a publicly accessible website. No animosity intended, but there are businesses I don’t work with because the only way to learn about them is through “social media” sites I do not use. Also, if you work for local government/schools/services; make sure you aren’t making this same mistake. Because you will be blocking citizens/parents from participating if you communicate only via closed “social media” systems.

Man your energy is refreshing! 😄

First

@PeterMcKinnon

2 жыл бұрын

You sir, are the first.

@twentyonearcticfoxs8533

2 жыл бұрын

@@PeterMcKinnon indeed this sir is the first.

@ArTdontExisT

2 жыл бұрын

@@PeterMcKinnon rude!

@gere5811

2 жыл бұрын

Second 🙌🏽

@ArTdontExisT

2 жыл бұрын

@@gere5811 not

I’m so pumped! No time to die just premiered! Nice watch by the way.

Peter just had his one pager for his website for ages, it’ll be good to finally see all his best work in one place!

Boom! straight to the point. Website is the classic of the best one does. That is the commitment of the Artist.

Awesome video mate, and that makes total sense, thank you for sharing this idea, all the best, and stay strong!

When I started my company doing photo and video professionally, I spent weeks creating my portfolio with hardcopy specifically in mind, so it could be printed in smaller booklet style copies. My husband thought it was a waste of time... "it's all going to be posted on social media" ... flash forward 2 years to our booth at Pride Orlando last week when the digital photo display kept crashing, those hard copies were directly responsible for securing clients who otherwise would have just kept walking.

Coming back to this. I just got my dream job, and the reason why is because they saw my insta feed and loved it. In this sense, my feed was my portfolio. Now, I had a website to supplement it (or the other way around), but it was extremely crucial for it to be polished. Dont neglect the feed! Could be huge. (Full time gig, not a freelance gig)

@verygoodefilms

2 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing. Goode to know

@Artist1974CH

Жыл бұрын

And you are lying yourself away!

Thank you for continuing to be an inspiration!!

Thanks for a great year of content through a difficult year! Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺👍

With all due respect Peter, and I do mean it considering I have been following you for years and shaping a lot of my own work around yours, it is people like you who made social media a portfolio of a sorts to begin with. Perhaps it was a temporal springboard, nevertheless, to rid of this social media culture is no easy task. However, it is both humbling and admirable that you not only recognize the deep effects of social media has on the art of photography and society at large. Keep it up man. After all, the artists first job is to portray beauty which is radiant, clear, and whole. God Bless!!

Could not agree more. The biggest benefit I ever did in my film career was create a website with a custom domain off the jump (ironically yes, I did use Squarespace to do this). It made me stand out against the other creators in my niche, and therefore gave me room to get better quality clients/higher pay. Invest in yourself 🎬🙌🏼

I WHOLEHEARTEDLY agree with this. For the longest time, I'd direct people to my page to see my videos and realized I'm going about it all wrong. Working on a website revamp myself and building a portfolio

Yo why was this perfect timing, I needed this video for sure!

totally agree, social media now just shuffles everything around for their own benefit - creators should curate their contents themselves. Good call Pete.

@georgyb.6866

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you sharing your journey.

Never really thought about social media that way. I’ll be definitely making a website now. Thanks for the suggestion Peter :)

Talking about reels got real….and…I’m ALL for it👌🏻

Awesome video, Peter! A truly, unparalleled eye-opening.Thank you so much for your time in sharing your expertise.

Man this is awesome! Thanks for talking about this! You are one of my inspirations for photo and video creations!

One of the best and most important videos of the year! Very educational and inspiring! You've definitely lit a fire💪🔥

I really needed to see this today, thank you.

Thanks for the advice over the years Pete! Sipping come liquid caffeine cheers!!!

Thank Pete you have Lit the Fire. Needed this, been saying to the other half I need to update my square space but never find the time to, but I really must.

I had been thinking about the necessity of a website for quite a while now.... I loved this video, it definitely inspired me. Thank you!!

It's relieving to hear someone as experienced as Peter is STILL going through the process of curating their online presence. It's a process, not a destination...

Thanks for the inputs, Peter 😊 I learned a lot from this segment since I am also struggling with planning of my portfolio in a professional environment ( tech platform).