The Importance of Documenting Your Life

I've been thinking a lot lately about what it means to document our lives, and specifically how I've gone about it the past few years.
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  • @geneyoon11
    @geneyoon11 Жыл бұрын

    How are you guys documenting your lives? Leave a comment below!

  • @PhotoStory.

    @PhotoStory.

    Жыл бұрын

    By photos. Rarely thru videos.

  • @tallaganda83

    @tallaganda83

    Жыл бұрын

    iPhone, mostly work photos and photos of hot wings and beer.

  • @t27audiovisuales84

    @t27audiovisuales84

    11 ай бұрын

    yes, as many people, since my daughter was born!

  • @anamorphicalan

    @anamorphicalan

    11 ай бұрын

    I devoting time to create 1 video every 7 days. Still challenging to do by self.

  • @anamorphicalan

    @anamorphicalan

    11 ай бұрын

    Forgot mention. Only do this to learn art of video combining all passions.

  • @GabeGonzaga
    @GabeGonzaga Жыл бұрын

    I feel like letting others document is the most overlooked one. "Letting go" is often something I forget to do, to let life do life as people also see it. I didn't realize how much joy I could get from seeing the photos that my little cousins took with my expensive camera (much to the anxiety of their parents) during a Thanksgiving get together. It was so innocent and honest and captured so much more of the moment than I could by myself.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    Жыл бұрын

    100% to all of this. Always hard to let others do it, but so worth it

  • @SuprEmpth

    @SuprEmpth

    10 ай бұрын

    This is beautiful ❤ gives me some Ideas

  • @miguelosterroht

    @miguelosterroht

    8 ай бұрын

    Absolutely, every trip now, either with family or friends, I teach the basics of the camera and let people use it, actually encourage them to use as much as possible, It’s amazing getting the camera later and seeing all the photos, feels like film all over again, I’m always pleasantly surprised. Some friends have zero technical experience, but a much better eye and different perspective.

  • @taylorvh1875
    @taylorvh187510 ай бұрын

    "Take more photos than you think you should" A tip for young people like myself. Unforunately I do not remember who the quote is attributed to. Great video!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    thanks so much!

  • @iunderstanphotography2780
    @iunderstanphotography278010 ай бұрын

    Nothing illustrates the need for documentation than when you can look through the photos of an era gone by; when you graduate college, when your kids get older, when you're no longer single, etc you look at the photos from that time and relive the great memories

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    yes yes yes

  • @badger4117
    @badger411710 ай бұрын

    Beautiful video man. I once read a quote online saying very similar to what you are saying here - about why we should try to capture the 'mundane' moments especially. The parent making dinner, the friend reading a book, a lover doing their hair. These 'mundane' moments might seem boring, but they make up 99% of life. The 1% - the big moments that everyone takes photos of - do not represent the vast majority of your time on earth. Love!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    Couldn't agree more

  • @MrWiseinheart

    @MrWiseinheart

    9 ай бұрын

    Nicely said 👍

  • @levipatrickdiaz
    @levipatrickdiaz Жыл бұрын

    Since I first got a film camera I’ve been really inspired by the idea of being the “family historian” - I take loads of photos of my family - still not consistent about filming things, but I’m glad for scenes I have captured that way, especially with my fiancée

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s amazing love to hear it!

  • @SuprEmpth

    @SuprEmpth

    10 ай бұрын

    That’s a great idea ❤

  • @dave_made
    @dave_made11 ай бұрын

    Gene, part 3 hit me. My daughters had recently offered to take photos using my point-and-shoot film camera. I love watching how they perceive environments and document moments.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    Love to hear it man. Keep having them use that point and shoot!

  • @wotajared
    @wotajared Жыл бұрын

    A quote that was dropped in TOP (Mike Johnston's blog) about why to photograph was: "Because people die". I have photographed since I was 9-10 and entered film in my teens, even with that fleeting motivation to document I even caught Kodachrome. Looking back I am glad to my former very young self that those moments and people are photographed. It's a mixed feeling seeing an image form on the developer tray from a TriX negative shot 10 years ago of late grandpa. It's fantastic now to have a lot of different tools to do this, specially video with the phone. On the latter, good that phones are already excellent for snapshots and carry largeish sensors.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes to all of this, absolutely incredible

  • @user-rx8wc2id9u
    @user-rx8wc2id9u11 ай бұрын

    I started isolating. Hiding myself from people I know to avoid judgement. In doing so I stopped really enjoying my life and few years passed. I'm trying to get a camera. Visited a friend who made me like the idea of it. I mentioned I'm getting one to a friend and 1 family member. Their immediate response was about money and getting companies to hire you. I didn't know how to explain that I'm getting it to document even the most boring days of my life. To make those days and moments important. to appreciate them more. To appreciate people more. I'm not looking to make money. I'm hoping to save myself from the cage I've carefully built.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    Hoping you can find a way to take photos, even via your phone to start documenting. YOU GOT THIS

  • @kazehaya2849

    @kazehaya2849

    10 ай бұрын

    i hope you do succeed in saving yourself. i know how it feels to live in a cage like that so i hope you find the strength to live life freely and fully . sending love

  • @WinterEdition

    @WinterEdition

    10 ай бұрын

    I am pretty much living in a cage too, to make it short…wanna chat?

  • @aldidaily4123

    @aldidaily4123

    7 ай бұрын

    So do i... So I think Capture the moment is best idea

  • @3313photography
    @3313photography10 ай бұрын

    Lovely video. I love seeing people with this mentality. I feel like as life becomes more and more digital, the less life is documented on a personal level. I've printed my film photos for years so that my family may be able to enjoy them once I'm gone. I want people I love to see my life as I saw it through the cameras I used, not through old social media pages.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    absolutely love this, thank you for sharing

  • @RafaelRipollGallardo
    @RafaelRipollGallardo11 ай бұрын

    You just made my brain click and, trust me, I was badly needing it to click for the last 5 or 6 years. I got a new purpose again and I like it. Thank you.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    Man that's awesome. Incredibly stoked for you!

  • @napstar4427
    @napstar442710 ай бұрын

    This is such a sign… I was just recommended your video. Never heard of you before, never documented my life…. until 10 minutes ago. I started running more seriously last year September. Had to pause entirely in October due to knee pain. Started over in March this year and ran twice every week since and registered for my first ever half marathon on September 19th this year. However, fast forward a few months: knee pain again. Had to pause by the end of July. I have invested a lot of thought and money into my comeback since and even did a running analysis to learn more about what I am doing wrong or if. Today was my first run since end of July. The goal for the half marathon next month is still on and while I have had so much trouble in the last months, I decided to document my journey beginning today. 10 minutes before seeing this video pop up on my start page, I recorded a quick video. I plan on continuing to doing so over the course of the next months. So hopefully next year around this time, I will have finished my first ever marathon and also documented my journey towards it. Again, it feels a little bit like destiny seeing this video as I have not looked up any similar videos and your video came out of nowhere. Thanks for sharing, I will stick around - you became some part of my journey today.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    man that's really special thanks so much for sharing. Hope that your running journey only gets better and stoked that you're documenting it all!

  • @yourdaybymk
    @yourdaybymk11 ай бұрын

    Gene, this video is so special. Not me just casually weeping on my couch thankful I've started to document more and inspired to continue to. Thanks for such a lovely reminder.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    HI!!! So great to hear from you! Appreciate you for the kind words and don't stop documenting!

  • @gastronomee_
    @gastronomee_5 ай бұрын

    i'm a uni studnet and a new creator who just started 1.5wks ago. i remember watching your videos back when i was in high school: they were highly instrumental in shaping my motivation and the 'vibe' of my videos. documenting my life - and sharing the reflections along the way - is what i do. and i don't think i would've started if it wasn't for content like yours. i know this comment is far delayed, but thanks for being a star of guidance, gee. and to anyone watching - if you're lost and in your teens/early adulthood - i hope you find a community on my page. i believe you saw this comment for a reason. loved this video. keep going!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    5 ай бұрын

    let's go that's incredible! You got this!

  • @Datsunn
    @Datsunn11 ай бұрын

    Definitely feel this. I'm so thankful for technology and how far it's come. Having the ease of recording video/taking pictures on your phone does (in some way) allow you to still be in the moment. My son is 3 now and I often watch old videos back because it's so easy to access the date/time/etc. Great video, man! New Sub here.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    Love to hear it man and thanks for the support!

  • @wearetrackclub
    @wearetrackclub11 ай бұрын

    Love how you put this together!! Looking back on memories is something I love to do, and it's amazing how technology makes documenting everyday life so easy today 😁

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    YES! Technology comes with pros and cons for sure, but this is definitely one of the pros

  • @drshiv7754
    @drshiv7754 Жыл бұрын

    This is a wonderful glimpse into your and your children's views on your family. Thank you for sharing it. Seeing videos like this and how other photographers like Matt Day document their lives inspires me to do the same and personally, this is what I feel gives me the most joy in photography.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the very kind words!

  • @ninobautista8
    @ninobautista810 ай бұрын

    Apart from documenting life through photographs and videos, I like to write down all of my activities or experiences that happen to me on my calendar app. Besides appointments, dinner dates, events, and so on, I like to document the mundane, such as what movie/show I watch or if I ever find a restaurant that I spontaneously go in to eat at. It can be tedious at times since things change all the time, but looking back on a specific or a random day and there's a list of what you did that day waiting for you to see is like time traveling to me.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    Another super cool way to document and remember things

  • @crafteariee
    @crafteariee10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this lovely video, Gene! I think a lot about how I cherish the little bits of memories from folks in my family and how precious it feels when we get glimpses of their scrapbooks, photo collections, video footage and journal pieces from long ago in the past. Sometimes I think of how grateful I am to have these bits of memory survive all these years as a gift from a loved one from the not so distant past. In a way, having these bits of documentation about one's life ended up becoming a treasure that has always encouraged my parents to always share with my siblings growing up the memories of things from their own lives. It feels like we keep those we love alive by sharing memories of things we love with each other forward too. 🥰

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes to all of this!

  • @jeremywk5707
    @jeremywk57079 ай бұрын

    Watched this when it first came out, and I had to come back to say I've come back into taking pictures and videos of everything the way I used to do years ago, and I'm so happy I did because I know these are the moments I'll be sharing with friends and family later on. Thank you for this!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    9 ай бұрын

    Heck yeah love to hear it man!

  • @indradinho88
    @indradinho8811 ай бұрын

    I rarely print my photographs, but watching photos and videos through my 50' 4K TV is very satisfying. I even want to get a bigger and better TV. It's like the most immersive way to recollecting my memories 😂

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    hahaha that's incredible

  • @ClearDiscussion
    @ClearDiscussion7 ай бұрын

    I think this is a really important and underrated way to show your life. As we get older, it gets more special looking back on the small moments that you or I have captured through pictures or videos. I remember reading years ago about the need to document one's life, even if it's just for you. It can help make us appreciate the small moments or the little things more and more. Thanks for the video Gene.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    7 ай бұрын

    couldn't agree more. Thanks for watching!

  • @CharlotteMarycc
    @CharlotteMarycc9 ай бұрын

    This made me tear up, thank you for sharing your family moments! I document through film photography, it's my favorite way to stay present but document a little something sweet.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    9 ай бұрын

    SAME!

  • @xanderfernandez_
    @xanderfernandez_11 ай бұрын

    Bro this is so inspiring and heartwarming ;0 Your kids will definitely appreciate the memories they've documented growing up. And it's just always nice to see how far you've come and the memories you've made on your journey. Will definitely start doing this.... heckk will even give my kids one of these cameras for the future :^0

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    Really appreciate that man! For real I absolutely love that our kids document with their cameras as well and I can't wait to archive all their images for years to come.

  • @confidently_lost
    @confidently_lost9 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful and special video! Thank you for sharing your memories with us!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    9 ай бұрын

    Appreciate the kind words!

  • @danc7939
    @danc79398 ай бұрын

    Man I wish this video was longer! I’ve watched it a few times now and every time I come back it’s more special. It brings tears to my eyes watching the special moments and makes me want to document my family more and more. Love your work!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    8 ай бұрын

    Yo yo!! Appreciate the shout out on IG and for your support man!

  • @janjiratsun
    @janjiratsun8 ай бұрын

    growing up, i always resented those who pulled out their phone during times where we needed to be "in the moment." but whenever i look back on photos and videos of said moment, i'm always transported back to those times that i've cherished so dearly. now, i finally understand the difference between capturing the entire moment vs snippets of those moments. after watching your video, i realized that i'm always taking photos while my partner takes videos of those moments. it's been really healing and comforting to look back to those memories because i've had a pretty tough year (moved to vancouver from boston, then to seattle). this video was beautiful- thank you for sharing some of your fondest moments with us ❤

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    8 ай бұрын

    Appreciate you taking the time to share a bit of your journey!

  • @treehousebrewco
    @treehousebrewco7 ай бұрын

    Congrats on the breakout video. This was concise and engaging and carries an important reminder. Thank you for reinforcing it for us. All the best to you.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    7 ай бұрын

    thanks so much!

  • @bviszokai
    @bviszokai11 ай бұрын

    coming from recommended, this is the most valuable and beautiful video I've seen in months. thanks!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    That means a lot, really appreciate the kind words!

  • @Ikilomalla
    @Ikilomalla8 ай бұрын

    What a heartwarming video Gene! ❤

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! It's definitely one I'll look back on years from now.

  • @flightattendantkatie
    @flightattendantkatie7 ай бұрын

    Absolutely Love this ! Just watched some videos I took in 2020 and so glad I had them. Your children will be so happy you have captured so much too. Amazing

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    7 ай бұрын

    I definitely hope so!

  • @teocrawford
    @teocrawford10 ай бұрын

    Hey Gene, I finally got around to watching this piece and it is so beautiful! I strongly resonate with the importance you speak of and also your points. On an artistic level though, this video was just so lovely - the fact that you let the videos your daughter filmed play for that long hit me quite hard and had me kind of watery in the eyes and I DONT EVEN KNOW WHY!? Maybe because it reminds me of the bliss of being a child, I don’t know, but the point is you made that punch pretty strong in a very good way so thanks for that😂 Also it‘s so cool to see that this video is popping off🤩🙌🏼

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    TEO! My man thanks so much for the love and support. Cheering you on from here and always looking forward to the next video you post. Haha every time I watch this video it gets me emotional too. Hoping to make more pieces like this!

  • @bydefnedogan
    @bydefnedogan9 ай бұрын

    I think this video was the most perfect and precious video I’ve ever seen… It meant so much thank you !!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @TechographyTimes
    @TechographyTimes8 ай бұрын

    This is such a thoughtful video. I feel inspired and can feel the love that you have captured from your family. I need to print my photos. That was amazing. I am truly touched and inspired. Thanks again!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    8 ай бұрын

    Man that means a lot thanks for the kind words!

  • @giolee1274
    @giolee1274 Жыл бұрын

    awesome video. as a 46yr old dad, one thing i can share is to continue documenting your kids even in their teen, tweens, and so on. Also, i also recorded my daughter's voice when she started talking.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    Aahhh yes! I definitely plan to

  • @flashstrkr5396
    @flashstrkr53968 ай бұрын

    Needed this today. Thank you.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    8 ай бұрын

    Stoked you came across it!

  • @whatthetreetaughtme
    @whatthetreetaughtme8 ай бұрын

    Lovely video - great job! The slower pace and consideration are refreshing on YT.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    8 ай бұрын

    Appreciate it!

  • @chauswriting
    @chauswriting10 ай бұрын

    Gene I'm in awe! Your storytelling and videography skills are just brilliant! Thank you for such a wonderful and inspirational lesson!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    Those are such encouraging words, thank you!

  • @Jimzip
    @Jimzip10 ай бұрын

    I was lucky when my mum decided to hand her video camera down to me when I was thirteen or so. It sparked my love of video and since then, I always have a camera in my hand. Having these memories of my family documented is probably the posession I cherish most, so I totally understand this video! ^^

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    Dude that's incredible, absolutely love it

  • @jessetimmmiller1870
    @jessetimmmiller18708 ай бұрын

    This is really touching footage, bro! Thank you for inspiring me!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks man!

  • @kdollarsign6317
    @kdollarsign63178 ай бұрын

    Thank you. I watched this video 2 months ago and it made me start documenting my life through a 35mm film point and shoot and an old Canon DSLR I dug up from 10 years ago. It has felt rewarding seeing these moments crystallized into these photos and I feel good knowing I have moments to look back on in the future.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    8 ай бұрын

    Absolutely love thta!

  • @DamonCassidy
    @DamonCassidy11 ай бұрын

    Gene, great video. Thank you

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    thanks so much!

  • @idabagusnugraha4458
    @idabagusnugraha445810 ай бұрын

    this video hit me at my heart. thank you reminding us to documenting about our life

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear it!

  • @Joao.Duartee
    @Joao.Duartee8 ай бұрын

    This video changed my perspective of seeing things. How beautiful!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    8 ай бұрын

    Love to hear it!

  • @suchaphotoguy
    @suchaphotoguy9 ай бұрын

    I love this Gene, and I feel the same way about film photography. I’ve been shooting almost exclusively film recently and it’s been a blast. It’s so much more authentic and I love that it doesn’t disconnect from the moment too much. Like you said, after a picture is taken you have to wait for it. I love that. Great video!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    9 ай бұрын

    Man that means the world thanks for the kind words. Film forever!

  • @mitepainera69
    @mitepainera697 ай бұрын

    Glad youtube did recommend me this video, especially as someone who is not capturing the things moving around myself, it actually made me smile, nice content bro!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    6 ай бұрын

    thanks so much!

  • @danc7939
    @danc793911 ай бұрын

    Great video and some beautiful footage man! Those family moments will be cherished forever.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words! Definitely a favorite video I’ve made to date

  • @elijahfatzinger4631
    @elijahfatzinger463110 ай бұрын

    This video is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for allowing me to pause and take a moment to reflect on the beauty of life.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    thanks so much for the kind words!

  • @shoop4040
    @shoop404010 ай бұрын

    Great video. As a middle-aged person, I take a lot of photos and videos of my family to create full-length videos. However, my wife and kids often ask me to stop. In response, I remind them that they'll always have these memories to look back on of their childhood their friends their family, and the places we visited so when I'm gone they can always look at them laugh and cry.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    YES. It's worth it. Maybe hard to understand now, but I'm eternally grateful that my parents took tons of photos of our family while I was growing up

  • @theolynwarrender
    @theolynwarrender6 ай бұрын

    This video really touched me man. Very well made and a great topic. Thanks for sharing.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    6 ай бұрын

    Appreciate you watching!

  • @liahansen
    @liahansen10 ай бұрын

    Bro your channel is so underrated. This video is so well done.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    Haha thanks so much

  • @SourabhVourabh
    @SourabhVourabh10 ай бұрын

    Randomly got this video in my recommendation. This is so, so beautiful, Gene!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    Stoked you came across it!

  • @JGR-nv2hv
    @JGR-nv2hv7 ай бұрын

    You earned another subscriber! Amazing work and documenting is important for the memories you can create and look back at when time passes! 😢

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    6 ай бұрын

    YES! Thanks for the love!

  • @alexjohnsonbro
    @alexjohnsonbro8 ай бұрын

    This is incredible. Thank you!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    8 ай бұрын

    Means a lot thanks!

  • @hoperosemary
    @hoperosemary7 ай бұрын

    This is adorable to see the kiddos documenting. 😍

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    6 ай бұрын

    it's truly the best

  • @ohhellomarianne
    @ohhellomarianne11 ай бұрын

    I am in loooove with this video 🥺 as someone who documents her daily life, i feel this!!! I tend to forget a lot of things if I don't see them, so it's very important for me to take photos and videos as often as I can (while still enjoying the moment! :D)

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    YES! Love to hear it!

  • @alexc9963

    @alexc9963

    11 ай бұрын

    sounds like you wouldnt be so forgetful if you would stop recording everything lol

  • @ohhellomarianne

    @ohhellomarianne

    11 ай бұрын

    @@alexc9963 well yeah? because it would definitely help me remember things that happened?

  • @LukesVlogs97
    @LukesVlogs979 ай бұрын

    ive been making youtube videos for 5 years now! i love doing it and i don't think i will ever stop! documenting is super important, thank you for this video!!!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    9 ай бұрын

    appreciate the support

  • @sharonkim5744
    @sharonkim5744 Жыл бұрын

    This was so heartwarming 😭😭❤ So special to see those memories!!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    Жыл бұрын

    😭😭😭 They'll take their cameras on our trip to EU too!!

  • @coscorrodrift
    @coscorrodrift10 ай бұрын

    those vtech cameras are such a great idea omg i myself am documenting my life by capturing my thoughts and emotions in both journals and youtube videos talking to the camera. i also like to take pics and videos with my phone because google photos reminds you years after about some of those moments

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    yes to all this

  • @YannisBikuta
    @YannisBikuta10 ай бұрын

    Beautiful video, thank you ❤

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    thanks so much!

  • @brandon_krage
    @brandon_krage8 ай бұрын

    I like those cameras your kids have. Such a great gift!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    8 ай бұрын

    Right??

  • @mario_seijas
    @mario_seijas8 ай бұрын

    nice video man! one of my favorite ways to document life is throught journaling, its pretty much like having pov of my life and I get to see what was going throught my head atm

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    8 ай бұрын

    I've been seeing this more and giving it a try!

  • @LennonZA
    @LennonZA10 ай бұрын

    I love this type of content. Subscribed!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear it. Thanks for the support!

  • @Tobesssssss
    @Tobesssssss8 ай бұрын

    This really is beautiful. Your channel is going to go far. Best of luck, keep it up.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    8 ай бұрын

    That's so kind, appreciate it!

  • @JaneivyHilario
    @JaneivyHilario11 ай бұрын

    This video was so refreshing. Even if the tips are things we already do, the storytelling was everything great job!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear it! Sometimes it’s the simple things that matter the most 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @SarojBhandari
    @SarojBhandari10 ай бұрын

    i have a youtube channel started back in 2016, reason behind starting channel was documenting my life like places i visit, the things i do where my family back home in Nepal can see it and experience through my lens. I am in los angeles right now, and fell deep into the algorithms of likes and views and seeing not progressing the channel made me held back and super inconsistent. Now i realise why i started in first place to which was to document my life rather than running for views and likes. I still love making videos and this video connected with me so much i will start making videos again and capture the precious moments which i get to live. Thanks

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    let's go!

  • @ScottKilmartin
    @ScottKilmartin10 ай бұрын

    Fabulous Gene, thank you

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    thanks so much!

  • @danielcharlesfilms2897
    @danielcharlesfilms289710 ай бұрын

    What you said there about taking a photo with a film camera but still being present in the moment is a great observation I hadn't thought of of. In fact it might be the one thing so many of us have been trying to put our finger on that has eluded us for so long. After pressing the shutter button you only have the moment to absorb and appreciate and can't get lost in reviewing what you have taken. It's a very thoughtful observation that I hadn't thought of. Great video and you have my sub .

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the love and support!

  • @timchung4019
    @timchung4019 Жыл бұрын

    Love the kids cameras part of this video! How it’s shot from their smaller POV, and the lower res gives me nostalgia from the digital camera era we grew up in 🥹

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    Жыл бұрын

    For real 😭 Almost makes me want to make an entire video on their cameras

  • @itsjustahaze
    @itsjustahaze10 ай бұрын

    This is beautiful thank you for the effort you've poured into your craft so we can experience it!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    thanks so much!

  • @kavansamra3958
    @kavansamra395810 ай бұрын

    Every point was solid, but part 3 especially! Seeing another person's perspective is really special. The camera for kids is such a great idea

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    right?! It was unintentional at first, but it's been the best

  • @johnklus
    @johnklus11 ай бұрын

    I recently really thought about the power of photos and video, especially video. To be able to capture moments in life to last forever. To be able to see and hear your or a family remember or friends and remember small moments years from now is truly special. Great video.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! For real, to have these moments on video will mean the world years from now

  • @bobich1244

    @bobich1244

    10 ай бұрын

    "to last forever" that's the problem of overthinking about it. Nothing last forever, everything dies and it's normal, accept it. Memories and souvenirs are made to be memories and souvenirs not present moments. Don't forget to live your life, be present. I like photos and videos but don't forget it's fake, it's a way to present the world, it's not the world.

  • @johnklus

    @johnklus

    10 ай бұрын

    @@bobich1244 You’re right. I definitely think it’s all about balance. Like being on your phone recoding a whole concert, there’s no point in that. The audio will be bad and you would never watch it again. Now if you took a small clip and a photo or 2, you can actually be present and appreciate what’s going on. I just think the act of taking photos or video throughout life is a good thing to do to be able to look back and see who you were at different periods of life. You’re exactly right that nothing lasts forever and being present in the moment, nothing beats that.

  • @dusblinov
    @dusblinov10 ай бұрын

    amazing, Gene! love it

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    thanks man means a lot!

  • @guvintageshop
    @guvintageshop10 ай бұрын

    love this, especially letting others document hits hard. thnx for the video

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    Might be my favorite one too

  • @JujuBerry
    @JujuBerry11 ай бұрын

    I love this. Thank you for sharing!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    Stoked that you enjoyed it!

  • @cknopik
    @cknopik11 ай бұрын

    Great video Gene! Thanks for sharing this perspective.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and for the kind words!

  • @EveseChokom
    @EveseChokom7 ай бұрын

    this was so beautifully put together ❤❤❤

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    6 ай бұрын

    appreciate it!

  • @rohitpaudel8025
    @rohitpaudel80259 ай бұрын

    you are awesome dude. After watching this video, I am inspired to document my life memories in more systematic ways.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    8 ай бұрын

    heck yeah love to hear it!

  • @secretd5
    @secretd510 ай бұрын

    great video bud. first time finding your channel. Well put together, clear message and tastefully laid out. Made me reflect about my current situation with my twin baby boys and think about more ways to make sure this experience can be fully captured and remembered.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    Let's go thanks so much!

  • @joestockton7016
    @joestockton70167 ай бұрын

    There’s a fine line between making a concerted effort to document your life and experiencing life through a device/camera lens, which in my opinion bastardizes the overall emotion of an experience not only for yourself but for the subject.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    6 ай бұрын

    Could not agree more

  • @jklatayan
    @jklatayan11 ай бұрын

    Hey man! Thanks for this video. Reminds me of my grandmother who passed away. I was always the one who takes a photo of every everytime I get a chance. When she passed away its my photos and videos that was used to relieve her memory. Thanks for this reminder to always document life. :)

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    thanks for sharing man that's really special. Never stop documenting!

  • @TMM6900
    @TMM690010 ай бұрын

    3:31. That's so cute! "hi daddy" 😢. You can always look back to it when they grow up!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @erdbeerelias
    @erdbeerelias10 ай бұрын

    love this! it always irritates me when people make fun of others filming and taking photos of everything but I love it and I always did and always will do it in one form or another. I don't feel like it's taking the "living in the moment" experience away from me but rather adds to it and extends the feeling that I felt in that moment. Of course there are things so special that you have to avoid any distraction to really feel them but In general I just love ee documenting everything

  • @TheDavveponken

    @TheDavveponken

    10 ай бұрын

    I think there's a nice balance to be had of snapping a photo or a video and then putting it away in order to equally enjoy the moment presently for yourself. I've always struggled with this though, with putting things away and accepting whatever photo/outcome I got with the one effort. You really only need one or a few photos for the memory and capture of a moment.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    Honestly couldn't agree more!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    For sure it's definitely a balance!

  • @Gatorrrrrr
    @Gatorrrrrr8 ай бұрын

    these are probably one of my favorite videos

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @gibsterg
    @gibsterg10 ай бұрын

    this was extremely inspiring. thank you! subscribed, looking forward to more. love how genuine everything is. and i can't wait to implement these once i have a family of my own

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    thanks so much! Stoked that you'll implement them for your family!

  • @ItsColbyWallace
    @ItsColbyWallace8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the reminder. I have a tendency to take barely any pictures and when I looked back at my pictures from this past summer I noticed I had barely any. Gonna do my best to be conscious to document the things that I want to look back on.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    8 ай бұрын

    Heck yeah man, there's no such thing as over documenting!

  • @miguelmaal
    @miguelmaal8 ай бұрын

    Love the vidreo. Thank you. I particularly have been using an app to capture 1 second of my life everyday. Have been doing it since 2016, and it's a great way to just remember days and moments that otherwise we would forget. I also like to keep a drawing journal where I write/sketch about my years, and also do some film photography as well.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    7 ай бұрын

    That's absolutely so cool

  • @renielcastillo5209
    @renielcastillo520911 ай бұрын

    for me. i like documenting my life so that when times get tough I can go back and look at those memories of how happy i used to be.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    Also a wonderful reason to document.

  • @AudioTalks
    @AudioTalks10 ай бұрын

    Beautiful! Thank You

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    thanks so much!

  • @therealmoonstone
    @therealmoonstone8 ай бұрын

    this makes me grateful that my dad captured my youth so well

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    8 ай бұрын

    that's awesome!

  • @kj7218
    @kj721810 ай бұрын

    This is beautiful Gene, thanks for making this

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    thanks for the watch and kind words!

  • @BeaMinimalista
    @BeaMinimalista9 ай бұрын

    This was so inspirational. I'm also a big analog photography fan. There's just something very poetic about it. The fact that you have limited shots on each film really makes you be intentional before clicking the button. I also find it very therapeutic to develop my own film. Kinda similar to slow living but in an artistic way. Loved your video. Keep going :)

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    9 ай бұрын

    Such great perspective thanks for sharing. Thanks and you too!

  • @shotmakermedia
    @shotmakermedia Жыл бұрын

    Very inspiring. I am really bad about documenting my family life and I really want to work on that. Thank you for this.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the kind words. You can do it! It'll be worth it every time when you look back years from now

  • @effinator
    @effinator9 ай бұрын

    thank you for sharing! I love vlogging life!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    9 ай бұрын

    Let’s go!

  • @estudiovarianza
    @estudiovarianza8 ай бұрын

    Loved this video. Thank u.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    8 ай бұрын

    Appreciate it!

  • @DreaKuntjoro
    @DreaKuntjoro11 ай бұрын

    love this so much!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    thank you!

  • @Ben_Badminton
    @Ben_Badminton10 ай бұрын

    This is so beautiful I really like your editing style.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    thanks so much!

  • @Jungernaut
    @Jungernaut10 ай бұрын

    Powerful.

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    10 ай бұрын

    YOOOO. Thanks brother. Still stoked for the day that we link up

  • @BrianMathewDavis
    @BrianMathewDavis9 ай бұрын

    Part 3 made my eye leak. Reminds me of my 3 and 5 year old daughters. beautiful moments... and piano music, brother!

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    9 ай бұрын

    Dang man that means a lot that it resonated with you

  • @walterlehmann8611
    @walterlehmann861111 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful video my friend. I think it is super important to documenting your life, so you also can look back one day and just remember

  • @geneyoon11

    @geneyoon11

    11 ай бұрын

    100% thanks for the kind words!