Why I Quit My Job (Becoming a Full Time Street Photographer)

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  • @SpecialBrewCan
    @SpecialBrewCan3 жыл бұрын

    If anyone had told me that I was going to sit here for 24 minutes, listening to, enjoying, and actually being fascinated by, someone else’s career history, work ethic and philosophy, I would have said they were absolutely INSANE! I’ve just been inspired by someone younger than both my children! Wonderful video thank you Roman! 🙂

  • @Qbabxtra

    @Qbabxtra

    11 ай бұрын

    same!

  • @TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel
    @TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel3 жыл бұрын

    "master's degree in making mistakes" 😆 sounds like a fun business you had... So wish you all the best for your new way in life. 👍

  • @snapsbyfox

    @snapsbyfox

    3 жыл бұрын

    lmao more like a PHD in mistake making. Cheers

  • @SV_Photo531
    @SV_Photo5312 жыл бұрын

    Two things that are going to lead to huge success that I see right off the bat: 1. You are extremely humble and 2. You are doing it out of passion and not for money. The money will come along with the success. Good luck from the US 🤙🏼

  • @ottyman1
    @ottyman13 жыл бұрын

    Good luck Roman! You’re doing what most people don’t have the confidence to do. I’m a project manager and do it for the pay cheque but when I go out and take photos in London (with my x100v) I feel this is what I should be doing. Having a family now I need the security so it will remain a hobby. All the best for your new venture!

  • @JulienHavez

    @JulienHavez

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here !

  • @blancopop7845

    @blancopop7845

    2 жыл бұрын

    Relatable

  • @KevinGulbransen

    @KevinGulbransen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Man I feel ya , all the best

  • @andrewworleymusic
    @andrewworleymusic3 жыл бұрын

    I needed this today man. I’ve really been struggling with trying to do the “smart thing” and work a safe job but also find time to grow and develop in my music and my passions. I’m so happy that you’re at a place where you can pursue your craft full-time, and I hope to be there someday. Also, you inspired me to order my first camera (Fuji) and I’m excited to get it in next week! Cant wait to see what you do with this channel 👍

  • @snapsbyfox

    @snapsbyfox

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ah thanks man! If you chip away at it, you 100% will no doubt... maybe not in a way you had imagined it but you will find it nonetheless! cheers

  • @guy_de_photographie
    @guy_de_photographie3 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you brother. Real productive people can't tolerate that kind of office atmosphere

  • @IanWheldale
    @IanWheldale3 жыл бұрын

    So this brought back some memories for me. I had a business with friends and people were pulling in different directions. In the end, my mental health started to suffer (though I didn't) realise it at the time) and I decided to get the hell out of Dodge. I had personal bank guarantees which my co-directors gave me written assurances they had taken over. Turned out they hadn't and I spent 20+ years paying off a sum of money larger than you mentioned by working all hours in jobs I hated. The day I owed nothing was a great day. Now living in Thailand, 66 years old and making up for the "lost years". All the best in your venture, I'm thinking it will work out fine.

  • @LucaPetraliaPhotography
    @LucaPetraliaPhotography3 жыл бұрын

    Best wishes for this new chapter of your life. Looking forward to seeing what that brings to your channel

  • @rafeakspvd
    @rafeakspvd3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. Good luck with everything man. Excited to continue seeing the journey.

  • @robhunt2216
    @robhunt22163 жыл бұрын

    Really interesting to hear your backstory and how you’ve gotten to this point and decision. I wish you all the best with it. You’re already a great photographer, videographer and story teller so I’m sure you’ll do well 👍. . I can’t wait for next weeks video.

  • @ottoberkeley7722
    @ottoberkeley77223 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on becoming a full-time photographer Roman, and great to hear the journey of how you got there.

  • @SamAustin
    @SamAustin3 жыл бұрын

    Watched your North Coast 500 video and found this recent video. Really great to hear your honesty over your working life so far. It just shows we are all in the same boat really. Best of luck with the channel as you have my support and I am sure the support of many others to come👍

  • @beltstreet
    @beltstreet3 жыл бұрын

    Best of luck man. Started watching your channel about a year ago (along with a ton of other street photo / pov type channels). And your's is one of the channels I still watch regularly -- it feels like you really enjoy street photography and you're making the videos about that and not geared towards whatever is going to do best on youtube's algorithm. Keep up the good work!

  • @michaelnguyen2196
    @michaelnguyen21963 жыл бұрын

    Congrats and best wishes! As always, looking forward to your future content

  • @gojkodjurkovic
    @gojkodjurkovic3 жыл бұрын

    So far great job! Huge respect for keeping the channel about photography. Wish you all the best, all the luck in make the channel to be what you dream of.

  • @Ilpinta82
    @Ilpinta823 жыл бұрын

    Much respect man, your choice is an inspiration and wish you all the best ... Your honesty and friendly way to talk is amazing... Big up from Italy

  • @TungstenOvergaard
    @TungstenOvergaard3 жыл бұрын

    Good luck, mate. All the best, seriously.

  • @urbanspektrum
    @urbanspektrum3 жыл бұрын

    Wish you all the best for the projects to come! Really inspiring journey.

  • @sandrariggins6690
    @sandrariggins66903 жыл бұрын

    congrats and admire your approach to taking this leap...looking forward to the next chapter!

  • @andrewlunn
    @andrewlunn3 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations Roman. I’ve watched a lot of your videos and it’s great to see you step out full time on your passion. Good luck with it all 📷👍🍕

  • @znuznuvideo
    @znuznuvideo3 жыл бұрын

    All the best for your new chapter in life Roman. This was both an entertaining and inspiring watch. Looking forward to the travel video series.

  • @Mindartcreativity
    @Mindartcreativity3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the honesty, Roman. I wish you the best of luck on your journey going forward. I appreciate all your videos!

  • @DonPernia
    @DonPernia2 жыл бұрын

    Full send brooo! Always positive mind, thanks for sharing all of this💪🏻

  • @geraldzammit5815
    @geraldzammit58153 жыл бұрын

    Wishing you all the very best Roman, looking forward to the next videos!!

  • @paulwelch9011
    @paulwelch90112 жыл бұрын

    All the best stepping out into the new venture! 👍

  • @jacquelinedowney3727
    @jacquelinedowney37273 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your story. Best of luck to you!!! Love your photography and your message.

  • @lindamadden3492
    @lindamadden34922 жыл бұрын

    So exciting! Looking forward to following your travels and photography journey. Thanks for sharing your story which is so inspiring. Wishing you the very best! 🌟

  • @jmagephotography689
    @jmagephotography6892 жыл бұрын

    By far this is i think the longest video I watched from your channel but never hesitated to skip. Inspiring and somehow I can relate with my own life. Thank you for telling us "your" story. Keep doing what you love to do. We are just here to support you all the way. Stay safe man.

  • @JO-gp7yl
    @JO-gp7yl3 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations, I look forward to following your journey!

  • @TrevorBattle
    @TrevorBattle3 жыл бұрын

    Good luck to you man! This is very inspiring, seriously. All the best to you in your future endeavors 🙏🏾🙌🏾😁

  • @josephclander
    @josephclander3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome insight into your journey. Thanks for being open and honest!

  • @julia-ig7ri
    @julia-ig7ri Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for sharing your story, Roman. I have travelled a lot and I love it, and I take tons of photos and videos, but I am still gathering my courage to start my KZread channel. You definitely added+ to my motivation of actually doing that!

  • @Invidit
    @Invidit3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see an upload with more of an insight into you. Love your videos about photography but glad we got to know abit more about you! Keep it up mate! Glad you’re doing what you love!

  • @snapsbyfox

    @snapsbyfox

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Yeah over time I will deffo introduce more of my personal life into the mix too. Cheers

  • @Captainbootlace
    @Captainbootlace3 жыл бұрын

    Wishing you good luck with your new venture.

  • @snappic2867
    @snappic28673 жыл бұрын

    I wish you all the best - my job is full of stress and chaos but I’m not brave enough to quit. .....Greetz from 🇩🇪

  • @EmilianoDiCocco

    @EmilianoDiCocco

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too 😓 (and I’m also a project manager)

  • @seb_steimel
    @seb_steimel3 жыл бұрын

    you speak right from my soul. I didn't work in automotive but at a public broadcaster and now I set everything on the fulltime-artist-card. It's an amazing rollercoaster ride so far and I absolutely love it :) keep up the good work - subscribed!

  • @chrisburnard5157
    @chrisburnard51573 жыл бұрын

    Best wishes for the future. Your videos always inspire me. Thank you for the hard work.

  • @cesarm6131
    @cesarm61313 жыл бұрын

    hello Roman wish you the best of luck building this channel , this is the type of videos that alot of us need and i wish you keep uploading these types of videos as your channel grows so we can use it to aspire

  • @carloscosta7618
    @carloscosta76183 жыл бұрын

    I wish you all the best! I watch your videos for the content and have learned a lot from it, besides you are a cool and genuine guy to watch.

  • @Elicurdi89
    @Elicurdi893 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for giving me what I need it to hear to start what I really like!

  • @OleksandrKTS
    @OleksandrKTS3 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing story! Life is a journey, and yours sounded pretty great! Good luck with the "new" beginning!

  • @snapsbySilviu
    @snapsbySilviu3 жыл бұрын

    Great video, amazing story! Wishing you the best of luck in your future adventures! 👏🏼😊

  • @rishabh.aggarwal
    @rishabh.aggarwal2 жыл бұрын

    So inspiring Roman! All the very best to you and I hope you never ever have to worry about money to follow your passion! 👍🏻

  • @SamS-jn6fx
    @SamS-jn6fx3 жыл бұрын

    Love it man! Always wondered how you came to do photography and your steps there. We seem to have had a similar path towards photography. Wish you nothing but success in your ventures, and will follow your journey with interest 🙏

  • @VideObsession
    @VideObsession3 жыл бұрын

    I so much understand you, thanks for sharing your interesting life experience and much luck over your arts!

  • @reevesylfc8390
    @reevesylfc83903 жыл бұрын

    Hello Roman. Great video fella. Really interesting listening to your story so far. Looking forward to more chapters to come. Best wishes to you.

  • @josephschimmer302
    @josephschimmer3022 жыл бұрын

    Good luck! Looking forward to accompany you along this journey.

  • @REMY.C.
    @REMY.C.3 жыл бұрын

    Your channel is one of the most interesting, I've been watching for a while and never got bored. So good luck for the rest. You're taking the risks many of of are afraid to take "f*** this, I'm going full steam on that." Keep up with the good work.

  • @adamnewman7952
    @adamnewman79523 жыл бұрын

    Good luck Roman! Looking forward too the new content

  • @christinalily2780
    @christinalily27803 жыл бұрын

    This is legit the exact thing I needed ! Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us. Just finished uni and trying to decide to go freelance/ make photography my full time thing vs work a safe job and work up. Im now inspired to just take the chance and go for what motivates me to get out of bed in the morning.

  • @jordanpitchford6718
    @jordanpitchford67182 жыл бұрын

    Really inspiring stuff, and thanks for sharing this story! Not only are you talented but also just seem like such a sound guy. All the best and keep the videos going! 👍

  • @thegreatvanziniphotos5976
    @thegreatvanziniphotos59763 жыл бұрын

    Good luck on your journey, Bud! Sounds exciting.

  • @andrewsmith1127
    @andrewsmith11273 жыл бұрын

    All the very best. Looking forward to next weeks video, off to Cornwall in September myself.

  • @einfach-frank
    @einfach-frank3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Roman for sharing your story so far. Wish you all the best. I am a 55 year old guy who fell in live with Photography a long long time ago ... the feeling was spilled and several KZreadrs brought it back to me during long pandemic evenings at home. Although STREET is not on top of my list i learned so much from you. I love your mindset - it makes the difference 🙏 best regards and i’ll see you in the next one! 🇩🇪 Frank

  • @DavidBirchphoto1.
    @DavidBirchphoto1.3 жыл бұрын

    A great honest video, thank you for sharing. All the best with your channel and street photography work.

  • @wilfs1196
    @wilfs11962 жыл бұрын

    A great bio video & it's the best 24 minutes I spent this week. came along. Congratulations & continued success Roman !

  • @andrewwasik9044
    @andrewwasik90442 жыл бұрын

    Hi Roman, just came across this video and man was I glued to the screen! Although I enjoy all your technical videos immensely this was my most favourite so far. It was so real, captivating, full of wisdom and volnurability... Thank you for that. you are a good guy Roman and I wish you all the best

  • @malmcowy
    @malmcowy3 жыл бұрын

    It was very interesting to hear about your life path. Wishing you the best for the future!

  • @noobschannel1024
    @noobschannel10242 жыл бұрын

    Wish you all the luck mate!subscribed a while ago but never commented,looks like we all live same drama you did,congrats on taking the big step,life will get you rewarded!!

  • @yeff3295
    @yeff32952 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this I don’t know how this showed up in my timeline but man I really needed this

  • @RomainTaillefer
    @RomainTaillefer2 жыл бұрын

    Go for it ! Chase your dreams. No regrets only memories. Excited to see what's coming next! LFG...!

  • @TudorSmith
    @TudorSmith2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for wearing your heart on your sleeve for use. Very insightful Roman, and I think you can make this work. You have the passion and you're a sensible guy! Keep going :-)

  • @elgringoperdido.
    @elgringoperdido.2 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting life story and inspiring too! I appreciate how you learnt your lessons through failures and how you became a man of integrity

  • @Fabella100
    @Fabella1003 жыл бұрын

    Good luck to you Roman. I feel like I've been part of your journey and I am proud and amazed of what you have achieved. Well done for trying things out in life!

  • @snapsbyfox

    @snapsbyfox

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @EssyaMTR
    @EssyaMTR2 жыл бұрын

    Keep it up man! I found you through looking at xt4 reviews and I sticked around for your chill no bullshit attitude and way of communicating. 🕺 🎉

  • @Benjabock
    @Benjabock2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck Roman! You've got this.

  • @kevinataylor
    @kevinataylor3 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations, my guy! Best of luck to you!

  • @JackieDElia
    @JackieDElia11 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed your story and have been following you for some time. Your comment about starting anything with the intent of making a lot of money is very sound advice.

  • @jonfletcher147
    @jonfletcher1473 жыл бұрын

    Good luck mate....keep these vids coming....look forward to them

  • @grahamrichards8531
    @grahamrichards85313 жыл бұрын

    What a great life story so far. Congratulations on your Masters of Life, survival and other successes. Best wishes from New Zealand.

  • @sinhaabhijitp
    @sinhaabhijitp3 жыл бұрын

    All the best Roman! And the video was really interesting and honest!

  • @Conan500
    @Conan5003 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Roman, great insights. Best of luck with the new venture! 👍

  • @snapsbyfox

    @snapsbyfox

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Phil!

  • @trischulte
    @trischulte2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on your new venture. Best of luck!

  • @wandering.islander
    @wandering.islander3 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to the Cornwall video and the journey ahead, all the best 👍🏼

  • @helencogan2187
    @helencogan21873 жыл бұрын

    CONGRATS Roman,.. so proud of all your accomplishments AND 30K subs… can’t wait to see where you and your channel go.. How to make it happen!!!

  • @snapsbyfox

    @snapsbyfox

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank You!!!!

  • @JosefFoti
    @JosefFoti3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your story. It's always nice to know something about the person we see on the screen. I like your positive attitude and how you always think about the bad experiences in the positive way like what you can learn from them. I always try to do the same in life.

  • @richmediafilms
    @richmediafilms3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been a non subscriber for a long time now but this video really spoke to me so finally I hit that button. Great story.

  • @lukewoodfield
    @lukewoodfield2 жыл бұрын

    Go for it, brother! You got this! 💪

  • @MacnTeensVisuals
    @MacnTeensVisuals3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers for sharing, always interesting hearing peoples stories. Keep doing your thing Roman ✌

  • @snapsbyfox

    @snapsbyfox

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @johndownes319
    @johndownes3192 жыл бұрын

    Roman,what a fabulous introduction to you. Love your determination to do your own think. You have a new follower. Now to delve into your backlog of videos.

  • @ianmilne655
    @ianmilne6553 жыл бұрын

    Great vid sir! You've had quite a ride so far! Life is all about learning and lessons, I take my hat off to you and wish you good luck in this next episode in your life👍 Shall await the your next instalment. Take care👍

  • @CNile-se9xw
    @CNile-se9xw Жыл бұрын

    I love the honesty of your storytelling. New subscriber. All the very best to yah mate. 👍🇦🇺👍

  • @natetheartist9
    @natetheartist93 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate your sincerity as well as your ethics.. I needed to see this video. I've enjoyed this segment. Continue.

  • @rogeradams2987
    @rogeradams29873 жыл бұрын

    Best of luck with your new venture, Photography is my new hobby and you have boosted me with this video, 😊

  • @atakansalcoglu258
    @atakansalcoglu2583 жыл бұрын

    Hi Roman, I hope you succeed as you wish in this new phase of your life. I support you, good luck!

  • @markjoyce8864
    @markjoyce88642 жыл бұрын

    Really insightful video Roman. Good luck.

  • @BigCityBusiness
    @BigCityBusiness2 жыл бұрын

    Respect the honesty bro. Keep up the good work!

  • @JensUhlmannOfficial
    @JensUhlmannOfficial3 жыл бұрын

    I wish you all the best. I love your videos, you are so down to earth and chill. You were the main I reason I bought into the Fuji system and I absolutely love it. Also bought your presets a while ago. Definitely enjoyed your workflow-type videos regarding file management, capture one etc. Do not think that this is boring as hell as I think you stated in that video, I think that is one of the biggest problems for (starting) hobby photographers. Greetings from Germany!

  • @IliasKoureas
    @IliasKoureas3 жыл бұрын

    I started my channel a few months ago. This video of yours is really inspiring for me. Good luck on your journey wish you the best

  • @frvrmax
    @frvrmax3 жыл бұрын

    I've recently found your channel, just want to thank you for sincerity and wish you good luck!

  • @snapsbyfox

    @snapsbyfox

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!

  • @pwood5733
    @pwood57333 жыл бұрын

    All the best for your life and passion young man

  • @Woolgarr
    @Woolgarr3 жыл бұрын

    Great vid as always Roman, can't wait for your future vids!

  • @snapsbyfox

    @snapsbyfox

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @simondevelin7787
    @simondevelin77873 жыл бұрын

    Good luck & best wishes from Switzerland. Keep up the good work !

  • @johna6968
    @johna69683 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for the insight. All the very best

  • @irutgers
    @irutgers2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on your new venture! I too am looking at making some money with photography but not yet ready to make the jump…so i am going to be watching you and how to progress

  • @boztos6025
    @boztos60253 жыл бұрын

    The jump at the end said it all-good luck, man!

  • @SafeBeatzOfficial
    @SafeBeatzOfficial3 жыл бұрын

    Good luck Roman! You've already inspired me and made me pick up an X-T3

  • @Luigi13
    @Luigi132 жыл бұрын

    There is nothing like hearing a person's biography on how and where it has taken someone to reach the moment in time in which he or she found an inspirational meaning to enjoy life. We all often hear and feel the boredom of life because of a lack of creativity but when creativity becomes the reason to doing something it gets the attention of anyone seeing or listening to a podcast. I can relate to your video very well because I had and still have those issues in life. I definitely hope for you to keep on going and that it becomes a means to a purpose to bring you happiness and prosperity at the same time because of what I heard I subscribed to encourage the channel. All the best and looking forward to more of the channel, cheers.

  • @cliffterpher
    @cliffterpher2 жыл бұрын

    Well said Roman. Best of luck for your honesty and candour

  • @bryangideon5822
    @bryangideon58222 жыл бұрын

    Wise words all the best with your channel and continued success. Great photography too😀📸