Balancing your Photography with a Busy Life (feat. Mo Barzegar) 

"Street fotography slows down time - I'm no longer looking to get to my destination, the journey is the destination". Word!

The takeaway from your videos always seem right on time. It's like your message is always just what I needed to hear. Well done, as always.

I find it so amazing that so many of us "practitioners of photography" are talking about that meditative state we enter when we are working with our cameras, and it doesn't matter if is street photography,landscapes, portraiture, nature, abstract, and more...as long as we are flowing in that creative space we are so focused that all we can be is present in the moment. The power of now achieved with photography! ☀️

I love how you select quality content all the time Sean. Even when it's about others.

I can relate to this. My office job is exhausting, I'm often too tired to go out and shoot. However, I started walking to & from work last year. I take my camera with me. I change roots in which I commute. I've taken some of my favorite images. Even if you only have 5-10 mins, it can make all the difference. Also, his work is fantastic. He seems like a genuine, fantastic person. :-D

I plan time early every Sunday morning for street photography. I head into the city with a goal or a location in mind, and usually plan to arrive where I want to be an hour or two before sunrise, so I have the place to myself, to explore and think. It's renewed my love for photography, my emotional well-being and the product of that photographic work.

Yup. Watched and listened again... and will proclaim that I watched and listened anew... two things. One reason that I do not crap on RU-vid is for the educational/inspirational shorts stories, and the ability to rewatch them over and over and over again.

I accidentally took a photo of Mo whilst out on the streets while he was shooting someone else. It turned out to be one of my favourites from that day!

Shoutout Mo Barzegar That guy lookss to be killin it in life, generally. Great feature. Great video.

I just love Mo's fresh and enthusiastic approach to street photography! I wish I could be as bold as him, taking shots of people close by, without asking them first... I don't know, I would be just terrified of them chasing me with a knife lmao

Sometimes I wonder whether it could be boring always visitting the same places as I do as a daily commuter and street photographer in Rostock/Germany. But no. Definitely not. Like RU-vidr "Nick Exposed" once quoted, like visitting an old friend and listen what news he´s got to tell. And Mo just confirms that. Thank you for introducing to this great man.

Seriously Sean, I have no idea how you only have 341k subscribers. Your videos are like nothing else on youtube. Please keep it up!

Mo is a true street photographer, he lives in the moment. You can see it so clearly because he doesnt look at det LCD screen after taking a shot. Thank you Sean for sharing this talent, loved the video!

Yours are some of the highest quality RU-vid videos I’ve ever seen. Love it!

I work full time and go to classes at night; really needed this video to motivate me to dedicate more time for photography.

Thank you Sean. You and Mo show that it is important to use the in between moments away from responsibilities to look around and capture interesting images. Why walk around looking at the sidewalks or the phone.

What an interesting and genuine man. Mo speaks well and clearly. Incredibly interesting and informative.

You have one of the best photography channels on YT.

This is one of my favourite videos by Sean.

I firmly believe that if you're passionate about something, you'll MAKE time for that thing. I've just started street photography a few months ago but I already find myself going out during my lunch breaks to shoot, and then taking my lunch at my desk while I work. On my way home I choose to walk 30-40 minutes to a station 3 stops away, so that I can shoot night photos on my way home. I work a 9:30-6:30/7pm but doing this 2-3 times a week already equates to 4+ hours of shooting a week. For me shooting doesn't add to the drudge of the day, its the one time during the day that gives me energy and life.

I never waste my time watching your videos. Thank you very much for the time and learning

Reviewing my images the other day has really shown me how one can be too busy to follow their creative path. And with that, I resigned. Following my passion is really more fulfilling and like Mo, this was my way of making time to create

spot on! been shooting with a 16-35mm for street for the past 6 months and recently changed to a 50mm. changing the lens really makes you feel alive again. great video :)

This video serves as so much more than an encouragement to the audience to find time for their photography amidst their busy lives: it’s also a reminder that good photography requires thought. If you’re anything like me, it’s easy to forget that the photographers we look to as being great, producing awe-inspiring work, did not start that way. It’s not wholly a matter of talent, an inborn quality, or an eye gifted from the heavens (though, sometimes, that might help) that put their work to the level of quality that it’s at, but that practice, repetition, and, again, THOUGHT shaped who they are as photographers. I get defeated, going outside with the purpose of taking pictures, because my work never seems to stack up to this standard that I have myself, but then I never stop and wonder why. I expect that things will just work out, moments will present themselves to me, conditions will be in my favor, and I’ll take the shot. Candid photography, I suppose. That’s nice, but good photography requires so much more than waiting on the moment. Think about your work. Think about the message. Think about how the elements of lighting, color (or lack thereof), and composition play together. Think about everything. Then, when the candid, or decisive moments, come up, you’ll be all the more equipped. Anyway, thinking out loud here, I guess. As always, thank you, Sean. And, of course, thank you, Mr. Mo. This video has given me a lot to think about. I feel silly with myself for not realizing this stuff sooner.

Now if this one doesn’t inspire people to get out there, then nothing will. A great video Sean and a wonderful story from Mo.

Photographer's like Mo make me wonder if there's a street photo of myself out there making me look interesting. Great video, Sean!

Very insightful peice. He hits most of the points that many creative photographers deal with. Although, I have to say, he's really not busy busy. He's mildly busy. Imagine having 4 jobs, working 7 days per week, each job being 30-50 km between each other and no public transportation. Then another 40 km to get home, just to spend 30 minutes with your loved ones before going to bed, getting up in the very early AM just to it all over again. THAT is busy.

This topic speaks to me so much, I moved in London about 9 months ago, though seems like yesterday to me. I spend so much time on my dayjob just to pay the rent and bills, London rhythms are so crazy. At some point i felt like my photography and my youtube channel are moving on slow motion and I was afraid they ll get left behind at some point. However I still go out on my days off and slowly work on my footage on my limited free time and that makes post process look so precious and magical, 'cause I don't possibly have the luxury of time to spend on it as I used to do. I am SO looking forward to be part of this initiative, this community! sounds brilliant indeed!

I sure genuinely enjoy your videos Sean, and the perspectives you share!

Watching this as I’m gearing up for a full day of street shooting, and this video, like so many of your videos, is exactly what I needed to hear in this moment. Thank you for your work.

I'm not even a photographer but I really like your videos, great, great content. I learn and feel relaxed at the same time. Keep doing what you do, because you're doing it right. Lots of respect for your work.

Thank you Sean for the inspiring and original videos. Love hearing about other people's journey in photography.

This is just so inspiring Sean. Thank you so much for sharing your work with us and all this amazing people

"React to the moment, react to my instinct" That hit sooo deep! Thank you Mo for sharing your experience, such an inspiration! Thank you Sean for featuring Mo!

thanks Sean. Great story, but as always, your cinematography is the main delight.

These interview videos are just so inspiring, Sean. Thank you so much. You are an amazing filmographer and story teller.

Such a nice Video. Thank you Sean to always give us more than we expect on RU-vid. And Mo is really inspiring.

Love every single word, that is so true...! 💙

Inspiring !! Thank you so much for such a great video Sean!

some people play golf, fish, shop over the weekend... i take photos. It's my me time and I find it really peaceful. observing how little moments unfold is very satisfying. great to know that other people feel the same. thank you. 😀

Thanks Sean, yet another great video. It's given my the kick up the proverbial to get back out there.

Sean, your channel is one of my favorites and most inspiring for me. Thank you so much for sharing the stories of other photographers like this. I am so inspired to get out and go shoot now!

Great video. Thanks for creating this and thanks to Mo Barzegar. Lovely work from both of you.

Such an inspiring person, Mo. I've actually discovered him on my own, through Instagram, and I'm enjoying so much following his work. Sean is, as usual, putting together these videos like he's never done anything else. Great work!

The image at 18:01 is just stunning... such a beautiful, nuanced, private moment between two people. The gesture of the woman's face, their hands locked together just before the moment of kissing, the purple pool of light at the bottom left - just stunning IMO

Thanks for another wonderful insight on people within the craft , cheers sean.

Thank you once again for some great content Sean - this has hit the spot and is a welcome reminder that the most important thing is to keep on going out with the camera and shooting. Thank you for introducing Mo, it was great to hear how he allocates time and focus’ on doing what he enjoy’s doing, just for the joy of doing it. A good reminder - appreciation to the both of you.

Soooooooooo inspiring! I have a long pause in street photography, but this video pulled me back out. Thank you very much!

I say it EVERY TIME: You are so inspiring and capture the true nature of our human spirit...it's art reflected in a fleeting moment. Mo remembers his encounters from 5 years ago on a busy street. This tool that is a camera has so much power and potential. Thank you Mr. Tucker!!!

I am a long time admirer of Mo’s work, and look forward to seeing his daily posts on Instagram. He has also been helpful and encouraging to me. It was so good to listen to him and learn about his approach to his art. Thank you for an excellent video.

Excellent video! His excitement, passion and modifications to his approaches over time are very impressive.

Im at home getting my gear ready to go out & shoot some street photos during my one afternoon I set aside each week, and saw this video pop up. Another perfect video. Keep up the great work!

Wonderful video and great insights. Love this series.

Great video, he's such an interesting character and very articulate. His explanation on how time passes when shooting, being meditative, is exactly how I experience it. Your videos never fail to inspire!

I have the same kind of feeling with my approach to photography. The moment where you just submerge yourself into the world of street photography. Pure joy! 😁

Incredible interview! Congratulations to Sean and Mo. It's great the feeling of remembering exactly how you felt when you shoot a photography!

This is one of your best videos! Everyone should watch it a few times throughout the year 👏

I just discovered your RU-vid channel. I'm grateful for your well spoken and non pretentious presentations on pure photography.

Thanks for sharing Mo's story. You've mentioned that you really enjoy making these 'featured photographer' videos. You do an amazing job at pacing their interviews and cutting in the cinematic b roll. I hope you keep making more. They're some of my favourite photography content on RU-vid.

Thanks Sean Tucker..always interesting..& thanks for introducing us to Mo Barzegar.

Beautiful work, inspiring life story. Special people do special things. Enjoy the journey.

Thank you, Sean, very inspiring. It's great to find out about photographers I would never have discovered. Much appreciated.

Sean, I get goosebumps watching your videos, that’s how much they mean to me,thank you!

Your videos are always inspiring. Thank you!

I really enjoy and look forward to your work Sean! Thank you for what you do !

Thanks for this piece, Sean. Brilliant work by Mo. I especially appreciate his comments about clear mind and the mindfulness and awareness he brings from his work into day-to-day experience. I am also impressed by how your channel has developed into these striking and thoughtful meditations on creativity, career and the promotion of other talents. So many youtubers, even the ones I follow and like, are hyper-focused on their self-promotion, either overtly or as a subtext. It can be a fine line between the giving and helping side and the self-aggrandizing side as people carve out their niches. Thanks for your generosity

I do bird photography and I relate to few of the things Mo talked about...when I’m out photographing I’m there in that moment..time slows down. And also when I look through my old photos I remember where I had taken them and how the birds were on that day at that area. Your videos are always so soothing to watch Sean.

Excellent words. Extremely inspiring to hear another Street Photographer making time for what they love to do. Makes me wish to live and work in a busy city such as London...

This is easily one of the most informative and inspiring channels on RU-vid! Great content!

So beautiful!!! Thank you Dear Sean!

Thank you so much for introducing me and others to these wonderful photographers keep going and introduce more of them to us Sean it has inspired me to take a fresh look at my photography each time and try something different.

Fantastic video Sean. So much effort and artistry in front & behind of the camera from both you & Mo. 🙏🏻

I loved your direct opening to this film. No prolog. Just an id and boom a direct cut to you talking. There is power and energy in that. Sam Fuller’s “Naked Kiss” begins in a similar way. Very different subject matter but same energy. Well done @seantucker

Love this! Mo's comments on how photography is meditative are insanely relatable.

Absolutely adore Mo's work, been following him for a while, always nice to have insight into the personality behind the camera. Also great motivation for my self to stop making excuses. Great work as usual Sean.

What an interesting and inspiring personality! Thanks, Mo, for sharing your photos as well as your thoughts on photography, integrating it into a busy life and thereby finding relief and joy. I myself really enjoy to take a random walk and to take photos. It’s a kind of moving meditation expressed in photos. Thank you so much, Mo and Sean😉✌️👋!

This is one of the best of your brilliant videos on photographers and how they work. Just looking at his work gives a sense of joy and wonderment that for sure he also felt when capturing the memorable moments. The fact that capturing images becomes a natural and fluent moment as much as breathing and walking is something I also follow, inspired in a fraction of a second not thinking too much but capturing what in essence has taken our interest and imagination at that moment in time. Wonderful video. Thank you for taking the time to make these.

One of the best videos I have seen about street photography. Thanks Sean!

Thanks for videos like this Sean! this is my favorite channel of photography, and practice my english at the same time

This video is so beautiful and helpful! I feel like something inside of me clicked and I want to go out and shoot even more right now! Thank you for sharing this amazing story, I hope you can do more videos like this, it's amazing

Thanks Sean, aside from Mo's openness and his incredible sense of what he's trying to capture, I am left with a lot to reflect upon. Awesome addition to my day.

Nice. Great subject. Very personable chap and you brought that out. And then, drawn in, I learnt stuff. Nailed it, Sean.

Another great opportunity to know an interesting person who used simple words to let us know how we could enjoy our life, taking our time and doing what we love, breaking a stressful routine. Thanks for sharing, Sean.

I am really enjoying this interview series. I started with street photography in the same way you and Mo started. Taking shots as I go to and from work. As I’ve learned over the last year, your videos were a huge inspiration. I started with a mindset that maybe I should strive to make a living doing photography, but have recently found that I enjoy photography because it is an escape from work. A chance to slow down and actually be present. Keep up the great work, Sean. I’d love to see similar videos where you are on location with other photographers discussing what they see and look for as they make photographs.

Very interesting topic and beautiful video, I was nodding quite a few times while hearing Mo speaking. Sometimes it looks like everyone out there spends hours out on the streets every day, which for most of us is not true. I have been struggling with lack of time myself for the last few months and I am also taking time at least one day in the week to go out and take photographs. Glad to see one can still progress and create a great body of work with consistency and using the time that one's got.

Amazing video! Just recently I saw great light in the area around my office. So I just grabbed my camera a ran out to take a few shots. Mo’s work is truly outstanding. Thank you, Sean.

Spot on Sean, it's annoying when people try to label your work. I too shoot what the hell I like and so did the great Ernst Haas. I sat through a talk before lockdown it was all seaside, all B+W, all cotton wool Sea, things removed on photoshop, all minimalistic. Interesting first 20 shots by the 60th I was bored rigid. As for street work, I call mine "Streetish" That is my label for it hahaha.

Mo’s work is awesome. Thank you for sharing.

there's so much wisdom in this video. thank you so much for creating it!

So inspirational! Beautiful images Mo

Amazing work Sean ! thank you for sharing other pasionate people vision about photography.

I love your videos so much... They’re so inspirational

Excellent Sean!.....you always post such relevant content!.thankyou.😎👍🇦🇺

Thanks, Sean, for yet another fantastic episode. Listening to Mo describe how photography slows one down in an otherwise busy life and how, no matter how long after making the shot, revisiting a photograph can take you back to the moment you took it, was so relatable. Please continue building this channel and I look forward to the zine.

Agree with every word 👍 about Mo Barzegar I just looked at his profile, I never heard of him but his work is amazing and he has a lot of things to learn ❤ Thanks for bringing him here 👍 I shoot wonderful photos for years but after time I feel it is so normal, it used to have the beauty and everything makes people likes it but not the story. I start to feel that the street photos I didn't like at the time I shoot them are the one are bringing me the memories and making me feeling and after I got my Fuji x100t something change me and I totally turned to street photography. That was about street photography and me.

Extremely interesting and beautiful works, clearly he likes hats on people and the mystery they bass to a subject.

Sean, you're doing such a wonderful job giving voices to the unknown. I really appreciate what you'r doing. Keep going.

Awesome vlog, Mo says what I always preach to my students.

Sean, you are such an inspiration to me. And that you can build up those around you, with such warmth and optimism, is beautiful.

Loved this Sean.