Proof that Photography is Good For You

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Today I go outdoors with my Hasselblad 501cm film camera and a roll of Portra 160 film. I start the day feeling uneasy and anxious, but things soon turn around and my mental health improves once I start engaging with the landscape. I encounter a heavy snow storm as I enjoy some landscape photography. I am forever being drawn to the smaller, more intimate scenes and images. This video demonstrates that not everything needs to be a big, epic view.
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@MadsPeterIversen 3 года назад

That last sheep-photo was superb! Love the simplicity and especially the depth as the sheep vanish into the background :D

@HansJrgenFurfjord 3 года назад

Yes but maybe the color on the back of two of those sheep should've been desaturated in Photoshop.

@giannismpoult4982 3 года назад

Thomas I think there is no longer any doubt that you are an amazing photographer ... thank you so much for sharing all this Thomas I think there is no longer any doubt that you are an amazing photographer ... thank you so much for sharing all this.. Well done my friend well done

@wojtekw6040 3 года назад

Totally agree 👍

@SteveCrane 3 года назад

Love how you composed the sheep. Makes me ask the question, “where are they going?”. Great photos tell a story and/or lead the viewer to ask questions. This one nailed it.

@PD-ko6ew 3 года назад

@@giannismpoult4982 i agree so much!!!

@GediAstro 3 года назад

If it helps, do remember that your videos of the outdoors are also helping other people’s mental health these days. Thank you for taking us to a wonderland forest adventure! And stay safe!

@deirdremcquade9690 3 года назад

Yes! Amen to this! I find Thomas's videos truly refreshing.

@ThomasHeatonPhoto 3 года назад

That's nice to hear. Thanks a lot.

@dacekundrate4391 3 года назад

Yes, I find his videos very calming.

@emanuelabel8712 3 года назад

Oh Man I really loved the last shot with the sheep’s

@carlosm9323 3 года назад

that one looks amazing (Sheep)

@MarkUKInsects 3 года назад

ewe have a lovely sheep shot

@dunerino892 3 года назад

Yep, good one!

@raytbrown2 3 года назад

Me too. (But it's simply . . . "with the sheep").

@piotrmaslanka7334 3 года назад

I’m a photographer who’s turning 15 in 3 months and has been shooting pictures since I got my first camera on my 13th birthday. But only recently did I realise how relaxing it is, and how it makes my life better in so many ways. It has helped me survive through lockdown definitely

@TodColbert Год назад

For me, that sense of agitation is common in the early part of an outing and I know that it will eventually be relieved when nature reveals the shot to me. Then the right brain takes over the left, and the excitement overcomes the agitation. I really appreciate that you shared the struggle that we all go through and not make it look so easy. Thank you!

@JulieNapp 3 года назад

"I feel like I shouldn't be here." That statement hit home for me. We've all been cooped up so long that being out and about feels....weird. Like we're breaking the rules, acting like the bad kids. I'm thinking I need to be a bad kid more often to get out of this rut. Thanks for the inspiration. :)

@ericrjennings 3 года назад

Wait until you get into a large group setting. It was really weird for me. This whole thing has mentally changed people

@MargaretHall 3 года назад

I sympathise. Last summer I went out walking a lot, but the recent bad weather has kept me indoors and even though the weather was fine today, I made excuses and didn't go out for a walk. I think I'm going to have to reintroduce myself to the outdoors very gently, like returning a creature to the wild after it's been in captivity for too long.

@p4inmaker 3 года назад

It's a funny way to realize that it isn't normal, after feeling that way for years. Whoops.

@Jacob.Peer. Год назад

Duuuuude

@RamonBrito 3 года назад

The last frame with the sheep’s wow what an image so much drama with the snow, wind and the sheep’s marvelous job Thomas

@Light_Camera_Story 3 года назад

Photography Helped me to get out of drug and alcohol addiction. It saved my life. I will talk about it one day may be. It's a dark, sad, yet fascinating story. Vive La Photographie ! ❤️

@Echinacea53 3 года назад

This is amazing.

@ThomasHeatonPhoto 3 года назад

I've heard this a lot 👍 Thanks for sharing. Hope you're doing well.

@Light_Camera_Story 3 года назад

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto Thank you. It was long time ago. When I ask myself what I have achieved from photography, I just have to look back. Hope you can restart your journey around the world with your new GFX. 😊

@edk484 3 года назад

John 14:6 I am the way, the truth and the life....even better than photography

3 года назад

@@Light_Camera_Story Welcome to the addiction of buying cameras ahahahaha. Nah just kidding, you said something very powerful, try to let out all the existential issues and embrace the light coming through the lenses whatever that might be. :)

@karenbergmann209 3 года назад

Appreciate your emotional honesty. Being in lockdown makes me feel like I’m not accomplishing anything (Ontario, Canada). I get outside about 4 times a week to hike and that’s been a mental health boost. Love grasses in snow! And the mounds of snow on ice. Simple images that are peaceful. We have tons of snow here. Take care.

@marekbalun1702 3 года назад

Last photo of sheep and trees. I love everything about this photo.composition, softness, two-tone colour scale. Hats off to you.

@camdendebruin6667 3 года назад

I love how Thomas can take a picture of grass in snow and have it be better than any ohoto I have ever taken. Absolutely amazing how he easily he can make me feel emotional with his images.

@lindefraser9148 3 года назад

True words - I have experienced joy after a hard day by the setting sun, the rising moon, the lights on the old buildings - just whatever is near your location.

@CamtasticRide 3 года назад

The sheep!!! Its so great when we can break out of our comfort zone and succeed! Atta boy Thomas!!

@bfis.photography 3 года назад

These sheep in thick snow: outstanding! Love how the snow makes it look like a painting. Would have loved to be out there as well!

@GuidoVanDeWater 3 года назад

What I love most about this channel is that it help me to get ideas. You have an eye for what nobody else sees. I used to struggle a lot to find shots. Since I started following this channel a couple of years ago my bag of ideas has grown and grown. Sometimes I'm out and thinking what would Thomas do in this situation. Keep doing what you do best! Grt guido

@davemacdonald3804 3 года назад

I had a very long-winded speech to give about how so many of us are struggling with locking down, staying safe, and dealing with what seems at times to be a tenuous future -- at least for 2021. But, as you have again shown, perhaps all that's needed to be said is simply "Photography is therapeutic."

@johnfretz8199 3 года назад

You actually are in a better place than you think when you're feeling that agitation, just by the fact that you caught yourself feeling it. Most just get caught up and taken for the ride. Take a deep breath, appreciate the moment around you, don't run from the feeling, accept it, and know that like all things "this too shall pass." And it does.

@PMCN53 3 года назад

That was the most enjoyable and simple 20 min I've had all week. I don't know another photography RU-vidr that can do it as well as you. It's just you and your camera & me enjoying the experience. You are one of a kind Thomas Heaton, don't change a thing Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🦘🇦🇺

@nicola6323 3 года назад

Check out Henry Turner. Very enjoyable character.

@kellifoulstone5629 3 года назад

Just got to the 7:10 when you spoken about your mental health and then suddenly I hear a news intro and text 'Breaking News' and thought holy moly Thomas, you've stepped up the graphics in your videos...then realised it was an ad that occurred with impeccable timing. Heart goes out to everyone who is doing it tough in lockdown.

@DavidFlowerOfficial 3 года назад

Great video. That sheep image was gorgeous and I 100% agree, there's nothing better to lift your spirits than getting out in the middle of nowhere and just shooting.

@henryhammond4653 3 года назад

That last photo is so stunning and getting the sheep composed like that you must have been a shepherd in a past life

@justin555666 3 года назад

The amount of joy you're getting from shooting some grass, snow, and sheep is reminding me that I gotta just go out and shoot. You don't need an amazing landscape or subject to get awesome photos. Great video man. Subscribed!

@desgardner7169 3 года назад

You are suffering from lockdown blues, and you are not on your own, but the good news is you are helpng others! Thank You!

@penbphotography 3 года назад

I quite often feel the same when i'm out taking photos there are so many other things I should be doing other than having fun. But I try to remind myself I'm only taking a small amount to time and when I'm happy it benefits all who rely on me. Lovely video, the sheep are my favourite image. Keep up the good work. 👍

@photonesephotography8664 3 года назад

I just love how honest you are with us about yourself and your workflow.. for us viewers, I feel it allows us to connect more, not only without you, but also your work.. it allows us to really engage with the images.. thank you!

@scothowe539 3 года назад

Personally I love the sheep photo. The grouping of trees and the way the sheep were huddled together are very pleasing.

@rolsonn 3 года назад

The last photo with the sheep and falling snow, two thumbs up!

@zyiola 3 года назад

Last two days working in the ER were stressful. I decided to get out today on a warm day and taking photos.

@MichalOlender 3 года назад

It's good to see you having fun and enjoying photography T!

@Black3ternity 3 года назад

Cheers Thomas, I was out and about the weekend before last and we had snow and it was AMAZING. I had such a blast and was pumped full on energy like a squirrel on caffeine. Like you said - FOMO. Because there was such a long drought of being inside, having nothing "special" to look for except your videos. And your videos helped me a TON - I basically binged everything I could because I was going insane. Keep it up and remember: We're all in this together. You are not alone and there will be different times. Hope I can someday meet you and be on a course with you. Cheers,

@FelixJorgenfelt 3 года назад

This video makes me appreciate living in Sweden even more. Having the freedom to be out in nature is fundamental to my well-being and being able to do that even if it's just a hobby is something that many around the world can't right now. This might be a bit controversial but, life is about more than just being alive. Life needs to be lived!

@ThomasHeatonPhoto 3 года назад

Couldn't agree more.

@fiizzy3884 3 года назад

I don't think it's controversial at all, just that some people have been frightened half to death by governments and mainstream media that they've forgotten what it is to live their lives.

@JohnPaul-ii 3 года назад

Don’t give into the fear Tom. You are out there in the snow ❄️, working. Yes it is a tall tripod, brilliant bit of gear. (Got one myself). Thanks for sharing again Thomas. Stay safe 😷🇦🇺

@mariecorbin9960 3 года назад

Amen, the outdoors is free therapy!

@marknichols554 3 года назад

Loved the sheep photo. I totally agree about photography and getting outdoors helps your mental health. I don’t what I would do without it. These videos are a great escape during lockdown, thanks so much! 👍

@matty332010 3 года назад

creatives have the most beautiful minds on the planet.

@millymucci 3 года назад

amen. 🕊

@tonyjovanovic9259 3 года назад

I'm on day 7 of a post winter travel 14 day quarantine/ time out. Back in the cold and wet West Coast of Canada after 3 months in Costa Rica. I know some will say "suck it up", I will. But my mental health is now effected by being caged after running free. Looking forward to my release and going for a bush walk with the camera. Thanks for sharing Thomas, Pura Vida!

@David_analogue01 3 года назад

Your thoughts on your thoughts really struck a chord with me. Thank you. It was a genuine, real, help.

@eccentricsmithy2746 3 года назад

Beings that each of your videos are 90% B roll, 9% ramblings and 1% of actual photography, you should have no issue getting enough B roll for the director. You are definitely the king of wasting peoples time with B roll.

@grain.forest 3 года назад

Group outdoor therapy sessions with Thomas! I always appreciate how genuine you are with your process. There’s never anything contrived in your vids. I hardly comment, but your channel is one of my favorites. I Thoroughly enjoyed the photos in this one. :)

@ThomasHeatonPhoto 3 года назад

That's very kind and I appreciate you taking the time comment 👍👍

@byWasim 3 года назад

Haha. Nope. Not just you. One of my favorite shots this year so far is exactly that; a few blades of grass popping out of the snow. And that sheep shot at the end...pure joy. Love that. And I think that's exactly why you were agitated to start - you didn't seem present. But it seems like once you became part of your surroundings instead of just an observer of them, everything shifted. Yup, being outdoors works every time! Thanks for doing what you do.

@mattiasmarklund5026 3 года назад

Love the last photo, excellent balance and a feeling of life, in lack of better words.

@CornishMotorcycleDiaries 3 года назад

Heaton: 'I'm going to take pictures of sheep' Sheep: We're off m8'

@zenphotojourney 3 года назад

Yeah as soon as he starts setting up they are heading out. Still he got a good shot of them with the trees and snow.

@monkmichel9477 3 года назад

They just got into position for the shot, he probably trained those sheep or paid them off or something!

@zenphotojourney 3 года назад

@@monkmichel9477 😆

@jamesscarborough9545 3 года назад

@@monkmichel9477 It wasn't a baaaaaaaaaaaad shot.

@susanlanger7982 3 года назад

Beautiful photo of the snow and sheep in such a pastoral setting! Lovely!!!

@dillank3240 3 года назад

This may have been my favourite video so far. This is what photography is all about.

@ThomasHeatonPhoto 3 года назад

Glad to hear it 👍

@vincenberg 3 года назад

I guess we could say it’s a sheep shot 🙄. I absolutely LOVE it! Everything’s there: lines, background, atmosphere.

@twagn 3 года назад

Getting outside always renews my spirit

@CraigMagina 3 года назад

Photography is amazing for you, at least it has been for me. Some years back I had been laid off and was feeling quite depressed. I took my camera with me when I brought the kids to a local playground and just started to take photos of them. Just that simple act pulled me out of my dark hole and helped me feel good again. I find myself back there now due to being laid off again recently, so I’m bringing my camera with me everywhere to help keep me from falling into depression.

@PaulLauter 3 года назад

Really liked the sheep photo. Dramatic and peaceful at the same time, very atmospheric

@greeknthyself 3 года назад

I loved all photographs in this video. but the MOST favourite is the one with ship and trees in the background. What a stunning composition!

@weschilton 3 года назад

Yeah, I have to agree with everyone else, that last photograph was really lovely.

@melaniewade9572 3 года назад

Thanks for always saying what most of us are feeling even if we haven’t been able to put it into words yet. Your videos have been such a blessing and pulled me out of some dark places and for that I’m grateful!

@KirkDurstonquest 3 года назад

A photographer of beautiful landscapes doing B-roll footage for a horror film!! I just had to smile!!

@fivedayphotography 3 года назад

It's official at this point, I think we should be friends. Love the positivity man!

@alastairstevenson4528 3 года назад

Props to u thomas, i trained as a photographer in 1990 but never pursued it as a career becoming a graphic designer instead, however i have always pursued the photography craft for my own well being, landscape photography being one of my favourite genres.... i have followed u for years and just wanted to say i appreciate your candour.

@markdixon9826 3 года назад

Right back at your best - can see the difference that something unexpected made to your eye and mood. Nothing wrong with getting excited at grass in snow - I first did 49 years ago and still do now, even by proxy! Cheers 👍👍👍

@neromir9898 3 года назад

I've been watching your videos for years, and just wanted to say thanks - your channel is probably my favourite on youtube and your videos always inspire me to go outside and bring my camera, even if I don't feel like it, and also to just enjoy nature. You're a great photographer and seem like a great person too!

@rolf_siggaard 3 года назад

Thanks for your honesty and vulnerability Thomas. Not an easy thing to do. Yes lockdown continue to have a profound impact. It’s definitely OK to recognise it. As always, a pleasure to view your videos and learn. Thanks for being so generous with your guidance and inspire good photography.

@paultaylorphotography9499 3 года назад

That shot with the sheep is stunning simply stunning.

@markjutsum6187 3 года назад

Good to hear you are feeling better. Rock on Tommy, well Tom.

@matthewstell4581 3 года назад

Hey Thomas, this video really helped me actually as I’m a year 11 student who’s grown up with family interested in photography and I’m really interested in photography but feel like I can’t at the moment and feel trapped by not only online school but just being stuck in doors and not quite sure why but just watching your video made me feel better.

@skachwaha 3 года назад

Loved the last image of the sheep in the snow. A beautiful composition. Thanks for sharing!

@bearaclive 3 года назад

You're definitely not alone in getting excited/inspired by tufts of grass sticking out of snow. We may not have snow here, but I recently took a similar minimalist image of just a few tufts of dune grass coming out of sand.... and it worked so well. Absolutely loved the final sheep image. Really nice work, and good to see you ending on a more positive note.

@vdiitd 3 года назад

That sheep photo is amazing! I paused the video and looked at it for a while. Such a deep image.

@jarman1970 3 года назад

Beautiful video Thomas. You have always been able to portray the excitement of your photography. I connected deeply with how you expressed your troublesome feelings. I use my woodland and landscape photography to help with my mental health but you showed how important it is to not put pressure on it being the complete solution, to slow down and just enjoy being out there. I did laugh at the end when you were photographing the sheep. At about the 15:45 -16:00 min mark as you were explaining your excitement about the sheep and if you watch in the back ground every sheep wandered off the screen and I though you were going to turn around and they would all be gone. Thanks again.

@PD-ko6ew 3 года назад

i like your movies so much. especially your way of commenting on them. very honest and authentic. I look forward to your contributions every time.

@michaelmeade 3 года назад

The sounds that film camera make at 3:30 is pure music to a mechanical engineers ears!

@tigerfung5575 3 года назад

Tom you actually brought me away from the epic scenes and into the minimalistic world and I love it so much!

@CasadeCastiza 3 года назад

Thank you Thomas for showing your humanity and please never apologize for showing that emotion. Love your photography and so appreciate the person behind the lenses.

@arnebischoff6732 3 года назад

Both the sheep and the grass images are so gorgeous.

@JoshMainka 3 года назад

Love the dancing twigs. The out of focus one to the right was either late to the party or went to get drinks at the bar.

@fairweatheronline 3 года назад

The last photo is like a painting. Beautiful!

@ErnstGeorgLorinser 3 года назад

Couldn‘t agree more with your statements about the outdoors and how nature affects our mood and mind! Love your on-location videos, especially with analog film - the pictures reflect the honesty and calm of your videos very well - not everything has to be super epic-HDR-gigapixel like. A simple beautiful well composed image outways all „modern“ superlatives! Keep it going and good light!

@TheKillingTreeTT 3 года назад

Oh that last image! Like a painting. Congratulations on getting surprised by your passion about an image even though you were not planned on it

@willoughby5150 3 года назад

The comment “ the fear of missing out” perfectly sums up people anxiety during lockdown.

@DuckMisty 3 года назад

NIce video Thomas. When I was feeling down, my doctor told me to "walk in green places". It works! And, if I can come home with some photos, that's a great bonus.

@clarerynhart3855 3 года назад

Hi Thomas, I'm stuck in the house with a broken foot and your videos keep me sane! (I already went out into the bush after 2 weeks and rebroke it!) So keep doing outings for me !!

@09sensfan 3 года назад

I'm from Ottawa Canada and know snow and I think there is beauty everywhere we just have to look for it.. Love your videos Thomas..as they say keep your chin up.. you're doing good and you will come out of this better for it.. cheers

@gabijasotvaraite144 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing. Your videos are so therapeutic both in terms of the views, and your subtle reminders to keep paying attention to the emotional background of self 🧡

@marcinszwedko 3 года назад

1st- don't feel guilty 2nd - thank you for making those videos for all of us to watch 3rd - I liked your last picture the most 😁

@costelloandsilke7321 3 года назад

All of the images are beautiful but the final image of the sheep is the coup de grace - makes me want to wish for snow here.

@domhaughton6809 3 года назад

The sheep photo is wonderful. Glad it helped you find some happy space. That's what photography does for me 😊

@brycepinson8641 3 года назад

I took a photo of grass coming through the snow the other day on 6x6 portrayals film as well. I thought it a trite when I took it, but I like the shot. So Im glad not the only one that thinks these things are worth capturing. The last sheep photo is amazing. The shape of the trees, the line of sheep, and negative space really work well together.

@peterthornton681 3 года назад

a tree some grass some sheep and you produce some amazing images. you are a magician best 20 mins of my week.

@dwhannon.photoghannon184 3 года назад

Thank you, please continue on your journey.

@swarnavamukherjee3010 3 года назад

This is the most purest thing I saw today. ❤️

@Eric1396 3 года назад

Woah the last picture with the sheep is just beautiful. What a pleasant scene!

@elderinmoi1571 3 года назад

The shape the herd forms really makes this special. If the sheep would have been all over the place it would not be so good. Some good images you managed to take that day 👌

@MihaiStrömpl 3 года назад

Man that last photo with the sheep in the blizzard looks fantastic.

@markpowell2142 3 года назад

The final Shot with the sheep was awesome. Best of the bunch, as they disappear into the snow. Keep up the great work

@CulturedphotographyBlogspot 3 года назад

Totally agree with the whole being excited about blades of grass poking through the snow point. It is so satisfying! I took a very similar composition and thought 'what am I doing' but I liked and that's the most important thing 🙂

@derekskinner2048 3 года назад

I never took minimalist images until it became a camera club challenge. Now I am a fan; I thought the first one was the best. Great sheep image.

@alexmorriss 3 года назад

This video really resonated with me, especially the discussion about mental health, and that feeling of rushing. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and perspective. I also really enjoyed the images you captured. Thanks again and stay safe!

@rwalshphotos5626 3 года назад

Absolutely love that last image of the sheep in the snow, amazing stuff!

@samwilson1021 3 года назад

I love sheep, and I love that image of the sheep in the snow, fantastic!

@joelgainsford2124 3 года назад

That last capture of the sheep is beautiful

@StuKB 3 года назад

When you mention feeling agitated, I cannot help but think about Morten Hilmer, setting up his camera then sitting down to a cup of coffee to take in the environment and settle into the photo shoot.

@sonholee5769 3 года назад

the last one with the sheep looks like a painting. Great. I don't really know what the lock down rules in the UK are, but getting out in safe way is extremely important for mental health. Isolating and lack of physical activity is terrible for mental health.

@mdmizanurrahman3190 3 года назад

The sheep photo looks like a pencil sketch. What a great scene!

@gbisi2k 3 года назад

Thank you Thomas for another great video and for sharing your experiences with lockdown and how you feel being outdoors. Hopes it motivates me to go out more too. The image of the wiggly sticks is my favorite.