Social Media Advice I wish I had (Photography) 

Good advice. Most important imo is shoot for YOURSELF, not to please others or going for the likes and forget about your own creativity.

Be a Photographer, not a genre! The only time you shoot for someone else is when they are paying you. I hope you two enjoyed the rest of your trip.

That first thing about emails and passwords is a great idea, the vast majority of hacks and corporate ransomware attacks all start with social engineering, separating the two is just an additional level of security by obscurity 👍👍

That's the dedication. Fuji camera user goes to Mount Fuji ;)

thought it was a video for growing your SM, but i'm very happy and it wasn't, I do have Two more: Don't loose a lovely moment with family or friends looking for the best material to post, and never put your safety at risk for any footage or pics. Great video!

Many successful (or not) photographers on instagram or other social media will say the same thing. And it is completely true. What I hate the most in social media is the toxicity of people. Those people who follow for follow, or like for like, or like initially but then stop, or follow initially but then unfollow... people who just try to fish interactions and never give back. I do not consider followers or likes as an indication for my skills in photography, but I consider them as a mean to help me "socialize" with other photographers.

Excellent tips for photographers navigating the complexities of social media! Emphasizing the 'why' behind your social media use can not only clarify your goals but also preserve your passion for your craft amid the noise. 👍

Great video Roman, wide ranging, thorough and well explained. While using social media seems the way to go these days, for many photographers, you have to think very seriously about what that really means. I share my photos with a very limited number of people: friends, family, acquaintances and some prospective clients, but only if asked. My public exposure is by word of mouth only. I prefer to shoot what I like, when I like, and have reached the stage where that works just fine for me. I am very, very, lucky. If I'm asked to take on a project I'm not interested in, I say no thank you. I always have a small list of projects I'm working on; not the least of which is improving my skills or trying on something new, of interest to me. I really enjoy your channel and a good part is because I enjoy watching creative and skilled people doing what they love. Cheers to you.

Another great video Roman! As a retired senior, with a successful career behind me, I shoot for fun, & do not post on social media. I'm more of a scroller. I hang out with a very small Fuji group, reply if I know the answer to a question. Also hang out with a group of the crews I worked /flew with since the early 70s. I don't post my photos on FB or anywhere else . If someone I know wants a specific photo of mine , I e mail it to them. Life is great & I'm enjoying it on my terms. Keep the videos coming !

Thanks for making this one. I really enjoyed the format and, especially, the setting.

Always appreciate your videos, and your opinions, keep up the great work man!

Some very good advice there, Roman. Thank you.

Instagrammers are the bain of our existence, drives me crazy when you just want to enjoy a scene and as soon as you lift the camera, there’ll be at least 4 or 5 who immediately take the same shot good or not

Thanks for taking your time to provide this great advice.

Another fantastic video thanks mate. Great advice. Also reminds me of my own trip to Japan this time last year walking around Mount Fuji in very similar weather. Enjoy!

Great advice, especially when starting out with the email address. Thanks

Great advice Roman loving your Japan content!

Great advice! Loving your channel 👌

Thanks for the advice. Also, loved seeing the photos away from the tourist traps.

I've spent years avoiding overnight success!

Nice video full of great advice. Thanks Roman for years of walking the talk.

Fantastic to see you exploring off the beaten path. So many great places in Japan without hoards of people searching for “that” photo. Cheers

Excellent - good advice - and entertaining, thank you. Mount Fuji I love it x

You hit so many pointers that I actually adhere to. All points (except the email address) phew 😮‍💨 thanks for sharing!

You are just so right. For someone like me who has grown into the Internet this is natural for the most Part. But younger people (or oder) just dont know how to act on the Internet. Thx you are a great guy!

Thanks for this one, very good advice!

Some great advice, enjoying your content, Thank you .

Another Gem …. Cheers mate 😊

As someone who recently started a RU-vid channel dedicated to photography, this was a great video to remind me that progress albeit slow is progress. To add to it, I learned the hard way to not go off topic on RU-vid, lol. Tried a video on how to film yourself video and it was all but ignored while the review vids are in the 5 to 10k range. Still it's progress and I love it.

Good points. It was funny watching the shadow of your camera on your front. Thanks

Wise words that come from your experience 😊

Good advice, Thank you

Roman looking like Donquixote Doflamingo 😂. Great video as always.

Great video/advice

Love all the little K cars

I'll add to this point 17:16 that you also put yourself under pressure to meet or outperform the expectations that the audience have of you, and most of the time, people don't perform well under pressure.

You visiting to my home country right now!? Cheers for that Wish I could join you guys for some street photography

In germany there is a anti bullying law that also applies to the internet and you can actually Sue trolls that thread you. The platforms than have to cooperate for the lawsuit when it comes to identity

There's 2 types of people, those that can say they are going to do something and do it, and those who don't. I hear it all the time with weight loss new years resolutions etc. IF you're going to share your goals, you better know deep down you're going to do them and have a track record of getting your arse into gear. Actually sharing your big goals can be a MASSIVE help to people. Just needs to be the right people. So be honest with yourself, ask who you are then share them goals away. One of the best ways to get interaction is bringing hype, You can't just post "new book coming next year" then post nothing else, you need to hype that shit up. Your posts are seen once if that... people need to see something like 10x or more now to even acknowledge you. So post your goals if you're determined enough, not only that share your progress to them goals. The journey can be more important than the destination.

On 2:30 while walking u skip a beautiful composition of colourful trees

Great video and great advice. Can you share your stats for the full marathon you walked while filming this video?

Nice walk and talk

Yes I just watched a TED talk by the CEO of patreon. He talks about exactly what you're talking about here You're on the pulse man. Great content appreciate it and the email thing absolutely The only thing is curate the image you use as your profile image if it's you your face with AI now you can easily be found everywhere they can just search on your face with Google AI and everything about that face will be found just FYI Thanks again keep up with the great work I hope to be getting my camera kit my new Fuji XHS2 and an osmo 3 plus a drone I think I want to get a drone Have you used drones anyway just rambling now Mount Fuji looked amazing. I hope I can make it to Japan at some point in my life. Thanks again

What’s your opinion on using your actual name on your accounts vs creating an artistic alias to better keep your personal life private from your socials?

I feel you about the spots in Fujiyoshida, but it must be said, those spots are crowded for a reason - the spots are photogenic as hell. Even the street shot you took further down the street just isn't the same quality of framing. That said, it'll always be worth walking down the street to check.

Sound advice

Have you find it best to post just one or two photos at a time to instagram or mulitple, say 5-10?

That must have been a bit knackering!! Good stuff though!

Why do so many people want to take the exact same shot that they saw online? I don't get it. Some great advice here, BTW. 🙂👍

Dildos 😂😂😂 cracking analogy Roman

I gotta wonder if there is a d*ld* photographer out there looking for that 10k brand deal now LOL - great tips in this video, thanks!

secret tip 4:42

I do appreciate you and your perspective. But the negativity, tbh, is off putting.

imagine actually using "threads" lol

I guess monkeyballs58 is taken now

I’m more the Vivian Maier type. 😂 My biggest issue is not posting regularly.