Bryan Birks"I can see the photo you wanted to take, and what I am looking at is the photo that you settled to take."
Today I will be showcasing the work of Jeremy Paige. Jeremy is based in Hollywood and his photographs are some of the most recognizable contemporary street work out there. A huge thank you to Marti Alonzo (6.tiff) for lending me his footage of Jeremy on the streets. This video wouldn't have been possible (or as good) without it.
The Street Photography of Jeremy Paige/EatenbyflowersBryan Birks2022-07-26 | "I can see the photo you wanted to take, and what I am looking at is the photo that you settled to take."
Today I will be showcasing the work of Jeremy Paige. Jeremy is based in Hollywood and his photographs are some of the most recognizable contemporary street work out there. A huge thank you to Marti Alonzo (6.tiff) for lending me his footage of Jeremy on the streets. This video wouldn't have been possible (or as good) without it.
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0:00 - Freezing Cold Open 1:00 - Europe 1:17 - Interlude 1:50 - Europe Again 7:00 - Washington 12:44 - Why YouTube SucksPhotographing the Cost of the War Against ISIS | This Alabaster GraveBryan Birks2025-09-18 | Special thank you to Cengiz for sitting down with me and talking about this incredible work. He not only took the time to chat but supplied me with a vast collection of videos and photos from his time in Iraq. Thanks for watching.
This Alabaster Grave is Cengiz Yar’s first monograph exploring the overwhelming destruction and pain faced by the Iraqi city of Mosul, within the context of its history and unique, now largely ruined, architecture. The book questions the cost of the fight against ISIS and global war on terror as told through the lives and city that bore the brunt of its destructive force.
The photographs were made between 2015 and 2023 and fluctuate between reportage and moments of contemplation.
Videos courtesy of: Cengiz Yar, Campbell Macdiarmid, John Beck, and Sangar Khaleel.
Yapping about what I've been up to the last couple of months.
0:00 - First Assignment 4:01 - Second Assignment 13:04 - New Project 15:21 - Workshop in Texas 16:16 - Recent Inspiration 17:42 - Imperial Courts by Dana Lixenberg
bryanbirks.comA Conversation with Jason Lee & Tim Carpenter | Democratic VistasBryan Birks2025-07-01 | Published by Smog Press this year, Democratic Vistas is a collaborative monograph that chronicles unpublished work from Tim Carpenter and Jason Lee from 2008 - 2019.
The project is inspired by Walt Whitman’s 1871 book of the same title, in which Whitman’s visionary lyrical prose confronts post-Civil War America and beckons its soul. Lee and Carpenter fostered a kinship while making work in rural America, with Lee working primarily in Oklahoma and Carpenter in Illinois, and they started sharing “vistas” with each other, each photograph informing the next.
Democratic Vistas is a culmination of those informal conversations. Whitman’s poetic America is weaved through the roads and homes photographed by Carpenter and Lee.
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0:00 - Intro 0:31 - Skateboarding & Acting 2:44 - Jason's Early Influences 5:29 - Form vs. Subject 6:55 - Tim's Early Influences & John Gossage 11:00 - Jason & Henry Wessel 13:20 - Composing 16:56 - Subject Matter 18:33 - Henri Cartier-Bresson 22:00 - Book Conception 24:00 - Advice
People Mentioned: William Christenberry, Joel Sternfeld, Henry Wessel, Alfred Stiegletz, Edward Steichen, Ansel Adams, Stephen Shore, Robert Adams, John Gossage, Robert Frank, Walker Evans, Dorothea Lange, Helen Levitt, Martin Heidegger, Andrea Modica, Wallace Stevens, and Henri Cartier-Bresson.
In his debut monograph, American photographer Henry O. Head reimagines the peaks and valleys of a defining teenage friendship in the Ozarks, where he spent his adolescence. From spring 2023 through summer 2024, Head revisited the terrain of northwest Arkansas and southwest Missouri. He returned to Ponca and Jasper, Purdy, Monett, and Pioneer— wild country with limestone bluffs shot through with quartz, where cottonmouths coil on exposed roots by slow creeks, and alligator gar glide like phantoms through the dark.
Twelve Acres recalls boyhood outside of city limits, in the shadows of sycamores, away from institutions and the pressures of social order. In a progression through the seasons, a restlessness presses in, a longing to stave off the rupture of entering an adult reality, with its responsibilities and mundanity. In this meditation on personal history, worlds quiver in a chaos of past and present forms, and stark flashes of image begin to wobble in an opaque well. Tops spin. Animals with thirst cup liquid light. Memory remains an ineffable mystery. Twelve Acres is a reverie wherein the past re-emerges as boys with tick-bitten feet, ears ringing from homemade explosives, clothes stained by the smoke of shoplifted cigarettes, and arms stretched toward higher branches.My First Solo Photography ExhibitionBryan Birks2025-03-25 | Support my channel on my Patreon: patreon.com/c/BryanCBirks
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Sons of the Living: trespasser.co/shop/sons-of-the-living Dogbreath: trespasser.co/shop/dogbreath Jasper (2nd Edition): twinpalms.com/products/matthew-genitempo-jasper Gathered Leaves: store.magnumphotos.com/products/gathered-leaves-annotatedTrump, Colorado by Jake Knapp | Portrait of a PhotobookBryan Birks2025-01-16 | In the sprawling high plains of central Colorado lies Trump, the former site of a ranching settlement in southern Park County that flourished for a short time from the late 1920s into the late 1930s. A post office, a store, and a school once served the nearby ranchers, settlers, and their families. Today, just one original structure remains. Quiet and removed, it exists now as a counterpoint to the current associations of the name.
In Jake Knapp’s debut monograph, the images oscillate between scenes from his home in Washington State and photographs taken during three trips to and from the former settlement in July 2019, January 2020, and November 2020—dates coinciding with the phone call that led to the former president’s first impeachment, the first impeachment trial, the 2020 presidential election, and the waning months of the first year of the pandemic. Paired with oral histories, poems, and archival photographs from former residents of the settlement, gathered with the support of the Park County Local History Archive, the work explores the nature of change and association and presents a quieter vision of a tumultuous political moment.
0:00 - Bad Ass Intro 1:26- - Photo Start 2:00 - Early Inspirations 3:35 - First Big Photo Trip 4:27 - Trump, CO Inception 6:16 - Returning Back 7:30 - Trump Archives 9:02 - Frankenstein Camera 9:42 - Getting Feedback 10:44 - First Book Dummy 12:41 - Self-Publishing 13:25 - Distribution 14:53 - Self-DoubtShooting Large Format Film in CaliforniaBryan Birks2024-12-14 | Let's take a trip to California together.
Where I get my bitchin music, Music Bed: fm.pxf.io/DKD6RyDogbreath by Matthew Genitempo | Portrait of a PhotobookBryan Birks2024-10-10 | Set amid the extreme heat and sprawling concrete of Tucson, Arizona, Dogbreath is a photobook that depicts a series of restless adolescents as they navigate a fraught and changing world. Through photographs of urban decay, sun-faded neighborhoods, scenes of mosh pits, and punk youths alongside their feral dog counterparts, the book paints a sympathetic view of teenagers adrift in what remains of their adolescence. Interspersed with elliptical texts about a mysterious boy named Dove, who speaks of underground pagans, scrap salvaging, and the search for gold, Dogbreath presents an enigmatic, psychologically engaging portrait of youth on the edge.
Music from MusicBed: fm.pxf.io/DKD6RyA Week of Photography in MontanaBryan Birks2024-08-17 | A trip to Glacier National Park in Montana. Thanks to Brae for all the wonderful filming.
*How to Support* Patreon : patreon.com/bryanbirksPhotographing the Midwest ep. 2 | Harsh Light, Sternfeld, and Grain BinsBryan Birks2024-06-27 | This video is sponsored by no one and brought to you by my wonderful Patreon members. Without them, I would make literally zero profit with my YouTube videos. In today's video, I go out to Paris and Mexico, Missouri to shoot some photos with my buddy, Karl. Then I'm off to Monticello, Illinois, to meet up with Vince Glielmi to photograph some grain bins.
*How to Support* Patreon : patreon.com/bryancbirksThe Surreal Photography of Vince Glielmi | Analog ArtisansBryan Birks2024-06-25 | Vincent Glielmi, son of David and Mary, received his BFA in photography from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
*How to Support* Patreon : patreon.com/bryanbirksPhotographing the Midwest ep. 1 | William Gedney, Photo Narratives, and the GFX 50S IIBryan Birks2024-06-10 | The first episode of photographing the Midwest. In this one, we talk about boring photos (some of mine are), William Gedney, if photos need to tell a story, and the GFX 50S II.
0:00 - The Midwest 3:12 - "There aren't boring places, just boring photographers." 4:34 - William Gedney 6:14 - Portraits of Doug 9:07 - Does every photo need to tell a story? 14:26 - GFX 50S II
Website : bryanbirks.com Instagram : instagram.com/bryanbirksAttending My First Photography Review and Recent AssignmentsBryan Birks2024-04-26 | Let's take a trip to Montana together. This video is sponsored by nobody. Apparently, billion dollar companies don't like it when you call them out for being cheap and ask for more money. You live, and you learn.
0:00: Chico First Impression 2:10: Daily Schedule 3:25: Feedback I Received 6:12: Trip to Butte 7:40: Wetting My Beak 8:50: Assignment Breakdowns 14:40: Fin
*How to Support* Patreon : patreon.com/bryanbirks Direct Chico support : paypal.me/bryanbirksPhotographing Loss and Grief | Brian Van Lau | Analog ArtisansBryan Birks2024-01-30 | Brian Van Lau is a self-taught photographer born in Honolulu, HI and currently in Seattle, WA. His work is about finding fictitious evidence.
Music in order of appearance: "Sceptique" by Brique a Braq "Tethered to the Earth" by Slow Meadow "Be Still Know" by Sam Ock "Everything is a Memory" by Slow Meadow
MB01OGBSCYFGT3H MB01DERJNQBCMF0 MB01VSPZXWMTIEDHow Adam Ianniello Photographs the LA Landscape | Analog ArtisansBryan Birks2024-01-27 | Adam Ianniello (b. 1987) is an American landscape photographer currently based in Los Angeles, California. Most recently his monograph 'Angels Point' published by GOST books was shortlisted for the Rencontres d'Arles 2023 Author Book Award.
Music in order of appearance: "Where is My Head" by Tribal Blood "The Last Time" by Eric Kinny "Coast Line 2" by Cultus "After the Sea: by Katharine Petkovski "Loom" by Lane King "Letter in the Mail" by Jesse BrownGrays the Mountain Sends by Bryan SchutmaatBryan Birks2023-12-29 | The photobook that made me pick up a large format camera.
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0:00 - Mark Mahaney 1:05 - Editorial Mind 3:04 - Tool 4:10 - Get Out of Your Comfort Zone 5:05 - Erinn Springer 6:19 - Assignment Photography 8:59 - Willy Sheepskin & Paulie B 10:32 - Andrew Huberman 11:33 - Dopamine 13:22 - Huberman's Relation to Photography
*How to Support* Patreon : patreon.com/bryanbirks Buy some film - bhpho.to/440407vNew 4x5 Lenses, Embracing Digital, and Three AssignmentsBryan Birks2023-10-25 | Correction: Karl Ramberg’s handle is @tangybirch, not his name like in the video. Apologies to Karl.
A couple of weeks ago, I was driving with my wife, Emma, and we passed a China Garden with a classic car sitting in the parking lot. Behind the car, walking to the restaurant, was a classy-dressed man with a hat on. I wasn't going to stop, but Emma convinced me to turn around and ask him for a portrait. I did just that, and what followed were multiple meet-ups and talks with Franklin.
0:00 - Intro 0:52 - Initial Email and Story Details 3:35 - How the Editor Assigns Work 4:42 - First Subject 6:26 - Second Subject/Stiff Portraits 9:03 - Third Subject/Anonymous Portrait 11:32 - Exterior Photos 13:06 - Fourth Subject 13:56 - Last Subject/Anonymous Portrait 15:16 - Positives and Negatives
*How to Support* Patreon : patreon.com/bryanbirks Buy some film - bhpho.to/440407vSix Months as a Photographer - Phone Addiction, New Work, and AccomplishmentsBryan Birks2023-08-02 | "Ease, is a greater threat to progress, than hardship. So keep moving, keep growing, and keep learning. See you at work."
— Denzel Washington
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0:00 - Bad Photography Habits 8:35 - New Work for "Articles of Virtu" 13:35 - Recent Accomplishments 18:30 - Second NYT Assignment and Other News
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0:00 - Intro 2:15 - Nazare, Portugal 2:58 - Lesson 1 - Chase Mastery 4:44 - Tow-in Surfing 5:07 - Lesson 2 - Overcome Fear 7:21 - The Wave 8:28 - Lesson 3 - Be Uncomfortable 10:51 - Kids Portrait 14:09 - Lesson 4 - Be Passionate
All music sourced from Music Bed.Denver to Ouray, a photographic road tripBryan Birks2023-05-24 | Thank you to Squarespace for sponsoring this video and supporting me as a photographer. Head over to squarespace.com/bryanbirks and use code BRYANBIRKS to save 10% on your first purchase.
0:00 - Ass Crack of Dawn 3:10 - Light Leak 3:18 - Three's Company Intro 4:13 - Logan Finishing 4:46 - Vintage Talking Head 6:06 - Gunnison 7:19 - Fajitas 7:47 - Guinness 8:32 - Copying Legends 10:52 - Overrated Fuji Cameras 11:43 - Bryan Takes a Bad Photo 14:12 - Walking 19:37 - Project Photo 21:16 - Knocking on Doors 22:12 - Perimeter Hike 26:48 - Buds
Thanks to Brae for supplying some wonderful B-roll and X100v photos of the shenanigans.
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Aaron Hardin: @AaronHardinPhoto Karl Ramberg: karlramberg.com
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0:00 - HIPA 2:09 - Faith, Action, Confidence 4:05 - Negativity 6:01 - New Work 8:54 - Break Through the Clouds 10:44 - TMax 100 12:13 - Choose Your Path 12:53 - Fin 14:57 - YouTube is Hard
Audio : Phil Stutz on Armchair Expert Video : The Tools with Phil Stutz - Chazz Palminteri ShowThree Years in Photography - 2022 Inspiration & LessonsBryan Birks2022-12-22 | What photographer inspired you this year?
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0:00 - Reflection 1:00 - Favorite Photobook 4:20 - Lesson: Take Breaks 6:20 - Lesson: Ingest Less Work 8:10 - Favorite Photobook II 9:42 - Documentaries 12:26 - Favorite Photobook III 14:00 - Lesson: Be Patient 16:00 - Inspiration 21:45 - YouTube is Hard
view more of my work at : bryanbirks.com4x5 Ektachrome + Big NewsBryan Birks2022-12-07 | I’m officially a YouTuber with “big news” in the title. God help me.
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0:00 - 20K Subs 1:16 - Slide Film Primer 3:40 - Dennis' Portrait on Portra 160 5:44 - Louisiana, Missouri on E100 8:20 - Frank's Portrait on Porta 160 12:13 - The Big News
view more of my work at : bryanbirks.comMark Steinmetz and Shooting Large Format PortraitsBryan Birks2022-11-09 | Mark Steinmetz is a legend.
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Sources : California College of Arts Lecture with Mark Steinmetz PhotoWork Podcast by Sasha Wolf
view more of my work at : bryanbirks.comSequencing New Work - Pentax 67 + HP5Bryan Birks2022-10-18 | Today we talk about sequencing some work for Articles of Virtu, new work made for the project, and some comparisons between digital and film. You can also view all of the photos in full resolution on my website : bryanbirks.com/video74
0:00 - Sequencing 9:00 - Taking Breaks 10:37 - Making New Work 13:15 - Digital vs. Film
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Buy some film and support the channel - bhpho.to/2Vi6HUr The link above is an affiliate link and I get a small commission with your purchase. By small, I mean astronomically small. So please, buy a ton of shit.Rivers Dream by Curran HatlebergBryan Birks2022-06-30 | Today we are talking about every photographer's favorite photographer, Curran Hatleberg, and his new book, River's Dream.
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Buy some film and support the channel - bhpho.to/2Vi6HUr The link above is an affiliate link and I get a small commission with your purchase. By small, I mean astronomically small. So please, by a ton of shit.Photography in Washington with Brae HunzikerBryan Birks2022-06-01 | A weekend in Tacoma, Washington with Brae, Alicia, and my fiancé, Emma.
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Gear talk : I ended up using two color films : Portra 160 and Ektachrome. All of the 4x5 was shot on Portra. Medium format was seesawing between that and E100. 35mm shots were a mix of Portra 160 (shot by Emma) and Ilford Delta 3200 (supplied by Brae).
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In today's video I go over Cormac McCarthy and how he is an absolute legend.
The gear links above are affiliate links. What does that mean? If you use them, I get a small amount of their $2.5 billion dollars in annual sales. It also supports the channel and the making of the videos at no cost to you. Cheers.Pulling Ilford HP5 with the Pentax 67Bryan Birks2022-04-19 | Thank you to Squarespace for sponsoring this video and supporting me as a photographer. Head over to squarespace.com/bryanbirks and use code BRYANBIRKS to save 10% on your first purchase.
In today's video I show you how and why to pull some film. The film? HP5. The camera? Pentax 6x7. The photos? Okay.
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MB01GVTZSBTIWZYFilm Photography and the Art of Yard MaintenanceBryan Birks2022-04-08 | Support the channel on Patreon : patreon.com/bryanbirks
In this video I go over my problems with C41 film processing, take some portraits on Ektar 100, and explain the process of how I captured my favorite portrait ever. Enjoy.
view more of my work at : instagram.com/bryanbirks prints at : bryanbirks.com/printsShooting Ektar and Large Format Film PortraitsBryan Birks2022-02-18 | 0:00 - Raymond, Illinois 1:45 - Ektar 3:08 - Flowers on Ektar 4:16 - Portraits Background 6:21 - Sponsor 7:11 - Portrait Breakdown 11:26 - New Book
Today, we head off to a small town in Illinois to take some portraits on 4x5 and also venture into the world of large format Ektar 100.
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Podcast interviews included in this video are from 'The Messy Truth' and 'Photowork with Sasha Wolf'.
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view more of my work at : instagram.com/bryanbirks prints at : bryanbirks.comA Week of Portraits and Landscapes on 4x5 FilmBryan Birks2021-12-14 | 0:00 - Fog 2:03 - New Haven and Louis 7:52 - Waterloo 10:10 - Mark Mahaney
Buy some film and support the channel - bhpho.to/2Vi6HUr The link above is an affiliate link and I get a small commission with your purchase.Large Format, Patience, and Greg MillerBryan Birks2021-11-29 | In today's video we discuss Greg Miller and how he quickly turned into one of my favorite working portrait photographers. I also go over the fear of approaching strangers as well as the process of slowing down and printing your work.