fucking brilliant

February 19, 2009

yep, i said it.  and i mean it.  a fucking brilliant video, with powerful messages throughout.  i’ve met this man (and his wife) in person, at one of his one light workshops, and he is one of the most amazing people i have ever met. full of life. full of knowledge. full of inspiration. that man is zack arias.

this video is something that i feel should be required viewing for every photographer–new to the business, seasoned photographer, portrait photographer, wedding photographer–every photographer.  and if you’re not a photographer, watch it.  trust me…no matter who you are or what you do, it will be worth your time.

you can watch the video below or check it out on zach’s blog… on his feb 17th post. make sure you watch it all the way through!

thank you zack… for reminding me what it’s all about. i personally, will be coming back to this video again and again…and again.

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jeanette February 19, 2009 at 9:39 pm

Yah, I have been a fan of Zach for a looooong time now. I was SO bummed that he came to a town near me and I missed him. I think he’s brilliant!!!!

jeanette February 19, 2009 at 9:50 pm

You know I am feeling this video Deb……. and…….. I’m on my way….. I’m not there yet…. but, the process has begun. Thanks for posting this! XOXOXOX

Justyna February 19, 2009 at 10:15 pm

Fucking brilliant is right!!!!! I Agree! It was so moving.

Steve February 19, 2009 at 11:39 pm

Things that really matter…

Carie February 20, 2009 at 4:36 pm

I know didn’t you just love it?! I just sat there & cried….
So moving, so true, it’s nice to know we are not alone in our doubts.

Courtney February 20, 2009 at 8:25 pm

Deb, thank you for posting this. I love Zack and think he is brilliant. This struck a nerve and brought me to tears and I am so glad to know that its not just me thinking those thoughts…. Thanks for being bold and posting this! Your posts themselves are always so truthful and motivating to be who we are. Thanks.

Marla February 21, 2009 at 6:38 pm

I had a few free minutes left before leaving to visit my grandma at the hospital, something inside made me think of your blog…this video touched my soul and my heart so very much. I needed to see this right now – thanks for sharing, Deb.

elizabeth February 23, 2009 at 1:23 pm

Deb.. wow.. this stops me right in my tracks.. what a great video so thought provoking.. Thank You for sharing this

Zack Arias February 23, 2009 at 5:08 pm

Awwww. Thanks Deb. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

Cheers,
Zack

Lara Beck February 24, 2009 at 8:48 am

OH WOW!!!! It’s just what I needed to hear, Thank you :) x

rashmi February 26, 2009 at 12:21 am

thanks deb for sharing this video… it was just what i have been needing to hear. i struggle so much with this… finding my voice through my photos. It is indeed hard not to compare to others.. and I have to remind myself a trillion times that the journey is the destination.. i don’t really ever want to arrive.. just travel, experience and learn. being in india, you would think i want to pick up my camera all the time.. but it is a struggle. perhaps there is so much to capture that i feel paralyzed.. or perhaps it is the feeling of not being able to capture the moment in a photo. i am grateful for my camera.. it makes me learn about myself. i am grateful for you, you inspire me like no other photographer does.

leah February 28, 2009 at 2:14 am

perfectly said.

Deb, you are brilliant for putting this on your blog, otherwise I would have never seen it. I often think I suck but I'm on my way....willing to be patient. Thank you. You inspire me as much as this video did. March 11, 2009 at 11:29 pm

I’ve emailed you before from work, under my name, Sindy Cesarini. The above info is my photography info. I am still trying to be patient and find myself in all of this like we discussed via email before. Thank you for being you.

Deb, you are brilliant for putting this on your blog, otherwise I would have never seen it. I often think I suck but I'm on my way....willing to be patient. Thank you. You inspire me as much as this video did. March 11, 2009 at 11:29 pm

I’ve emailed you before from work, under my name, Sindy Cesarini. The above info is my photography info. I am still trying to be patient and find myself in all of this like we discussed via email before. Thank you for being you.

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