Wow, that was an Epic episode this week. Photography is so much more than just art.

August 11, 2012 at 9:02 am

Thank you so much for being open enough to reveal your intimate struggles with photography. It is both encouraging and inspiring.

August 11, 2012 at 9:33 am

Thanks for the emotional roller coaster ride!! Stunning images, gorgeous models, make-up, hair, clothing, all were just perfect!! Inspiring, pushing me more in the direction I want to go. Thank you!!

August 11, 2012 at 12:03 pm

I think that this may be my favorite episode. Not because of the lessons learned, but for the conversation that Ryan was having with us at about the 24 minute mark. I know how cameras work. I know how to expose for what I want. What I don’t ever really do is talk with other photographers about why they do what they do or what it means to them. It is really fascinating.

The photos are great all around, but this is the first time that I really appreciated the “chair tent”.

This episode seemed like a season finale…tell me that there will be more.

August 11, 2012 at 1:46 pm

Holy Wow you guys. Ryan, write a book. What a crazy, well edited, talent packed episode.

August 11, 2012 at 3:10 pm

Loved it! Does Tia have a fan club? If so, I want to be president. PLEASE tell her I love her…and not in a creepy way.

August 11, 2012 at 5:36 pm

Wow, Ryan. Thanks for cracking open the veneer and letting us see more into you. That was such a valuable stream of thoughts.

August 11, 2012 at 5:52 pm

It looks like I commented a bit prematurely: Wow to ALL of you! Thank you to all of you for opening up in this episode.

August 11, 2012 at 6:06 pm

35:28 haha

August 11, 2012 at 7:27 pm

some very moving stories and jaw dropping pictures. great work

August 11, 2012 at 10:12 pm

Great Episode. Really love the mixture of looks in the models. Tia, the images you took with the model in the window/door were fabulous.

This show is such an inspiration.

August 11, 2012 at 11:01 pm

After seeing this episode and hearing the musea interview with Ryan, I can now say that I found my favorite photographer.
Cudos also to everybody involved in front of the camera and behind the scenes, amazing work and passion, best web series EVER!
Inspiring.

August 11, 2012 at 11:37 pm

Love that, “It’s not about where you are in the journey, but it’s about which direction you’re heading.” That is so True Ryan

August 12, 2012 at 3:54 am

I love how you always push yourself and shoot in and out of your comfort zone! SO IN LOVE with all of your work! <3

August 12, 2012 at 12:56 pm

Wow, this had more emotion than the Olympic’s closing ceremony!! Thanks guys, you’re work is inspiring!!

August 13, 2012 at 6:44 am

Don’t compare yourself. Evaluate where you are, everyday, and head in a better direction. ~Ryan

August 13, 2012 at 1:02 pm

Ryan, I’m both inspired by and envious of your passion. Thank you for sharing!

August 13, 2012 at 2:37 pm

Thanks for being so transparent and genuine! No words can express to you all how inspiring you are. Your words and images continue to push myself to new limits. This episode couldn’t have come at a better time for me…been feeling “stuck” lately and struggling to find my voice and purpose. Thanks again…i hope i have the opportunity to meet and shoot with you one day!

August 13, 2012 at 3:28 pm

this is definitly the best I’ve seen on the web about photography since years.

August 13, 2012 at 4:05 pm

There is alot in this episode alot to think about thanks for being so open love you all!

August 13, 2012 at 5:49 pm

I just want to say thank you. This is without a doubt the best series about photography, following your passion and life.

Truly inspiring and human.

August 13, 2012 at 11:40 pm

Beautiful episode. I still have tears in my eyes. lol Thank you for being so real Ryan… You are all an inspiration.

August 14, 2012 at 9:17 am

This was a brilliant episode. Very amazing. I’m with Melissa, write a book.

August 14, 2012 at 9:50 am

This is such an amazing episode. I tried not to cry, but I couldn’t do it.

August 14, 2012 at 1:24 pm

Tia your photos are always on par with Tanjas and Ryans and Jans, glad you were able to overcome your fear and take some great photos! It’s nice to know that even great photographers are human

August 14, 2012 at 4:10 pm

i just love the European guy he is so good…. keeps quiet n takes such good pictures.

August 17, 2012 at 12:50 am

Wonderful insightful commentary in this episode- thank you for sharing that.

August 17, 2012 at 5:08 pm

Thank you so much for your honesty and genuine passion. I know there have been a lot of comments about inspiration, but truly you have inspired me to not be afraid of my camera anymore. I’m going to pick it up and start doing what I LOVE! Please, Please keep these episodes coming!

August 18, 2012 at 1:56 pm

in some way this is a very powerful episode. the emotional connections of the hosts with their guests and models and the viewer(me) is always there and relatable. Ryan, i admire you more and more.

August 18, 2012 at 6:32 pm

One of my favorite episodes this season due to Emotional truth, and stunning images! Great work guys!

August 21, 2012 at 1:01 pm

This episode not only has the least fluff and the most poignant insight into the restlessness and insecurities of creative minds, but it also produced some of the most consistently outstanding photography. I almost always prefer Jan’s work, but in this episode everyone else (yes Tia, including you!) steps it up to another level and creates breathtaking images. In fact, the images shown in this episode are of such a high level I could see a book being made just from this one day of shooting. I’ll definitely be watching this again.

A note to Tia: Thanks for laying it all out there and putting your fear and courage out there for all to see. The artistry and accomplishment you bring to styling carries through to the results every time you take a deep breath, face your fears, and pick up the camera. You may not think of yourself as a photographer, but I doubt one tenth of all the photographers out there could work with models as well as you do and get such fine results.

August 22, 2012 at 7:28 pm

I discovered this show on YouTube by chance last week and quickly became a fan. I spent my Saturday morning catching up on what was available on YouTube followed by what was posted on this site. I like the variety of topics discussed and the three of you certainly play well off each other (Ryan and Tanja in the vineyard wedding photo shoot – now that was some quality TV:). I have to say that my favorite episodes so far have been some of your earlier ones – the “Big White”, the multiple formats shoot in the country with the tree assignments and even the very first one with the cliff notes on photography. These were episodes that I learned something from – whether camera formats, alternative photographic processes or the use of light in a range of situations which let’s face it is the most critical aspect in photography:). The print lab episode was fun as well! You guys did a shoot, talked about techniques and then we saw results – perfect and informative. But lately I have seen mostly ‘silent’ mode shoots with little if any explanation of what is going on. We see Jan move around silently taking some fantastic pictures but little is said on how he managed to achieve this great ‘glow’ on the models’ faces, how are you hitting the highs and lows…Maybe it is just my beginners’ level but I am really interested in improving my film photography and you guys are the only good film specific show out there. I learned more about natural light in one episode than three workshops that I have attended in the past:) ..I love you guys but please bring back the engagement, bring back some students like the guys you had in episode 2 (The barn). Make this educational, interactive, and yes still unconventional:)…And keep up the good work! I am sure there are many more seasons to come…PS. Would love to see an episode dedicated to Polaroid/Fuji/Impossible or street photography…Also there is a whole movement out there of people building or modifying film cameras that might be of interest. Lastly pinholes are fun too:) Just some random thoughts:)

August 29, 2012 at 8:27 am

One of the reasons Jan is my favorite photographers is that is not all about him. Its about the image.

October 8, 2012 at 10:12 am

Also, I really wish they would knock it off with the whole “Blessing” thing.

October 8, 2012 at 10:12 am

That was a great episode, amazing portraits as always.

March 27, 2013 at 10:20 pm

just discovered this show a day ago and watched all episodes so far…
and i have to tell i just love it!!!!
great, inspiring videos!
best wishes from germany:)

April 6, 2013 at 7:28 am