The Photographer's Curse.

This week I'm taking a walk with my 2 year old, attempting to get some photos in midday mush. I know... I did some good scouting for autumn though, and I talk about something every landscape photographer, street photographer and any other outdoor photographer will know all too well.

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[nicolaianger]

As a 24 year old, I think I just witnessed one of the in my eyes most adorable ways of communicating with children. You’re not changing you’re voice that much, not talking childy things only, taking you’re son seriously with what he has to say. I will save this video to remind me of this when I, one day, hopefully will be on a hiking trip with my own kids :) lovely content!

[Phank]

Any missed photos are your fault alone. Your assistant Noah did an amazing job. He reminded you so many times about your camera you forgot, and didn't let you get nearly as far as you normally do before remembering to go back for it.

[Shannon-qn]

The most adorable assistant I’ve ever seen 😁

[eorsjr]

James: Do you like man made things in your photos?
Noah: Yeah.
James in his mind: I taught him well.

[MrRTMcguire]

My son is the same age. This is all far too relatable. Watching him stomp into the frame with his banana...that's your video shot of the year. 10/10.

[naturebypamfitzpatrick]

Oh this is just the best! Noah is so adorable. One of my favorite things about your videos is that you are real with your viewers. Noah saying you left the camera is hilarious. The honesty of a 2 year old is priceless. Thanks for sharing your sweet boy with us. You two and your father son interactions brightened my day and made me smile.

[HughRaine]

The way he says, "Yeah!" at @1:28 reminds me of my own. ❤

[ChrisGower]

As the dad of a two year old - hiking with my daughter, with my camera is one of my favourite things. This is both great to see and infinitely relatable. Every time she asks me to pick a flower for her, or says 'wow' at something she finds impressive (but is usually just a funny looking tree stump), or asks me to find more animal poo. Both amusing and endearing. Fun joint activity and i get to scratch my creative itch. Loved this video.

[susanfirth]

Noah is a great assistant. He pointed out points of interest (windmill), reminded you to get your camera, agrees with you on man made objects ....adorable. You had a special day out with your little man.

[williamthompson]

It occurs to me that having someone for whom everything is new, interesting, and exciting is an ideal companion for a photographer who has become a little jaded and overaccustomed to the world he inhabits. Lovely video.

[albino]

“Hairy Father and the Photographer’s Curse”
(Harry Potter?)
Loved this. Beautiful father son time. Favorite shot at 5:50.

[paulasimson]

More Noah, please!!! James, this was such a charming video. Your channel is so different from everyone else's and I'm here for it!

[etaabyarn]

My favourite video of this year. Father and son, a great combination. Dry humour mixed with childhood innocence. You're on to a winner, more videos like this 😂

[rptbr]

Lovely what a wholesome video!
"Daddy, you forget camera" - cute!

[seadog]

Thanks James, you reminded me of how much I enjoyed having my kids with me when I hiked and attempted to do photography. Here I am thirty years later and they are carrying their own equipment. My daughter taught in France for a year upon graduation from university. I let her take my old dslr. She commented that when she would get home sick, she would take out that camera. She said the smell reminded her of me and helped her to not feel so alone. You may not have made many photos on this one, but sometimes the memories are so much more important.

[ethanold]

As a 22 year old this video pulled on my heart strings like very few things have. Thank you for sharing such a precious video with us. ❤ your channel is top notch mate!

[jeffreylewis]

This may be the best video I've seen. Doing anything with a small human involved requires considerably more effort, exponentially more time, usually more money, and probably generates more mistakes along the way. AND YET, it is far more worthwhile all the same. Well done, dad!

[Ryder]

This is the most wholesome and adorable thing I’ve seen in a long time. As a new parent and photographer, I sincerely hope I get to do this with my boy.

[shanewhite]

This is such a great example of why I like James' videos, they're just so real! He leaves the real in and just knows that you're going to be OK with it, or you won't. I don't think he cares in the slightest. Genuine. It seems so refreshing. Crazy how it's become that way. Keep up the great vids. I'm learning a ton!

[krisweyers]

Oh my one of the most enjoyable videos ever! As a granny of 5 older grandkids, it was amazing to see a young dad with his son on an adventure! Well done Daddy! Do more Thursdays with daddy!😂