State of this channel.

In this video, we look back and forward and ponder what's next.

Thank you so much for the support.

First time here? Hi, I'm Omar Gonzalez, a professional portrait and event photographer in the NYC/NJ area. On this channel, we talk about cameras, lenses, tech, and techniques to improve our photography.

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YouTube Gear IN THIS EPISODE

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Current Youtube Gear


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Working/Pro Gear
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Photographer’s Desk Items:

Favorite Fujifilm Gear:

Fun pocketable camera: Fujifilm X70 (love the sensor!)

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My awesome MEGA LIGHTING CART!

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Photographer’s Desk Items:

[brandonballweg]

Don’t tone down the joking around Omar - that’s what makes your YouTube channel so great! Little bit of photography, little bit of comedy. It’s your yin and yang. 😁

[danielschmaderer]

The goofiness is absolutely what makes you’re channel unique and I love it. As a photographer who went from Nikon to Fuji and soon Canon, I appreciate EVERY bit of content you put out there. I also appreciate that you don’t force anything. I would rather see a video once a month with you putting your personality into it than 1 or 2 every week with no Omar soul. Thank you very much for that.

[WelcometotheJones]

Omar, thank you! In a time where everything has gone upside down, I can always count on you to be inspiring, informative, educational and entertaining! Truly I’m so grateful for your hard work! I agree YouTube’s camera channels have morphed into just pushing the latest and greatest. Again I just want to say I appreciate & love watching! Anthony

[christopherbgriffith]

Omar, you are far and away my favorite channel photography channel on YT. I’ve been here since 2019 when I bought an X-T3 and I’m not going anywhere. It sounds a bit cheesy to say, but you’re a kindred spirit and I feel like if we knew each other IRL we’d be good friends. Thank you for all your share with this community, especially the goofiness. The day your released your Insta360 video, I was having a really hard time with work, and the belly laugh I got helped me finish the day. What you do is important to many of us out here and we appreciate you. As I commented to Jamie Windsor when he had some personal struggles and had to make less videos, I’d show up here if you were only making 3 videos a year and cheer you on. 👏

[oberon]

Pal2Tech was the first FujiFilm centric channel I found and supported. But you my man, I feel like you are an actual friend and truly are funny and make me laugh which is rare these days for me. You teach in the best way and share precious and valuable moments with us all and information on the passions we all share in photography. Thank you for being you. We love your channel. Stay safe brother, and next time I fly to the US, I'd love to hang out with you and a few passionate photographers.

[gkrausphoto]

Please...stay goofy! It's the next thing after the information you provide that keeps me in this channel. You're one of the very few channels I actually look out for in my reminders. Congrats on your 500 videos!👏🏼

[andrecalil]

Congratulations on this milestone but, more importantly, congratulations on staying true to yourself. I got here for the Fuji content, stayed for the goofiness. Take care, O!

[zabriskie_]

If I had to pick up ONE YouTube photo channel you’ll certainly be the one: your authenticity, fun, simplicity while keeping it also educational and inspiring.
I learned so much stuff from your channel! Thank you man and congrats for all the good work

[ACSanchez]

I've watched this twice now. Been a subscriber since it was 50k-ish... some channels tend to get boring from time to time, but yours Omar, never, always entertaining, always something I can learn and try for myself.

[danielscheerer]

Only two channels are must watch for me: Thomas Heaton and you. Even when the subject is nowhere near my wheelhouse, you're always interesting, regardless. And your good humor and good nature are needed these days. Good on 'ya!

[RyanHasvold]

You’re awesome Omar, thank you for this! Your authenticity and goofiness are definitely what make your channel special and unique. Your knowledge, skill, and ability to teach that to others are what make it valuable. Keep doing you, even if that means taking more time for yourself and producing fewer videos! We’ll be here to watch when you do 👍

[martintolley]

There's an openness, a generosity and an honesty to you and your channel which makes me (and I suspect others) come back every time a new vid hits the air. Keep doing what you do, the way that you do it. Frequency doesn't matter, quality counts.
I thank you sincerely for NOT going down the "Five mistakes every neewbie....", "I'm super-excited to share with you....""Todays video is brought to you by the awesome folks over at..." "Now a quick shout out to..." route. This channel is a safe haven, a harbour away from those storm-wrecking seas and is much appreciated for just that quality.

[PaulTakesPhotos]

One of the main reasons i have been watching your vids for 3 yrs now is that your wicked sense of humor in combination with your realistic approach to cameras and lenses. I agree with the false positivity. I normally provide user experience based reviews and i am critical in general. That is why I have a 90% like vs. dislike channel average.
The best camera is the one you pick up without thinking

[amirmireskandari]

What I love about your content is that it feels conversational and directed at me, not thousands of others watching all at once. Love your work. Keep posting 👏🙏👊

[GuamPhotographer]

okay, I just saw this now. I started my channel a few years ago and was never really serious about it until January the beginning of this year and I was soooo amped up and focused on growing it, but watching this makes me realize that I need to chill and just truly enjoy myself and enjoy creating and just sharing with whomever may be interested. Thank You!

[helencogan]

OMAR..you are a rock star!! NEVER change..I LOVE the humor you bring to your channel…you helped me not be AFRAID of using a flash on camera…I print..I make photo books… I have a camera out on my desk all the time so I NEVER miss a shot…you have been this to me and so much more…Follow your heart and stay true to YOU!!! Can’t wait to see where you take us…be well!! THANK YOU!!!

[francorosin]

I think one of the great things about your videos is the off the cuff, chatting to us style of your videos. Seeing your goofy personality makes a nice change from the staid and routine videos that lots of others put out. Keep up the great work.

[simslave]

I really like this kind of recap of what a realistic youtube creator's journey was like (and is like now). I got a FujiFilm XT20 because of you and I really felt like I was allowed to love being a creator in general. I've followed you through all of the Omars and moved systems kind of at the same pace. I feel like we've grown together. Thanks so much. I'm sending so much love and good vibes your way, always

[ridgefield]

Whatever the state is, congratulations for the 500th upload.

[JackieDElia]

Love your channel for all the reasons you mentioned in this video. I watch yours because of who you are. Don’t change.