What are your favourite YouTube photography channels?

**david94903** · 04-24-2018, 11:40 PM - **2 Likes**

Dave Morrow's Landscape Photography Journals. Great information on how he's taking the photo (each journal focus's on a specific topic, i.e. using hyperfocal distance, or understanding and how to use the histogram, etc.). Keeps it simple, and interesting.

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**Katja** · 04-24-2018, 11:49 PM - **2 Likes**

I don't watch any YouTube channels regularly. But I'm subscribed to a few including Adorama TV. There is one podcast which I really like "The Art of Photography" (also YouTube channel) by Ted Forbes. His episodes are very diverse and covering a 360-degree look into the world of photography.

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**ffking** · 04-25-2018, 01:00 AM

Thanks for the replies so far - I hope other people are also taking the chance to discover new sources of inspiration or wisdom.

Like most of you so far, I'm not overly into gear vlogs (just as well, being a Pentaxian

) -I do think Northrup is good there though.

I've watched a reasonable number of Sean Tucker's and I like his thoughtful approach, though the area he shines, studio portraiture, isn't one of my particular interests.

Thomas Heaton - I think he's beginning to suffer from the strain of producing two vids a week, but he's always watchable - indeed I have watched almost everything he's done. I think his strength is as an everyman photographer - he can teach, and more importantly inspire you to be as good a photographer as he is - ie quite good - and he's a very good videographer.

I have watched and enjoyed a reasonable number of Ted Forbes Art of Photography which is indeed good food for thought often from another person who isn't just a YouTube phenomenon.

I certainly intend to catch up with the suggestions here - and maybe feed in a few more of my B list

Theov39 · 04-25-2018, 01:14 AM

Originally posted by beachgardener

John Free is entertaining to listen to, good stories

10 Year Photo Essay by John Free - YouTube

He is very inspiring. Amazing stories and amazing photos, that only true dedication could achieve.

alpheios · 04-25-2018, 01:33 AM - **1 Like**

Thomas Heaton and The Art of Photography have been mentioned before.

I have a few more that are really worth watching.
James Popsys
Sean Tucker
Jamie Windsor
and Alyn Wallace and AstroBackyard if you’re into astrophotography

**beachgardener** · 04-25-2018, 01:55 AM

Originally posted by Theov39

He is very inspiring. Amazing stories and amazing photos, that only true dedication could achieve.

Absolutely inspiring yes, a 28 and a 50 with a couple of Nikon F's, amazing what can be done, great images, with a small amount of equipment

jack002 · 04-25-2018, 07:17 AM

I used to watch digitalrev and moved to Kai's own channel when he made one. Entertaining and somewhat informative.
Spiros something (go out and take some d**m photos) What is his name?

**Kevin B123** · 04-25-2018, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by Katja

"The Art of Photography" (also YouTube channel) by Ted Forbes

Yes, I've watched quite a few of his Youtube vids, interesting and entertaining. He introduced me to Fan Ho in one of them.

Originally posted by ffking

Thomas Heaton - I think he's beginning to suffer from the strain of producing two vids a week

I've thought that too. Really, one a week would be good enough. Perhaps he needs to squeeze them out for sponsorship? In reality, one video usually contains enough real content for a 30 minute TV prog, the way they pad them out.
OP: Excellent post btw

I have seen a few others that have had one really good vlog and then been hit and miss after, for my tastes.
I'll not criticise them though, given the time it takes and courage needed to make them public.

Eyewanders · 04-25-2018, 12:12 PM - **1 Like**

I'm surprised there's no mention (that I noticed in my skim through) of Ben Horne. He's been a favorite of mine, consistently for a very long time now.
Ben Horne - YouTube

Thomas Heaton is often quite good, but I've not watched him much in the past year or so.

For reviews and such, none match The Camera Store IMO... but I watch scant few reviews because I largely just find all the near-identical, ever-upgrading, gear talk beyond tiresome. When I do however, they're the best. TheCameraStoreTV - YouTube

Tim Forbes is excellent, but I haven't enjoyed his channel in recent years nearly as much as his earlier videos. (Though his "artist series" episodes have been interesting.) The Art of Photography - YouTube

---------- Post added 04-25-18 at 12:16 PM ----------

And for a fun podcast, I tune in once in a while to The Film Photography Project - they're some fun and zany guys, and they're doing well to bring film and home dev to those that might not otherwise even be tempted.

**ffking** · 04-26-2018, 12:00 AM

I have to say that I don't learn a great deal about photography from YouTubers in my favoured areas of photography (as against lectures from some of the experienced old hands), but I do find them useful for keeping up to date with what's out there in the accessory line and on post-processing ideas and on new landscape locations to try - and the best ones help re-enthuse you to get out there

DimC · 04-26-2018, 02:53 AM

I just discovered John FREE !
Wow, what a dedication to his art...this guy is amazing.

Thank you so much for this discovery, I can't wait to see his work and videos.

I watch Morrow and Eathon Channels mainly because I like the travel landscape photographer stuff.
Im not too interrested by Gear review, but I watch some stuff from time to time to be updated of things.

**ffking** · 04-26-2018, 04:40 AM

Originally posted by DimC

I just discovered John FREE !
Wow, what a dedication to his art...this guy is amazing.

He learned to talk by reading Steinbeck and Hemingway and those guys I reckon - love it! - and thanks to @beachgardener too

**beachgardener** · 04-26-2018, 04:42 AM

no worries, thank you

**ThorSanchez** · 04-26-2018, 05:11 AM

Originally posted by ffking

Here's something we can share that might help us all improve our photography - what photography YouTubers do you watch most?

My favourite is rapidly becoming the Danish landscaper Mads Peter Iversen - vlogs in near perfect English, of course.

The reason I like him is that he has a very engaging personality, but his videos are very instructive and always about the place he's visiting with loads of helpful tips about finding it and parking etc - and about photography, and he's a good photographer - and not all about himself, which is a trap too any fall into.

Mads Peter Iversen - YouTube

Who is your favourite?

I've watched Iversen a fair amount because he has a number of videos about photographing Iceland and I'm prepping for summer vacation there. I'll let you know if he helps me get better pictures.

DimC · 04-26-2018, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by beachgardener

no worries, thank you

Thank you so much!

04-25-2018, 01:00 AM	#18
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038 Original Poster	Thanks for the replies so far - I hope other people are also taking the chance to discover new sources of inspiration or wisdom. Like most of you so far, I'm not overly into gear vlogs (just as well, being a Pentaxian ) -I do think Northrup is good there though. I've watched a reasonable number of Sean Tucker's and I like his thoughtful approach, though the area he shines, studio portraiture, isn't one of my particular interests. Thomas Heaton - I think he's beginning to suffer from the strain of producing two vids a week, but he's always watchable - indeed I have watched almost everything he's done. I think his strength is as an everyman photographer - he can teach, and more importantly inspire you to be as good a photographer as he is - ie quite good - and he's a very good videographer. I have watched and enjoyed a reasonable number of Ted Forbes Art of Photography which is indeed good food for thought often from another person who isn't just a YouTube phenomenon. I certainly intend to catch up with the suggestions here - and maybe feed in a few more of my B list Last edited by ffking; 04-25-2018 at 02:15 PM.

04-25-2018, 01:33 AM - 1 Like	#20
alpheios Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bremen Posts: 410	Thomas Heaton and The Art of Photography have been mentioned before. I have a few more that are really worth watching. James Popsys Sean Tucker Jamie Windsor and Alyn Wallace and AstroBackyard if you’re into astrophotography Last edited by alpheios; 04-25-2018 at 01:50 AM.

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04-25-2018, 01:14 AM	#19
Theov39 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 594	Originally posted by beachgardener John Free is entertaining to listen to, good stories 10 Year Photo Essay by John Free - YouTube He is very inspiring. Amazing stories and amazing photos, that only true dedication could achieve.

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beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by Theov39 He is very inspiring. Amazing stories and amazing photos, that only true dedication could achieve. Absolutely inspiring yes, a 28 and a 50 with a couple of Nikon F's, amazing what can be done, great images, with a small amount of equipment

04-25-2018, 07:17 AM	#22
jack002 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Missouri Photos: Albums Posts: 727	I used to watch digitalrev and moved to Kai's own channel when he made one. Entertaining and somewhat informative. Spiros something (go out and take some d**m photos) What is his name?

04-25-2018, 12:00 PM	#23
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,176	Originally posted by Katja "The Art of Photography" (also YouTube channel) by Ted Forbes Yes, I've watched quite a few of his Youtube vids, interesting and entertaining. He introduced me to Fan Ho in one of them. Originally posted by ffking Thomas Heaton - I think he's beginning to suffer from the strain of producing two vids a week I've thought that too. Really, one a week would be good enough. Perhaps he needs to squeeze them out for sponsorship? In reality, one video usually contains enough real content for a 30 minute TV prog, the way they pad them out. OP: Excellent post btw I have seen a few others that have had one really good vlog and then been hit and miss after, for my tastes. I'll not criticise them though, given the time it takes and courage needed to make them public.

04-25-2018, 12:12 PM - 1 Like	#24
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	I'm surprised there's no mention (that I noticed in my skim through) of Ben Horne. He's been a favorite of mine, consistently for a very long time now. Ben Horne - YouTube Thomas Heaton is often quite good, but I've not watched him much in the past year or so. For reviews and such, none match The Camera Store IMO... but I watch scant few reviews because I largely just find all the near-identical, ever-upgrading, gear talk beyond tiresome. When I do however, they're the best. TheCameraStoreTV - YouTube Tim Forbes is excellent, but I haven't enjoyed his channel in recent years nearly as much as his earlier videos. (Though his "artist series" episodes have been interesting.) The Art of Photography - YouTube ---------- Post added 04-25-18 at 12:16 PM ---------- And for a fun podcast, I tune in once in a while to The Film Photography Project - they're some fun and zany guys, and they're doing well to bring film and home dev to those that might not otherwise even be tempted.

04-26-2018, 12:00 AM	#25
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038 Original Poster	I have to say that I don't learn a great deal about photography from YouTubers in my favoured areas of photography (as against lectures from some of the experienced old hands), but I do find them useful for keeping up to date with what's out there in the accessory line and on post-processing ideas and on new landscape locations to try - and the best ones help re-enthuse you to get out there

04-26-2018, 02:53 AM	#26
DimC Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 813	I just discovered John FREE ! Wow, what a dedication to his art...this guy is amazing. Thank you so much for this discovery, I can't wait to see his work and videos. I watch Morrow and Eathon Channels mainly because I like the travel landscape photographer stuff. Im not too interrested by Gear review, but I watch some stuff from time to time to be updated of things.

04-26-2018, 04:40 AM	#27
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038 Original Poster	Originally posted by DimC I just discovered John FREE ! Wow, what a dedication to his art...this guy is amazing. He learned to talk by reading Steinbeck and Hemingway and those guys I reckon - love it! - and thanks to @beachgardener too

04-26-2018, 04:42 AM	#28
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	no worries, thank you

04-26-2018, 05:11 AM	#29
ThorSanchez Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,806	Originally posted by ffking Here's something we can share that might help us all improve our photography - what photography YouTubers do you watch most? My favourite is rapidly becoming the Danish landscaper Mads Peter Iversen - vlogs in near perfect English, of course. The reason I like him is that he has a very engaging personality, but his videos are very instructive and always about the place he's visiting with loads of helpful tips about finding it and parking etc - and about photography, and he's a good photographer - and not all about himself, which is a trap too any fall into. Mads Peter Iversen - YouTube Who is your favourite? I've watched Iversen a fair amount because he has a number of videos about photographing Iceland and I'm prepping for summer vacation there. I'll let you know if he helps me get better pictures.

04-26-2018, 07:35 AM	#30
DimC Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 813	Originally posted by beachgardener no worries, thank you Thank you so much!