Favourite Landscape Photographers on Youtube

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A few stand out for me, Alyn Wallace, possibly the best Astro photographer in the UK. Andy Mumford, whose work is spectacular and proves you don't need to work with a full frame sensor to get great professional images, and finally, Simon Baxter, a dedicated woodland photographer, with a deep understanding of the environment he works in.
 
The best ones take you along with them. I think James R Burn is perhaps the best I can think of for that. He's very personable and easy going, with a genuine love for his subject matter.
 
I got into a phase of watching Thomas Heaton, his videos used to be great. However, I've unsubscribed as of last week, as his videos now take a bit of a comedy approach. His styles changed a lot, which I cannot get comfortable with. Another one I used to watch is Henry Turner, a young lad from up north I believe. He takes a different approach, and talks in depth about not just the locations and photo setup. Really Stella guy too.
 
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Mark-Anthony said:
I got into a phase of watching Thomas Heaton, his videos used to be great. However, I've unsubscribed as of last week, as his videos now take a bit of a comedy approach. His styles changed a lot, which I cannot get comfortable with. Another one I used to watch is Henry Turner, a young lad from up north I believe. He takes a different approach, and talks in depth about not just the locations and photo setup. Really Stella guy too.
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Yes, and I think his photography has deteriorated quite significantly over the last year or so. I rarely look at his images and think, wow!
 
I still watch most of Thomas Heaton's videos, but I agree there has been something missing in recent times - I think his foreign travels have distracted him from his "art" to a degree, though I still enjoy his channel as entertainment. Henry Turner is definitely entertaining and engaging, I'm not sure I'd rate him that high as a landscape photographer but his style and knowledge of his locations is appealing - I would definitely consider a 121 with him just for that. Simon Baxter definitely gives a lot of value in his videos. I like Ian Worth's channel, and a recent discovery is Darren J Spoonley, whose style and content I find excellent.
 
lindsay said:
I still watch most of Thomas Heaton's videos, but I agree there has been something missing in recent times - I think his foreign travels have distracted him from his "art" to a degree, though I still enjoy his channel as entertainment.
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But didn't he always do that? At least prior to the pandemic anyway. I don't like to criticise someone who is probably a lovely bloke, but he did seem to turn inwards. Even though he kept going, it just seemed like it was taking its toll on him.
 
I've enjoyed a lot of videos by Nigel Danson and his shots, to me, seem stellar. Henry Turner is very engaging, fun to watch and enthusiastic.
 
I watch less landscape photography than ever now. I guess we are all different in our tastes & likes with styles, genres, entertainment etc.... and I watch just as many film photographers as I do digital at a rough guess.

Alyn Wallace - Astro
Brae Hunziker - Film
Chris Knight - Hiking adventures
Dylan Spitz - Film/digital
Fototripper - You should know....
Grainydays - Film
Haze Outdoors - camping adventures
James Popsys - Digital
John Ludwick - Car building
John Rutter - Astro
Kyle McDougall - Mainly Film
Michael Shainblum - Obvious
Nightride - Cars
Peter McKinnon - Obvious
Scotlands Mountains - Camping adventures
Simon Baxter - Obvious
Teulu Tribe - Boat Life Travel
Thomas Heaton - Obvious
Willem Verbeeck - Film

Phew....... As you can tell, I don't watch much TV :) And that isn't 'everyone' that I subscribe too either, just the main ones.

Quite a few of the popular people I have left behind.... Nigel always seems to be "Top Tips" clickbate stuff & too much studio based chatting. His photography is great though, I do follow his images. Henry is just too hyper & over enthusiastic to watch....
 
Mark-Anthony said:
Henry Turner, a young lad from up north I believe. He takes a different approach, and talks in depth about not just the locations and photo setup. Really Stella guy too.
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Yes, nice guy, not a fan of his photography though.
 
Plain Nev said:
But didn't he always do that? At least prior to the pandemic anyway. I don't like to criticise someone who is probably a lovely bloke, but he did seem to turn inwards. Even though he kept going, it just seemed like it was taking its toll on him.
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To me, there was a very distinct change in his style to ultra minimalist, and I think his photography is worse for it.
 
Santafe2000 said:
Andy Mumford, whose work is spectacular
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Andy's channel is great. Brilliant photos and very informative.

Steve O'nions is my favourite YouTube photographer. Mostly film based but a really good photographer who's enjoyment of his hobby is plain to see in his videos.

Grainydays is brilliantly entertaining - great sense of humour.
 
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To me, there was a very distinct change in his style to ultra minimalist, and I think his photography is worse for it.
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I get what you mean.

I used to really enjoy his videos and photography, now not so much, I don't see the point of travelling hundreds of miles just to photograph a leaf that could just as easily be in his back garden....

Each to their own.
 
I don't watch many photography channels on Youtube these days but still enjoy Ben Horne videos when he visits the national parks with his large format camera. I have no interest in film or large format but he takes images that I find interesting.
 
I'm still chipping away at youtube as and when I have something to say or record to film so to speak. I cover a bit of landscape, macro, astro hope you guys will enjoy my tiny channel.
www.youtube.com

Geoff Moore Photography

Join me as I explore the beauty of the UK through my lens — from rugged coastlines and misty hills to the vast night skies above and the intricate macro worlds beneath our feet. My photography is driven by curiosity and a love for the landscapes and details that often go unnoticed. Here, I...
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GeoffMoorePhotography said:
I'm still chipping away at youtube as and when I have something to say or record to film so to speak. I cover a bit of landscape, macro, astro hope you guys will enjoy my tiny channel.
www.youtube.com

Geoff Moore Photography

Join me as I explore the beauty of the UK through my lens — from rugged coastlines and misty hills to the vast night skies above and the intricate macro worlds beneath our feet. My photography is driven by curiosity and a love for the landscapes and details that often go unnoticed. Here, I...
www.youtube.com www.youtube.com
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Some interesting looking videos there, I'll have to put an hour aside to binge a few.

Subscribed. (y)
 
i have been watching gary gough, hes very good at slow shutter images, but im a big fan of Pete Bristo as he lives close to where i am and he's an excellent fine art minimalist photographer
 
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A few stand out for me, Alyn Wallace, possibly the best Astro photographer in the UK. Andy Mumford, whose work is spectacular and proves you don't need to work with a full frame sensor to get great professional images, and finally, Simon Baxter, a dedicated woodland photographer, with a deep understanding of the environment he works in.
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I used to love watching Alyn Wallace. A genuine talent and not over produced videos. Real shame he passed away so young. I'm also a Fuji XT-5 shooter so I also watch Andy Mumfords videos, his work is amazing however I find it hard to relate to him as all his videos are from the far corners of the globe, where likely I'll never go.

I prefer watching videos of more normal locations that I could genuinely shoot in. Nigel Danson is probably my main watch, good photos, nice guy and shoots mostly in the UK. Tom Heaton's early videos, though I don't find his photos that inspiring. Mads Pietersen is pretty good at talking through his process. Roman Fox for street photography. James Popsys for some more wacky subjects.
 
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Gavin Hardcastle, (Fototripper) great photographer and very funny, Nigel Danson is another one I enjoy watching, I used to follow Thomas Heaton, but then he's style changed dramatically and I really don't get enjoy his work anymore,
 
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Nikon photographer said:
Gavin Hardcastle, (Fototripper) great photographer and very funny, Nigel Dawson is another one I enjoy watching, I used to follow Thomas Heaton, but then he's style changed dramatically and I really don't get enjoy his work anymore,
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I get what you mean about Thomas, his videos used to be a small mid-week highlight on a Wednesday, but I don't find his style enjoyable anymore, though I did really enjoy his recent long form Scotland kayak trip, well worth a watch.

DrAdam said:
I don't mind Gary Gough. Seems really down to earth.
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He does seem really genuine, he can also make Blackpool look quite nice too!
 
I wonder what the income of the bigger youtube creators is? Thomas Heaton is constantly getting new high end gear and cameras. Hes just bought another van to replace his last one that he only had 4 or 5 years and is now doing conversion videos. As well as that van type which new must be £60k plus he must be spending a fortune on the conversion looking at the stuff he's adding.

Must be earning good money to do all that so frequently.
 
That MAN van he's just bought is more like 40k on a 24 plate.

But I think he's doing alright.

I doubt YouTube is his only source of income though
 
benhben said:
I wonder what the income of the bigger youtube creators is? Thomas Heaton is constantly getting new high end gear and cameras. Hes just bought another van to replace his last one that he only had 4 or 5 years and is now doing conversion videos. As well as that van type which new must be £60k plus he must be spending a fortune on the conversion looking at the stuff he's adding.

Must be earning good money to do all that so frequently.
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GreenNinja67 said:
That MAN van he's just bought is more like 40k on a 24 plate.

But I think he's doing alright.

I doubt YouTube is his only source of income though
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I think some of those bigger YouTube people are 'quite' well off anyway..... They certainly aren't scraping the barrel living on ex council estates ;) And as a side note to earnings, this was brought up in a conversation the other week, a lot of them don't seem to be doing the workshops and 1 to 1 tuition stuff anymore either like they were several years ago..... So, just calendars and prints? The occasional book?
 
I’m subbed to hundreds of photographers on YouTube. Most of the bigger names but also quite a few with a handful of subscribers.
Getting a bit sick of 10 minute intros of walking though, everyone’s in an Vw camper (van life isn’t finishing work on Friday and driving home on Sunday), certain types of music played over certain genre images. Music won’t improve a bad photo. Also sick of buy me a coffee to help me make these videos for ‘you’, or to help with fuel costs.
I like to get straight to it, no foreplay so to speak :ROFLMAO:

The smaller channels don’t push any gear (hidden adverts)or squarespace! They just chug along and turn a video out knowing that they won’t get hundreds/thousands of views. They do it because they want to. I still watch their stuff even if the photography isn’t perfect with some of them.

I like watching D.Griff who’s just started posting again. My favourite smaller channels are Chris baitson, Jason friend, Eddie skelson (local to me with our local sense of humour), Leigh windridge, Ben Harvey, one month two cameras, there’s lots and lots!

Edit; not mentioned any of the togs with questionable images in case they’re on here :cool:
 
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LeeRatters said:
I think some of those bigger YouTube people are 'quite' well off anyway..... They certainly aren't scraping the barrel living on ex council estates ;) And as a side note to earnings, this was brought up in a conversation the other week, a lot of them don't seem to be doing the workshops and 1 to 1 tuition stuff anymore either like they were several years ago..... So, just calendars and prints? The occasional book?
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Always thought Nigel Dansons house in the peak district countryside looked gorgeous in the brief clips hes shown of it. I suspect youre right that youtube cant be his main income.
 
I think the big names do take on work as well. I remember Thomas Heaton mentioning that he was doing some work for a film company.
 
benhben said:
Always thought Nigel Dansons house in the peak district countryside looked gorgeous in the brief clips hes shown of it. I suspect youre right that youtube cant be his main income.
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It's not, but around 8 years ago he owned a computer software company and was living with the family in America, he had a bad car accident, which why he suffers with his back, while in hospital they found his heart was stopping, so he had to have a pacemaker fitted.

He ended up slowing down, sold the software company, and moved back to the UK and started the photography.
 
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benhben said:
I wonder what the income of the bigger youtube creators is? Thomas Heaton is constantly getting new high end gear and cameras. Hes just bought another van to replace his last one that he only had 4 or 5 years and is now doing conversion videos. As well as that van type which new must be £60k plus he must be spending a fortune on the conversion looking at the stuff he's adding.

Must be earning good money to do all that so frequently.
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I did enjoy his recent van conversion video and I'm looking forward to the next part, you can certainly see his attention to detail, his DIY skills are also pretty good.

It's definitely not being done on the cheap.
 
I'm getting in to Jimmy McDonnell an Irish photographer. Very relaxing style but plenty of information and tips thrown in.
 
Youtube pay ad revenue for each video - more views = more money. But from what I have read and gathered it's not actually that much - not really enough to live off - even if your average views per video is 60k or thereabouts - what happens is that when the channels get more and more subscribers camera and outdoor companies realise that there's an audience and that audience can be advertised to - hence sponsorships - and that's where the real revenue comes in. I've read that the sponsorship revenue is more than the YT ad revenue.

And then there's the books and calendars, which sell well I'd imagine, if you have 500k+ subscribers.
 
There are a few I watch, but none on a regular basis. I usually use youtube to find out something.

Went to look at some of the above, unfortunately it seems, the days of youtube being a useful resource are over.
They have blocked access to anyone using an adblocker, and every video has a long advert before you can watch and a slightly shorter one, and if you skip to a later point, the ads come again, and continue every few minutes.

This will probably stop many of the contributors, as they won't get the views now.

Just a ploy by google to try and make you pay for the premium service, but I do not see it working.
 
Sangoma said:
There are a few I watch, but none on a regular basis. I usually use youtube to find out something.

Went to look at some of the above, unfortunately it seems, the days of youtube being a useful resource are over.
They have blocked access to anyone using an adblocker, and every video has a long advert before you can watch and a slightly shorter one, and if you skip to a later point, the ads come again, and continue every few minutes.

This will probably stop many of the contributors, as they won't get the views now.

Just a ploy by google to try and make you pay for the premium service, but I do not see it working.
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I very rarely get ads during a video with an adblocker. If a long advert comes up at the very beginning, just refresh the page and the video normally starts. If watching on TV it's a bit less convenient!
 
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