#photographyvlog — Public Fediverse posts

I have struggled to find my mojo for a while now, but recently something happened that really turned things around. It was good news for me, and perhaps it could be a useful perspective for your mojo too.

I usually share my photos and ideas about photography on my channel, but today I'm sharing a few home-truths about life in the freelance lane.


YouTube
https://youtu.be/-NdpyUSTP6I

PeerTube
https://makertube.net/w/jWtwSpoKuXW49aarvnnsJ9

... And audio only, where ever you listen to your podcasts:
https://ewenbell.com/podcast

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast

"Affordable 14mm and 11mm for Auroras"

New on my YouTube Channel Today:
https://youtu.be/xxblPEuYEOU

In Arctic Norway I've been chasing auroras with two very very wide lenses by TT Artisan. They're manual focus, they're fast enough for night photography and they're very very affordable. I'm heading out into the Arctic night to capture the Northern Lights with a 14mm F2.8 and 11mm F2.8 Fisheye.

Also on PeerTube via @ewenbell:
https://makertube.net/w/1WoB3NWShn5f8Bsob8DF24

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #TTArtisan #EwenInNorway #NorthernLights #Auroras

New video today – "Trashed or Treasured?"

Join me for a shopping trip online to find a great bargain on second-hand camera gear. We'll talk about pre-loved gear from Sony, Nikon, Lumix, Leica, Hasselbad and Canon. Plus a few things to watch out for when you an online deal that looks too good to be true.

Now on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/2atCjW2fPIk

Also on PeerTube:
https://makertube.net/w/eY2qfyF5iy3P1io3iSsasT

... And audio only, where ever you listen to your podcasts:
https://ewenbell.com/podcast

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast

Resharing this video from earlier this year when I launched my zine. Something fun for Sunday.

I love sharing my photography and am always looking for new ways to make the experience of viewing photography more rewarding. Maybe a photo zine will bring some of the joy that social media doesn't?

YouTube
https://youtu.be/vUUN_ZCH5qY

Also on my PeerTube channel here:
https://makertube.net/c/ewen/videos

... And audio only, where ever you listen to your podcasts:
https://ewenbell.com/podcast

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast #Zine #PhotoZine

I love sharing my photography and am always looking for new ways to make the experience of viewing photography more rewarding. Maybe a photo zine will bring some of the joy that social media doesn't?

YouTube
https://youtu.be/vUUN_ZCH5qY

Will appear on PeerTube in a few hours too:
https://makertube.net/c/ewen/videos

... And audio only, where ever you listen to your podcasts:
https://ewenbell.com/podcast

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast #Zine #PhotoZine

On a morning walk in the Himalayas I explore the ethos of "go slow" and how my style of photography has changed over the years. No need to chase the photos when they come to you. The slower I take it, the better my photography gets.

"Slower Than Ever... Himalayan Edition"
https://youtu.be/hPsPe9mXaAg

Will appear on PeerTube in a few hours too:
https://makertube.net/c/ewen/videos

... And audio only, where ever you listen to your podcasts:
https://ewenbell.com/podcast

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast

"Exhausted... But Still Going"
https://youtu.be/99sQ8DGPeKQ

Managed to get myself in front of a camera for a few minutes today and bang out a few thoughts on 2025, and the year ahead. Am determined to do everything I can to make the next year as bright and hopeful as it can be.

Will appear on PeerTube in a few hours too:
https://makertube.net/c/ewen/videos

... And audio only, where ever you listen to your podcasts:
https://ewenbell.com/podcast

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast

ADHD Brain and your Career in Photography
https://youtu.be/y28UMz-zRGk

There's nothing easy about choosing a freelance life as a photographer. But for me the rewards definitely outweigh the challenges. I've made it through 25 years of being self-employed, and it turns out that my ADHD Brain has been a big part of making this gig work.

Now on PeerTube as well via @ewenbell
https://makertube.net/w/kpnp8v8ZUuBZtRt215NSAT

... And audio only, where ever you listen to your podcasts:
https://ewenbell.com/podcast

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast #ADHD #Careers

A little advice for your first exploration of the Northern Lights
https://youtu.be/XEMfivBstuk

Capturing the Northern Lights is a very technical photography experience. You'll be facing challenging conditions and sometimes things will go wrong. Sometimes it's better to plan for fun instead of planning for perfection.

Will appear on PeerTube in a few hours too:
https://makertube.net/c/ewen/videos

... And audio only, where ever you listen to your podcasts:
https://ewenbell.com/podcast

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast #NorthernLights #AuroraPhotography #Nordlys

Social media has changed the way we consume photography as an art form, and not necessarily for the better. YouTube is my favourite medium right now for exhibiting my work, and creating an experience for others to enjoy photography.

"Why I Love YouTube for Sharing Photos"
https://youtu.be/NBCMtoORybQ

Will appear on PeerTube in a few hours too:
https://makertube.net/c/ewen/videos

... And audio only, where ever you listen to your podcasts:
https://ewenbell.com/podcast

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast

Some folks think professionals must know a whole bunch of shortcuts to make photography easier. While it's true we tend to work smarter, not harder, we nevertheless have to put in the work. And there are tangible benefits to taking the high road instead of the shortcuts.

Vlog 104 – Shortcuts don't really exist
https://youtu.be/d3LlOVNk2dw

Also on PeerTube via @ewenbell
https://makertube.net/w/bqP4FddGer2dvkUPq8p8PP

... And audio only, where ever you listen to your podcasts:
https://ewenbell.com/podcast

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast

"What Photographers Need To Know When Getting Started with Video"

How hard can it be really? What do you need to know when starting your journey from photography to video? This is a broad explainer on how deep you might be diving once you take the plunge. I'll be taking a look at frame rates, the 180 degree shutters, codecs, editing and audio. 

YouTube version
https://youtu.be/kwM6aWp5pTg

Peertube version
https://makertube.net/w/9KZ8kz7oqhtjh1Xk1q5ghe

... And audio only, wherever you listen to your podcasts:
https://ewenbell.com/podcast

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast