#reimaginepodcast — 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Just another Sunday and a chance to stick it to those mob trying to gouge subscription dollars from photographers!

For too long we've had the subscription model forced upon us to access software like Lightroom or Capture One. There are genuine alternatives for editing your photos, and you might find they're even better than what you're currently using. All I ask is that you take a look for yourself.

"Editing photos without getting stuck in a subscription – Vlog 101"
https://youtu.be/BqjWN0CBc7U

Also on PeerTube via @ewenbell:
https://makertube.net/w/xyZ6yYu1YitxTJ9dYGKd1Y

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

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast #CaptureOne #LightRoom #DxOPhotoLab

"Vlog 100 – Planning to be Creative"

So here's a bit of irony. I made a video about the difference between being "creative" versus "reactive" as a photographer but YouTube is quickly deciding that my videos are trash and didn't show it to anybody.

My thumbnails are too meek. Roughly 97% meek on the YouTube scale of wisdom. Urgh. Not enough people see my thumbnails and think "I must click that now or else my life is worthless". Or maybe everyone just took a break from YouTube entirely because it's full of trash and political stuff. Who knows for sure?

I really hate having to "compete" for attention. I don't like that, it makes me feel yuck. I just wanna hang out in a world where you find a bunch of folks who enjoy sharing thoughts and photos and you can build a much wider community through that experience.

So here's the same video, but now with intense red thumbnail.

YouTube
https://youtu.be/7TLvhbN9QH0

PeerTube
https://makertube.net/w/7ZvVt4upgaBJbuyhzrSAaV

Podcast
https://ewenbell.com/podcast

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast

If you are struggling to find your creative path, or let your mojo flow to release your creativity, the missing ingredient may actually be the very thing you avoid. A little bit of structure can open the door to letting your full creative potential take flight.

"Vlog 100 – Planning to be Creative"
https://youtu.be/7TLvhbN9QH0

Now on PeerTube via @ewenbell:
https://makertube.net/w/7ZvVt4upgaBJbuyhzrSAaV

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

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast

More questions than answers in this episode. We're taking a look at the struggles a photographer can face after 25 years of a freelance career, and trying to find a sense of belonging when you are a temporary feature instead of a permanent fixture.

"Vlog 099 – Freelance Photography and Belonging"
https://youtu.be/Id7Q0yueXnU

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

"Vlog 098 – Better Than Shooting Manual"
https://youtu.be/2N-_wSR5dMY

Cameras are loaded with features that make photography a little bit easier, and a little bit more accurate. Shooting manual is great for some techniques, and for some people. But it's not for everyone. For beginners especially, the pressure to "shoot manual" can undermine their creative path.

Also available on PeerTube via @ewenbell:
https://makertube.net/w/ize45mXfsf7JLk3drEsJNQ

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

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast

Perhaps I should have called this one “Does the internet rot your brain?” because we’re taking a little time out to contemplate what it was like to learn the art of photography before digital cameras, and before Tik Tok made the world addicted to 20 second video clips.

"Vlog 097 – Photography Before Tik Tok"
https://youtu.be/ztV97IxQe3E

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

How do you setup your camera when you want to capture in Aperture Priority, but still keep a little control over the shutter speed? This question came from someone who owns a LUMIX S5II, but the solution can be applied to pretty much any mirrorless camera these days

"Aperture Priority but still controlling Shutter Speed"
https://youtu.be/pkGBUt9UcvY

Also available on PeerTube via @ewenbell:
https://makertube.net/w/j96xRxUvPh7iBfvHG17ew2

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

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast

"Big Deal"

New on the tubes today. What is it about the large sensor and even larger price tag of Medium Format camera systems that draws us in like moths to the flame?

Vlog 095 – "Why we love Medium Format"
https://youtu.be/39TTFbTD9pU

Also on PeerTube:
https://makertube.net/w/j1svepRYRRTJq7NKTdKdKp

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

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast

Lots of feedback this week about when sharpness matters in choosing a lens, and when it doesn't. It's very easy to focus too much on sharp pixels, when there might actually be more important factors that influence your photography.

Vlog 094 – What's better than sharpness?
https://youtu.be/OeLx0pUuJNo

Also on PeerTube via @ewenbell:
https://makertube.net/w/w4kyW46GYiwwXQz1pWKScS

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

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast

Lens technology has come a long long way over the past decade and most lens makers are producing quality and performance that we could only dream of when shooting DSLR. How well do the older lenses stand up in the era of mirrorless camera systems?

"Vlog 093 – Should I buy EF lenses for my new Mirrorless?"
https://youtu.be/D73oIUR6llM

Also on PeerTube via @ewenbell:
https://makertube.net/w/6KG7JNqSpXwdGSqG3XqH9g

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast