Hey Nigel, I think we are all okay with getting a few good videos every now and then - it's something I look forward to. Thank you for all of the wonderful thoughts you've already shared with us. Follow your heart and we will follow you....
The most relatable video here on TH-cam! I know we talked about this a lot. I think you are due a much needed break from the TH-cam Grind and whatever passion videos you put out are going to be incredible as always!
Knowing this was coming, I completely understand your sentiment trying not to burn out, needing a break and doing something else. We all work the best when passion is the driving factor, so you gotta do what you gotta do 😊 - see you soon, buddy!
Have you Mads and James ever considered merging into a single channel and sharing the creative load? It seems like you all really enjoy working together and have a great dynamic.
I don't leave a ton of comments, but this subject resonates with me so much. I personally have a habit of adopting a hobby, going all in, and then burning out so hard I never want to touch it again. It's taken me years to learn to step back earlier and mentally recover so I can keep doing the thing. And I respect the hell out of someone else admitting that they need to regroup and step back for a little while. In the off chance this comment gets read, I hope the shift helps.
Nigel, I started watching your channel because you are so real and not full of ‘Aren’t I wonderful’. You have taught me so much and it’s ok that you do this when it feels right. Not just ok but I am sure that we all want you to be enjoying what you do. I am 70 this year and started photography very late in life. I love it thanks to you, the other you tubers I respect and the friends I have made with this hobby. 💕🤓
long time lurker here. Today has been tough for a few reasons but this transparency really hit me. I have loved everything about your TH-cam channel and what I hear today is personal. Its emotional and genuine and I really enjoy that you made time for this. Thank you for hitting the things that seem to get lost. Thank you for being a human. Thank you for all the joy you have brought me.
It's not about us, it's about what makes YOU happy. It's all good just be happy with what you're doing, and we will love it. Lives too short my friend it's all good.
Same boat here mate. I'm desperate to take a break from TH-cam but the fear of the algorithm punishing you for taking a break and people no longer seeing your videos when you come back is applying mad anxiety and pressure. I have so many exciting project ideas but TH-cam just robs me of all my time - you post one video and your brain is straight onto the next. That and whenever I'm under the stars now I'm distracted by "how can I make a story here, how can I make a video out of this" thoughts which are ruining what is or used to be my hobby and passion. Anyway I'm prepping for that break because I know I need it and glad to hear that you'll be listening to your inner self too.
Your true followers will be here when you get back if you take a break. You need to look after yourself. You are the boss of TH-cam, it shouldn’t be the other way around!
Only became a recent subscriber to your videos and I'm learning so much as I'm trying to add milky way/night sky shots to my portfolio. I wouldn't worry about TH-cam punishing you. I've told my photography clubmates and share your videos on my socials 👍🏻
Hi Nigel I’ve been a weekly viewer of your channel for at least the last 4 years in retirement. You have helped me tremendously with my photography journey through the early years of retirement and you have kindled a love for photography that I’ve not been able to follow before. I learned lots I’ve made new friends with similar interests, which is always a concern when you stop work. So what ever you decide to do, for YOU and whatever vehicle you decide use to engage, I will continue to be someone who is always tuning in for the inspiration you give. Ps Pebbles included as you have an amazing little companion 😉👍
Nigel, I am confident that the majority of your followers and subscribers, myself included, will keep following you on your journey, regardless of the content. Your extensive work in photography has not only been educational but also inspiring, covering all aspects of the craft multiple times. These resources will continue to be a treasure for both new and old subscribers. Personally, your approach has encouraged me to explore my own creative paths, reminding me that growth often involves change and exploration. Excited to see where this next phase takes you!
Just do what makes you happy Nigel. You cant convincingly fake passion, and nor should you try. I for one am incredible grateful for all the insight and knowledge you've passed on over the years, I think it's genuinely helped my photography grow over the years (even though I don't shoot much landscape) and look forward to the future videos.
Good for you Nigel, I think you’re spot on. Looking forward to your new project and adventures, you have given so much for us to mine through and so much to look forward to.
Quality will always beat quantity Nigel. That's why we all love your channel and will continue to do so while understanding that you're not a Production House. I'll be happy to see your videos on an As and When basis. Stay faithful to what you love, whether its Photography, Post Production, Camper Vans or Narrow Boats. I'm sure that like me the vast majority will be more than grateful for the amazing work you share with us.
I don't often comment on peoples videos to be fair, but wanted to say that even though you may find it daunting to make this video, in the end I feel it will be the best for you and he channel. I get pretty disappointed week after week seeing the photographers I follow doing the same thing on the same subject in synchronisation. I feel without the pressure to "perform" you will produce the work you are happiest with the most. Its similar for a lot of photographers including myself I guess, we end up trying to produce work for others rather than for ourselves and even worse when trying to meet a schedule. Watching a video of you enjoying your time and understanding the feelings behind your thought process, is much more appealing to me personally than specific functions of the process. I am more than happy to wait for a video you are happy to make, than one you feel you have to. Looking forward to the camper build videos! Best Wishes.
Hi Nigel. I have learnt SO MUCH from you and thank you so much for that! Sometimes change of direction is needed, and that's how we all grow. Follow your heart and we will continue to follow you. I look forward to seeing what you post in the future, regardless of how often. Go well.
Nigel, you have shared your craft and nurtured all of us in the photography community. We have a vast catalog of vidoes that you’ve created and posted for us. I for one, will continue to watch and re-watch those. I will also stayed tuned for what’s to come. YOU do YOU! Whatever you need, to feel fulfilled, and to your enjoy life with those you love. Time is short. Sometimes, shorter than you know. 😢
Not going anywhere. Really love, appreciate and learn from watching your channel.Keep doing what you love! I'll look forward to your camper build and everything else that follows. 😊
Nigel, go on and GET YOUR CREATIVE LIFE BACK! Don´t feel obliged to deliver content every sunday. I think we (your comunity) are endlessly grateful for the videos you shared so far and will be endlessly grateful for the things to come. For me personally I´m quite a newbie to the chanel but I sucked it in during the last few months and have learned and been inspired more then I could hope for. BIG THANKS to (no, not Squarespace) but YOU!
Your community isn't going anywhere Nigel! ❤ I've learned sooo incredibly much from your videos throughout the years for FREE and I feel like we should be thanking YOU for all the great content you put out there. So whatever you decide to do in the future, I for one will 100% support it (and yea camper vids sounds awesome)!
I have really enjoyed your channel but absolutely feel that you must follow your heart. If the grind of producing content is wearing you out and compromising your enjoyment of photography, then it is time to refocus, so to speak. Will look forward to your new adventures , but on a more relaxed and healthy schedule . Best of luck Nigel. Randy
Thanks for your honesty, Nigel. Do what makes you happy! Those of us who have followed you for a while will appreciate all you have done to inspire and educate us. Less frequent videos are absolutely fine by me. Good luck with the camper van and I look forward to what you have in store for the future!
Good for you Nigel , keep being you and enjoy your bloody life … I honestly don’t know how you’ve done it so consistently for so long, such a huge commitment. We’ll be here when you put your videos up whether its a week apart or a month. And we have such an amazing library of videos to rewatch if we miss you, best wishes x
I just now found your channel, Nigel. My journey has led me from painting to photo and print. What a wonderful collection of vidsI get to learn from, Thank You! A true artist will continue to branch out and find fulfillment throughout life. I say your journey is logical and heartfelt, growth means change. Never stop looking for something you can be passionate about, and best of luck👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I have often thought how difficult that it must be to come up with interesting and relevant topics week after week, and yet you’ve always delivered. Sometimes it’s necessary to step back and re-evaluate and I’m glad you are taking this time to refocus. Best of luck and I’ll continue to enjoy your videos as time allows you to make them.
Good morning Nigel, I'm sure we all understand the immense pressure on you guys to produce videos every week. I for one love seeing the end result, those wonderful photos you share along with the journey. You have to do what you need , the community will understand. Stay well, and thank you for everything. Look forward to seeing the van ..
Good for you Nigel! I absolutely get what you are saying. I don’t have what you do with this channel, but that is partly on purpose. I love photography and bonsai and I don’t get enough time with either hobby while balancing full time work and my family. I wanted to start on TH-cam but realized the extent of the time commitment and let it go. I enjoy your channel and your honesty and look forward to the new program!
Nigel, you do you! I've followed you for years and have had the pleasure of doing workshops with you. I haven't done this because you're a TH-cam star. I've followed you because of your desire and love of what you do. I think I speak for most followers by saying we're not going anywhere!
Thank you so much for your honesty and sharing this with us. As a creator I can absolutely relate to this. I have been at a point that I was forcing myself to create videos to please the algorythm to the point that I lost the joy in creating them. I had to take a break for a couple of months and now I am posting videos every once in two weeks in stead of every week and I enjoy editing them again. Best of luck Nigel. Looking forward to seeing your new projects.
Wonderful introspective Nigel. As someone who’s only done TH-cam for less than 2 years (and learned a lot from you too!) and fewer than 100 videos, I can sometimes already feel the « just going through the motions » sentiment creep in some days. Staying motivated by one’s original purpose, sharing the love of photography and helping people, can easily be lost when TH-cam’s algorithm is flashing numbers and stats that try to supplant that original satisfaction as the reason we do this. If fewer, more satisfying to make, videos is what will get you up in the morning, then you’ve 100pct made the right decision. Look forward to seeing them.
Thanks Simon... You have done incredibly well!! As you know though there is only so much we can talk about and after 7 years it is tricky to find new content. Hopefully I can now just publish things I find interesting and exciting.
Nigel ,I personally understand as we have all been in non creative modes, I will still watch your channel,mainly because of your honesty and your real approach to photography. Follow your dreams and more will come, really interested in what you are doing with narrow boats! It is the beat 2 weeks every year that we have on a narrow boat exploring the waterways. I take more pictures then than any other time of the year as I am imerst in nature without the pressure of every day life.❤
Nigel, please do whatever is best for you to regain the love. Your videos are authentic and an inspiration, so please create the types of videos that inspire you and give you pleasure, and in that way I am sure they will be better for us viewers. Very best wishes!
You just 'do' you, Nigel. I love your videos and look forward to them all. You make perfect sense and I'm really looking forward to seeing your different DIY and any photography projects. Thank you
Nice for you Nigel. Follow your heart, thats always important. This is one of the reasons why I don't want to go pro and be completely dependent on my photography. I love it to much to do it for a job. I wanna do it when I want to do it. And It makes me relaxed. If It's a must, it will get stressfull and thats what I don't want. Cheers and see you on your next adventure (At your own time) Greetings Hans
Hey Nigel, when I first found and continued following you, it was because of your passion, knowledge, and excitement for what you are doing. I always look forward to seeing your videos. You've taught me a lot and make me smile. Keep doing what you love and don't feel pressured to video everything, but we will all look forward to watching when you do. 😊
Thank you for your honesty Nigel. You have such a great library of videos and I find myself going back to those and watching them multiple times. I am so grateful I found your channel over 2 years ago. Do what makes you happy. That is most important! Thank you for sharing all that you do.
Nigel, you have been an incredible inspiration to me with my photography. That being said, I fell out of love with photography about three years ago. I still watch your channel because I still love that you do. For me, I moved on to learning to play the sax. Will I get back into photography, maybe, but I’m not hanging around to find out. Life is a journey, enjoy where it takes you.
Nigel you have to do what you feel is best for you. I have learned so much thanks to your high quality videos. Very well done. Enjoy your break and best wishes in the next chapter in your journey.
Totally understand Nigel, followed you for over 4 years now. Fewer videos is fine, this subscriber is staying no matter how many vlogs you make. Do what makes you feel happy, that’s is all that matters. Time is precious and I respect that and know exactly where your coming from. Because of you I have today a camera in my hand. And I can only say thank you for that a thousand times. Alls good buddy, Martin. 🙏🏼👍🏼
I’m not sure that I’ve ever commented here, but I’ve been watching for 4ish years. I’m happy to see this video and to see you choosing to follow your passion. You’ve only got one life, enjoy it. I’ll be here when the videos show up. I hope most others are too. When you say “it doesn’t get better than this” it sounds genuine, not forced. That’s a great ideal to strive for. Best of luck to you and I’m looking forward to seeing your futures exciting project s.
You are just incredible Nigel!! Love your photos and videos!! Looking forward to another outstanding video.. whether it is next week or after a few weeks just do what you love that is gonna show in your videos!! The love for photography 👌 Thanks a lot!!
You inspired me to love photography as a passion that distracted me from caregiving for my sick parents. Do what you need to do to find peace, Nigel. Thank you for all youve posted.
Hi Nigel, i will continue to follow your channel best lesson for today; follow your heart. Thanks for all so far Looking forward to things to come. Greetings from the Netherlands.
Nigel. I’ve read through a lot of the comments made so far. I can’t add anything more. You obviously have total support and understanding for whatever you do going forward.
We love you too Nigel. You have taught me so much and I absolutely love your content. Part of you is your infectious enthusiasm and videos that you are passionate about will really make them shine. Regardless of frequency, everything you do is admired by all.
Hi Nigel, first up thank you for being so honest in such a public way. That takes bravery. As someone on the other side of the screen I am juggling the balance between work and photography that are very different but both a passion. I just can’t keep up with all the episodes, but when I dive into the content you are clearly passionate about, it’s time worth spent. Fewer videos that you want to do is perfect from my side and actually helps. I don’t care about the algorithm as I will seek content from people I see as trusted advisors. Thanks for work and it’s inspiration in photography but also in running an customer obsessed business you love. One day I may jump too!
Hi Nigel, I’ve really enjoyed and got a lot out of your videos, and you’ve got a large back catalogue that I haven’t fully explored yet …. So thank you for all that. You have to do what works for you, so feel proud of what you’ve done, and I’ll look forward to whatever videos you do choose to put out in the future. Good luck with your next stage.
I totally get where you are coming from Nigel, it's great that you are following your heart and you will retain your loyal followers. Your channel has had such a huge imact on me and my photography. I hope I got some of that across through the tears at Clonterbrook last year 🙈 looking forward to the future videos and projects 👌
Hi Nigel- I think you're taking an excellent next step. I have taken both Master Classes and purchased calendars and books and as a result gotten to 'know' you as well as one can through reading and listening. What has been apparent to me for the past year and a half is your searching for your passion beyond your TH-cam notoriety and success and all the trappings that go with it. Taking time away therefore makes sense to me until you find the groove that motivates you beyond the marketing goals of likes and subs. Cheers!
I have only recently within the last year found your TH-cam channel, and your enthusiasm and passion made me go back to the beginning of your channel and have learned quite a lot especially to embrace all types of weather.I have greatly enjoyed your videos, where you are out in the local woods walking pebbles and exploring local woodland areas and discovering new compositions in places you have walked pasted 100’s of times before. Thank you for continuing to share your passion, and I for one am looking forward to your camper van conversion videos.
Great decision Nigel. Quality will always trump quantity and your passion and enthusiasm shines through when you do the things you love most. Those adventure videos (e.g. luskentrye, Greenland) are some of the best videos on TH-cam and if you only made 2 of those per year I would be actively glued to the screen.
I´m here for your photography and your passion for it. I´ve been following your adventures since very early on and will continue to do so. Personally, I´ve always preferred the videos where you´re out and about taking photos and taking us with you. Less is more most of the time. Keep doing what you love with the same passion, and we´ll be here to watch your videos no matter how often you post.
Hey Nigel, I love your videos. They are so brilliant. It is your passion you are sharing them and they are so grounded ( is it right ? ) It doesn’t matter really how many videos you are creating. It is you creating them and you are publishing them, how often you want. And I think everybody here loves your work, even if you’re publishing a video once a month. Lot of love from Germany, greets.
It all makes perfect sense. For this to be sustainable, you need to have the joy for it. Anything you do will be amazing, but you've given plenty to so many through this channel, so you have nothing to apologise for. I'll keep looking for yours, but do what you love! Thank you so much. 🙏🙏
Always do what makes you happy and don’t worry about everyone else. Life’s to short. Will enjoy a camper van video if you do one as I enjoy watch long these conversion videos as well.
Yes Nigel! I love this direction you’re taking, I feel like your channel will actually benefit from this! Can’t wait to see what you come up with, looking forward to catching some of your talks at The Photography Show.
Nigel, life and photography, realationships, TH-cam, etc are all journey's, I live in Tokyo and love to watch your videos, even your older ones and I appreciate what you do, if that means you are doing less Lightroom videos, so be it, Follow your passion! We watch you because we love photography too!
Your channel was one of the first I started following. I was inspired by the joy you show when taking your photographs. I connect to that. Please continue doing what you enjoy. As many have said quality over quantity. Take care
Nigel, I’m very glad you decided to post this video. It can't have been easy. But the response speaks for itself. We all owe you a huge debt of gratitude for the teaching and the inspiration you have already given us. Whatever follows, and whatever the frequency, I for one will be here to enjoy. Thank you!
Have followed the channel for a couple of years and have learnt a lot from you. Wish you well for whatever you do next and look forward to seeing how it goes. Stay well and best of luck to you.
This all makes complete sense to me! Your videos are amongst the highest quality of any photographer on TH-cam, full of authentic storytelling and passion for the craft. It would be such a shame to see you burn out, making content out of a sense of obligation. Every creative journey has its phases and its time for the next chapter. I'm excited for whatever you're ready to share in the future!
Don't worry Nigel, it always be a pleasure to follow you, your channel, your work. Do what you want, what you like, when you want. If you feel like it, we will follow you and continue loving what you do. Best regards
Follow your bliss is what a late friend would always say. Love your videos and learned so much which I've applied to my photography and won a couple of national awards because of your advice.
Go, Nigel, go! Seeing the support you are getting here brings happy tears to my eyes. I hope you have enough tissues on hand :). Thank you for everything...
Anybody who has an issue with not seeing a video a week from you does not know how to identify quality content or a good instructor. I can tell you I have never unfollowed someone because they put out really good, informative, videos, sporadically. I unfollowed channels because they just put out random stuff to meet weekly quotas and waste my viewing time. Think of it more like you are respecting everyone’s time by giving us excellent content when excellent content is available for you to put out. When you are passionate about it, it will be quality and educational.
Thanks for the update. I think you should absolutely do what you are passionate about - I find it energizing to see people doing things they love. It isn't like all your "learning" videos are going away either - we can always re-watch when needed! I think a bit too much focus can get on schedules anyway - I am always behind watching even my favorite channels.
You do you! Your channel has been an inspiration on my latest creative journey! We'll all be here shouting "it doesn't get better than this" Thank you Nigel for your commitment to the cause 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I’ve certainly enjoyed watching you since before the COVID mess, but honestly, I’ve had a hard time keeping up with the weekly pace. Please get back to what you really love. I think I can speak for many here in wishing you continued wonderful experiences, and we are grateful for the enrichment you have provided us. Share what you wish and as often as it strikes you. I know it will be your labor of love and that will make things that don’t get better than this Thank you for all you do and Godspeed, man!
It's my first comment 'cause i don't speak english very well (i'm french lol) .... but it seem to be the right moment to thank you very much for all your videos, advices and other things you've give all this weeks. I follow you since 2 or 3 years and i think my photography is better now, thanks to you. One day you have say "less is more", and i think is your turn to follow this advice. The more important is to take care of you, your family and Peebles obviously. Thanks a ton !
You were the first photography video that really taught me how to use Lightroom and level up my photography. I recommend you to everyone getting into the art and spent hours watching all your videos. Thank you for being such a great teacher.
Hi Nigel, I watched this morning and wasn’t able to comment immediately. No there’s over a thousand comments and , whilst I’ve not read every word the only thing I see is support and a desire for you to do what you need for your physical and mental health. I echo and amplify those sentiments wholeheartedly. Do what’s best for you and I do not think your support will diminish.
Nigel, thank you for all you do. The key to life is doing what works best for you. We benefit when you're at your best. If that means doing less videos then bring it on! Reason being is when you do create one it will be awesome. Everyone needs down time. The strong person is one who recognizes this and then takes action! Love your work. There is plenty to watch now and more to come when you are ready. Thank you
You alone have re-ignited my love for photography, but you can't keep adding to your own workload with new projects, something has to give, so I fully understand what you are saying. I keep going back through your past videos and looking forward to the new videos (including the campervan). Hopefully bump into you (and pebbles) up The Cloud again sometime soon.
Awesome Nigel. Good on you for taking the risk. Love your honesty that's probably why I love your videos. I like the sound of the campervan stuff and my interest was peaked a couple weeks ago when you showed your workshop. I struggle with my different interests coming and going so it's heart warming hearing you share your thoughts about it. Thanks again 🙂
Hi Nigel. I understand you completely. I had the same feeling when I had my business. I did things everyone thought I should do but not what I loved to do. so I was losing all my joy in photography. So I ended up shutting down my business, and now 4 years later I have almost regained the joy of photography. it's the same with making films about photography. You should do what you find joy in and not always worry about what everyone else thinks.. You are doing exactly the right thing. Do what you love and people going to love it ❤
Nigel, all the very best to you, I have always enjoyed your videos and of course the video series that you did. All the very best on this new chapter in your life.
I’ve learned so much from you and have your books and calendars. I will continue to watch your content when you deem it worthwhile. Look forward to seeing what you do, whenever that is!
Nigel, you're one of the good guys! I rarely comment. Busy dad. But I've been watching since the first one and it's your personality along with your talent that keeps me coming back. I'll make sure to watch whenever you decide to post. Health and happiness first, Nigel.
Hey Nigel, I completely understand you. You helped me finding my love in landscape photography, so my wish for you is, that you find your love back. I'm very confident that this is only a matter of time. Take as long as you need, I'll be there watching your new videos even if it takes weeks or months waiting. Best wishes from Switzerland, Mirco
Hi Nigel, as ever, be true to yourself, us followers have loved all the content you have provided over many years, we have learnt so much and been inspired to have a go. Look forward to seeing you and pebbles as and when, all the best to you.
Really appreciate the honesty, Nigel. When the 'have to' suffocates the 'want to' it is time to get off the hamster wheel. Enjoy creating what you enjoy. Great lesson for all of us!
Quality is better than Quantity anytime!! Thanks for all you have done! Enjoying what you do is first and foremost and I look forward to your future content!
It's a powerful thing to reach a stage in life when we realise what's important and what's not, but not all people have the courage to act on that realisation. Good on you for being true to your core values and feelings :D I love your videos and have learned so much from watching them and listening to you. New videos will be bonuses that I'm sure I will also enjoy, but at the heart of everything, we all have just one goal in life - to be happy. Follow your heart Nigel, and thank you for everything you've done.
Nigel you have taught me so much and your enthusiasm is what is so inspiring. Do the things you love and don’t worry about the quantity of the videos, it’s the quality that matters. If you only make one a year I will wait for it and watch it.
Thanks Nigel for all your efforts over the years. I always feel if a job becomes a chore it is stifling you and when you are so creative it can eat you up. Stay strong and provide what you enjoy when it suits and have a life. You are not working for us but with people who are happy to follow. It's is like an extended family, not there all the time but always when needed.
Thank you for what you have done so far. It was a great pleasure watching your content. It's completely understandable that you need to catch your breath. Greetings from Poland.
Hey Nigel, I think we are all okay with getting a few good videos every now and then - it's something I look forward to. Thank you for all of the wonderful thoughts you've already shared with us. Follow your heart and we will follow you....
Follow your head Nigel and keep the channel running the way you feel you can be the most creative. Good luck 🍀
The most relatable video here on TH-cam! I know we talked about this a lot. I think you are due a much needed break from the TH-cam Grind and whatever passion videos you put out are going to be incredible as always!
Thanks Michael... it feels like a huge weight has been lifted even though I will still post it will be on my terms
Knowing this was coming, I completely understand your sentiment trying not to burn out, needing a break and doing something else. We all work the best when passion is the driving factor, so you gotta do what you gotta do 😊 - see you soon, buddy!
Mads Yes you could see it coming in recent videos you could see Nigel was struggling ..BUT sometimes less is more.. Lets hope he continues..
I will… but just a little less
Have you Mads and James ever considered merging into a single channel and sharing the creative load? It seems like you all really enjoy working together and have a great dynamic.
@@jeffhellerman9256 or perhaps not merging as you suggest but collaborating a bit more either doing more together or sharing some content
I don't leave a ton of comments, but this subject resonates with me so much. I personally have a habit of adopting a hobby, going all in, and then burning out so hard I never want to touch it again. It's taken me years to learn to step back earlier and mentally recover so I can keep doing the thing. And I respect the hell out of someone else admitting that they need to regroup and step back for a little while. In the off chance this comment gets read, I hope the shift helps.
Nigel, I started watching your channel because you are so real and not full of ‘Aren’t I wonderful’. You have taught me so much and it’s ok that you do this when it feels right. Not just ok but I am sure that we all want you to be enjoying what you do. I am 70 this year and started photography very late in life. I love it thanks to you, the other you tubers I respect and the friends I have made with this hobby. 💕🤓
Quality > quantity, a video comes across better when it's authentic and not when it's forced. We'll still be here to watch when you post!
long time lurker here. Today has been tough for a few reasons but this transparency really hit me. I have loved everything about your TH-cam channel and what I hear today is personal. Its emotional and genuine and I really enjoy that you made time for this. Thank you for hitting the things that seem to get lost. Thank you for being a human. Thank you for all the joy you have brought me.
Go for it Nigel. Be you & be happy. That will show in any vids you do post. Look forward to seeing the camper vids.
It's not about us, it's about what makes YOU happy. It's all good just be happy with what you're doing, and we will love it. Lives too short my friend it's all good.
Same boat here mate. I'm desperate to take a break from TH-cam but the fear of the algorithm punishing you for taking a break and people no longer seeing your videos when you come back is applying mad anxiety and pressure. I have so many exciting project ideas but TH-cam just robs me of all my time - you post one video and your brain is straight onto the next. That and whenever I'm under the stars now I'm distracted by "how can I make a story here, how can I make a video out of this" thoughts which are ruining what is or used to be my hobby and passion. Anyway I'm prepping for that break because I know I need it and glad to hear that you'll be listening to your inner self too.
Your true followers will be here when you get back if you take a break. You need to look after yourself. You are the boss of TH-cam, it shouldn’t be the other way around!
Only became a recent subscriber to your videos and I'm learning so much as I'm trying to add milky way/night sky shots to my portfolio. I wouldn't worry about TH-cam punishing you. I've told my photography clubmates and share your videos on my socials 👍🏻
Hi Nigel
I’ve been a weekly viewer of your channel for at least the last 4 years in retirement. You have helped me tremendously with my photography journey through the early years of retirement and you have kindled a love for photography that I’ve not been able to follow before. I learned lots I’ve made new friends with similar interests, which is always a concern when you stop work. So what ever you decide to do, for YOU and whatever vehicle you decide use to engage, I will continue to be someone who is always tuning in for the inspiration you give. Ps Pebbles included as you have an amazing little companion 😉👍
Nigel, I am confident that the majority of your followers and subscribers, myself included, will keep following you on your journey, regardless of the content. Your extensive work in photography has not only been educational but also inspiring, covering all aspects of the craft multiple times. These resources will continue to be a treasure for both new and old subscribers. Personally, your approach has encouraged me to explore my own creative paths, reminding me that growth often involves change and exploration. Excited to see where this next phase takes you!
Just do what makes you happy Nigel. You cant convincingly fake passion, and nor should you try. I for one am incredible grateful for all the insight and knowledge you've passed on over the years, I think it's genuinely helped my photography grow over the years (even though I don't shoot much landscape) and look forward to the future videos.
Always do what makes you happy! I’ll continue watching! I’ve learned a ton from you! Good luck in whatever you do!
Good for you Nigel, I think you’re spot on. Looking forward to your new project and adventures, you have given so much for us to mine through and so much to look forward to.
Quality will always beat quantity Nigel. That's why we all love your channel and will continue to do so while understanding that you're not a Production House. I'll be happy to see your videos on an As and When basis. Stay faithful to what you love, whether its Photography, Post Production, Camper Vans or Narrow Boats. I'm sure that like me the vast majority will be more than grateful for the amazing work you share with us.
I don't often comment on peoples videos to be fair, but wanted to say that even though you may find it daunting to make this video, in the end I feel it will be the best for you and he channel. I get pretty disappointed week after week seeing the photographers I follow doing the same thing on the same subject in synchronisation. I feel without the pressure to "perform" you will produce the work you are happiest with the most. Its similar for a lot of photographers including myself I guess, we end up trying to produce work for others rather than for ourselves and even worse when trying to meet a schedule. Watching a video of you enjoying your time and understanding the feelings behind your thought process, is much more appealing to me personally than specific functions of the process. I am more than happy to wait for a video you are happy to make, than one you feel you have to. Looking forward to the camper build videos! Best Wishes.
So right about the togs all doing the same topics around the same time. Especially that bloody hasselblad
Hi Nigel. I have learnt SO MUCH from you and thank you so much for that! Sometimes change of direction is needed, and that's how we all grow. Follow your heart and we will continue to follow you. I look forward to seeing what you post in the future, regardless of how often. Go well.
Nigel, you have shared your craft and nurtured all of us in the photography community. We have a vast catalog of vidoes that you’ve created and posted for us. I for one, will continue to watch and re-watch those. I will also stayed tuned for what’s to come.
YOU do YOU! Whatever you need, to feel fulfilled, and to your enjoy life with those you love. Time is short. Sometimes, shorter than you know. 😢
Good call! Do what you enjoy. That comes through. We're here to see the adventures.
Not going anywhere. Really love, appreciate and learn from watching your channel.Keep doing what you love! I'll look forward to your camper build and everything else that follows. 😊
Nigel, as long as you're happy and being honest with yourself, we'll still be here watching. Thank you for all your amazing advice and inspiration.
Nigel, go on and GET YOUR CREATIVE LIFE BACK! Don´t feel obliged to deliver content every sunday. I think we (your comunity) are endlessly grateful for the videos you shared so far and will be endlessly grateful for the things to come. For me personally I´m quite a newbie to the chanel but I sucked it in during the last few months and have learned and been inspired more then I could hope for. BIG THANKS to (no, not Squarespace) but YOU!
Your community isn't going anywhere Nigel! ❤ I've learned sooo incredibly much from your videos throughout the years for FREE and I feel like we should be thanking YOU for all the great content you put out there. So whatever you decide to do in the future, I for one will 100% support it (and yea camper vids sounds awesome)!
I have really enjoyed your channel but absolutely feel that you must follow your heart. If the grind of producing content is wearing you out and compromising your enjoyment of photography, then it is time to refocus, so to speak. Will look forward to your new adventures , but on a more relaxed and healthy schedule . Best of luck Nigel. Randy
Thanks for your honesty, Nigel. Do what makes you happy! Those of us who have followed you for a while will appreciate all you have done to inspire and educate us. Less frequent videos are absolutely fine by me. Good luck with the camper van and I look forward to what you have in store for the future!
Good for you Nigel , keep being you and enjoy your bloody life … I honestly don’t know how you’ve done it so consistently for so long, such a huge commitment. We’ll be here when you put your videos up whether its a week apart or a month. And we have such an amazing library of videos to rewatch if we miss you, best wishes x
I perfectly understand your feelings...go ahead, all my support!
I just now found your channel, Nigel. My journey has led me from painting to photo and print. What a wonderful collection of vidsI get to learn from, Thank You! A true artist will continue to branch out and find fulfillment throughout life. I say your journey is logical and heartfelt, growth means change. Never stop looking for something you can be passionate about, and best of luck👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Go for it Nigel! We’ll be here when you share things with us, thanks for everything so far.
I have often thought how difficult that it must be to come up with interesting and relevant topics week after week, and yet you’ve always delivered. Sometimes it’s necessary to step back and re-evaluate and I’m glad you are taking this time to refocus. Best of luck and I’ll continue to enjoy your videos as time allows you to make them.
Good morning Nigel, I'm sure we all understand the immense pressure on you guys to produce videos every week. I for one love seeing the end result, those wonderful photos you share along with the journey. You have to do what you need , the community will understand. Stay well, and thank you for everything. Look forward to seeing the van ..
Good for you Nigel! I absolutely get what you are saying. I don’t have what you do with this channel, but that is partly on purpose. I love photography and bonsai and I don’t get enough time with either hobby while balancing full time work and my family. I wanted to start on TH-cam but realized the extent of the time commitment and let it go. I enjoy your channel and your honesty and look forward to the new program!
Nigel, you do you! I've followed you for years and have had the pleasure of doing workshops with you. I haven't done this because you're a TH-cam star. I've followed you because of your desire and love of what you do. I think I speak for most followers by saying we're not going anywhere!
Thank you so much for your honesty and sharing this with us. As a creator I can absolutely relate to this. I have been at a point that I was forcing myself to create videos to please the algorythm to the point that I lost the joy in creating them. I had to take a break for a couple of months and now I am posting videos every once in two weeks in stead of every week and I enjoy editing them again.
Best of luck Nigel. Looking forward to seeing your new projects.
Wonderful introspective Nigel. As someone who’s only done TH-cam for less than 2 years (and learned a lot from you too!) and fewer than 100 videos, I can sometimes already feel the « just going through the motions » sentiment creep in some days. Staying motivated by one’s original purpose, sharing the love of photography and helping people, can easily be lost when TH-cam’s algorithm is flashing numbers and stats that try to supplant that original satisfaction as the reason we do this. If fewer, more satisfying to make, videos is what will get you up in the morning, then you’ve 100pct made the right decision. Look forward to seeing them.
Thanks Simon... You have done incredibly well!! As you know though there is only so much we can talk about and after 7 years it is tricky to find new content. Hopefully I can now just publish things I find interesting and exciting.
Nigel ,I personally understand as we have all been in non creative modes, I will still watch your channel,mainly because of your honesty and your real approach to photography. Follow your dreams and more will come, really interested in what you are doing with narrow boats! It is the beat 2 weeks every year that we have on a narrow boat exploring the waterways. I take more pictures then than any other time of the year as I am imerst in nature without the pressure of every day life.❤
Good for you! Very much looking forward to seeing your new videos and the camper. That Pebbles is a star :)
Yes, Pebbles is really cute ❤🐾
Nigel, please do whatever is best for you to regain the love. Your videos are authentic and an inspiration, so please create the types of videos that inspire you and give you pleasure, and in that way I am sure they will be better for us viewers. Very best wishes!
You just 'do' you, Nigel. I love your videos and look forward to them all. You make perfect sense and I'm really looking forward to seeing your different DIY and any photography projects. Thank you
Nice for you Nigel. Follow your heart, thats always important. This is one of the reasons why I don't want to go pro and be completely dependent on my photography. I love it to much to do it for a job. I wanna do it when I want to do it. And It makes me relaxed. If It's a must, it will get stressfull and thats what I don't want. Cheers and see you on your next adventure (At your own time) Greetings Hans
Hey Nigel, when I first found and continued following you, it was because of your passion, knowledge, and excitement for what you are doing. I always look forward to seeing your videos. You've taught me a lot and make me smile. Keep doing what you love and don't feel pressured to video everything, but we will all look forward to watching when you do. 😊
Good for you Nigel! Love your stuff and totally understand the need to take a break and focus on what fulfills you!
Thank you for your honesty Nigel. You have such a great library of videos and I find myself going back to those and watching them multiple times. I am so grateful I found your channel over 2 years ago. Do what makes you happy. That is most important! Thank you for sharing all that you do.
Nigel, do what you need to do. We will be here supporting and learning from you for as long as you want to do the channel.
Nigel, you have been an incredible inspiration to me with my photography. That being said, I fell out of love with photography about three years ago. I still watch your channel because I still love that you do. For me, I moved on to learning to play the sax. Will I get back into photography, maybe, but I’m not hanging around to find out. Life is a journey, enjoy where it takes you.
Nigel you have to do what you feel is best for you. I have learned so much thanks to your high quality videos. Very well done. Enjoy your break and best wishes in the next chapter in your journey.
Totally understand Nigel, followed you for over 4 years now. Fewer videos is fine, this subscriber is staying no matter how many vlogs you make. Do what makes you feel happy, that’s is all that matters. Time is precious and I respect that and know exactly where your coming from. Because of you I have today a camera in my hand. And I can only say thank you for that a thousand times. Alls good buddy, Martin. 🙏🏼👍🏼
I’m not sure that I’ve ever commented here, but I’ve been watching for 4ish years. I’m happy to see this video and to see you choosing to follow your passion. You’ve only got one life, enjoy it.
I’ll be here when the videos show up. I hope most others are too.
When you say “it doesn’t get better than this” it sounds genuine, not forced. That’s a great ideal to strive for.
Best of luck to you and I’m looking forward to seeing your futures exciting project s.
You are just incredible Nigel!! Love your photos and videos!! Looking forward to another outstanding video.. whether it is next week or after a few weeks just do what you love that is gonna show in your videos!! The love for photography 👌 Thanks a lot!!
You inspired me to love photography as a passion that distracted me from caregiving for my sick parents. Do what you need to do to find peace, Nigel. Thank you for all youve posted.
Hi Nigel, i will continue to follow your channel best lesson for today; follow your heart. Thanks for all so far
Looking forward to things to come. Greetings from the Netherlands.
Nigel. I’ve read through a lot of the comments made so far. I can’t add anything more. You obviously have total support and understanding for whatever you do going forward.
We love you too Nigel. You have taught me so much and I absolutely love your content. Part of you is your infectious enthusiasm and videos that you are passionate about will really make them shine. Regardless of frequency, everything you do is admired by all.
Hi Nigel, first up thank you for being so honest in such a public way. That takes bravery. As someone on the other side of the screen I am juggling the balance between work and photography that are very different but both a passion. I just can’t keep up with all the episodes, but when I dive into the content you are clearly passionate about, it’s time worth spent. Fewer videos that you want to do is perfect from my side and actually helps. I don’t care about the algorithm as I will seek content from people I see as trusted advisors. Thanks for work and it’s inspiration in photography but also in running an customer obsessed business you love. One day I may jump too!
You have to do what you enjoy, and that will come across. Thanks for sharing the thinking.
Hi Nigel, I’ve really enjoyed and got a lot out of your videos, and you’ve got a large back catalogue that I haven’t fully explored yet …. So thank you for all that. You have to do what works for you, so feel proud of what you’ve done, and I’ll look forward to whatever videos you do choose to put out in the future. Good luck with your next stage.
I totally get where you are coming from Nigel, it's great that you are following your heart and you will retain your loyal followers. Your channel has had such a huge imact on me and my photography. I hope I got some of that across through the tears at Clonterbrook last year 🙈 looking forward to the future videos and projects 👌
Hi Nigel- I think you're taking an excellent next step. I have taken both Master Classes and purchased calendars and books and as a result gotten to 'know' you as well as one can through reading and listening. What has been apparent to me for the past year and a half is your searching for your passion beyond your TH-cam notoriety and success and all the trappings that go with it. Taking time away therefore makes sense to me until you find the groove that motivates you beyond the marketing goals of likes and subs. Cheers!
I have only recently within the last year found your TH-cam channel, and your enthusiasm and passion made me go back to the beginning of your channel and have learned quite a lot especially to embrace all types of weather.I have greatly enjoyed your videos, where you are out in the local woods walking pebbles and exploring local woodland areas and discovering new compositions in places you have walked pasted 100’s of times before. Thank you for continuing to share your passion, and I for one am looking forward to your camper van conversion videos.
Great decision Nigel. Quality will always trump quantity and your passion and enthusiasm shines through when you do the things you love most. Those adventure videos (e.g. luskentrye, Greenland) are some of the best videos on TH-cam and if you only made 2 of those per year I would be actively glued to the screen.
I´m here for your photography and your passion for it. I´ve been following your adventures since very early on and will continue to do so. Personally, I´ve always preferred the videos where you´re out and about taking photos and taking us with you. Less is more most of the time. Keep doing what you love with the same passion, and we´ll be here to watch your videos no matter how often you post.
Hey Nigel, I love your videos. They are so brilliant. It is your passion you are sharing them and they are so grounded ( is it right ? ) It doesn’t matter really how many videos you are creating. It is you creating them and you are publishing them, how often you want. And I think everybody here loves your work, even if you’re publishing a video once a month. Lot of love from Germany, greets.
You’re the best! Genuinely kind, so knowledgeable, and so good at sharing that with us. I hope you do what you need and want to do! We’re with you!
It all makes perfect sense. For this to be sustainable, you need to have the joy for it. Anything you do will be amazing, but you've given plenty to so many through this channel, so you have nothing to apologise for. I'll keep looking for yours, but do what you love! Thank you so much. 🙏🙏
Always do what makes you happy and don’t worry about everyone else. Life’s to short.
Will enjoy a camper van video if you do one as I enjoy watch long these conversion videos as well.
Yes Nigel! I love this direction you’re taking, I feel like your channel will actually benefit from this!
Can’t wait to see what you come up with, looking forward to catching some of your talks at The Photography Show.
Nigel, life and photography, realationships, TH-cam, etc are all journey's, I live in Tokyo and love to watch your videos, even your older ones and I appreciate what you do, if that means you are doing less Lightroom videos, so be it, Follow your passion! We watch you because we love photography too!
Your channel was one of the first I started following. I was inspired by the joy you show when taking your photographs. I connect to that. Please continue doing what you enjoy. As many have said quality over quantity. Take care
Nigel, I’m very glad you decided to post this video. It can't have been easy. But the response speaks for itself. We all owe you a huge debt of gratitude for the teaching and the inspiration you have already given us. Whatever follows, and whatever the frequency, I for one will be here to enjoy. Thank you!
Have followed the channel for a couple of years and have learnt a lot from you. Wish you well for whatever you do next and look forward to seeing how it goes. Stay well and best of luck to you.
This all makes complete sense to me! Your videos are amongst the highest quality of any photographer on TH-cam, full of authentic storytelling and passion for the craft. It would be such a shame to see you burn out, making content out of a sense of obligation. Every creative journey has its phases and its time for the next chapter. I'm excited for whatever you're ready to share in the future!
You're the king man....what ever you plan to do in the future, we follow you from Sweden!!!!
Don't worry Nigel, it always be a pleasure to follow you, your channel, your work. Do what you want, what you like, when you want. If you feel like it, we will follow you and continue loving what you do.
Best regards
Follow your bliss is what a late friend would always say. Love your videos and learned so much which I've applied to my photography and won a couple of national awards because of your advice.
Go, Nigel, go! Seeing the support you are getting here brings happy tears to my eyes. I hope you have enough tissues on hand :). Thank you for everything...
Follow your bliss and we will all be the better for it. Your honesty and vulnerability are heart warming. Carry on.
Anybody who has an issue with not seeing a video a week from you does not know how to identify quality content or a good instructor. I can tell you I have never unfollowed someone because they put out really good, informative, videos, sporadically. I unfollowed channels because they just put out random stuff to meet weekly quotas and waste my viewing time. Think of it more like you are respecting everyone’s time by giving us excellent content when excellent content is available for you to put out. When you are passionate about it, it will be quality and educational.
Thanks for the update. I think you should absolutely do what you are passionate about - I find it energizing to see people doing things they love. It isn't like all your "learning" videos are going away either - we can always re-watch when needed! I think a bit too much focus can get on schedules anyway - I am always behind watching even my favorite channels.
You do you! Your channel has been an inspiration on my latest creative journey! We'll all be here shouting "it doesn't get better than this"
Thank you Nigel for your commitment to the cause 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I’ve certainly enjoyed watching you since before the COVID mess, but honestly, I’ve had a hard time keeping up with the weekly pace. Please get back to what you really love. I think I can speak for many here in wishing you continued wonderful experiences, and we are grateful for the enrichment you have provided us. Share what you wish and as often as it strikes you. I know it will be your labor of love and that will make things that don’t get better than this Thank you for all you do and Godspeed, man!
It's my first comment 'cause i don't speak english very well (i'm french lol) .... but it seem to be the right moment to thank you very much for all your videos, advices and other things you've give all this weeks.
I follow you since 2 or 3 years and i think my photography is better now, thanks to you.
One day you have say "less is more", and i think is your turn to follow this advice.
The more important is to take care of you, your family and Peebles obviously.
Thanks a ton !
You were the first photography video that really taught me how to use Lightroom and level up my photography. I recommend you to everyone getting into the art and spent hours watching all your videos. Thank you for being such a great teacher.
Hi Nigel,
I watched this morning and wasn’t able to comment immediately. No there’s over a thousand comments and , whilst I’ve not read every word the only thing I see is support and a desire for you to do what you need for your physical and mental health. I echo and amplify those sentiments wholeheartedly. Do what’s best for you and I do not think your support will diminish.
Nigel, thank you for all you do. The key to life is doing what works best for you. We benefit when you're at your best. If that means doing less videos then bring it on! Reason being is when you do create one it will be awesome. Everyone needs down time. The strong person is one who recognizes this and then takes action! Love your work. There is plenty to watch now and more to come when you are ready.
Thank you
I love watching your landscape photography outings and your editing tips. Happy to wait for whenever they come! No need to force a video every week.
You alone have re-ignited my love for photography, but you can't keep adding to your own workload with new projects, something has to give, so I fully understand what you are saying. I keep going back through your past videos and looking forward to the new videos (including the campervan). Hopefully bump into you (and pebbles) up The Cloud again sometime soon.
Awesome Nigel. Good on you for taking the risk. Love your honesty that's probably why I love your videos. I like the sound of the campervan stuff and my interest was peaked a couple weeks ago when you showed your workshop. I struggle with my different interests coming and going so it's heart warming hearing you share your thoughts about it. Thanks again 🙂
Hi Nigel. I understand you completely. I had the same feeling when I had my business. I did things everyone thought I should do but not what I loved to do. so I was losing all my joy in photography. So I ended up shutting down my business, and now 4 years later I have almost regained the joy of photography. it's the same with making films about photography. You should do what you find joy in and not always worry about what everyone else thinks.. You are doing exactly the right thing. Do what you love and people going to love it ❤
Nigel, all the very best to you, I have always enjoyed your videos and of course the video series that you did. All the very best on this new chapter in your life.
I’ve learned so much from you and have your books and calendars. I will continue to watch your content when you deem it worthwhile. Look forward to seeing what you do, whenever that is!
Nigel, you're one of the good guys! I rarely comment. Busy dad. But I've been watching since the first one and it's your personality along with your talent that keeps me coming back. I'll make sure to watch whenever you decide to post. Health and happiness first, Nigel.
Hey Nigel, I completely understand you. You helped me finding my love in landscape photography, so my wish for you is, that you find your love back. I'm very confident that this is only a matter of time. Take as long as you need, I'll be there watching your new videos even if it takes weeks or months waiting. Best wishes from Switzerland, Mirco
Hi Nigel, as ever, be true to yourself, us followers have loved all the content you have provided over many years, we have learnt so much and been inspired to have a go. Look forward to seeing you and pebbles as and when, all the best to you.
Follow your heart and be happy. Thank you for your passion and all you videos. Looking forward to seeing your future endeavors.
Really appreciate the honesty, Nigel. When the 'have to' suffocates the 'want to' it is time to get off the hamster wheel. Enjoy creating what you enjoy. Great lesson for all of us!
Quality is better than Quantity anytime!! Thanks for all you have done! Enjoying what you do is first and foremost and I look forward to your future content!
It's a powerful thing to reach a stage in life when we realise what's important and what's not, but not all people have the courage to act on that realisation. Good on you for being true to your core values and feelings :D I love your videos and have learned so much from watching them and listening to you. New videos will be bonuses that I'm sure I will also enjoy, but at the heart of everything, we all have just one goal in life - to be happy. Follow your heart Nigel, and thank you for everything you've done.
Nigel you have taught me so much and your enthusiasm is what is so inspiring. Do the things you love and don’t worry about the quantity of the videos, it’s the quality that matters. If you only make one a year I will wait for it and watch it.
Thanks Nigel for all your efforts over the years. I always feel if a job becomes a chore it is stifling you and when you are so creative it can eat you up. Stay strong and provide what you enjoy when it suits and have a life. You are not working for us but with people who are happy to follow. It's is like an extended family, not there all the time but always when needed.
Thank you for what you have done so far. It was a great pleasure watching your content. It's completely understandable that you need to catch your breath. Greetings from Poland.