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Love the vlogs and your content and enthusiasm. Can I be blunt, the first image you describe as a hero image you need a tilt shift lens. Arch leaning backwards and lines converging in. This could be so much better. I hope you take this as helpful and not as calling you out. I will continue to watch because I enjoy the vlogs.
It would be inappropriate to put forward some psycho-babble about what I think you should or shouldn't do based on whom I think you are based solely on watching your channel. However, I think that one can get a sense of someone's personality if you watch them enough, even if you've never actually met them. So I'm going to take a risk and make a couple of observations... 1) your job (sources of income) stem from your travel and your photography…therefore, whatever changes you make, this should be your primary concern. Which leads me to 2) if TH-cam is an important component of your income, or your marketing (which leads to income), then you should continue to put making regular (and frequent) content as another top priority. 3) it’s obvious that you miss vlogging…you talk about it incessantly, and almost seem to be forcing yourself NOT to vlog. So I think you need to start regular vlogging again…but that leads me to my final observation, and I’ll use Heaton as an example to make my point… 4) Heaton’s vlogs (which I love by the way) are about making and showing one or two images…sort of… actually, he pairs that with his second love, getting outdoors for hikes and using his camper van. I don’t know how vlogging fits into his business model, but it’s clear that he loves hiking around, and making a small number of stunning images. YOU on the other hand seem to love travel, love exploring distant lands, love living nomadically, and yes, love making pictures. So vlog about that. Tell the stories of your adventures and accompany those stories with your pictures…a visual magazine article if you will. And to make the vlogging simpler, easier, and more organic, ditch the huge rig…it’s overkill… find something very small, very light, and with acceptable good IBIS so you can easily and quickly capture vlogging content while you’re experiencing the travel (and yes, if you like eating, include food stories and photos). 5) but if on the other hand, your passion is only photographing sunrise and sunset, and selling those images to publishers/editors, then do that and ditch the TH-cam thing… but you and I know that’s not what inspires you to wake up every morning… I’m just saying….(and doing so respectfully, hopefully)… Jon
Love love love this! I love that you are so honest and share exactly what you're feeling. Think that's why I'm so drawn to this channel! The transition you went through is super interesting I didn't even think about that! I've been watching since 2016 and I honestly got emotional myself when you told me you were ending the vlog. You were the one person that was making a video every single day, documenting you working and making your dream a reality and that was the most inspiring thing ever to me. I don't think I'd be working as a full time photographer right now if it wasn't for watching your videos so thank you!!!!!!
Love how genuine and excited you look. Whatever you decide to do and makes you happy, keep on doing it. I'll support you no matter what because you were the first person to inspire me to follow my dream of being a travel photographer. Thank you, Brendan.
It's wild that you came to photography out of a professional need, and are just now experiencing the joy of taking images because you want to. It doesn't sound selfish at all. I would say the vast majority of us shoot things for ourselves first, and then try to work out the money aspect later. (Usually because we've sunk an amazing amount of money into gear and our significant other starts raising an eyebrow.) I'm happy that you finally get a chance to see photography differently.
Crazy, isn't it? I only just realized that. I was like "I haven't taken photos without a purpose since I was 22". Then I realized that's over 10 years ago. haha
Always happy to listen! :D I don't mind the sit down talking videos, I loved seeing the pictures you got to take! Glad to hear that you found a bit freedom in your work now!
What I see with many vloggers, or at least that's my impression, is that sometimes the vlogging seems to get into the way of photography. For me photography is first, which also means that I often don't capture loads of behind the scenes footage while I take the photos -> I focus on my photography. I record a lot of the footage well ahead or after taking the photos. This means my vlogs are not as good as they could be. But the photos are ultimately more important to me and I don't compromise on that. So decide, which it is for you: photographer or vlogger -> and find a balance that works and makes you happy with the results. From this vlog here it seems you enjoy the results you got because of focussing more on the photography side of things. And to be honest, in many of your past vlogs the photography seemed a bit rushed and hectic to me and I think this was largely due to the fact that you also had to worry about the video footage. So I think you are on the right track and reduce the multi-tasking ;-) Really liked the series from Taiwan
Can't believe I can say I have been watching you for years now but I really liked the way you formatted this video. The way showed the pictures and discussed it was great.
I feel dumb because I watch you and other vlogers and often think you are passing up so many good still shots. This video made me realize how you are/were focused on video content. DU!
So excited for you, your new format, and less stress! The pictures are fantastic as always. Enjoy the travels and love of photography! So awesome we found you more than a year ago.
I like this new Brendan's phase. Is more inspiration for us to see you taking more diferent pictures than only one epic photo a day. Thank you for this change and let's go to take more pictures. Peace man!
More of this please! I love seeing the photos you take and you don't show enough of them. A video like this at the end of every trip would be incredible insight into the career you lead and also how you build these stories.
This whole video just made me smile. I'm super glad for your new format and the subsequent growth and personal space you're experiencing, but I also enjoy the "Brandon's thoughts" days. I think some of these photos are stellar. The cloudy dead space in the one with the flowers looks beautifully moody.
That was a great vlog, full of useful content. Its fine with me that you were sitting down talking to the camera. You had a lot of interesting stuff to say and great images to show us. Thank you.
I find myself watching each of your videos again these days after not having enough time when you were daily! So I'm definitely appreciating the new format a lot :)
Awesome video, this actually brought me some comfort. Trying to delve into travel photography as well as travel vlogging has been such a balance battle. My first 2 days in Vietnam i only shot photos and felt HORRIBLE about not shooting more video. The opening statements really hit home. I’m not a daily vlogger by any means, but I felt conflicted trying to do both every day of traveling.
Vlogging to you is what listening to podcasts is to me. Today on a photowalk my bluetooth earpiece died and suddenly I saw 10x more compositions, like instantly. Only because my beloved podcast was finally silent. Food for thought for me.
Now what i really miss is going onto your trips with you. I mean seeing how you travel, where and why you are travelling. How your images evolve and being part of your thinking process. So i would like to say: Do what you like to do and what makes you happy, but personally i would love to see you going back to regular vloggs! But really its up to you!👍
I think you shouldn't be so harsh with yourself when it comes to making these "indoor talking videos" because as you said we are your therapists, but for us ( at least myself), these videos are therapeutical as well meaning that it refreshes us to just sit down and talk about photos. With regards to your new vlogging style my view is that it is definitely a great decision, putting out better quality content against making more videos.
I visited Taiwan before I was a photographer but I took so many pictures at that time, the thing is that I deleted all my photos from back then except for one picture, the one picture that made me want to become a photographer
@@BrendanvanSon Absolutely, it was a picture at the beach in one of Taiwan's hidden beaches. That was the first time I took a "nice" picture, after that I wanted to learn how to recreate that "nice" look - which is how I got started taking pictures
Thanks for this Brendan, i enjoy your talking videos as much as you higher production ones. It''s good to hear your thoughts on these different subjects. It helps me to stretch myself in my photography. It also helps me to decide what i want to do with my photography, i.e. do i want to go Pro? do i just want to stay a hobbyist? do I want to try to find some happy middle ground? Anyway thanks again for all that you do. Keep up the great work.
If you ever get a chance , i would recommend you do a moped/scooter tour around Taiwan the East coast from Keelung to Kenting is truly amazing not to mention darting in and up the many mountains along the way , the indigenous parks along the way are amazing and well worth the exploration and discovery .
Great content and on point again .. I think less gives more so rather than have to think about broll, to camera , TL & story telling you can concentrate your skills solely on images .. and great images they all were Bren !! Well done
I'll be honest Brendan, I've enjoyed your vlogging, but mostly for the travel content. I was never all that impressed with your photography (although it certainly wasn't bad). But these images from Taiwan are definitely a big step up from your previous work IMO. So in answer to your question, yes, your photography is improving by not vlogging so much. I hope you will find a balance that works for you and your fans.
At some point Brendan it seems that the point at which the most photographers recognized for producing (capturing) remarkable, original and inspiring images transcend the conscious pursuit of becoming a 'Technically' good photographer to becoming a natural artist who employs the technical process as part of an intuitive art form that transcends words and rules. I suspect that being unfettered by a vlogging and obligations will be a needed step in that direction and will allow you to bring something more transcendent to future vlogs. 👍
Really enjoyed this one. I’ve been to a few places recently and watching your last one I realised that creating the story or feel of a place is what I’ve always done without knowing. I don’t think Instagram is the platform so maybe I should get my website sorted and use Instagram to advertise my site where the main images will be. I went to vietnam and shot some amazing pics but still haven’t edited or instagrammed them yet. My shots aren’t epic but they do tell a story of my adventure there. I have many others like that and this and your other blog really show how I can do this. Keep it going mate and enjoy the freedom. Time to rediscover and enjoy taking the shots!! That what we all love to do mate. Cheers Jase
Once again, amazing content, man! I love how much you have improved during the years that I have been following you - both with your photos and your video content too! I love your new format! Keep it up :)
Writing was never my issue. I could write before I could take pictures. But, that said, you definitely need to be able to write a bit. Or, at least not be scared to.
Idea for teaching vid: Logistics of file management and backup on the road. Including long term backup. That might be a part of overall travel photography vid.
Your cutting down on how many videos you post just happened to coincide with my decision to spend less time on TH-cam. I'm glad it's working out for you (and for me). Total side note: A Series of Unfortunate Events won a WGA for best children's series.
Brendan I'm curious at your comments around 2:20. You say you went from being a photographer to a TH-camr. Out of all the people that vlog on TH-cam you are one of the last people I would say who was just a "vlogger". Why? Because although you vlogged daily you still actually did something with your work be it images into a stock library or creating work for Eddie Bauer. Sorry you were never just a vlogger. You always were a photographer!
I always enjoyed your tutorial vlogs, just saying. Always do what you enjoy most and don't burn yourself out. Btw have you announced the Canon M50 winner??
As your therapist I think it's about time we get paid :) Thanks for sharing though mate. PS Correction ... Given the fact that you've got an obligation to your viewers you really can't do anything you want. Just my thoughts.
I like it when you vlog us through taking images. I don’t mindif it’s a couple of times a week. Vlogs with scripted voiceover is not for me. I like natural, off the cuff chat. That saying, you have to design a work pattern that works for you and allows for your life with Jodie as you travel together.
I used to subscribe until I saw you posted a video called 'Flying Business Class on Turkish Airways' or some-such twaddle. What's that to do with photography? NADA. Oh dear, he's let himself go I thought. On TH-cam quality is inversely proportional to quantity.
It didn't have any thing to do with photography. The thing about my channel is that it never was "about photography". It was an attempt at a look behind the scenes of the life of a travel photographer on the road. And, a lot of that is the travel. I get that's not for everyone. But, after years of showing the behind the scenes, I think you (and others) are right that it's best to put the focus on photography and try to put up a bit more quality. I hope you had the chance to check out videos like the one from Banaue, and the street photography in Manila video. The style, I hope, has evolved into something that works a bit better for everyone.
I’ve been watching your videos since pre 10k subs. I watched them because they were daily vlogs, as a result of watching your videos TH-cam also showed me them high up on my lists. I’m subscribed to over 100 channels, your current set up rarely shows your most recent release on my list, what’s there now is others who are posting daily and I’m definitely watching less of what you post. If you think about why people watched initially, I’d say it was for the travel and the photography was just an add on to that. If you’re only posting 3 times a week and two of those are just talking head type videos...
The feel of the channel has changed too much, It used to be interesting to watch the day to day travel etc, as viewers we felt involved, Now it seems to be more of a BVS ego boost..............Shame
Ok, don't ban me for this.. I like your channel, but to answer your question, NO. BVS, of those pics, (minus the waterfalls) none stand out to me, sorry for being harsh, but I speak honestly... They all seem (to me) like touristy snap shots.. maybe that's what you were going for... either way keep up the great vids, looks like fun!!
Yeah, you need to understand editorial and magazine. Go pick it a nat geo Traveller magazine. Editorial is a style. You can't go over the top. Edits must be light. And it has to be realistic.
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Love the vlogs and your content and enthusiasm. Can I be blunt, the first image you describe as a hero image you need a tilt shift lens. Arch leaning backwards and lines converging in. This could be so much better. I hope you take this as helpful and not as calling you out. I will continue to watch because I enjoy the vlogs.
It would be inappropriate to put forward some psycho-babble about what I think you should or shouldn't do based on whom I think you are based solely on watching your channel. However, I think that one can get a sense of someone's personality if you watch them enough, even if you've never actually met them. So I'm going to take a risk and make a couple of observations... 1) your job (sources of income) stem from your travel and your photography…therefore, whatever changes you make, this should be your primary concern. Which leads me to 2) if TH-cam is an important component of your income, or your marketing (which leads to income), then you should continue to put making regular (and frequent) content as another top priority. 3) it’s obvious that you miss vlogging…you talk about it incessantly, and almost seem to be forcing yourself NOT to vlog. So I think you need to start regular vlogging again…but that leads me to my final observation, and I’ll use Heaton as an example to make my point… 4) Heaton’s vlogs (which I love by the way) are about making and showing one or two images…sort of… actually, he pairs that with his second love, getting outdoors for hikes and using his camper van. I don’t know how vlogging fits into his business model, but it’s clear that he loves hiking around, and making a small number of stunning images. YOU on the other hand seem to love travel, love exploring distant lands, love living nomadically, and yes, love making pictures. So vlog about that. Tell the stories of your adventures and accompany those stories with your pictures…a visual magazine article if you will. And to make the vlogging simpler, easier, and more organic, ditch the huge rig…it’s overkill… find something very small, very light, and with acceptable good IBIS so you can easily and quickly capture vlogging content while you’re experiencing the travel (and yes, if you like eating, include food stories and photos). 5) but if on the other hand, your passion is only photographing sunrise and sunset, and selling those images to publishers/editors, then do that and ditch the TH-cam thing… but you and I know that’s not what inspires you to wake up every morning… I’m just saying….(and doing so respectfully, hopefully)… Jon
Love love love this! I love that you are so honest and share exactly what you're feeling. Think that's why I'm so drawn to this channel! The transition you went through is super interesting I didn't even think about that! I've been watching since 2016 and I honestly got emotional myself when you told me you were ending the vlog. You were the one person that was making a video every single day, documenting you working and making your dream a reality and that was the most inspiring thing ever to me. I don't think I'd be working as a full time photographer right now if it wasn't for watching your videos so thank you!!!!!!
Love how genuine and excited you look. Whatever you decide to do and makes you happy, keep on doing it. I'll support you no matter what because you were the first person to inspire me to follow my dream of being a travel photographer. Thank you, Brendan.
It's wild that you came to photography out of a professional need, and are just now experiencing the joy of taking images because you want to. It doesn't sound selfish at all. I would say the vast majority of us shoot things for ourselves first, and then try to work out the money aspect later. (Usually because we've sunk an amazing amount of money into gear and our significant other starts raising an eyebrow.) I'm happy that you finally get a chance to see photography differently.
Crazy, isn't it? I only just realized that. I was like "I haven't taken photos without a purpose since I was 22". Then I realized that's over 10 years ago. haha
Always loved your sit down videos❤️. Kind of therapy for us as well
Always happy to listen! :D I don't mind the sit down talking videos, I loved seeing the pictures you got to take! Glad to hear that you found a bit freedom in your work now!
What I see with many vloggers, or at least that's my impression, is that sometimes the vlogging seems to get into the way of photography. For me photography is first, which also means that I often don't capture loads of behind the scenes footage while I take the photos -> I focus on my photography. I record a lot of the footage well ahead or after taking the photos. This means my vlogs are not as good as they could be. But the photos are ultimately more important to me and I don't compromise on that.
So decide, which it is for you: photographer or vlogger -> and find a balance that works and makes you happy with the results.
From this vlog here it seems you enjoy the results you got because of focussing more on the photography side of things. And to be honest, in many of your past vlogs the photography seemed a bit rushed and hectic to me and I think this was largely due to the fact that you also had to worry about the video footage. So I think you are on the right track and reduce the multi-tasking ;-) Really liked the series from Taiwan
Can't believe I can say I have been watching you for years now but I really liked the way you formatted this video. The way showed the pictures and discussed it was great.
I feel dumb because I watch you and other vlogers and often think you are passing up so many good still shots. This video made me realize how you are/were focused on video content. DU!
Yup, it's frustrating for us too. Because when we edit the video we see all the shots we missed when we were shooting video
So excited for you, your new format, and less stress! The pictures are fantastic as always. Enjoy the travels and love of photography! So awesome we found you more than a year ago.
Great to see you enjoying yourself and getting the shots you wanted not the shots you needed!
I like this new Brendan's phase. Is more inspiration for us to see you taking more diferent pictures than only one epic photo a day. Thank you for this change and let's go to take more pictures. Peace man!
More of this please! I love seeing the photos you take and you don't show enough of them. A video like this at the end of every trip would be incredible insight into the career you lead and also how you build these stories.
Dude, I'm in full support about your vlogging and so stoked on your Batanes trip. Looking forward to that.
Love your work mate! You also made me buy a 3 Legged Thing tripod 😂
Your enthusiasm is great. Like you went through a renewal of your love of photography. Very contageous.
This whole video just made me smile. I'm super glad for your new format and the subsequent growth and personal space you're experiencing, but I also enjoy the "Brandon's thoughts" days.
I think some of these photos are stellar. The cloudy dead space in the one with the flowers looks beautifully moody.
That was a great vlog, full of useful content. Its fine with me that you were sitting down talking to the camera. You had a lot of interesting stuff to say and great images to show us. Thank you.
I find myself watching each of your videos again these days after not having enough time when you were daily! So I'm definitely appreciating the new format a lot :)
Awesome video, this actually brought me some comfort. Trying to delve into travel photography as well as travel vlogging has been such a balance battle. My first 2 days in Vietnam i only shot photos and felt HORRIBLE about not shooting more video. The opening statements really hit home. I’m not a daily vlogger by any means, but I felt conflicted trying to do both every day of traveling.
Vlogging to you is what listening to podcasts is to me. Today on a photowalk my bluetooth earpiece died and suddenly I saw 10x more compositions, like instantly. Only because my beloved podcast was finally silent. Food for thought for me.
Now what i really miss is going onto your trips with you. I mean seeing how you travel, where and why you are travelling. How your images evolve and being part of your thinking process.
So i would like to say: Do what you like to do and what makes you happy, but personally i would love to see you going back to regular vloggs!
But really its up to you!👍
I think you shouldn't be so harsh with yourself when it comes to making these "indoor talking videos" because as you said we are your therapists, but for us ( at least myself), these videos are therapeutical as well meaning that it refreshes us to just sit down and talk about photos. With regards to your new vlogging style my view is that it is definitely a great decision, putting out better quality content against making more videos.
I visited Taiwan before I was a photographer but I took so many pictures at that time, the thing is that I deleted all my photos from back then except for one picture, the one picture that made me want to become a photographer
That's a cool story! I bet you still love that photo today
@@BrendanvanSon Absolutely, it was a picture at the beach in one of Taiwan's hidden beaches. That was the first time I took a "nice" picture, after that I wanted to learn how to recreate that "nice" look - which is how I got started taking pictures
Thanks for this Brendan, i enjoy your talking videos as much as you higher production ones. It''s good to hear your thoughts on these different subjects. It helps me to stretch myself in my photography. It also helps me to decide what i want to do with my photography, i.e. do i want to go Pro? do i just want to stay a hobbyist? do I want to try to find some happy middle ground? Anyway thanks again for all that you do. Keep up the great work.
You have so many vlogs from all over the world man its time to take a rest and enjoy these awesome places you visit. Rest and relaxation time.
If you ever get a chance , i would recommend you do a moped/scooter tour around Taiwan the East coast from Keelung to Kenting is truly amazing not to mention darting in and up the many mountains along the way , the indigenous parks along the way are amazing and well worth the exploration and discovery .
Awesome photos. I'm enjoying your channel. Cheers!
Awesome, really enjoyed that little chat, you gave me some great ideas for my trip to Rome next week, hopefully I can implement them. Thanks Brendan.
You're becoming a better model!
Great content and on point again .. I think less gives more so rather than have to think about broll, to camera , TL & story telling you can concentrate your skills solely on images .. and great images they all were Bren !! Well done
Thank you for the sit down chat style. I enjoyed the information you shared in this one and the one before this.
Some motion blur on that yellow taxi would have really took that image up a notch. Love the photos
I'll be honest Brendan, I've enjoyed your vlogging, but mostly for the travel content. I was never all that impressed with your photography (although it certainly wasn't bad). But these images from Taiwan are definitely a big step up from your previous work IMO. So in answer to your question, yes, your photography is improving by not vlogging so much. I hope you will find a balance that works for you and your fans.
At some point Brendan it seems that the point at which the most photographers recognized for producing (capturing) remarkable, original and inspiring images transcend the conscious pursuit of becoming a 'Technically' good photographer to becoming a natural artist who employs the technical process as part of an intuitive art form that transcends words and rules. I suspect that being unfettered by a vlogging and obligations will be a needed step in that direction and will allow you to bring something more transcendent to future vlogs. 👍
Wow your shots are improving sir! I've learnt so much from you 😊 Thank you for always sharing your content. More power ser! 😍
Thanks mate!
You did a Thomas Heston work shop recently and for sure your photography has improved ;) 🤣😆🤣😆
man you're amazing...you are a great photographer😘👌
Really enjoyed this one. I’ve been to a few places recently and watching your last one I realised that creating the story or feel of a place is what I’ve always done without knowing. I don’t think Instagram is the platform so maybe I should get my website sorted and use Instagram to advertise my site where the main images will be. I went to vietnam and shot some amazing pics but still haven’t edited or instagrammed them yet. My shots aren’t epic but they do tell a story of my adventure there. I have many others like that and this and your other blog really show how I can do this. Keep it going mate and enjoy the freedom. Time to rediscover and enjoy taking the shots!! That what we all love to do mate. Cheers Jase
Once again, amazing content, man! I love how much you have improved during the years that I have been following you - both with your photos and your video content too! I love your new format! Keep it up :)
Thanks Mads. Glad you're liking the content. Amazing what happens when you go out and create 300 days a year. haha :D
Brendan. How do you feel about your writing as a travel photographer? How do you think the magazines feel about your writing? Thanks.
Writing was never my issue. I could write before I could take pictures. But, that said, you definitely need to be able to write a bit. Or, at least not be scared to.
Brendan nice run through of what you would send an editor/mag. great one mate.
Love the channel! BTW what tablet/laptop is that?
Not gonna lie , I miss daily vlogs
If it doesn't matter to you. , Please think about it again
Idea for teaching vid: Logistics of file management and backup on the road. Including long term backup. That might be a part of overall travel photography vid.
brilliant vlog buddy when we met in huddlesfield I mentioned going out and just taking the camera you will enjoy it looks like you had a epic time
Your cutting down on how many videos you post just happened to coincide with my decision to spend less time on TH-cam. I'm glad it's working out for you (and for me). Total side note: A Series of Unfortunate Events won a WGA for best children's series.
Interesting stuff. Good to see you so enthusiastic
"You do you" buddy
- Someone
just out of curiosity: what computer do you use?
Dell XPS 15
Brendan I'm curious at your comments around 2:20. You say you went from being a photographer to a TH-camr. Out of all the people that vlog on TH-cam you are one of the last people I would say who was just a "vlogger". Why? Because although you vlogged daily you still actually did something with your work be it images into a stock library or creating work for Eddie Bauer. Sorry you were never just a vlogger. You always were a photographer!
I always enjoyed your tutorial vlogs, just saying. Always do what you enjoy most and don't burn yourself out. Btw have you announced the Canon M50 winner??
Yup, it's up on the blog!
Nice shots Brendan.
your enjoying your photography that's what matters , 👍
As your therapist I think it's about time we get paid :) Thanks for sharing though mate. PS Correction ... Given the fact that you've got an obligation to your viewers you really can't do anything you want. Just my thoughts.
Brendan! Please restart vlogging! I loved having daily videos!
I like it when you vlog us through taking images. I don’t mindif it’s a couple of times a week. Vlogs with scripted voiceover is not for me. I like natural, off the cuff chat. That saying, you have to design a work pattern that works for you and allows for your life with Jodie as you travel together.
Do you ever have nightmares where your trapped in a dark room and you can't escape hahaha good talk.
Miss the Vlogs, but understand your decision. Don’t know where you got your energy from all those months. To bad for us viewers though.
Don't worry, still lots of fun stuff coming up!
Never First am I ?
You did it now
You were this time!
Wow Nice 💖💖💗💝
Nice
Agreed
I used to subscribe until I saw you posted a video called 'Flying Business Class on Turkish Airways' or some-such twaddle. What's that to do with photography? NADA. Oh dear, he's let himself go I thought. On TH-cam quality is inversely proportional to quantity.
It didn't have any thing to do with photography. The thing about my channel is that it never was "about photography". It was an attempt at a look behind the scenes of the life of a travel photographer on the road. And, a lot of that is the travel.
I get that's not for everyone.
But, after years of showing the behind the scenes, I think you (and others) are right that it's best to put the focus on photography and try to put up a bit more quality.
I hope you had the chance to check out videos like the one from Banaue, and the street photography in Manila video. The style, I hope, has evolved into something that works a bit better for everyone.
I’ve been watching your videos since pre 10k subs. I watched them because they were daily vlogs, as a result of watching your videos TH-cam also showed me them high up on my lists. I’m subscribed to over 100 channels, your current set up rarely shows your most recent release on my list, what’s there now is others who are posting daily and I’m definitely watching less of what you post. If you think about why people watched initially, I’d say it was for the travel and the photography was just an add on to that. If you’re only posting 3 times a week and two of those are just talking head type videos...
At the end of this video, I mentioned that the wouldn't be many talking videos moving forward. I probably should have led with that.
The feel of the channel has changed too much, It used to be interesting to watch the day to day travel etc, as viewers we felt involved, Now it seems to be more of a BVS ego boost..............Shame
Definitely not the case or intention, sorry you feel that way
Glad I was not the only one missing the vlogs. Time to find another vloger I guess. Was great while it lasted.
Ok, don't ban me for this..
I like your channel, but to answer your question, NO.
BVS, of those pics, (minus the waterfalls) none stand out to me, sorry for being harsh, but I speak honestly...
They all seem (to me) like touristy snap shots.. maybe that's what you were going for...
either way keep up the great vids, looks like fun!!
Yeah, you need to understand editorial and magazine. Go pick it a nat geo Traveller magazine. Editorial is a style. You can't go over the top. Edits must be light. And it has to be realistic.
@@BrendanvanSon cheers!