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

YouTube
https://youtu.be/vUUN_ZCH5qY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast

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

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

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

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

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast

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

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

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

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

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast

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

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

YouTube version
https://youtu.be/kwM6aWp5pTg

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

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

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Vlog 100 – Planning to be Creative"

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

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

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

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

YouTube
https://youtu.be/7TLvhbN9QH0

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

Podcast
https://ewenbell.com/podcast

#EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePodcast