My Favorite Landscape Photography YouTube Channels
Why I Think YouTube Is The Best Learning Platform for Landscape Photographers
If you are looking at getting into landscape photography, I would highly recommend checking out these awesome photographers on YouTube. The amount of stuff you can learn is endless and has personally helped me massively during my landscape photography journey.
1. Thomas Heaton - Landscape Photographer
I have followed Thomas Heaton’s journey since he started his channel back in 2014, and is in my eyes, one of the best landscape photographers on YouTube. His videos are so engaging, he gives great emphasis on how to love the experience of landscape photography, and whenever I have a dull spell, watching one of his videos will give me the motivation to get back out there with my camera. You'll also, no doubt, be constantly saying "Absolutely Stunning" every time you are out without even thinking about it...
2. Nick Page - Landscape Photographer
One of the most common questions I get asked over on Instagram is “who is your favourite photographer?” and the one name that always comes to mind is Nick Page. His passion, pure love and obsession with light inspire me so much and I can always guarantee if you watch ONE of his videos, you will completely fall in love with landscape photography.
I have attached a video link to one of his latest videos “Eye of The Storm” and it is honestly a cinematic masterclass. No talking, no nonsense, just the chase and passion for shooting some of the most incredible weather conditions I have ever seen. It also goes without saying that he is one of the best at post-processing, his “style” and editing process is sublime and definitely something I aspire to.
3. Simon Baxter - Landscape Photographer
Woodland photography can be one of the most challenging types of landscape photography, but it never sees to amaze me how easy Simon makes it look. His eye for detail is extraordinary and his videos are great for when you are struggling to find a good composition. As soon as you watch one of his videos, you'll see how his work is a true piece of art. Plus, he's an all round awesome guy and is very active on his social media platforms - go give him a follow over on instagram.
4. Ben Horne - Large Format Wilderness Photography
One of, if not THE most inspiring photographers on YouTube. Ben Horne, unlike all the other landscape photographers I recommend watching, shoots primarily on 8x10 large format and occasionally, 4x5 medium format film. This means there is no room for mistakes and every image I see from Ben is a true piece of art.
Ben’s also an extremely talented filmmaker and his videos are beautifully crafted together, complimenting his photos perfectly. Even if you shoot digital and have no interest in film (shame on you) watching Ben’s videos will teach you so much about the importance of composition and light, and how important their relationship is to make a good photograph GREAT.
5. Adam Gibbs - Landscape Photographer
The absolute MASTER of LIGHT. Adam is one of the most inspiring landscape photographers and has a portfolio that is out of this world. His ability to capture the softest of glows, vibrant greens and free-flowing water is seriously some of the best work I have seen.
You know what’s better? Watching him capture them live in the field through the power of his YouTube channel. I can promise you that watching a few of his videos will cause a light bulb moment and change the way you look at landscape photography.
The Power of YouTube
YouTube has become a fundamental learning platform that in the correct hands, can basically be used as a free online university.
Although there is no better way to learn than getting out there with a camera, taking pictures and making mistakes, I could easily say I watch at least 5 hours of YouTube videos a week (mostly from these five great photographers) and it has helped me so much on my landscape photography journey.
