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. * My Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/subscribe * My Photography Advice: https://ewenbell.com/blog * Podcast Version: https://ewenbell.com/podcast #EwenTube #Photography #YouTube #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePhotography #Nordlys #Auroras #NorthernLights

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. If you want to see a few of my aurora photos, checkout the original YouTube version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/XEMfivBstuk * My Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/subscribe * My Photography Advice: https://ewenbell.com/blog * Podcast Version: https://ewenbell.com/podcast #EwenTube #Photography #YouTube #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePhotography #Nordlys #Auroras #NorthernLights

Social media has changed the way we consume photography as an art form, and not necessarily for the better. YouTube as a medium for exhibiting your photos, and creating an experience for others to enjoy photography is my personal favourite right now. As mentioned in the video, here's my favourite YouTube that I posted about Penguins at Macquarie Island :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKmKZJCHWJM * My Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/subscribe * My Photography Advice: https://ewenbell.com/blog * Podcast Version: https://ewenbell.com/podcast #EwenTube #Photography #YouTube #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePhotography

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 still have to put in the work. And there are tangible benefits to taking the high road instead of the shortcuts. * My Photography Advice: https://ewenbell.com/blog * My Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/subscribe #EwenTube #Photography #CreativeVsReactive #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePhotography

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. * My Photography Advice: https://ewenbell.com/blog * My Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/subscribe Here's a few of my favourite YouTube people to help you dig deeper into the world of Video: Curtis Judd - Audio https://www.youtube.com/@curtisjudd Mr Alex Tech - Davinci Resolve https://www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Casey Faris - Davinci Resolve https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyFaris Josh Cameron - H265 vs RAW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sydT8Excfl4 Kither + Co - 180° Shutter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Boz7ik-cUec Dunna Did It - VLog Gamma https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjEs0JdkzAY That Little LUMIX S9 shooting video in Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdb8Cqmw5Xw #EwenTube #Photography #CreativeVsReactive #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePhotography

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. * My Photography Advice: https://ewenbell.com/blog * My Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/subscribe #EwenTube #Photography #CreativeVsReactive #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePhotography

If you are struggling to find your creative path, or let your mojo flow to release your creativity, the missing ingredient may actually be the very thing you avoid. A little bit of structure can open the door to letting your full creative potential take flight. This is my 100th episode by the way. Which means my first YouTube went up about two years ago, and I've been numbering my podcasts/vlogs in sequence from that starting point. I'll pop open a Yuzu Soda to celebrate tonight :) Welcome to Vlog No. 100. * My Photography Advice: https://ewenbell.com/blog * My Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/subscribe #EwenTube #Photography #CreativeVsReactive #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePhotography

More questions than answers in this episode. We're taking a look at the struggles a photographer can face after 25 years of a freelance career, and trying to find a sense of belonging when you are a temporary feature instead of a permanent fixture. * My Photography Advice: https://ewenbell.com/blog * My Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/subscribe #EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePhotography

Cameras are loaded with features that make photography a little bit easier, and a little bit more accurate. Shooting manual is great for some techniques, and for some people. But it's not for everyone. For beginners especially, the pressure to "shoot manual" can undermine their creative path. * My Photography Advice: https://ewenbell.com/blog * My Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/subscribe #EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePhotography

Perhaps I should have called this one “Does the internet rot your brain?” because we’re taking a little time out to contemplate what it was like to learn the art of photography before digital cameras, and before Tik Tok made the world addicted to 20 second video clips. * My Photography Advice: https://ewenbell.com/blog * My Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/subscribe #EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePhotography

How do you setup your camera when you want to capture in Aperture Priority, but still keep a little control over the shutter speed? This question came from someone who owns a LUMIX S5II, but the solution can be applied to pretty much any mirrorless camera these days.. * My Photography Advice: https://ewenbell.com/blog * My Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/subscribe #EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePhotography

What is it about the the large sensor and even larger price tag of Medium Format camera systems that draws us in like moths to the flame? Welcome to Vlog No. 095. * My Photography Advice: https://ewenbell.com/blog * My Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/subscribe My name is Ewen Bell and I am a LUMIX Australia Ambassador and an Ambassador for Sigma Photo. #EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePhotography

Lots of feedback this week about when sharpness matters in choosing a lens, and when it doesn't. It's very easy to focus too much on the lens, when there might actually be more important factors that influence your photography. Welcome to Vlog No. 094. * My Photography Advice: https://ewenbell.com/blog * My Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/subscribe My name is Ewen Bell and I am a LUMIX Australia Ambassador and an Ambassador for Sigma Photo. #EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePhotography

Lens technology has come a long long way over the past decade and most lens makers are producing quality and performance that we could only dream of when shooting DSLR. How well do the older lenses stand up tin the era of mirrorless camera systems? Welcome to Vlog No. 093. * My Photography Advice: https://ewenbell.com/blog * My Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/subscribe My name is Ewen Bell and I am a LUMIX Australia Ambassador and an Ambassador for Sigma Photo. #EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePhotography

A furtive glance at the seedy underbelly of photo competitions, digital artwork and the very real dangers of letting go of reality. Welcome to Vlog No. 092. * My Photography Advice: https://ewenbell.com/blog * My Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/subscribe My name is Ewen Bell and I am a LUMIX Australia Ambassador and an Ambassador for Sigma Photo. #EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePhotography

We're talking about where meditation and photography meet, the art of just slowing down and the immersive joy of macro to keep you in the moment. Welcome to Vlog No. 091. Original version of this podcast can also be found on my YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/ewenbell * My Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/subscribe * My Photography Advice: https://ewenbell.com/blog My name is Ewen Bell and I am a LUMIX Australia Ambassador and an Ambassador for Sigma Photo. #EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePhotography

I asked my online peeps to reflect on how their lives have been changed through the joy of photography, and even shared a few details of my own journey. Life's better with a camera. Welcome to Vlog No 090. * My Photography Advice: https://ewenbell.com/blog * My Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/subscribe My name is Ewen Bell and I am a LUMIX Australia Ambassador and an Ambassador for Sigma Photo. #EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePhotography

There's a lot to get cranky about in the world right now, and AI is only making things worse for this photographer. Welcome to Vlog No 089. * My Photography Advice: https://ewenbell.com/blog * My Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/subscribe My name is Ewen Bell and I am a LUMIX Australia Ambassador and an Ambassador for Sigma Photo. #EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePhotography

I was recently asked for some practical advice on composition. Not just the standard rules and theories, but something useful to guide your photography when you're out on the street and can't find a path forward. Welcome to Vlog No 088. * My Photography Advice: https://ewenbell.com/blog * My Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/subscribe My name is Ewen Bell and I am a LUMIX Australia Ambassador and an Ambassador for Sigma Photo. #EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePhotography

There is a lesson here for stills photography just as much as video. We often focus so much on the camera gear that we overlook some of the fundamentals when it comes to photography. Welcome to my Vlog No. 087. * My Photography Advice: https://ewenbell.com/blog * My Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/subscribe My name is Ewen Bell and I am a LUMIX Australia Ambassador and an Ambassador for Sigma Photo. #EwenTube #Photography #PhotographyVlog #ReImaginePhotography