I think I've found the perfect formula for a great Vlog. Get up early in the morning, DON'T SHAVE, put the selfie camera in the back of the car then lift the boot lid, chuck all the gear in the boot, call in at McDonalds for a coffee, drive to the venue and then have a good walk around pointing the selfie stick in the air.
As someone who has been doing this as a job since late 2010 it's interesting to see how much social media is now getting a strangle hold on us as photographers.
It seems to have to be part and parcel of the process of being a photographer no matter if you are pro or amateur.
I find it quite frustrating at times as although I do social media in the form of Facebook and Instagram trying to fit it in around the day job isn't always easy. I also find it frustrating that if you don't have some kind of presence you are all but forgotten which is very sad indeed.
Watching Steve Hanna and Nigel Cooke videos makes me want to go the Northern IrelandI have started to follow an Irish guy called Steven Hanna. Only watched a few but I've enjoyed them so far. Will take a look at Simons work also.
Watching Steve Hanna and Nigel Cooke videos makes me want to go the Northern Ireland
There are far to many useless, 5 reasons to do this, 10 steps to do that, 15 mistakes every photographer makes. It's all regurgitated crap.
I've found another photographer doing a landscape vlog. And for me he's done rather well with some great drone footage.
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Oh that I absolutely agree on. I don't know how many times I see that one! Thing is, there are so many ways to do things that not one way is the best way.
All of this is about marketing!
There are far to many useless, 5 reasons to do this, 10 steps to do that, 15 mistakes every photographer makes. It's all regurgitated crap.
I understand the need for marketing to essentially sell yourself. But it's getting very crowded of late.
The Facebook's and Instagram's are very hard to crack. I do both and out of the two probably FB works better. Instagram is a weird beast.
I've always wanted to do one of those "what's in my bag" videos but rathern then camera gear I pull out weird sex toy stuff.
Problem is people 'like' because they want a 'like' in return. 90% if not more of likes ate just b*****ks. People haven't actually spent any time looking at pictures you post they just 'like' in some vain hope you'll return the favour. At least here on TP folks will genuinely look at your work and appreciate it when it deserves it. Ahh the beauty of old school forums.I seem to be doing better on Instagram at the moment over Facebook. Now not sure if it is because the way Facebook restricts people seeing new posts and not all followers see new status messages etc.
Sometimes I have noticed it's more who you know as well. I have seen so many Facebook pages with hundreds of followers but the photography has been poor. That's when I think what the hell is going on etc. The world of social media is crazy at times.
Just been watching his Glencoe in Winter.
I would say within the first few minutes he has said something you should not do. To get up at 130AM then drive for a good 4 hours to then climb up a mountain in Winter is downright stupid! Now, I've driven four hours before to get somewhere but to then go up a mountain in Winter once you arrive is daft.
In January I stayed in a hotel near to Crainlarich and one of the owners had been in the mountain rescue. If you were to listen to some of the daft things people have got up to and then he's had to go and rescue them with the team it would make you stop and think.
It says a lot when 5 minutes in during the middle of the day that he needs sleep.
Having been to Glencoe and Scotland during Winter time accommodation is not difficult to find and is cheap. I was paying at most £35 - £40 a night for somewhere that would have been just 45 minutes drive away.
Not everyone can afford to pay for accommodation when doing something for a hobby.
Keeping going for that long is taxing on your body and you can hear when he says "I need sleep" just how tired he is. That says a lot.
And seriously David, don't go up mountains in jogging pants. The guy who was in the MR told me some horrific things that had happened because people were just not prepared. I've got two kids and I love coming back home and seeing their faces light up when I walk in the door. It is a feeling that beats any photo!!!
I'm sorry but I feel that nowadays people are just trying to do things just to get noticed. Just to get Likes and whatever else. To prove they are "pro" and up there with the seasoned pros.
As I said, I've done the four hour drive many a time; shot stuff and the moved on. However, you need to have your own personal safety in check plus those of you who might be then putting their lives at risk to come and get you.
Keeping going for that long is taxing on your body and you can hear when he says "I need sleep" just how tired he is. That says a lot.
If you think that is hilarious; funny and clever then so be it. In my book that is not a good standard to be setting to people. And maybe you should go and listen to people who risk their lives for others and your mind would be changed.
So, if you want to advocate getting up at 1.30am, driving 4 hours in winter to climb a mountain, and think for one second it is safe to do so, then think again, it is not.
Sounds like bad luck follows you around pal.
Let this be a lesson to anyone reading this thread...
Never go mountaineering with you (or even on the same mountain for that matter!) and always wear Matalan joggers as the bad stuff always happens to them who are well prepared.
All taken on board... Thanks.
P.S. I didn't have trainers on, my feet were well prepared (even had spare socks in the car!) but luckily I survived. Phew.