Best Landscape Photography Youtube Channels
Top Picks For All Things Photography – Education, Editing And Inspiration
I want to start this post with a disclaimer – I very rarely watch regular television, so I spend way too much time watching landscape photography videos on Youtube.
There are just so many photographers out there now with their own Youtube channel. It can be overwhelming if you’re looking for some inspiration and don’t know where to start.
I have gained so much knowledge and inspiration from so many landscape photography Youtube channels, and all for free! Ok, I have gone on to purchase many courses and tutorials, but Youtube has been a great resource.
Youtube really has become the go to for pretty much anything you want to know about, and this goes for photography as well. You can find just about anything you’re looking for photography related. These include tutorials, inspirational viewing, gear reviews and comparisons, and so much more.
The talent and skills that some of these producers have are just mind blowing. They are not just photographers, they also have to be videographers, editors, storytellers, educators and so much more!
Now here’s where I have to say do as I say and not as I do. Don’t get caught in the trap of watching endless hours of video, and not get out there photographing. It’s so easy to do, but try and use these videos to inspire and motivate you to actually get out shooting!
It’s impossible to actually rate them in order as they all offer different and unique things. Some are more educational while others are more inspirational. What I will say is that these are the ones I follow consistently and regularly.
So, from all over the world, here’s the Landscape Photography Youtube Channels I follow that offer a heap of knowledge and inspiration for your photography journey:
Photography Education
Whether you’ve just picked up your first camera, or looking to further advance your skills, the following channels have been created to help you capture stunning images.
Mads Peter Iversen
Mads was one of the first Landscape Photography Youtube Channels that I started watching, and I still look forward to his videos every week.
His love of photography stands out in each and every video, and the joy he shares with his photography is simply inspiring.
Bio: Mads is a landscape photographer from Denmark.
Photography Specialty: Accomplished in all areas of landscape photography, Mads particular specialty would have to be composition. He is a master of finding compositions wherever he goes.
Why Recommended: Mads makes incredibly informative and inspiring videos every week. He is full of information, puts so much effort into making his videos, and his constant joy at being out photographing is nothing short of infectious.
Other Services Offered: Mads offers a number of composition ebooks as well as a complete Photoshop course.
Find On Socials: Very active on socials you can find Mads on Instagram, Facebook, or his comprehensive website.
Michael Shainblum
Michael’s work is simply sublime. It is an incredible mix of inspiration and education. He is very quietly spoken, calm, yet his continuous love for his landscape photography just shines through in each and every video.
Bio: Michael is a photographer and filmmaker based in San Francisco California.
Photography Specialty: All things landscape including drone photography, stunning timelapses, and incredible intimate abstract images.
Why Recommended: While Michael’s videos are simply beautiful to watch, he talks you through his thinking and processes as he works.
Other Services Offered: Michael conducts workshops in the US along with other beautiful locations around the world. He also offers photography and editing courses and tutorials.
Find On Socials: Michael is mostly on Instagram and Facebook.
Izzy Abuleela
I have only recently discovered Izzy’s channel after following him on Instagram. Izzy is an incredible long exposure photographer, specialising in the various twilights well before the sun pops up. He also posts regular sunrises and I really enjoyed one of his videos where he photographed waterfalls during the day.
Bio: Originally from Liverpool in the Uk and now living in Australia.
Photography Specialty: Long exposure photography, particularly pre-dawn.
Why Recommended: I’m recommending Izzy because of the way he explains what he is doing every step of the way. He has a lovely calm demeanour that talks you through everything he is doing, from the location, the composition, settings etc. and WHY he is doing what he is. Bonus of course is that his photos are simply stunning.
Find On Socials: Izzy is regularly on Instagram.
Fototripper AKA Gavin Hardcastle
Gavin usually releases a video every Monday, and I always look forward to it, even just for the entertainment alone. Although he does always offer educational content as well.
Confession, I do often just watch for the bad puns and humour!
Bio: Fototripper is Gavin Hardcastle’s channel, originally from the UK and now living in Canada.
Photography Specialty: Comedy sketches! No, all jokes aside Gavin focusses a lot on his composition and gives some really great tips.
Why Recommended: Gavin offers such a unique channel that is both informative and incredibly funny. He has found a great mix of education and comedy that keeps me watching.
Other Services Offered: Gavin offers a number of courses, books and tutorials on his website.
Find On Socials: Gavin is active on Instagram and Flickr.
Gavin and his wife Amanda also recently bought an old church that they are restoring for their future home. Of course he also has a Youtube channel for that which I think is worth a watch – Hardcastle Towers.
Nick Page
Nick is very down to earth, and an incredible landscape photographer. The way he captures light and atmosphere in his images is just out of this world. He is also an incredible editor that creates work I’m just in awe of.
Bio: Photographer and workshop instructor based in Washington, USA.
Photography Specialty: Nick specialises in a few types of landscapes, particularly seascapes, storm chasing and finding the light. His editing style enables him to really bring out the light in his images, as he describes himself, ‘the perfect light’.
Why Recommended: Nick is incredibly talented, yet down to earth. He creates visually stunning vlogs and tells it as he sees it – very refreshing.
Other Services Offered: Nick offers a number of tutorials on Photoshop along with workshops. Details on his website.
Find On Socials: Nick is on Instagram and has a Landscape Photography Podcast.
Nigel Danson
Nigel’s videos are a refreshing change from some of the more exotic locations, with many filmed in the Lake and Peak District of the UK. He talks you through the whole process from composition, gear and settings right through to editing.
Bio: Landscape photographer based in the United Kingdom.
Photography Specialty: All things landscape photography with a particular focus on sharing his knowledge.
Why Recommended: Nigel offers a great variety of topics in his weekly videos. They vary from general landscape to specific tips to editing. He’s also offered some critiquing videos that are very helpful.
Other Services Offered: Nigel offers books, prints, tutorials and is looking to offer workshops in the future. All details on his website.
Find On Socials: Nigel is active on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Editing Education
Ok, you’ve been out in the field, captured your images and loaded them on your computer. Now you may be interested in learning how to edit them.
These landscape photography Youtube channels all focus on taking your photos to the next level.
Phlearn
Phlearn is solely a Photoshop education channel that has over 2 million subscribers.
They cover everything from beginner to advanced technique, and have a complete ‘Master Photoshop in 30 Days’ playlist which is brilliant.
Bio: Phlearn is run by Aaron Nace, and is based in America
Photography Specialty: All things Photoshop
Why Recommended: A huge resource of videos (over 600) covering just about everything you can think of in Photoshop.
Other Services Offered: They offer tutorials (both free and paid), presets and a membership subscription. Website.
Find On Socials: Phlearn is active on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Anthony Morganti
Anthony has become my go to when wanting a quick tutorial on how to do something specific. When I first started out I binge watched his series on Lightroom as he broke each section down into short, easy to understand, pieces.
Bio: Anthony is a very well-established editing educator from New York. He produces regular, comprehensive yet concise, videos on all kinds of editing software and topics. Anthony covers not only Lightroom and Photoshop, but also other programs such as Affinity, Nik and Topaz. He also covers several genres and topics in addition to landscape photography.
Photography Specialty: Anthony covers an incredibly broad range of subjects and topics from landscapes to portrait retouching to printing, and everything in between.
Why Recommended: Very accomplished educator who provides an incredible range of subjects, and most videos are under 20 minutes long.
Other Services Offered: Anthony also sells presets and has a regular informative newsletter. Head to his website for more.
Matt Kloskowski
Matt is an incredibly accomplished name in editing photos. To quote him ‘So my personal mission (and favourite thing to do), is to create education that simplifies the process of taking great photos, and how to edit them to get the results you’ve always wanted.’
I’ve bought a number of Matt’s courses over the years, and would agree with that. He really is an expert in breaking down and simplifying what can otherwise be very complicated.
Bio: Matt is a photography educator based in Florida, USA.
Photography Specialty: While Matt is not a professional photographer, he is a recognised teacher on many platforms – Sony Artisan of Imagery, a Photoshop Hall of Fame Inductee, and author of over 15 books on photo-editing (Lightroom & Photoshop) and photography.
Why Recommended: Brilliant teacher who really can break down what looks complicated into something much easier to understand.
Other Services Offered: Matt sells courses, books and presets, all on his website.
Find On Socials: Matt is not overly active on socials, but here’s the link to his Facebook and Instagram.
Photography Inspiration
Drew Simms
I have included Drew simply because of his incredibly beautiful videos. Most of which have very little talking. Sometimes you just want to chill and watch some incredible footage – this is the place to go!
Steve Mattheis
I’ve only recently discovered Steve and I’m really enjoying his style. He is a nature wildlife photographer based in Wyoming, USA. He loves sharing his searches for and he is a joy to watch. Similar to Mads – if ever you’re feeling uninspired, Steve is worth a watch.
Lisa Frost
Lisa Frost is a landscape photographer from the Gold Coast, Australia. I’ve also only recently discovered Lisa, and I had to share as there’s very few female landscape photography Youtube channels out there.
She has a very natural, relaxed and laid back style that I hope you enjoy.
Finally, in this world of so much being offered online for free, if you do get value out of anyone’s channel, please consider supporting them.
The work that goes into these Youtube channels is just phenomenal.
You can do this simply by subscribing and sharing their work to others you think may be interested.
Some also have tip jars, or other ways you can donate to help them keep going. Please remember many of these are just small business people looking to earn a living. Ok, preach over lol.
So that’s it – my fave out of the thousands of landscape photography Youtube channels that are out there.
If you have any that you think I should be watching, please let me know in the comments below.
And if you are a fan of podcasts, then head over to this article:
The Best Landscape Photography Podcasts Worth Listening To
That’s it for now – Keep clicking and stay caffeinated
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