Okay, I know this might be controversial, but I'm interested in what fellow members here are watching on YouTube related to photography. Any special interest or largely unknown content providers worth a subscription?
I think I've heard of those Northrop folks,
and I subscribe to quite a few of the mainstream popular photographers as well, but there are some much lower profile photographers, gear hounds, and critics out there who are worth a view or two. I'll start with a few of my "unknown" favorites:
Matt Day. A photographer who largely uses film, is just discovering what some of us might consider classic gear, and has a modest, self deprecating style about him. I like his work and I like his sense of "Aw shucks" modesty. I never miss one.
Analog Insights. Jules and Max review gear and shoot around Munich, with a focus on film Jules has a very quiet, low-key style, and does some research. A lot of fun with high production values.
Bighead Taco. Vancouver based photographer produces a TON of contents, including finding rare cameras in Hong Kong and Tokyo. Another really fun series to follow, from "brass and glass" to the latest high tech stuff.
Chris Sherlock. Kiwi expert on the Kodak Retina series, who produces a lot of repair videos focusing on the Retinas but also showing great tips for repairing shutters, self-timers, rangefinders, and other common elements on old gear. Sometimes rated PG-13 for cussing when a screw unexpectedly falls off the operating table during surgery.
David Hancock. Another film nerd. All I have to say is that he has a shot of a Bolsey C on his masthead. That level of geekhood should be rewarded.
Gary Gough. Landscape photographer with some interesting views. You'll likely love him or hate him.
Tim Grey (available through B&H). My favorite photoshop teacher. Another "love or hate" personality, but he knows his stuff, works slowly, and shows details on screen. I've learned more from him than from all of the Adobe tutorials.
Jamie Windsor. I like him, and I still find his screen presence annoying. But he has a lot of good ideas and insights.
Lara Platman. Quirky is the word. UK based photographer who has some, um, creative ideas and loves fast cars. Not many subscribers or videos on offer, but check her out.
Pixel Village. India-based photographer who gives a lot of excellent tutorials on basics. A great channel for newbies with thorough and well-explained videos.
Steve Perry. UHH's outdoors guru produces some of the best content on the Tube of You. If you haven't watched his videos, what are you waiting for?
Zenography. British based film geek, with a unique narration style and a wide variety of gear. I want his collection when he gives up the hobby.
And finally, the quirkiest, most endearing old guy on YouTube - Peter Elgar. This senior citizen from the UK is a service veteran, and tells stories, sings songs, and occasionally shows a picture or two. He is, not surprisingly, focused on older gear, and has such an endearing story telling style that you are almost guaranteed to follow each video as he re-focuses, wanders off topic, and occasionally drops something. "Don't tell me wife!" he whispers about every new piece of kit that he's acquired. We really need to appreciate the experience and wisdom of some of those who make even we near-geezers feel like yutes.
So what's on your subscription list? I'd love to hear!
Andy