0:00 - Intro 0:31 - The philosophy 1:43 - The influences 3:03 - The process 5:01 - Gear 9:22 - Editing 10:37 - Secret sauceWhy This Camera Changed My Photos ForeverRick Bebbington2025-09-22 | The first 500 people to use my link in the description or scan the QR code will receive a one month free trial of Skillshare! Get started today! https://skl.sh/rickbebbington08251
0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Why Fujifilm 1:17 - WHy upgrade 2:10 - How I use it 5:08 - Everyday camera 6:28 - Strengths 9:34 - Weaknesses 12:48 - What I've learned from this 17:40 - Who is it for?Fixing the stress that EVERY photographer feels (but ignores) with the Ugreen NASRick Bebbington2025-09-16 | Code GT8MU8LR to get 20% off for UGREEN NAS DXP4800 Plus until 9/28 UGREEN NAS on Official Store(up to 20% off) ugreen.pxf.io/rarZg5 UGREEN NAS DXP4800 Plus(US AMZ, 20% off) amzn.to/3VhRoa5 UGREEN NAS Series (US AMZ, up to 20% off) amzn.to/4nn0MG1 UGREEN NAS Series (UK AMZ) amzn.to/4gmzYmi #UgreenNAS #ugreenfx HDD compatibility - nas.ugreen.com/pages/compatibility
Being able to go away for the weekend without worrying about all of my data disappearing is a literal game changer.... watch the video to see how.
LENSES Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 ART - tidd.ly/3FKEoVT Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f1.2 - tidd.ly/42c15Kk 35mm f1.4 - geni.us/cTPim 24mm f1.4 - geni.us/gpUR9lThe photos that changed everything (and I almost didnt take them)Rick Bebbington2025-08-16 | These weren't the photos I planned to take, but they've completely changed my photography. These are what I call 'the moments in between'.
0:00 - Intro 0:28 - The common approach 1:44 - Unhelpful 3:50 - Lightbulb moment 5:45 - Taking it further 6:46 - How to adopt this 10:33 - The grand payoffYou dont need a new cameraRick Bebbington2025-07-26 | Thinking of upgrading your camera? Maybe it's time to reconsider...
Can you make money out of selling your photography prints online? After one year of having a print store, how has gone and what I have learned? And should you try the same with your own prints?!
0:00 - Intro 0:31 - Why?! 1:28 - How it's going 2:49 - Workspace issues 5:07 - Surprises 8:45 - Mistakes 9:52 - What went well 11:10 - Outsourcing 12:36 - Should you do similar? 14:18 - Was it worth it?How I make editing photos way more fun!Rick Bebbington2025-07-12 | Check out my presets - rickbebbington.com/shop/presets Support me on patreon.com/RickBebbington
Editing is one of the most important things you can learn when it comes to taking your photography to the next level, but so many of us absolutely hate it. This video should help you fix that.
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0:00 - Intro 0:30 - The real problem 1:16 - Cut the chaos 4:57 - Workflow 5:26 - Organise 7:33 - Presets 10:13 - Go mobile 12:11 - When is enough 14:12 - MEFA36 frames, no editing. Can you use the X100VI like a film camera?Rick Bebbington2025-07-05 | My Patreon - patreon.com/RickBebbington Coaching waitlist - rickbebbington.com/creative-coaching
Shooting film is a unique and rewarding experience, but could I replicate it using my Fujifilm X100VI?
LENSES Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 ART - tidd.ly/3FKEoVT Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f1.2 - tidd.ly/42c15Kk 35mm f1.4 - geni.us/cTPim 24mm f1.4 - geni.us/gpUR9lThe photographers mindsetRick Bebbington2025-06-24 | Everyone focuses on gear and technique when it comes to 'improving' their photography, but there's one other major element that too many people ignore...
LENSES Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 ART - tidd.ly/3FKEoVT Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f1.2 - tidd.ly/42c15Kk 35mm f1.4 - geni.us/cTPim 24mm f1.4 - geni.us/gpUR9l17 years of photography advice in 17 minutesRick Bebbington2025-06-18 | I've learnt a lot in my 17 years as a photographer but these are by far the most valuable lessons I could give to anyone else doing similar.
0:00 - Intro 1:08 - Trust yourself 2:04 - Document 2:58 - Dream chaser 4:10 - Look after #1 5:32 - Never too late 7:05 - Patience 8:09 - Connect 10:00 - Make 11:06 - Know it alls 11:55 - Do something 12:58 - Money 14:04 - Safety 15:03 - Gear 15:59 - Have an 'and'Why Your Photos Arent Getting Better and What To DoRick Bebbington2025-06-10 | If you feeling like your photography isn’t improving, then these 7 practical strategies can help you break through the plateau and start making the progress you want.
0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Change perspective 1:54 - Set challenges 4:42 - Deepen knowledge 6:46 - Seek feedback 9:20 - Ask why 10:22 - Keep shooting 11:54 - Stop shootingI wanted to quit photography. Instead, I did thisRick Bebbington2025-06-03 | I was done with photography. I was burnt out, uninspired, and ready to hang up my camera. Until something shifted — and this video is about what brought me back. If you’ve ever felt similar, this one’s for you.
0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Backstory 2:29 - The fallout 3:34 - Changing career 4:41 - How to recover 8:49 - A warning 10:55 - The futureDo you really need all your lenses?Rick Bebbington2025-05-27 | I’m selling half my lenses—not because I don’t love them, but because I’ve realised I just don’t need them. In this video, I talk through the gear I’m letting go, what I’m keeping, and why simplifying my setup has made me more creative.
LENSES Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 ART - tidd.ly/3FKEoVT Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f1.2 - tidd.ly/42c15Kk 35mm f1.4 - geni.us/cTPim 24mm f1.4 - geni.us/gpUR9lWhy the best locations are ruining your travel photographyRick Bebbington2025-05-19 | I photographed the parts of the Faroe Islands that no one really shows, and talk about why.
LENSES Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 ART - tidd.ly/3FKEoVT Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f1.2 - tidd.ly/42c15Kk 35mm f1.4 - geni.us/cTPim 24mm f1.4 - geni.us/gpUR9lIve been doing photography wrongRick Bebbington2025-05-10 | A bunch of overthinking and the questioning of self that can be summed up as a bit of a channel update about where things are heading... I think there is also a hidden message of 'it's ok to be unsure' and 'it's also ok to do something different'. That was the aim anyway....
LENSES Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 ART - tidd.ly/3FKEoVT Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f1.2 - tidd.ly/42c15Kk 35mm f1.4 - geni.us/cTPim 24mm f1.4 - geni.us/gpUR9lI was wrong about Aperture PriorityRick Bebbington2025-05-03 | After years of forcing myself to shoot manual, I found out that for me, there is a better way...
0:00 - Intro 0:29 - Nothing 'wrong' with manual 1:22 - How I shoot 1:38 - How to properly set up 7:35 - When it helps 8:19 - What else to knowPhotographers - youve been lied toRick Bebbington2025-04-26 | 6 lies in photography that will hold you back...
0:00 - Intro 0:21 - Manual Mode 1:57 - ISO 3:46 - Gear 7:22 - Genre 8:41 - Keeping up 10:04 - RulesCreative but lazy? You need to see thisRick Bebbington2025-04-18 | Check out Descript for free - descript.1stcollab.com/rickbebbington #descript, #descriptpartner
You aren't lazy, you're just overthinking, and overwhelmed. But how do we deal with that? Watch on, dear viewer.
0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Resistance, not laziness 4:02 - Momentum killers 5:47 - The antidote 6:59 - Build momentumIf you ever dont know what to photograph, then watch thisRick Bebbington2025-04-13 | Not knowing what to photograph can make photography really difficult. here's how to get a bit of clarity and direction.
LENSES Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 ART - tidd.ly/3FKEoVT Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f1.2 - tidd.ly/42c15Kk 35mm f1.4 - geni.us/cTPim 24mm f1.4 - geni.us/gpUR9lIs too much camera gear holding you back? feat. Fujifilm X100VI Street PhotographyRick Bebbington2025-04-05 | Can being minimal with photography gear result in better images?
LENSES Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 ART - tidd.ly/3FKEoVT Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f1.2 - tidd.ly/42c15Kk 35mm f1.4 - geni.us/cTPim 24mm f1.4 - geni.us/gpUR9lThe art of noticingRick Bebbington2025-03-29 | Noticing what's around us in everyday life is absolutely game changing for your photography. It's also a good way of giving resistance the finger.
0:00 - Intro 0:28 - The social media problem 2:42 - Wide angle photography 6:01 - The truth 7:24 - Breaking free 10:00 - Challenge 10:52 - Don't be influencedProcrastinator? This is how to get sh*t doneRick Bebbington2025-03-16 | If I could be bothered to enter, I'd win worlds best procrastinator. That was until I finally stopped, and started getting stuff done
0:00 - Intro 2:08 - Root causes 3:41 - We're all different 4:27 - What's not worked 9:19 - What has worked 15:42 - Fixing the root causesThe focal length that transformed my photographyRick Bebbington2025-03-08 | I have a favourite focal length to shoot at, and it's made a huge difference to the quality of my photos over the last 2 years. Featuring the Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f1.2...
0:00 - Intro 0:16 - Gear 2:21 - What to learn 7:10 - What do you want? 8:31 - Learn video 9:56 - Community 11:18 - Making money 13:11 - MindsetPhotography has a serious AI problem - a message of hopeRick Bebbington2025-02-22 | Photography as we know it is under threat from AI, but there are things that photographers can do to adapt and even thrive.
0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Fear of change 1:40 - effect on jobs 4:31 - AI images and social media 6:04 - The 'problem' with AI 7:50 - The solutions8 signs that you are a better photographer than you thinkRick Bebbington2025-02-15 | If you are struggling with self-belief, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, then watch this.
0:00 - Intro 1:31 - Current work 3:34 - Older work 4:31 - Light 5:42 - Being different 7:03 - Seeing 8:24 - Your camera 9:26 - Photo over gear 10:34 - Feedback 12:29 - Important stuffCan you take good photos on a cheap camera?Rick Bebbington2025-02-08 | Some 'good' images, but....
The camera (if you just can't resist!!) - geni.us/I5cWuWhy your photos look so different to real lifeRick Bebbington2025-02-01 | Ever wondered why your photos look so different to real life, or to how you remember a moment? Well, you can get them a lot closer to what you experienced....
0:00 - Introduction 0:36 - Why we overconsume 2:44 - Shifting from consumer to creator 5:15 - Trace the source 7:36 - Finding balance 10:01 - Create nowWhy you probably don’t need a Photography Style?Rick Bebbington2025-01-17 | A Q&A about photography style, editing, photography as a career, YouTube, mental health and a whole lot more
0:00 - Intro 0:11 - Under photographed places 1:40 - Impact of reels 2:22 - Dealing with plateaus 3:25 - My first video 4:30 - My journey and freelancing 7:09 - Tips to make a hobby into a career 8:17 - Mentoring and coaching 9:16 - Quick questions 11:40 - My shooting process 13:15 - Finding a style 17:08 - Learning editing 18:22 - Creative aspirations 19:12 - Mental health and photographyThe photography shortcut that no one talks aboutRick Bebbington2025-01-11 | A prescription for being a better photographer, a better creative, a better you.
0:00 - Intro 0:54 - Talent 2:00 - Mental health & mindset 3:34 - Daily habits 3:48 - Move 4:59 - Consumption 7:58 - Work & consistency 9:10 - Creative block 10:15 - Helpful things 12:32 - It's not about photographyThe problem with FujifilmRick Bebbington2025-01-04 | Whilst I love Fujfilm cameras, there are some issues with both the cameras and the company, meaning a full switch is never going to be on the cards...
0:00 - Intro 0:48 - Positives and Negatives 2:30 - Sony over Fuji 3:20 - X100V 4:10 - Less Gear 5:30 - The real issues with Fujifilm 7:08 - Could you benefit from less?Life is better when you make stuffRick Bebbington2024-12-27 | How I stumbled into creativity, and how it saved me from a life I hated. Filmed on a Sony FX3 with Sigma Art 24mm f1.4.
Thanks to @NigelDanson @alexnail and @boomshiddang for some of the images and additional video used in this 🙌🏻
0:00 - Intro 1:18 - What I didn't do this year 3:10 - What I did do this year 10:39 - My plan for 2025An honest conversation about YouTube sponsorship as a photographerRick Bebbington2024-12-13 | Having brand deals, sponsored videos and gear gifted to me isn't everything I thought it would be... This is my truth about Sponsorships and making money on YouTube.
0:00 - This video isn't sponsored by.... 1:42 - Sponsors and brand deals 5:02 - Free stuff 7:08 - Audience Impact 9:33 - Gear launches 11:32 - The futureUnderstanding this will 10x your photographyRick Bebbington2024-12-05 | What can you learn from really studying your own photography. In short, a bunch of stuff that you might not have thought about....
0:00 - Intro 0:49 - Memory Cards 2:05 - Battery Charger 3:20 - Hybrid CPL/VND 5:03 - Footwear 6:53 - Microphone 8:14 - Tripods 9:20 - Multitool (a must buy) 10:14 - Questions 10:50 - Music 11:51 - Newsletter relaunchEveryone has a story. What’s yours?Rick Bebbington2024-11-20 | My early life had a huge impact on what I do. This is how I got here #shortsCamera innovation is dead - Missing Camera features that we would actually use.Rick Bebbington2024-11-15 | Apparently, all that matters now is megapixels, FPS and autofocus. Are the camera companies concentrating on the wrong things? This is what I'd like in a new camera... What about you?
0:00 - The problem with new cameras 0:57 - Tripod attachment 2:09 - The screen 3:25 - Picture Profiles 4:58 - Imaging modes 6:11 - Menus 7:34 - Storage 9:10 - ND Filter 9:50 - Controversy I 10:55 - Controversy IIThe only rule photographers should pay attention toRick Bebbington2024-11-08 | Unless I pay attention to this one photography rule, then I'm pretty unlikely to take a good photograph.
0:00 - Intro 1:34 - What is a photography rule? 2:44 - Common photography rules 4:22 - Fog! 5:46 - The one rule you need 6:41 - Holding a viewers attention 7:52 - Curiosity 8:44 - Implementing the rule 10:58 - ExamplesThe truth about burnout, photography, and mental healthRick Bebbington2024-10-22 | I discuss the truth about burnout, photography, and mental health. If you're a photographer experiencing burnout, you're not alone. Let's talk about how to prioritise your mental well-being in a creative field.
0:00 - What this video is 1:00 - My burnout 2:07 - Burnout and mental health 3:19 - What does burnout look like? 5:20 - Overwhelming expectation 6:45 - Exhaustion 8:14 - Loss of connection 9:26 - Imposter syndrome 10:54 - Community withdrawal 12:02 - Gear frustration 12:56 - Desire to walk away 14:06 - Burnout solutions 17:00 - The social media problemSix bits of photography gear you should not buyRick Bebbington2024-09-30 | Check out squarespace.com/rickbebbington for 14 days free and 10% off, or just use the code rickbebbington
Photography is expensive, and after many years of wasting money on stuff I don't need I'm here to help you avoid doing similar. These are 6 things you probably shouldn't buy.
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0:00 - Intro 0:46 - Kit Protection 2:03 - Tripods 3:43 - Camera Bags 5:58 - Filters 7:07 - Lenses 8:31 - Camera Upgrades 10:26 - Bonus Waste of MoneyI dont have time for PhotographyRick Bebbington2024-09-23 | Check out squarespace.com/rickbebbington for 14 days free and 10% off, or just use the code rickbebbington
I asked a bunch of people what their biggest photography problem was, and a lot of them, said the same thing - not enough time for photography. I can't magic up more time, but I can help you use it better.
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0:00 - Intro 1:50 - Photography in daily life 4:10 - Time management 7:51 - Overcoming the two Ps 10:26 - Make it a habit 11:35 - TakeawaysYou need an everyday camera, and it should do thisRick Bebbington2024-09-13 | The most important considerations when looking for an everyday camera. The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare https://skl.sh/rickbebbington09241
Like the look? The video was filmed using the Freewell VND V2 and glow mist filter (geni.us/IPaqiq5) and graded with -
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0:00 - Intro 0:27 - Why an EDC? 1:21 - Size 2:59 - Tech specs 5:46 - Flexibility 8:03 - Longevity 9:59 - After the shot 12:28 - Is it fun? 14:12 - Final thoughtsFour habits to take better photosRick Bebbington2024-08-30 | A few simple things that you can do do which will have a long lasting improvement on your photography.
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0:00 - Intro 0:18 - Skill over gear 0:53 - Take a camera everywhere 3:37 - Always be learning 6:32 - Get good at editing 7:44 - Find community 9:36 - Smaller Practices 11:30 - Conclusion