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Ohhh my. Thank you. Loads to explore there. How exciting and thanks 👍

I have dabbled, often for locations but I find his style easily accessible. Thank you for the prod… sometimes you just need reminding. Cheers Rick 👍

Ahhh another person also said about her and I do watch her…her approach is fresh. I like Courtney. Now the video I made on the murmuration at Brighton was last year and they have been AMAZING this year. I think at least 4-5 times the amount we had last year. I am soooo pleased you caught them. I’ve been twice this winter and WOW! When I can actually do woodland better, I’ll follow your example and study Courtney again before taking a trip up there. Thank you for the feedback and travel safely 👍

Thank you 🙏 and OMG does that man have energy and charisma. It’s so inspiring! And a tad tiring too 😂. Have a look at the recommendations that others have put in the comments too because there are some really interesting ones. Very different styles too 👍

I do love Gavin. I kind of miss him and Adam together. Good shout 👍

@@louisewelcomephotography also try tin man Lee - more wildlife - but incredible

Tracy, apologies, I’ve only just read your comment. Ohhhh some useful recommendations there… I know of Rob but haven’t looked recently so I must do so. Ballet, IR and printing? An eclectic and interesting mix 👍. Rain and light can be fun but the mystery we have had until recently has been ruuuuuubish! 😉 Good luck with the workshop 😁

Now I do like a relaxed presenter. Thank you. 🙏 I’m going to learn loads after this 👍

Ohhh Rob, thank you for the recommendation. It's been so nice to have people let me know who inspires them. I'm really hoping to find a few that I can study. Have a good Sunday (even though it's grey AGAIN - following a cracking misty sunrise my way!)

Both good calls. Thank you 🙏

Thank you so much. I know Kim’s work and her journey, but not John… yet 😉. The tip is hugely appreciated, thanks 🙏

Thank you 🙏

Ohhhh 4 I know and three I don’t. Thank you. I like Demi’s work a lot. Thank you hugely Mike 👍

You are welcome Paul. I love the fact that we meet so many interesting people through it. It’s your baby Paul but she’s a lovely one 😉👍

@@louisewelcomephotographyeveryone’s baby, you guys make it enjoyable! 😅

Ohhhhh that’s a new one… appreciated! 👍👍

@@louisewelcomephotography Andrew Lanxon * sorry auto correct ! Enjoy

@@clairejohn-lewis5138 will do Claire 😊

Thank you Steve. Every day is... looking at your lone tree video made me take a few notes I can tell you. Although not for the moon walk! I'm hoping this time next year I'll be far better in two areas specifically... those blooming woodlands especially!!😁

@@louisewelcomephotography like I say if you are ever up this was I can show you around Cannock chase 👍

@@Stainphotography you are on! 👍

Thank you Damian for the feedback but also for the recommendation…. I know a few tubers who will be thinking ‘ohhhh interesting’ tonight. Thank you sir 🙏

Ali… ugh. Work does get in the way! Thanks lovely. Let’s combine forces and go mess up every now and then 😁

Thank you for the feedback - I do get the budget thing, and will only really look at some of the bigger names for a 'wow' factor as I'm never going to get to the places. I do like the ones where more than one tog goes as it's so interesting to see how they interpret things differently even though they are standing in front of the same wider scene. Really interesting you should about the B roll. Stalking that it can be so useful. Sometimes I even see things in my own videos where I think 'how the heck did I not look behind me'. The walkers are really useful, in particular because I know it's going to take me longer than most to get to a place so if they are struggling... well, I'm in for some fun! (Gulp). I'd love to know if you have any tips for specifically interesting walkers that I may start with. Thank you so much. Louise

To be fair he does transcend both categories(and he didn’t know until he saw the video). Ohhh I think Ben may have mentioned him to me but I need to investigate. Thank you…. 🙏. Have a good week.

Not Android but I'm sure I can get similar. Pete, you have turned out to be a mine of information for us here. I know the comments have already helped a number of photographers as they are contacting me on social media to thank everyone. As I am, including you sir!

Ohhh Pete, some brand new names for me here. I was out with Ben this morning chasing mist and I love first man… Simon B and Jo G… and the others… really helpful. I’m never going to soo the light of day with all these people to watch! Who needs sleep anyway 😂. Cheers Pete, appreciated 👍

Ohhhh Stephanie is sooo interesting - we are privileged enough to be interviewing her on the podcast in late March so it will be so interesting to learn from her. Her ICM is creatively taken to the next level. Gosh Simon Booth, thank you for the reminder, I need to revisit his work more consistently. He's a calm presenter and very reassuring in his approach. Thanks David... I need to cook a lot more to explore all these people.

And Adam… I didn’t mention him… darn! Mind you I would have been there for a week… but Adam… missing him off. My bad!

Terry, hugely appreciated sir… I like things that make me think. 👍

Dana, I slightly love you for that…. 😍. Ian worth.. how did I forget him. Sean tucker… on it! Thank you hugely 👍

Phil, hasn't Henry's journey been a joy to watch over the past couple of years. He's really blossomed (and I don't mean that in a patronising way), his confidence, his enthusiasm and he hasn't lost his humility either. He works very hard at his craft. The others, I need to look at. I watch photography online and I need to take more notice. There is a gentleman who really explains the theory well with practical demonstrations with a child and a snooker table I remember (not together). Really helpful. Thanks for the recommendations, hugely appreciated.

@@louisewelcomephotography Yes, I agree with your sentiments about Henry, and also it's never about gear and equipment with him or the latest technology - he is firmly self-deprecating and enthuses me to get out. Marcus from Photography Online is the guy who does the theory (and practical) that you mention, and manages to dispel myths and misunderstood theories, which are sometimes popular beliefs - he has corrected my misbeliefs on more than one occasion (despite being previously schooled). There are others, I didn't mention because they have already been recommended below. Others I enjoy from Birding and Wildlife are great inspiration, although they often use 'Hides' and specific props at locations that are not readily available to me in the same way that I can access the great outdoors, woodlands and mountains. Of course, we're all on the learning process, and RU-vid does help the journey to development. I shall be checking out some of the recommendations in the comments below - and I may just watch a few more of your clips as well 🙂!

@@philparker97 ohhh in which case 😍 Marcus. I think the responses have been so helpful… so much to explore. Thank you too.

Will do, thank you! 🙂

Peter M rocks, I need to explore Sean T more. Thank you. 🙏

@@louisewelcomephotography Thank you too, I love your videos, so professionally made.

@@bumblebee_ms that is the best compliment you could give me. Thank you 🙏 👍

@@louisewelcomephotography I forgot to mention how beautiful your photography is. Cheers from a fellow photographer in Australia.

@@bumblebee_ms ah, thank you 🙏

Ohhh Steve, some great leads here Simon B I know but have not seen him post hugely recently but that may be my issue. Will check out your recommendations, thank you. I will put the link in the description shortly. I’m so sorry! Please check out Shona’s interview 😍 also some other inspirations there too. Cheers again!

Done 👍

Thanks Louise, I will check out the podcast. A couple of other thoughts to support your thirst for development. I subscribe to a couple of online landscape photography publications. On landscape and Elements, both full of interesting features and completely different to the stuff you see in the newsagents. On Landscape also has a website full of articles, videos, podcasts etc. Worth a look at least, Steve

@@McKinnellPhotography hugely appreciated. Thank you Steve. I’m excited to check things out ! 👍

Great video Louise, and there is plenty of inspiration in the recommendations. That should keep you busy! I am off to check out your podcast now!

They haven’t and I was surprised. I dip a in and out with her as she mainly does woodland (very well). I think when I have that aspect sorted in my head I will watch her more consistently. I like her presentation style… even her dancing is good 😂 although I skip that. A top recommendation indeed. Thank you 🙏

@@louisewelcomephotography And i forgot to mention, I find your video entertaining, informative and inspiring. Thank you!

@@genoa10co ah thank you. You are very kind 🙏

Ahhhh Steve, how could I forget Gavin… of course, everyone know Gavin 😂. I thought that he and Adam also worked well together. I strangely miss them but he is definitely someone who cheers me up! 👍. Thanks for the prod.

I suggest holding something too TC. I had a knife too at one point but Nigel said it set the wrong tone 😂😂😂

@@louisewelcomephotography 😂😂 That’s hilarious! Perhaps holding my guitar in one hand and camera in the other would work?

Hahahaha… that made me laugh enormously. Thank you. Louise will now take a look! 😂 the take away is that Louise has the attention span of a cat when she has finished work! 😂

@@louisewelcomephotographyMy own attention span is similar, even when I'm at work.

@@patternsinsand I’m part way through your Great Ocean Road video (doing it in 2 parts). Your intro was superb and I love the dryness. Will leave a comment once I finish it. 👍