As someone very new in my photography journey (as my bare profile suggests!) your advise on this channel lately as well as your Instagram account is just what I've needed to hear and see in the last couple of months. I've realised that I'm NOT too old to learn a new skill, that my own personal imposter syndrome is never really going to go away, which I've now realised is incredibly liberating. So I may as well carpe diem and just go for it! I have no idea what kind of photo/video journey 2025 is going to be, but for the first time in ages, that's actually exciting. And I can't wait to find out. A happy Christmas to you and yours, from a very appreciative amateur photographer. 🙏
Thanks Darius - I'm so happy that it's been helpful to you! Absolutely not, you're never too old. You'll be surprised (I hope) how much your imposter syndrome fades over time when you take that attitude - good luck to you! Have a good one mate, keep going 🙌🏻
Such a great video, Rick! After a few years of expensive landscape workshops, I realized that I loved the experience and hanging out with the other photographers, but I wasn’t necessarily happy with the results, probably because I wasn’t getting my reps (additional shooting) in between. This year I did 2 dedicated solo trips and am planning more for 2025. Although the cognitive load is higher than when I have a guide (where will I go, when, general logistics all on me), I gained a lot more confidence and thoroughly enjoyed both trips. Happy Holidays!
That's great to hear!! I think it's like that with a lot of things, you can get so much out of intense periods (like workshops and dedicated trips), but that soon fades away if you aren't doing bits in between (that's where the everyday camera comes in!!). Hope you have a good 2025!
Love your content. Thank you for a blueprint of encouragement. It's not exact, it isn't a proscription, it's encouragement and that's something we can all use!
Was such a pleasure to meet and hang out with you this year Rick, I’ve loved watching your journey through this channel and your email updates. Wishing you a fantastic Christmas and New Year, look forward to seeing what you get up to in 2025, hopefully our paths will cross again! 🤞🏻
Good ideas! Yes, you visited some terrific places this year and produced a terrific body of work. Good to hear the energy in your voice. Happy holidays to you and your's too! Looking forward to next year!
Carry on Rick. Thank you for the courage to share along with the time and effort it takes. I'm at that stage in life where there are far more leaves on the ground than are left on the tree. There is no expression of any art form everyone loves. Life is not like that. Shoot because you love it; whatever it is. Peace and good will to you and your clan. Cheers from across the big pond.
Thank you for the honest and genuine videos you have made this year, Rick. They really are inspirational and they have helped me so much. I love your images but the most important thing is that you like them and the most important thing for me is that I like my images. To believe in my own work is such a great mindset to have., so thank you for reminding me of that. Hsve a great holiday and I look forward to seeing more of your work in 2025.
Love this Rick always love listening to you and very inspiring. The last 4 months have been a bit of a challenge on the family front so have not got out with the camera much and miss it so much but this helping me think of options for 2025 to get out more. In meantime of to Peak district next week.
Thanks so much Rick. I've been stuck for a while now, with small bursts of energy followed by lengthy lulls. Your videos and experiences really inspire and lend me focus. Here's to 2025!!
I hope so!! If I can say anything, it is that it will change and it will get better. Just stay close to it, don't try and force it, and be ready for when it does! All the best for '25
I am a newbie to photography and just starting my journey. I found your video very inspiring with wise words for anyone just starting. I have to be kind to myself and enjoy the process. Have a great Christmas ⛄
You had a wild 2024! I agree that dedicated photography trips are good for the soul. They're intentional and focused. I'm optimistic that mine this spring will do the same as it did for me this past year. Also, how on earth do you recover from a trip like Antartica?! What is life like after that?!
It was pretty different to any year previously!! Yeah, I love them - they are more beneficial than I can really put into words. I'm sure it will be for you! That's a great question, I'm not sure!! Going to Yellowstone and the Tetons off the back of it helped soften the blow, but probably just bumped everything down the road a bit. Nothing else will ever really compare to that - maybe that's why I struggled over the summer and ended up a bit burned out? No matter what you do after an experience of that level, there's going to be quite a comedown...
As someone very new in my photography journey (as my bare profile suggests!) your advise on this channel lately as well as your Instagram account is just what I've needed to hear and see in the last couple of months. I've realised that I'm NOT too old to learn a new skill, that my own personal imposter syndrome is never really going to go away, which I've now realised is incredibly liberating. So I may as well carpe diem and just go for it!
I have no idea what kind of photo/video journey 2025 is going to be, but for the first time in ages, that's actually exciting. And I can't wait to find out.
A happy Christmas to you and yours, from a very appreciative amateur photographer. 🙏
Thanks Darius - I'm so happy that it's been helpful to you! Absolutely not, you're never too old. You'll be surprised (I hope) how much your imposter syndrome fades over time when you take that attitude - good luck to you! Have a good one mate, keep going 🙌🏻
Such a great video, Rick! After a few years of expensive landscape workshops, I realized that I loved the experience and hanging out with the other photographers, but I wasn’t necessarily happy with the results, probably because I wasn’t getting my reps (additional shooting) in between. This year I did 2 dedicated solo trips and am planning more for 2025. Although the cognitive load is higher than when I have a guide (where will I go, when, general logistics all on me), I gained a lot more confidence and thoroughly enjoyed both trips. Happy Holidays!
That's great to hear!! I think it's like that with a lot of things, you can get so much out of intense periods (like workshops and dedicated trips), but that soon fades away if you aren't doing bits in between (that's where the everyday camera comes in!!). Hope you have a good 2025!
If you have tips for getting past procrastination that would be interesting.
Yep, I reckon I could procrastinate for England, but not right now🤣🤣🤣. Any tips to get over it would be gratefully received👍
I'll make a video early in the new year.... if I get round to it 🙄😂
Love your content. Thank you for a blueprint of encouragement. It's not exact, it isn't a proscription, it's encouragement and that's something we can all use!
Thank you Chris 🙏🏻 yeah, everyone is different but we can get there 👍🏻
Was such a pleasure to meet and hang out with you this year Rick, I’ve loved watching your journey through this channel and your email updates. Wishing you a fantastic Christmas and New Year, look forward to seeing what you get up to in 2025, hopefully our paths will cross again! 🤞🏻
All the best for 2025 Rick. Enjoy your work. Keep your head up mate.
Good ideas! Yes, you visited some terrific places this year and produced a terrific body of work. Good to hear the energy in your voice. Happy holidays to you and your's too! Looking forward to next year!
Thank you Brian, I appreciate it! Have a good one
Beautifully spoken. Merry Christmas to you and the fam.
I have loved your images this year Rick 👏
Thank you Andy, that means a lot. it's been great having you here :)
Carry on Rick. Thank you for the courage to share along with the time and effort it takes. I'm at that stage in life where there are far more leaves on the ground than are left on the tree. There is no expression of any art form everyone loves. Life is not like that. Shoot because you love it; whatever it is. Peace and good will to you and your clan. Cheers from across the big pond.
Great video Rick. Love the honesty. Some fab images this year.
Thank you mate
Thank you for the honest and genuine videos you have made this year, Rick. They really are inspirational and they have helped me so much. I love your images but the most important thing is that you like them and the most important thing for me is that I like my images. To believe in my own work is such a great mindset to have., so thank you for reminding me of that. Hsve a great holiday and I look forward to seeing more of your work in 2025.
Good luck for next year, Rick
Cheers Bob!
Looking forward to sharing 2025 with you Rick. It is going to be awesome. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks Chris ☺️
This is so good, Rick. Some of the best advice I’ve heard on improving photography. Don’t change your gear. Change your mind. Love it 🙏🏼
Thank you so much Matt!! 'Don't change your gear, change your mind' - I love that!
Yes yes I'm a first class procrastinator, I'd love to hear (see) how you battle that!
I'll try and make a video in the new year, procrastination dependant 😂
@@RickBebbington thank you. Looking forward to it, sometime at the end of the year or so ;-)
Love this Rick always love listening to you and very inspiring. The last 4 months have been a bit of a challenge on the family front so have not got out with the camera much and miss it so much but this helping me think of options for 2025 to get out more. In meantime of to Peak district next week.
Cheers Bernie - enjoy the Peaks!!
Algorithm served a quality video. Nice one mate. Subbed and liked. Nice stuff 👍
Thank you, appreciate it!!
Thanks so much Rick. I've been stuck for a while now, with small bursts of energy followed by lengthy lulls. Your videos and experiences really inspire and lend me focus. Here's to 2025!!
I hope so!! If I can say anything, it is that it will change and it will get better. Just stay close to it, don't try and force it, and be ready for when it does! All the best for '25
Another inspiring video, Rick. All the best to you and your family.
Thank you so much. Same to you, have a good Christmas!
I am a newbie to photography and just starting my journey. I found your video very inspiring with wise words for anyone just starting. I have to be kind to myself and enjoy the process. Have a great Christmas ⛄
Absolutely. It's not a game, or a competition. Just enjoy it, and do it for yourself above anything else :) You too!
Spot on messaging. More helpful for some of us that you probably realize.
I hope so :) thank you
Love the video and perspective! Inspiration enough to do the same planning for 2025 for my own photography work.
Thank you, I wish you all the best!
You had a wild 2024! I agree that dedicated photography trips are good for the soul. They're intentional and focused. I'm optimistic that mine this spring will do the same as it did for me this past year. Also, how on earth do you recover from a trip like Antartica?! What is life like after that?!
It was pretty different to any year previously!! Yeah, I love them - they are more beneficial than I can really put into words. I'm sure it will be for you!
That's a great question, I'm not sure!! Going to Yellowstone and the Tetons off the back of it helped soften the blow, but probably just bumped everything down the road a bit. Nothing else will ever really compare to that - maybe that's why I struggled over the summer and ended up a bit burned out? No matter what you do after an experience of that level, there's going to be quite a comedown...
Great video and advice 🙂👍
Thanks Stig!
@RickBebbington 🙂👍
Rest easy, your video helped at least one person --- me.
Thanks Randy, so glad it has helped 👍🏻