Havent seen any damn person on youtube and in the landscape world who is so open and puts out truth as is. Shoutout and mad respects for the efforts, Mark.
@@DarrellDeRosia if I had to guess, no. Its more likely his gross income. Because he shows 50% of UA-cam gross income, not his profit. But that's just my assumption. But also I'm guessing he is making a profit because what would his expenses be over 50k?
Mark, I really appreciate the transparency especially when it comes to more personal things like revenue and income. As someone who is looking to hopefully make a living with landscape photography one day, these kinds of videos really help me come up with a plan for what works and what doesn’t. Thanks again and congratulations with all of the success!
From what I've been seeing from you over time, I could see and feel a lot of discipline and consistancy. I'm not surprised you are successful at what you are doing.
You continue to amaze me Mark with your transparency and humility. While I'm not personally looking to become a full time photographer, I sure have enjoyed watching your journey. And you absolutely shine at something I call the H.E.L.P. philosophy: Humanize your message, Encourage conversation, Listen first, Promote less. In other words, putting value first. Kudos.
I have discovered about three/four landscape photographers out there that I consider my mentors. You have become one of them. I'm retired and while photography at first became a means of breaking the boredom, it's now morphed into a passion. One day I would like to make this passion pay for itself (and so would my wife) and still keep this fun. Your videos are helping me toward that goal. Thank you very much, Mark.
I love how honest you are about everything! I'm a freelance photographer in a small town, and today I've been feeling really down, pondering about wether I should continue doing it or take another path. I don't know what exactly, maybe your positive outlook, but you inspired me to keep the effort and make it work. Thank you for being you!
It is certainly the most complicated discipline to obtain benefits, but also one of the most rewarding. I hope that the next years are going to get better and that we can continue enjoying your quality content
Thanks for sharing. I think your education and intelligence, your corporate experience and above all, your passion, drive, communication skills and creativity will allow you to grow your success. Good luck. I've been following you for quite a while.
I don't know how you are able to post videos superrelevant for me all the time but I'm SO grateful for it! I'm about to make my own business so this is so valuable. Thanks and congratz to your success (once again)
What a candid and eye-opening video you gave us today, Mark. Thanks for being so open and breaking things down as you did. I'm a hobbyist/amateur photo enthusiast (and retired), and if I were to think about a professional career in photography, today's video would be my first guide in what to do to move my "boat." I've said it before and will repeat it. I follow a few photographers on UA-cam and other means, but no one comes close to you as it relates to skill sharing and teaching. You have it in your genes, I believe.
Mark I have watched many videos on this topic and nobody has gone into this much detail. I appreciate you sharing especially with a new photographer like myself. Great video!!
You are so refreshing. I get the feeling that you are one of those artists who revel in the success of others as much or more than in your own success. There can never be too many artists. The more the merrier!
At 00:48 is the best advice: "But at least I was giving it a shot, and I wouldn't have to live with the regret of never having given [photography] a chance to work..."
I more than appreciate everything you said in this video, enough to pause to at least subscribe to your channel, then watch the rest. This may be the first time that I ever searched for anything on the internet and find the answer to my questions in the first video that I watched AND it was just the straight truth, through your transparency, which is exactly what I always want when searching for the answers to the important questions I have. I currently do mainly night time landscape photography, that sometimes borders on and includes at times, astrophotography. Thank you.
I'm commenting on this video in hope that it bumps it back into the limelight! It's fantastic, I subscribed to your channel a month ago, binged your videos but have only just come across this one. It's great, it's what we all need to hear. I've never watched a video like this before that is so open, gets down to the nitty gritty of numbers and percentages (kudos for that) and inspires us all that it can be done if you keep pushing. Thankyou and keep going!
Your way of explaining is very easy to understand . Every words gets into the mind and your gap intervals give enough time to interpret the information
Wow, Mark, I honstely and deeply applaud you for this video. Not only one has to have the balls to showcase the revenues and numbers fully open, but also you have additionally provided very valuable information. So this very video literally underlines your concept: giving value. No bells and whistels, no brushing up reality, no fancy pseudo-joking about things not having worked out - just plain down to earth content. You don't only shoot RAW - you also reflect on decisions and results in a RAW, unwrapped, free of sugar, way. Again, I pull my hat - excellent content! All the best for the upcoming 12 months - it'll be well deserved.
Mark you have some of the best landscape photography videos out there. There is a reason why you are growing. It is well earned. I am glad that I found your channel and have learned, and relearned a lot from your videos.
Probably the single-most helpful UA-cam I have watched concerning photography. Thank you so much for being so open with all the rest of us, Mark. I thoroughly enjoy your videos and you definitely add value to everyone with your knowledge and willingness to share. Thanks so much.
Mark, your honesty and openness are rare and much appreciated. I really respect your ability as a communicator and teacher as well. I wish you much continued success.
been doing photography for 25+ years, made about $1000 give or take total. ive always wanted it to be a full time career, its my passion. could use s boost to get back again fully. i depend on social media to much, i need a good website like you and need to get my chan going. I appreciate your straight forward attitude and honesty, i really need to focus on my creations a lot more.
One thing I personally understood from this video is that you Sir are A worker very dedicated top structured person. This is why you have achieved what you did so far and will achieve much more ! Gratz for getting out of the corporate and to become a freelance self made !! Best thing happened to you when you lost that job that was slowing you in you creativity keep it up more great ideas will come !!
I'm greatly thankful that you take the time to make these videos and give free lectures on composition and post editing. I've learned a lot about lightroom from your videos.
I believe the big difference between a landscape photography business vs a wedding/portrait business is for the latter the photos are the product. For landscape photographers you are the product yourself, your knowledge and skills as Mark pointed out. I haven’t heard about any landscape photographer that started the business within the last few years that make money from print sales or stock. This is where many landscape photographers starting a business get it wrong. They count on print sales because it’s the most obvious. Not having clarity about the products they are offering and to whom to sell, is probably the biggest challenge. At least it is for me. Great video Mark, you’re an inspiration.
I've followed you from the start and your success is well earned. Being genuine and honest counts for an awful lot. I hope the future treats you well... you deserve it !
I very much like your open way telling your subscribers the real facts. I hope your channel continues to grow at this speed (or even faster) and I wish you all the best for the future.
You are an amazing person Mark. You not only give hints, tips and your knowledge in photography itself but also you give us ideas on how to make OUR photography work for each of us. Yet again another awesome video mate. HUGE respect to you for your time, thoughts and ideas in EVERY aspect in photography 👍 Hope you and your family are all doing well.
So glad I discovered your channel a few weeks ago. I've found tremendous value in all the videos I've watched so far. Thank you and keep up the great work.
As per usual, a great clear review. Mark, it seems that there has been a huge shift for landscape photograpers in the last decade or two - from one of actually selling your art as prints or stock to the general public - to selling good advice to other photographers. That's what landscape photography utube seems to be mostly about. - to give advice to other photographers. While many of us see that market growing, many would love to have most of their income selling their art to clients who want to put it on their walls. They want their art to have value on its own. So many photographers I bump into here in the Rockies are striving to do that, a challenge that may not work out for them unless they have outstanding work and are good marketers.
Your insights and down to earth thoughts on landscape photography as a profession is quite enriching for people looking it as a profession in the future. I took up photography (personal interest and therapy) as a means of documenting a place (landscape, city, town, villages etc) or people (everyday life, habits, culture etc). I am learning a lot from your channel. keep up the great work. You definitely are a great educator.
I would like to congratulate you for being honest and sharing all this information with your subscribers, it tells a lot about you, and this really ADDS value to your channel. Good luck for your third year, I'll be here, as always, learning from you!
I want to be a landscape photographer and I've been doubting it because I'm afraid it isn't going to pay much money, but it is also a passion I love to do. Your video has made me see landscape photography in a better picture and that there are other ways to get work put out there, thank you.
I’m a new subscriber of yours and I am so happy I came upon your channel. You are so sincere, genuine and articulate - I am not surprised your business has flourished. Thank you for being a great teacher!
Thank you for your full disclosure. This helps a lot for people on the fence about striking out as a professional landscape photographer. It's a big risk and you just help clarify or hit people with reality.
I found it super interesting that most of your revenue wasn't really from the landscapd photography work you're doing, but rather the knowledge you've aquired from working on improving your landscape photography! No matter how you make it work, I'm proud of you for taking matters into your own hands and doing what you love!
Love your channel and really appreciate your honesty. Best thing: you don’t waste my time. Your videos begin and straightaway we are into useful content. No 1 minute musical intro with maybe a shot of someone getting into a car or drinking coffee followed by 3 minutes of blather about their personal life. You deliver what your video descriptions promise. And it is always quality.
The way you have explained for us and the people your situation and experience with full transparency will help a lot of people , i wish all the best and success in your next year as a full time landscape photographer , keep it on and we are always supporting you , who knows maybe i could visit you one day at your beautiful country in one of my photography trips , by the way nice T-Shirt
Thanks for your honesty. Your are a youtuber, not a landscape photographer (money wise, your artistic work is amazing), but these prove me that I’m in the right direction building a solid income working as a freelancer (not photography related) to have more time for my photography; but not to dream living from it. Being a youtuber is not an option for me.
So basically, there's no way to make really good money anymore outside of convincing other people that you have the secret that will help them make more money.
That’s the general modus operandi of UA-camrs. My suggestion is to not spend as much time listening to what you see on social media and UA-cam and make your own path. There’s a MILLION videos just like this one and you could spend your whole life in paralysis trying to figure out who’s opinion to follow. You don’t have to be an entertainer to be a photographer- but if you spend your time on UA-cam and become overwhelmed with the amount of people with no real jobs telling you how to make money-its easy to get sucked in to the idea that YOU TOO have to be an entertainer and “content creator” to be successful and that’s just not the case. It’s not easy for sure but if you become an expert at your craft, be humble, never stop learning and networking and you’ll get noticed. And Don’t waste your time with Instagram.
@@dwllers he has a point though… Instagram is dead as far as genuine interest in photography is concerned. Unless you want to be a TikTok success or join the millions of other iphone ‘photographers’ trying to be different, the best bet would be to get yourself ready for whatever comes next to replace Instagram and be one of the first wave of users to make use of the newer platform. There is something in the pipeline apprently?
Mark, it's not possible not feel your solid business background. Firmly believe, that system approach helped you find out your photography path. You combine inside yourself technical skills with art perception. That's great anyway and corresponds to photography as it is. It's a pleasure to follow your photorgaphy trip. Keep it up!
Great video! I love your transparency and honesty and I wish more youtubers did the same. Very refreshing and I hope you keep us updated every year. Keep it up!
Mark, your videos are always excellent. I always learn a ton with every one. Your content varies and is always on point. That and your soothing voice make a great combination. I am glad you reviewed the new ball head with us, although you seemed hesitant. Colorado tripods is an up and coming entity and deserves a mention, I have been watching you for about a year and know that I trust everything you say to be true. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for being so transparent about your earnings and your journey along the way. I think it really helps shed a light on the things that a lot of UA-camrs arent willing to share.
Mark, your honesty and transparency are so awesome. You have made apparent areas that I have never seen discussed on UA-cam or other information sites. Thank you. May your success and personal goals be rewarded for your clarity and honesty.
Even for someone that has no intentions of doing landscape photos for a living this was and extremely interesting video. I just love how you were up front and honest and actually gave out real numbers. Your delivery of content is always excellent as well and you've surely made many of us better photographers.
Mark, I wasn't going to watch this as I have no interest in making a business out of my photography. However, the auto play ran it whilst I was looking at emails and I am glad it did. You did a great job of highlighting how difficult it can be to be successful in this game. I think you are the first UA-camr I have seen actually say how much they ear from their channel. Many congratulations and keep doing what you do - always interesting content.
Thank you Mark for the generosity with which you share your information. I had a crack at making a living from landscape photography about 10 years ago and found it, as you say, very difficult, and ultimately disheartening. In retrospect, I gave up too easily and realise I needed more commitment for the long term and belief in myself that I could actually succeed (amongst various other things). I've recently started a UA-cam channel and I think the information you've provided will help in my direction. The tip about focusing on the value for others is absolute gold, and your focus on this certainly shows through all your videos. With much appreciation!
Very nice video Mark, I really love your focus on creating value for others (which ultimately creates value for yourself). One thing that may not be apparent to you, at least from where I sit, is likeability. There is so much content and choices out there, I find myself watching the photographers that I just like their style and seem like a nice down to earth person. Congrats on year two! Keep it going!!!
Love the video Mark. I'm also someone who is very forward with this kind of thing so it was nice to see someone actually talk about it. What I think you should have mentioned is that the only way to make a living being a landscape photographer is by actually being a bunch of other stuff. Realistically you make your money doing a lot of things that aren't landscape photography, they are just about landscape photography. I always find that really amusing.
Thanks for another enlightening video Mark. You are so open and sincere, such a great communicator. I’m glad that it’s working out. I wish you every success, you’ve earned it!
I'm just going to repeat what a lot of people have said, but I really appreciate your transparency. And I'm not even mentioning the overall quality of your channel. Keep it up!
The pen tool is probably the best tool (although slow) for cutting out the sky with ultimate precision and then using the gradient tool to introduce a new one.
Hello Mark! Just literally came across your channel yesterday; became a subscriber after the 1st youtube segment that I watched! I am semi-retired, and am dedicating more of my time toward improving my photographic skills. I enjoy landscape/wildlife photography the most; much of the success I am looking for will come from the satisfaction of taking that photo that makes people feel something special....I am looking forward to more of your videos! Thanks much for providing such great insight and expertise! All the Best! Lou
Loved this video aspiring photographers like myself appreciate the value that you bring, i always watch your youtube content and feel ive learned a lot BUT the one thing that resonates through myself is your transparency, to sit and discuss earnings and revenue streams is a breath of fresh air. Well done on your success and long may it continue
hey Mark, I have been watching you since last few months. My simple reaction to your story is "path less travelled". Especially, with genre of landscape photography, it was really a courage to take this path. Congratulations and wish you all the very best.
Love the t-shirt!! Great video Mark. I have so much respect for your honesty and humility. Your videos are enlightening and enjoyable to watch. Thanks so much for sharing! 😊
Literally the only person that makes a video about how much they make and how they make it and is actually honest about the actual dollar amount. Cudos
Thanks for the honesty and truth of how things are working for you. Now not to through a wet towel on everything but you are not actually making money off your photography. You are making money off of talking about landscape photography. Which is interesting. So glad it is working for you. And the quality of your work both in both images and video content is great!!
Havent seen any damn person on youtube and in the landscape world who is so open and puts out truth as is. Shoutout and mad respects for the efforts, Mark.
Thanks so much for this! Means a lot - thank ya!!!
@@MarkDenneyPhoto was the total income number you shared after expenses?
Agree. Kudos to Mark!
Exactly
@@DarrellDeRosia if I had to guess, no. Its more likely his gross income. Because he shows 50% of UA-cam gross income, not his profit. But that's just my assumption. But also I'm guessing he is making a profit because what would his expenses be over 50k?
Mark, I really appreciate the transparency especially when it comes to more personal things like revenue and income. As someone who is looking to hopefully make a living with landscape photography one day, these kinds of videos really help me come up with a plan for what works and what doesn’t. Thanks again and congratulations with all of the success!
Glad to do it Austin and happy to hear it was helpful!
Mark, for those trying to build a career or maximize their photo life, your openness is so refreshing. Thanks.
Thank you Jerry - very glad to hear it!
From what I've been seeing from you over time, I could see and feel a lot of discipline and consistancy. I'm not surprised you are successful at what you are doing.
Thanks Emma! I do my best👍👍
One of the few UA-cam landscape photographers I actually trust.
🙏🙏
Top of the list for me
Interesting video. You’re such a natural communicator you should be able to double your income made in 2019 by 2021 or sooner.
Many thanks Alan - I sure hope so!!
You know what I like about you!?? You are quite honest and don't try to fake your feelings. I hope you will grow more in the upcoming years.
Thanks so much!
You continue to amaze me Mark with your transparency and humility. While I'm not personally looking to become a full time photographer, I sure have enjoyed watching your journey. And you absolutely shine at something I call the H.E.L.P. philosophy: Humanize your message, Encourage conversation, Listen first, Promote less. In other words, putting value first. Kudos.
Thanks for that Kevin! That means a lot!
I have discovered about three/four landscape photographers out there that I consider my mentors. You have become one of them. I'm retired and while photography at first became a means of breaking the boredom, it's now morphed into a passion. One day I would like to make this passion pay for itself (and so would my wife) and still keep this fun. Your videos are helping me toward that goal. Thank you very much, Mark.
I love how honest you are about everything! I'm a freelance photographer in a small town, and today I've been feeling really down, pondering about wether I should continue doing it or take another path. I don't know what exactly, maybe your positive outlook, but you inspired me to keep the effort and make it work. Thank you for being you!
Awesome to hear! Yes keep going, don’t give up now - things will pick up, they always do👍
Keep going , I think most of us fell this way
Feel
regardless of the facts that you've mentioned here, one fact I've concluded, "No shortcuts, Work for it" you're a hard worker 👏
It is certainly the most complicated discipline to obtain benefits, but also one of the most rewarding. I hope that the next years are going to get better and that we can continue enjoying your quality content
Thanks so much for this!
@@MarkDenneyPhoto it's a pleasure
Thanks man, I've been a landscape photog for about 20 years now and got a lot out of it. The process you describe rings true to me.
Thanks for sharing. I think your education and intelligence, your corporate experience and above all, your passion, drive, communication skills and creativity will allow you to grow your success. Good luck. I've been following you for quite a while.
Thanks so much for following along - it means a lot👍👍
I don't know how you are able to post videos superrelevant for me all the time but I'm SO grateful for it! I'm about to make my own business so this is so valuable. Thanks and congratz to your success (once again)
Much appreciated - thank you!
What a candid and eye-opening video you gave us today, Mark. Thanks for being so open and breaking things down as you did. I'm a hobbyist/amateur photo enthusiast (and retired), and if I were to think about a professional career in photography, today's video would be my first guide in what to do to move my "boat." I've said it before and will repeat it. I follow a few photographers on UA-cam and other means, but no one comes close to you as it relates to skill sharing and teaching. You have it in your genes, I believe.
Very kind of you to say - a big thanks for this friend!
Mark I have watched many videos on this topic and nobody has gone into this much detail. I appreciate you sharing especially with a new photographer like myself. Great video!!
Thank you Dan! Glad you enjoyed it👍
You are so refreshing. I get the feeling that you are one of those artists who revel in the success of others as much or more than in your own success. There can never be too many artists. The more the merrier!
At 00:48 is the best advice: "But at least I was giving it a shot, and I wouldn't have to live with the regret of never having given [photography] a chance to work..."
honestly that one line is probably my favorite and what made me click the sub button.
I more than appreciate everything you said in this video, enough to pause to at least subscribe to your channel, then watch the rest. This may be the first time that I ever searched for anything on the internet and find the answer to my questions in the first video that I watched AND it was just the straight truth, through your transparency, which is exactly what I always want when searching for the answers to the important questions I have. I currently do mainly night time landscape photography, that sometimes borders on and includes at times, astrophotography. Thank you.
Love your balance between business and passion. Congratulations... please do not stop.
What a genuine upfront person who truly deserves the success he has earned.
I'm commenting on this video in hope that it bumps it back into the limelight! It's fantastic, I subscribed to your channel a month ago, binged your videos but have only just come across this one. It's great, it's what we all need to hear. I've never watched a video like this before that is so open, gets down to the nitty gritty of numbers and percentages (kudos for that) and inspires us all that it can be done if you keep pushing.
Thankyou and keep going!
Your way of explaining is very easy to understand . Every words gets into the mind and your gap intervals give enough time to interpret the information
Wow, Mark, I honstely and deeply applaud you for this video. Not only one has to have the balls to showcase the revenues and numbers fully open, but also you have additionally provided very valuable information. So this very video literally underlines your concept: giving value. No bells and whistels, no brushing up reality, no fancy pseudo-joking about things not having worked out - just plain down to earth content. You don't only shoot RAW - you also reflect on decisions and results in a RAW, unwrapped, free of sugar, way. Again, I pull my hat - excellent content! All the best for the upcoming 12 months - it'll be well deserved.
Mark you have some of the best landscape photography videos out there. There is a reason why you are growing. It is well earned. I am glad that I found your channel and have learned, and relearned a lot from your videos.
Thanks so much for this - made my day!
Probably the single-most helpful UA-cam I have watched concerning photography. Thank you so much for being so open with all the rest of us, Mark. I thoroughly enjoy your videos and you definitely add value to everyone with your knowledge and willingness to share. Thanks so much.
Thanks for being honest and laying out so simply. I appreciate this.
Thank you for sharing the details.
Glad to do it Jonathan!
Mark, your honesty and openness are rare and much appreciated. I really respect your ability as a communicator and teacher as well. I wish you much continued success.
Man!! You are humbled and down to earth!! Love you Mark!!
been doing photography for 25+ years, made about $1000 give or take total. ive always wanted it to be a full time career, its my passion. could use s boost to get back again fully. i depend on social media to much, i need a good website like you and need to get my chan going. I appreciate your straight forward attitude and honesty, i really need to focus on my creations a lot more.
One thing I personally understood from this video is that you Sir are A worker very dedicated top structured person.
This is why you have achieved what you did so far and will achieve much more ! Gratz for getting out of the corporate and to become a freelance self made !! Best thing happened to you when you lost that job that was slowing you in you creativity keep it up more great ideas will come !!
I'm greatly thankful that you take the time to make these videos and give free lectures on composition and post editing. I've learned a lot about lightroom from your videos.
This is great to hear - thank you!
I believe the big difference between a landscape photography business vs a wedding/portrait business is for the latter the photos are the product. For landscape photographers you are the product yourself, your knowledge and skills as Mark pointed out. I haven’t heard about any landscape photographer that started the business within the last few years that make money from print sales or stock. This is where many landscape photographers starting a business get it wrong. They count on print sales because it’s the most obvious. Not having clarity about the products they are offering and to whom to sell, is probably the biggest challenge. At least it is for me. Great video Mark, you’re an inspiration.
Well deserved Mark. Very happy for your currently and continued success!!!
Talk about creating value - you do it in spades, Mark! You are so transparent and helpful.
Thanks a million for this Paula - means a lot!
What a video! Simply amazing. Hands down one of my favorite channels to watch regularly.
I've followed you from the start and your success is well earned. Being genuine and honest counts for an awful lot. I hope the future treats you well... you deserve it !
Congratulations! On your first two years! Keep growing.
Thanks Dylan!
I very much like your open way telling your subscribers the real facts. I hope your channel continues to grow at this speed (or even faster) and I wish you all the best for the future.
Mark this video is highly appreciated. You are so open and genuine. thanks!
You are an amazing person Mark. You not only give hints, tips and your knowledge in photography itself but also you give us ideas on how to make OUR photography work for each of us. Yet again another awesome video mate. HUGE respect to you for your time, thoughts and ideas in EVERY aspect in photography 👍 Hope you and your family are all doing well.
I’d say you’re pretty amazing yourself Shane! Always appreciate your support man - it really means a great deal🙏
So glad I discovered your channel a few weeks ago. I've found tremendous value in all the videos I've watched so far. Thank you and keep up the great work.
As per usual, a great clear review. Mark, it seems that there has been a huge shift for landscape photograpers in the last decade or two - from one of actually selling your art as prints or stock to the general public - to selling good advice to other photographers. That's what landscape photography utube seems to be mostly about. - to give advice to other photographers. While many of us see that market growing, many would love to have most of their income selling their art to clients who want to put it on their walls. They want their art to have value on its own. So many photographers I bump into here in the Rockies are striving to do that, a challenge that may not work out for them unless they have outstanding work and are good marketers.
Most legit, honest and informative video I've been wanting to see for landscaping photography! Thanks man!
Thanks for your honesty. I am Really glad you're doing well. You deserve it. Keep up the great work!!!
Your insights and down to earth thoughts on landscape photography as a profession is quite enriching for people looking it as a profession in the future. I took up photography (personal interest and therapy) as a means of documenting a place (landscape, city, town, villages etc) or people (everyday life, habits, culture etc). I am learning a lot from your channel. keep up the great work. You definitely are a great educator.
I would like to congratulate you for being honest and sharing all this information with your subscribers, it tells a lot about you, and this really ADDS value to your channel. Good luck for your third year, I'll be here, as always, learning from you!
Much appreciated - that means a lot!
I want to be a landscape photographer and I've been doubting it because I'm afraid it isn't going to pay much money, but it is also a passion I love to do. Your video has made me see landscape photography in a better picture and that there are other ways to get work put out there, thank you.
Very cool that you provide actual numbers for your income so people understand what's involved. Thanks, Mark!
Thanks for checking it out Stephen!
I’m a new subscriber of yours and I am so happy I came upon your channel. You are so sincere, genuine and articulate - I am not surprised your business has flourished. Thank you for being a great teacher!
Thanks so much - I'm happy you found the channel as well!
Thank you for your full disclosure. This helps a lot for people on the fence about striking out as a professional landscape photographer. It's a big risk and you just help clarify or hit people with reality.
I found it super interesting that most of your revenue wasn't really from the landscapd photography work you're doing, but rather the knowledge you've aquired from working on improving your landscape photography! No matter how you make it work, I'm proud of you for taking matters into your own hands and doing what you love!
Love your channel and really appreciate your honesty. Best thing: you don’t waste my time. Your videos begin and straightaway we are into useful content. No 1 minute musical intro with maybe a shot of someone getting into a car or drinking coffee followed by 3 minutes of blather about their personal life. You deliver what your video descriptions promise. And it is always quality.
The way you have explained for us and the people your situation and experience with full transparency will help a lot of people , i wish all the best and success in your next year as a full time landscape photographer , keep it on and we are always supporting you , who knows maybe i could visit you one day at your beautiful country in one of my photography trips , by the way nice T-Shirt
Thanks for your honesty. Your are a youtuber, not a landscape photographer (money wise, your artistic work is amazing), but these prove me that I’m in the right direction building a solid income working as a freelancer (not photography related) to have more time for my photography; but not to dream living from it. Being a youtuber is not an option for me.
So glad to hear you are doing well. Keep up the great work.
Thanks so much Trish!
It was nice to get an update to this series. Thanks for sharing, it was very interesting to hear the details about what has been working for you.
Glad you enjoyed it John - it was super informative for me as well just making the video to pin point what I need to focus on moving forward.
So basically, there's no way to make really good money anymore outside of convincing other people that you have the secret that will help them make more money.
That’s the general modus operandi of UA-camrs. My suggestion is to not spend as much time listening to what you see on social media and UA-cam and make your own path. There’s a MILLION videos just like this one and you could spend your whole life in paralysis trying to figure out who’s opinion to follow. You don’t have to be an entertainer to be a photographer- but if you spend your time on UA-cam and become overwhelmed with the amount of people with no real jobs telling you how to make money-its easy to get sucked in to the idea that YOU TOO have to be an entertainer and “content creator” to be successful and that’s just not the case. It’s not easy for sure but if you become an expert at your craft, be humble, never stop learning and networking and you’ll get noticed. And Don’t waste your time with Instagram.
@@dmac8247 Instagram is one of the biggest outlets you can definitely build a following off your work. That’s not a very smart statement
@@dwllers he has a point though… Instagram is dead as far as genuine interest in photography is concerned. Unless you want to be a TikTok success or join the millions of other iphone ‘photographers’ trying to be different, the best bet would be to get yourself ready for whatever comes next to replace Instagram and be one of the first wave of users to make use of the newer platform. There is something in the pipeline apprently?
Right lol
Mark, it's not possible not feel your solid business background. Firmly believe, that system approach helped you find out your photography path. You combine inside yourself technical skills with art perception. That's great anyway and corresponds to photography as it is. It's a pleasure to follow your photorgaphy trip. Keep it up!
Thanks so much for this!
Look at you! I remember watching a similar video 1 year ago. Glad you’re happy with the success you’ve had so far. No regrets!
Great video! I love your transparency and honesty and I wish more youtubers did the same. Very refreshing and I hope you keep us updated every year. Keep it up!
Mark, your videos are always excellent. I always learn a ton with every one. Your content varies and is always on point. That and your soothing voice make a great combination. I am glad you reviewed the new ball head with us, although you seemed hesitant. Colorado tripods is an up and coming entity and deserves a mention, I have been watching you for about a year and know that I trust everything you say to be true. Keep up the great work!
You are a great teacher I've got to say. Worked myself as a teacher so I know how hard it is. Keep up the excellent work and thank you.
My compliments for always being so down to earth. I really like watching your videos.
Thanks so much - really appreciate that!
Thanks for being so transparent about your earnings and your journey along the way. I think it really helps shed a light on the things that a lot of UA-camrs arent willing to share.
Glad to do it Kyle and thanks for checking out the video man!
I think the main thing you have going for you is your persona. A pleasant appearance and a calming voice, and of course a good base of knowledge.
Thank you for being so honest and informative. You are such a help and inspiration.
Mark, your honesty and transparency are so awesome. You have made apparent areas that I have never seen discussed on UA-cam or other information sites. Thank you. May your success and personal goals be rewarded for your clarity and honesty.
Even for someone that has no intentions of doing landscape photos for a living this was and extremely interesting video. I just love how you were up front and honest and actually gave out real numbers. Your delivery of content is always excellent as well and you've surely made many of us better photographers.
Mark, I wasn't going to watch this as I have no interest in making a business out of my photography. However, the auto play ran it whilst I was looking at emails and I am glad it did. You did a great job of highlighting how difficult it can be to be successful in this game. I think you are the first UA-camr I have seen actually say how much they ear from their channel. Many congratulations and keep doing what you do - always interesting content.
Thanks a million Steve - glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you Mark for the generosity with which you share your information. I had a crack at making a living from landscape photography about 10 years ago and found it, as you say, very difficult, and ultimately disheartening. In retrospect, I gave up too easily and realise I needed more commitment for the long term and belief in myself that I could actually succeed (amongst various other things). I've recently started a UA-cam channel and I think the information you've provided will help in my direction. The tip about focusing on the value for others is absolute gold, and your focus on this certainly shows through all your videos. With much appreciation!
Thanks so much Lisa! It’s certainly not easy but it’s absolutely doable! You’ll make it work as well - best wishes to you!
That’s Mark for your refreshing honesty.
Always happy to do it!
Nice break down!! I feel you are very pleasant and easy to listen to, your future is bright. Thanks Mark
Many thanks Don!
Very nice video Mark, I really love your focus on creating value for others (which ultimately creates value for yourself). One thing that may not be apparent to you, at least from where I sit, is likeability. There is so much content and choices out there, I find myself watching the photographers that I just like their style and seem like a nice down to earth person. Congrats on year two! Keep it going!!!
Congratulations on all your success, Mark. You deserve it. Thanks for continuing to add value to your community!
Thanks a ton Jeff!
I really appreciate and respect the transparency, Mark. Thanks.
Just found your channel yesterday and have watched several videos. This one was very helpful!
Thank you for what you do.♥️
Thank you, so illuminating and honest, I hope your third year is fantastic !
You can't put a price on the knowledge we learn from your videos, thank you so much for your efforts!
Love the video Mark. I'm also someone who is very forward with this kind of thing so it was nice to see someone actually talk about it. What I think you should have mentioned is that the only way to make a living being a landscape photographer is by actually being a bunch of other stuff. Realistically you make your money doing a lot of things that aren't landscape photography, they are just about landscape photography. I always find that really amusing.
Very inspiring. Thank you for your honesty and transparency.
Happy to follow you
Great video. You are a great teacher and mentor. Thanks for everything you have given to us.
Thanks so much!
Thanks for another enlightening video Mark. You are so open and sincere, such a great communicator. I’m glad that it’s working out. I wish you every success, you’ve earned it!
Thanks so much for the well wishes and for checking out the video👍
I'm just going to repeat what a lot of people have said, but I really appreciate your transparency. And I'm not even mentioning the overall quality of your channel. Keep it up!
Excellent video, Mark. I wish you continuing success.
Thanks so much - really appreciate the well wishes!
This is hands down the most valuable video I have seen to date. Still working on a plan myself, thank you!
The pen tool is probably the best tool (although slow) for cutting out the sky with ultimate precision and then using the gradient tool to introduce a new one.
Hello Mark! Just literally came across your channel yesterday; became a subscriber after the 1st youtube segment that I watched! I am semi-retired, and am dedicating more of my time toward improving my photographic skills. I enjoy landscape/wildlife photography the most; much of the success I am looking for will come from the satisfaction of taking that photo that makes people feel something special....I am looking forward to more of your videos! Thanks much for providing such great insight and expertise! All the Best! Lou
Thank you for sharing this information in addition to all your different videos!!
Glad to do it and thank you for watching it!!
Loved this video aspiring photographers like myself appreciate the value that you bring, i always watch your youtube content and feel ive learned a lot BUT the one thing that resonates through myself is your transparency, to sit and discuss earnings and revenue streams is a breath of fresh air. Well done on your success and long may it continue
hey Mark, I have been watching you since last few months. My simple reaction to your story is "path less travelled". Especially, with genre of landscape photography, it was really a courage to take this path. Congratulations and wish you all the very best.
Thanks so much - that means a lot to me!
Really enjoyed the video Mark. Great advice and it resonated with me. Much appreciated. Keep up the inspiring work.
Many thanks Conor!
Thank you for being generous with your experience and knowledge.
Love the t-shirt!! Great video Mark. I have so much respect for your honesty and humility. Your videos are enlightening and enjoyable to watch. Thanks so much for sharing! 😊
Thanks so much Patty!
Literally the only person that makes a video about how much they make and how they make it and is actually honest about the actual dollar amount. Cudos
Thanks for the honesty and truth of how things are working for you. Now not to through a wet towel on everything but you are not actually making money off your photography. You are making money off of talking about landscape photography. Which is interesting. So glad it is working for you. And the quality of your work both in both images and video content is great!!
Congratulations, Mark, glad to see your efforts are paying off. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing!
I really, really appreciate your transparency and authenticity in this video.
Really glad is was helpful Bob!