Free Photography Resources

Youtube Photographers & Tutors

Youtube is a great free resource for excellent photography tutorials but finding good channels can be a challenge. I've compiled the following list of channels which I highly recommend. They feature informative videos that will help you improve your photography skills.

FStoppers

If you're not already following FStoppers you'll want to start to immediately. While many of their videos offer advanced information for pro photographers and those looking to be pros there is still a lot of worthy stuff to check out if you kinda know what you're doing but want to take your skills to the next level, and then the level after that.

Mark McGee

Mark McGee runs a solid YouTube channel where you can find great info that I know will appeal to a a whole lot of you. From Street Photography to product reviews Mark always delivers top quality photography videos.

Westcott Lighting

Westcott makes some really great lights. They also produce a ton of videos on lighting. If you're looking for photography tutorials on lighting then you've got to check out Westcott Lighting. Most of their tutorials translate to other brands of lighting and even other types of light. Photography is all about light so even if you just shoot in natural light you'll want to check out Westcott Lightings YouTube channel.

Adorama

Just like Westcott, Adorama clearly has a motive - to get you to buy photography gear. Still their videos are incredible. Hit that subscribe button to learn all sorts of great information.

The Slanted Lens

There are a handful of passionate folks out there making great photography tutorials. The Slanted Lens is one of, if not the, best. From fairly beginner level stuff to advanced techniques plus great product reviews you're going to want to follow The Slanted Lens.

The Photographic Eye

Not only a great source for learning how to photograph stuff, The Photographic Eye also offers a bit of historic content. Maybe that's not your thing but I think it's really helpful to know where we've been so you can know where you're going.

Julieanne Kost

You know it wouldn't be a full list of photography tutorials without tossing in some great resources for post production. Julieanne Kost makes really great, in depth tutorials for Adobe Photoshop and other post production software.

Karl Taylor

Karl Taylor is someone else who really pours so much into the videos he creates. They're very well produced and full of great information. Many of them will only be appropriate for more advanced photographers but he's a great resource so keep him tucked away even if you don't need his information just yet.

Lindsay Adler

When it comes to photographers who really know their stuff and can help you to understand how to improve your work Lindsay Adler is at the top of the list. Lindsay's work is mostly with people so if you're not into taking portraits she might not be for you but subscribe anyhow because light is light. Even if you don't think you need this information now you'll thank me, or more appropriately, Lindsay, later.

Mads Peter Iversen

While I love nature photography I'm not really a landscape guy but Mads Peter Iversen is such an amazing teacher that I never miss any of his videos. Mads offers a number of downloadables and other tools that will help you to understand how to create incredible photos. I promise that he will become one of your favorite Youtube photography resources.

The Art of Photography

Ted Forbes channel, the Art of Photography, is a great place to learn about all sorts of cool photography related stuff. It's not a straightforward tutorial channel but it's full of incredible free photography resources that I certainly appriciate.

Mathieu Stern

Mathieu runs an incredible channel full of videos looking at wild and crazy lenses and cameras. You won't find a lot of tutorials but you will find a lot of stuff that should help you think outside the box. I've learned a lot from this channel. It's really inspirational stuff that can get your creative juices flowing.

Micael Widell

If you're interested in macro photography Micael's channel is a great place to learn new things. There are great tutorials as well as product reviews for tools that will improve your macro photography.

Ribsy

If you love film photography you've got to follow Ribsy. He posts a ton of videos all about film. If you're going to use film then you must follow Ribsy. From camera and film reviews to how-tos you'll find an amazing amount of great information here.

Camera Rescue

Like Mathieu's channel you'll find a lot of information on film cameras here. Their mission is to rescue film cameras for future generations. If you're into or are thinking about getting into film photography then give this channel a follow.

If you're interested in film photography check out my list of great cameras to look at.

Pierre T. Lambert

Pierre's Youtube channel focuses on his travel and street photography. There are a lot of lessons and just great content. If you're interested in street photography then you'll want to follow Pierre.

Joshua Cripps Photography

Joshua is a nature photographer who offers a plethora of great tutorials. The two best part about his videos is how easy his tutorials are to follow and how incredible the amazing photos he presents as part of them.