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5 Years as a professional landscape photographer and gallery owner has had its ups and downs, thankfully more ups! Join me as I share some of the key things I've learned in that time, and also do some shooting on a lovely morning at Crummock Water.

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[StuartMcGlennon]

One of the things which people have commented on is workshops and why I didn’t mention them: a valid point though the aim of the video was more focused on the key things I’ve learned rather than it being a ‘how to’ guide to being a pro which there’s a million other subjects which could be discussed. For clarity workshops are a key part of my business (both residential and 1:1) and makes up about 20-25% of my revenue. The topic of workshops is probably a video on its own!

[andymacdougall]

On the button Stuart, great points well made. Here’s to the next 5 years🎉

[hjones]

No wish to go pro, but love the walks and snaps with my tiny Sony a6000 - many from Crummock Water and the rest of the World. Congrats on the five year, love the vlogs!

[Kate_Coppin]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and honesty Stuart. There are very few professional photographers that are willing to impart on their skills. I’ve just started following you and I still have long road to travel, but I look forward to hearing more about your workshops and the tricks of the trade. You have a beautiful gallery!

[johnchilver]

Just spent a week in Keswick and drove past your shop a few times, due to limited mobility it was not practical to walk back from the nearest parking point. I regret not being able to walk any distance from the car. Got a few shots around Ulswater looking forward to my next visit and hopefully get a chance to visit your Gallery.

[JohnDrummondPhoto]

I'm glad, in a sense, that I waited until retirement from my regular job to get seriously into photography and start a YouTube channel. On the one hand, I'm older now and I'm not sure how long I can actually travel, lug a bunch of gear around, etc. On the other hand, I have a secure income and (barring family obligations) I can shoot what I want, when I want within my budget. I have no regrets.

As for your print sales at your gallery: do you get mostly locals or tourists?

[simonbarnes]

Good honest advice there Stuart. What I enjoy about your videos is the work you produce and your honesty about the business and you can see you don’t try to please anyone other than just saying it as it is. I see you framed that haw frost print. Best image I’ve seen anywhere for a long time. Don’t worry about not posting videos so often. It’s always a pleasure to see a video from you when it pops up.

[sammcloughlin]

sensible and practical and very useful advice, and very honest, love it thanks

[wednesdaythroughthelens]

Just relieved I’m a hobbyist … man, the pressures. But keep at your quality.

[paulcunninghamwdlandpht]

Straight to the point and down to Earth without sugar coating anything. That was really helpful.

Thanks

[DarrenJSpoonley]

Spot on point man!! Marketing is this day and age is a necessary evil so best to market something that is at least good for sure !! It helps also to have good subjects to photograph !! The light you got in this was sublime and the shots too !! Well done for making this vid and congrats on 5 years !!

[stevietec]

This was a much needed video, there are to many pro’s out there that sugar coat their lifestyle which can be quite misleading to
new/amateur photographers. It’s nice to have a video that has some cracking photography and some real-world advice, nice work!

[timscanlanphotography]

Hi Stuart. Really appreciate the honesty you've shown here. As someone who went full time around the same time as you, I've often felt that the hard graft is almost treated as a taboo subject on YouTube. Selling prints is definitely not the way to make a fortune and as I don't post on YouTube, I rely on other social media channels to get my work out there. Workshops have been my biggest earner, but I've never been a networker or prioritised marketing, so word of mouth is very important to me. Having my own website has helped enormously but I'm not planning on retiring to the South of France anytime soon ! Keep up the good work and I'll definitely visit your gallery next time I'm in Keswick. Thanks for sharing.

[DGriffGallery]

"there's a lot of bad advice here" you're a master of understatement, mate!! 😂👍

[simonfitzhugh]

Very wise words and the wren in the background agrees 😊 I also happen to really like the Crummock pano. Cheers 🍻

[martinpickard]

Great advice Stuart….doesn’t concern me as I have never had any intention of doing landscape photography for a living.Hopefully you continue to make a living from it…there are far to many fakes out there.All the best.

[craigwilliams]

Stuart another thoughtful video. Toy should visit Sussex in May for bliebells - they are superb.

[DanielWretham]

Really solid advice and truth there Stuart, and as you say it’s not often spoken but really needs to be. Not a single point I’d argue on there at all.
Keep doing what you’re doing and here’s to the next 5 years. Ps great images too !

[clairebrooksphotography]

Such an honest, open, and insightful message you are sharing here Stuart. In these times I am so grateful for my muggle job and being able to enjoy my photography without the financial pressure of photographic financial success. I do really enjoy the moment when a sale comes my way though, not going to lie!

[markpimlott]

Great video with helpful and practical advice from someone who clearly gone through this first hand. Good for you Stuart and great to see you have succeeded in building a career in photography