I Lost 20,000 Subscribers
The other day I was browsing YouTube analytics (something that I generally never do) and figured I would see how many subscribers I lost over the 4 years of running the channel. As I pulled up the figure I was quite surprised but also, in a way pleased too. Let me explain.
As you can see, my channel is sitting on just shy of 90,000 subscribers so this means that just under 1/4 of people unsubscribed. This is for a variety of different reasons. Some accounts were bots and were deleted while others simply closed their accounts. However the majority were real people who no longer liked me, my views, my videos or the direction the channel was going in.
Upon further inspection, I came to a conclusion that most of those who unsubscribed came from videos where I shared a view or an opinion and videos that were travel heavy. For example I clearly remember losing subscribers when I shared an opinion that I am not a fan of film photography. I also remember losing a ton of subscribers when I traveled around the UAE. Equally I lost subscribers when I shared an opinion on a camera or what settings to use.
Having people dislike you or your work is healthy because it means you are sticking to your truth and your vision of where you are going. I bet that if instead of travel photography, I leaned more into gear reviews, I would have a much bigger following by now. I also bet that if I kept my opinions to myself on some subjects, it would mean less people unsubscribing. However I know that the moment I do that, it would be the beginning of the end.
My point is that no matter what you do, what you make, how good you are or who you are, there will be people who don’t like you, your opinions and your work. This is totally normal and as long as on average there are more who support you, then you are on the right track. You can’t please everyone and you shouldn’t try to. The main thing is you need to please yourself and go to bed every night knowing that you are remaining true to yourself and what you are doing.
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If you're planning to visit London or you’re a local and want to know some of the best locations for photography, this guide is for you.
What you need to know:
- 170 Page PDF document (94mb)
- 50+ Locations
- 100+ Photo spots
- Only covers locations that consistently deliver good photo opportunities
- Clickable maps
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- What 3 Words Coordinates
- Addresses
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- Save you time and give you a clear checklist of where to go
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- Food / Drink / Restroom suggestions
- Lens choice suggestions
- General visiting advice
- Inspire you to head out and shoot by removing the “where shall I go” barrier
This guide is a result of years spent living and photographing London in all conditions and seasons. I have only recommended locations that have consistently delivered good photos that I have been happy with. This guide does not cover every spot, that would be impossible and a lifetimes work. This guide is there to put luck in your favour when visiting the capital.
Please note that due to the nature of digital products, refunds are generally not accepted. However, if you experience any issues, feel free to contact me and I’ll review your situation individually. You are welcome to use this product for personal or commercial projects, but you may not copy, distribute, or resell the files in their original or modified form.
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This Fujifilm XT4 set-up guide is designed to save you time and get your camera set up and working just like I do. You will learn what the major features do and why I chose to set them in a certain way. I will show you how to assign the buttons and custom menus in order to have the most important features at your fingertips. Finally, I will walk you through how I expose and focus.
This guide is not a replacement for your user manual and does not cover 100% of the features. It covers the features that, in my experience, 90% of the people use 90% of the time. This is based on years of personal experience.
This guide is best suited for those who want to be up and running quickly with a tried-and-tested set-up.
This is a digital download and not a physical product. The download is around 21mb.
Please note that due to the nature of digital products, refunds are generally not accepted. However, if you experience any issues, feel free to contact me and I’ll review your situation individually. You are welcome to use this product for personal or commercial projects, but you may not copy, distribute, or resell the files in their original or modified form.
Finally, I want to say a massive thank you for supporting me. Buying this guide is the most direct way you can support my work, thus allowing me to make more videos, photos, and tutorials for you.
Thank you for your support!
This Fujifilm X100V set-up guide is designed to save you time and get your camera set up and working just like I do. You will learn what the major features do and why I chose to set them in a certain way. I will show you how to assign the buttons and custom menus in order to have the most important features at your fingertips. Finally, I will walk you through how I expose and focus.
This guide is not a replacement for your user manual and does not cover 100% of the features. It covers the features that, in my experience, 90% of the people use 90% of the time. This is based on years of personal experience.
This guide is best suited for those who want to be up and running quickly with a tried-and-tested set-up.
This is a digital download and not a physical product. The download is around 16mb.
Please note that due to the nature of digital products, refunds are generally not accepted. However, if you experience any issues, feel free to contact me and I’ll review your situation individually. You are welcome to use this product for personal or commercial projects, but you may not copy, distribute, or resell the files in their original or modified form.
Finally, I want to say a massive thank you for supporting me. Buying this guide is the most direct way you can support my work, thus allowing me to make more videos, photos, and tutorials for you.
Thank you for your support!