Learn to take photos - The best YouTube channels

Those who want to learn to take photos have numerous options. One of them is the video platform YouTube with its numerous channels. There are many photographers who share their tips and experience in video tutorials. Read here which YouTube channels are the best places to learn to take photos.

Learn to take pictures with Benjamin Jaworskyj's large YouTube channel

Every Sunday at 12 noon, a video on photography is published on Benjamin Jaworskyj’s YouTube channel.

• Popular: Benjamin Jaworskyj operates the largest photography YouTube channel in Germany with over 113, 000 subscribers. On the channel of the 29 year old you will find many different professionally produced videos, such as buying tips, vlogs ("video blogs" in which he films himself during shootings), general photography tutorials and special tips.
• Award-winning YouTube channel: Jaworskyj won the web video award for his videos in 2013, which is awarded annually to the best YouTube producers.

Learn to take pictures with: marcusfotos.de on YouTube

The marcusfotos.de channel has been around for over 5 years. With almost 27, 000 subscribers, he is also one of the larger photography channels on YouTube.

• Regular tips: A video also appears on this channel every Sunday at 12 noon. With a pinch of humor there are many useful tips for different motifs.
• More than just photos: In addition to photography, there are also a lot of videos on the channel in which Markus presents, unboxes or tests products. So you can not only learn something about photography, but also learn about the right equipment.

Photography on YouTube: Christian Adams / caphotos

The photographer Christian Adams runs the website and the YouTube channel caphotos.de. In his videos, he takes the audience to his shootings.

• The special thing about the videos: They are real recording sessions, either in nature or in the studio, during which he explains his approach.
• Complete workflow explained: After the shoots, Adams also shows how he post-processes the photos.
• Special: Although there are also videos for beginners, the channel is more interesting for advanced photographers due to the sometimes more special videos.

Learn to take pictures quickly with: David Cray on YouTube

David Cray's YouTube channel is, at least in terms of subscribers, the smallest in this list. Nevertheless, you will find many useful tips here to learn how to take pictures.

• David Cray explains various photography techniques, such as panorama shots in short, easy-to-understand videos, and is therefore suitable for beginners.
• Another facet of the YouTube channel are tips for everyday situations. For example, there is practical information on how to take pictures with smartphones or to properly photograph an "Ice Bucket Challenge".
• There are also many entertainment formats on the channel, such as "Things that photographers never say". If you like to take photos and just want to laugh in between, you will be able to gain a lot from the channel.

Tip: In the next practical tips we will show you how to digitize your pictures and take pictures in low light. You should also check out our DSLR and DSLM leaderboard to see the best camera models.