5 Things every Outdoor Photographer should do!

Here are 5 things I think landscape photographers, adventure photographers and all other kinds of outdoor photographers could benefit from doing, from the day before going out to get photos to while you're out shooting. If you can think of any more - let me know :)
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[@davidpriddis]

Well thats the most novel way to tell the world your going to be a Dad I've seen in a while. Congrats.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Cheers mate :)

[@phrk17]

SPOILER!!!! :P

[@ekevanderzee9538]

You've missed a clue or two before. ;-)

[@alistairdawson4476]

Congratulations James!

[@MonsieurFromLondon]

I found myself shouting at my TV "there! Turn around! It's out again!!" 😆

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

haha, imagine editing the video... :)

[@EmilyGallagher]

Me too.

[@andyakehurst]

So did I 🤣🤣🤣

[@debbys-abqnm4537]

Me, too. I had a similar experience years ago at Mount Rushmore. There was heavy fog but also brightening sunlight, so from time to time the presidents would peek out to see if there was an audience...

[@l.nauwelaerts195]

He did! A mere second too late. :-D Congrats on the big news, though!

[@ianj3845]

Congratulations. As to advice, parenting is like photography, everyone has an opinion on how you should do it but you should do what feels right for you and your family. All the very best.

[@LTChurchillphotography]

Literally most stressful video yet I've been screaming "its behind you" like I'm at a panto when you were trying to get a shot of the top of the mountain. Never the less very fun watch as always.

[@m.d.reynolds4022]

Your tip on knowing how to make changes without "chimping" was "spot on".

[@mikeuptonphoto]

This was an adorable baby announcement. Kid's in good hands, got good bosses.

[@heathbarlow8769]

Look at me, I'm in Wales. Look at me, I can go out. Look at me, I can travel around Wales. Where are you, ohh you can't. Nevermind, Look at me, I can..... Up yours Popsy.... Congratulations to Emily on your new assistant to be😊🙏

[@alexanderhetzel8271]

Congratulations. I don't have kids, but looking at a few friends who got some, try to get some sleep before.

[@alunrees3056]

Was that a “I’m gonna be a dad”? Congratulations to you both! Advice? Erm, don’t drop it. Worked well for us so far at least.

[@twotone3070]

Oh, that must be where I went wrong.

[@ATtravel666]

Congratulations on your new assistant. They will be excellent for getting you up really early in the morning, but they might not allow you to leave at the time you want to. Also, you could possibly forget what a good night's sleep actually is like.

[@jaybradley8332]

I got my "assistant" forty years ago. It was a life-changing moment. Even after all these years it is still rewarding. Embrace every moment. They come and go so quickly. Congrats and best wishes to you, Emily and the baby.

[@fiizzy3884]

I got mine 28 years ago, and you are so right. It feels like he's gone from a tiny baby to a grown man in the blink of an eye.

[@ibarrabenjamin1]

Congratulations on the baby!! The best advice is to not listen to any advice. Everyone does things differently and just do what fits better your lifestyle and values.

[@RahulSharma-iq9lc]

An unsolicited one to go along with your ‘know your camera tip’; when you are out there shooting in manual mode, based on current lighting situation there is a general setting for most of the shots that you set your camera for, sometimes you tweak settings for a particular shot so after taking that shot always revert to the general exposure setting (iso shutter speed and aperture) else one might end up under or over exposing next shot that quickly popped up and fixing that in Post could be a nightmare.

[@MrXjellox]

Congrats being a dad changed my life.

[@waynebelfast]

I’ve only recently bought a clip for my backpack so my camera is always just there. It’s an absolute game changer. And it’s such a simple thing.

[@broken12367]

I’m jealous I’d love to able to hike in areas like that.

[@robertocarlosgarciagarcia4520]

Congrats !!! No tips here ... just enjoy all moments ... they grow up so quickly !!!

[@danielhenzphotography]

Packing at 4.30 AM will not be a problem, when the baby is born. Congrats to the fam!

[@alasdairmackenzie905]

Congratulations on recruiting your new assistant James and Emily. In between changing nappies, bathing, feeding, cradling, rocking to sleep, etc etc etc, you might even get to brush up on your baby photographer skills. Hope everything goes well.

[@LoveSundays]

Congratulations on the baby mate. I also always get my gear ready the day before. Everything charged and in my bag ready to go because I used to always forget something if I was leaving early. Thanks for the tips mate 👍

[@FullarZ]

Congrats!!! I got an advice, when my first kid was 2-3 months old, and we literally slept nothing: the bigger the kid, the bigger the problem :) And the joy. And the bills. But newer mind, it is fun really. Lock your office door, make lots of videos before august, and sleep. Sleep a lot! And buy bigger storage for baby photoes.

[@PeterLariviere1]

Congratulations Emily and James on the wonderful news of the baby.

[@nealrantoul9831]

Of all the sites that deal with advice for photographers, I find this one the most helpful. Straight forward, practical and sensible. I appreciate the site and thank you for bringing it to us.

[@83Bluewater]

Congrats! No reason to be terrified. There is nothing you can't handle. Cheers

[@CrisConstantin]

Great video James. The advice you asked for: Don’t change your lives, we did and somehow regret it. The little one will “appreciate” you both more if you go ahead and spend your days in the same “boring” manner (for you it might be, for him everything is new and consequently exciting). Be safe and congratulations 🎊🎉🍾.

[@rlfisher]

Congrats on the headcount addition.

[@Professionalmoochers]

Last point, absolutely right! I’m JUST getting into photography and I don’t know my camera. That’s my first priority 👌🏼

[@seantomlinson3320]

Congratulations on your new little guy. I have two, 6 and nearly 3. The first ruined our lives and then we rebuilt with him and he's the most wonderful little person. Then we did it again. I also learned enough to become completely irritated with the depictions of new parenthood. So much about delivery, nothing about the post-delivery rebuild and her trauma.

[@poshlady43]

Mister James you are so adorable when you see a awesome shot and you get excited LOL. Congratulations on the baby. Remember children are a gift from God!

[@TimmoUK]

Congratulations! Our little one was born last September, it's been a fun, exhausting and messy 8 months! Savour every moment, as cliché as it's sounds they really do grow so fast.

[@jpokeefe]

Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing the young one playing with their first camera in a few years.

[@steveverityphotography1281]

Congratulations on becoming a dad you are embarking on a wonderful journey. Great video James keep them coming👍

[@madjpey1]

Stay at home dad and photographer here...... Congrats buddy! We have 10, don't ask..... And yes, all ours. My photography range is all over the place now. Interested where yours will go over the next 10 years.

[@clay_atc]

Congrats on becoming parents! Take it day by day! Enjoy the journey.

[@photooutreach5168]

Congratulations on the new assistant 😊. I thank you two will be great parents. Happy for you both.

[@slolsx]

Congratulations!! You’re going to be an amazing dad. Enjoy it!

[@deirdremcquade9690]

Woo hoo! Congratulations, Popsys Family!

[@fphilip01]

What an awesome way to announce that you’re growing the family and becoming a dad. It was so smooth. Congratulations to your family and especially your new assistant! Advice....don’t over think or over analyze. As long as mom and dad have a great bond first, everything will be fine.

[@jovanbryan9898]

I’m actually moving to north Wales from Texas in July of this year. Also congrats

[@antonoat]

You'll need much waterproof clothing! lol.

[@JanHAndersen]

Big news. Life changing event ahead. Congratulations to you and Emily.

[@Mr.G.Williams]

Congratulations to you and Emily. Nice end to the video. Photos of little ones is a whole other ballgame and even more unpredictable than the British weather.

[@wildwisdomjourneys7221]

Congratulations on you and Emily becoming parents. Get as much sleep as you can before he arrives in August because for the first many years you’ll be his assistant. 😎 Best, Sylvia

[@harveyarber2543]

congratulations to both of you the only advise i can give you is to enjoy the years ahead

[@alfonthebike]

Congratulations James and Emily! Most important bit of advice anyone can give is that secretly... No one knows what they're doing! Everyone wings it. But it's important to both agree and or find a happy medium

[@AdamDopierala]

always get excited about a video from James Popsys!

[@elpinto7]

Congratulations James! A grand chapter ahead

[@andy_crane]

Congratulations on your soon to be new arrival. Every baby/assistant is different, hopefully you'll have an assistant that isn't too demanding on you both. 😃

[@benjaminthorpe7990]

That intro was sick ✌️I feel like your signature style comes across almost immediately because of how you do your intros

[@IslamicTalksPodcast]

Congratulations on the pregnancy! I had my first child 5 weeks and 6 days ago. Here’s some advice I’ve learnt so far. Breastfeed is good. If you decide to bottle feed get a Baby Prep machine which helps prepare a bottle in under two minutes. Great for night feeds. Get baby used to crib straight away and don’t hold them too much, this will come in handy later as they wouldn’t need too much attention. Aldi nappies are cheap and very good. Heard similar things about their wipes but haven’t tested them out yet. Make a list of things you’ll need and get family members and friends choose what to get you or you’ll get duplicate items. Can’t think of anything else but the experience is surreal and I’ve heard it doesn’t sink in for months, maybe years

[@peteedmondson4678]

Congratulations James, now the fun really begins! 😬

[@valpayne2963]

Very many congratulations to you both! Fabulous news! Don’t be scared as you will make wonderful parents and just think, you won’t have to set the alarm for silly o’clock in the morning as you will already be awake! It’s a win, win .situation.

[@samwebb585]

Congrats! Advice... kids only prevent adventures if you don’t bring them along. Get them involved however you can, but be prepared for your definition of adventure to change.

[@davidshemilt3696]

Congratulations James, That's fantastic news. Hope you enjoyed the peace and tranquillity that was your life up to now as that's gone for ever. Enjoy the ride, it's the best thing that will happen to you..ever!! I should know, I have 3!!

[@TheEmp1]

That last picture/scan is fantastic! I'm hoping there was no tripod involved in the making of. Congratulations to you both !

[@edmulrean1618]

Congrats to you and Emily. Excited is a good place to start. Not to worry, the terror will subside once he is completely grown, has a career and has launch his own life. Okay, maybe longer than that. My advice, keep your well developed sense of humor, take in as much as you possibly can and enjoy every moment. BTW, great video. Best to you both (or is that 3).

[@oceanfilmsau]

CONGRATULATIONS! Very exciting news. Being a dad changes your life (in a good way). You guys will be great. Awesome video as always champion 👍🏻

[@peterharber7965]

Congratulations to both of you. Remember, patience is a virtue. Especially when attempting to capture a photo of your, soon to be, new assistant.

[@ericfallabel9201]

Congratulations on the baby!

[@gilbertwalker6769]

Happy Easter, James! Congratulations to you and Emily on your first child! That's wonderful news. God's choicest blessings on the three of you!

[@owenminter7341]

HUGE CONGRATS TO BOTH!!!

[@morrisbagnall2690]

Awesome news, congratulations to you both. I think the key piece of learning I took away is that a day appears to have two 5.52's one of which apparently takes place in the morning. Who knew!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks mate! I've a terrible feeling I'll be seeing 5.52am an awful lot more...

[@morrisbagnall2690]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto Yeah, I figured I would leave you to come to that realisation yourself. Well done!

[@pat10mcgill]

Congratulations to you and Emily happy day's and lots of baby photo shoots

[@clintonthomas5424]

Congratulations on the baby, don't worry you'll be fine. The first 21 years fly by and then they're off to Uni and after Uni they come home for another 7 or 8 years! P.S. Love the channel.

[@CaroleODell]

Congratulations! My advice is just to relax and enjoy.

[@keithpinn152]

Congratulations to James & Emily for this wonderful news. Outside of my wedding day was the days when each of my three sons came into this world. Your lives will be forever changed for the best. Cheers, Keith

[@MajicInOz]

Congratulations! I’m looking forward to tips on how to take photos when you haven’t slept for weeks!

[@williamaustin6891]

Congrats, nice little last minute nugget. I have 3 and 2 were August babies.

[@maciekgs17]

Congrats on the new assistant. Love your channel. Regarding advice, one thing I can tell you is that you will get advice from everyone regardless if you ask or not. I suggest you don’t take any of it seriously. I promise you, you guys will know exactly what to do. There are more experts on how to raise a baby than there are babies 😁

[@michaelmeehan9556]

James, I am so happy for you and Emily!! Congratulations! You really rocked me back in my chair when you just pull out the ultrasound... LOL! You are both going to be great parents! I just know it. We couldn't have our own and so God set us on the adoption path. I can tell you James, there is no rule book. Not saying that you shouldn't read or go to classes mind you, but we learned (and still do... our daughter is 17 yrs old now) to just live each precious moment and instill in that little one all that you know and love. Anyway, I have no doubt that you will be fantastic parents and that your little one will be richer for having you. Many blessings to you both. Cheers!

[@robinhofotos2005]

Congrats on the new Hire!

[@alpao74]

Congratulations James!!! You guys will be wonderful parents :)

[@robertschwarze9953]

Congrats! The only advice I can give as a father of two is: chill and enjoy the moments.

[@6967kersey]

Massive congratulations on your excellent news! Welcome to the best,and worst job in the world! Take a leaf out of your 'operate your camera without looking' book, and start learning to do EVERYTHING with one hand!

[@davidwoods80]

Proud Papa Popsys! Congrats. Be sure to read the manual.

[@twotone3070]

What wonderful news, I wish you both the best of journeys and don't forget, it's only the first 35 years that are the worst.

[@matssandquist9258]

Congrats mate! I started with twins so I got more than I could chew. You can definitely draw a line in your life when the child is born because here starts a new life. You are now slipping down to third place in the priority list. It is an exciting moment, but you will slip in the routine and suddenly has 20 years passed by and you wonder where the heck did they went. Now I sound a bit rueful but it is lot of fun as well.

[@Cruiser_Nomads]

Congratulations on the new assistant, I wish you the very best!

[@nathangreen7312]

Congratulations to the two of you

[@johnprisk]

The way you shared your good news was just about as smooth and deadpan as I've ever seen. Delivery is everything (pun intended). Congratulations James. You two will do great. I'm sure of it.

[@MikeRamsay]

Congratulations on your forthcoming new recruit. Best of luck to you and good health to Emily!

[@mac69041]

Congratulations to you both. Life will never be the same again, but you wouldn’t change it for the world.

[@uncle0eric]

Congratulations on your new addition. Maybe tip #6 should be to keep your photo gear protected from small hands?

[@EmilyGallagher]

Congratulations Emily & James!!!!

[@richardturner81]

Congratulations James and Emily 👍🏻 my advice is to cram in as much mountain biking as you possibly can before August. You’ll both make wonderful parents I’m sure 😊

[@neilford5262]

Congratulations to you and Emily on your impending new arrival! ❤️👍

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks Neil :)

[@nigelwest3430]

Many many congratulations to you both, There is no feeling in the world like having your son/daughter throw their arms around your neck and say "I love you Daddy" :-)

[@joycady8325]

Thanks for the great tips James. So happy to hear about your new little assistant in August! CONGRATS to you and Emily! xo

[@susanfirth2279]

Always look behind you.....sound advice. Congratulations to you and Emily. So exciting. And such a novel way to announce it as well.

[@nelehoremans2546]

Big congrats on you and Emily on getting a future "assistent"!!! No advice really, only a remark: getting up early will not be as difficult as you will be woken up at all times during the night, at least in the first months/year :-)!

[@CarolyneMacMillan]

Congratulations! The only advice I have is to not get bogged down with too much helpful advice, because you will get lots and some of it conflicting lol. Trust yourselves and you'll do fine. No one is perfect. We're meant to make mistakes to learn and grow, so as long as you admit your mistakes as you go along, your kids get to know it's ok to make their own mistakes too. Happy days :)

[@ablueslenz]

Congratulations, James and Emily!

[@dmlillian3315]

Hurray!!!!! Been expecting this news! Congratulations to you and Emily!!!!!

[@nunomafonseca]

Well! You'll be up for some annoying nights I must say! 🤔 But also for some of the most awesome moments of your lives! So congratz and "be patient" are in order! Best of luck, health and fortune to you and your new assistant! 😃

[@toomuchkit964]

Congratulations to you both and wishing you all the joy that little ones bring, no advice from me, as you will hear it all from the family. I often find my best composistions when having a pee, i.e. stand still in one spot for a while and look all around you.

[@AA_Dandelion_Days]

Congratulations to you and Emily on the new assistant/invoicing clerk. We're due to be grandparents for the first time in June so also super excited. As parents of 4 (now all adults) my only piece of advice is this "take EVERY piece of advice, especially unsolicited advice, as an opinion to think about, then do what feels right to you and don't be worried about getting things wrong, or changing your mind based on experience." Enjoy your new adventure! 😁❤️

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks Andrew, that's much appreciated - I'll keep it to mind :)

[@anthonyramsden5645]

Congratulations, James and Emily!!! Wonderful news.

[@analogoutdoors]

Definitely agree on keeping your camera out.

[@a.beckwith4576]

Congratulations James and Emily.

[@carolynzannoni3859]

Congratulations James and Emily ! Also I'm glad to find out, reading the comments, I wasn't the only silly one shouting at my screen to tell you that the top of the mountain was out 😂

[@StuartWhitman72]

Congratulations to you both. Baby 👶 is same as camera but with no instruction manual. Just practice, patience and learn from experience 😉 hopefully easier to navigate than my Sony menus 😂