10 Years on YouTube

How to be a KZbinr for 10 years and survive! This year marks 10 years of running a KZbin channel. In this video, I discuss my own journey, what I have learnt and some advice if you are thinking of starting your own KZbin channel.
I'm Craig Roberts and e6 vlogs is my channel. For more videos and content check out e6, the the subscription service I run from my website. e6 offers videos, eGuides, eBooks, podcasts and more.
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[@bradleyzimmerman4184]

Whatever you do on KZbin now or in the future, know that you have made a great difference to many photographers across the globe. You are still one of the best "all around" photographers I have seen in my 40+ year journey with photography. You have helped out thousands of photographers here on the Tube, including me. I sometimes blind myself from seeing new and interesting photos because of preconceived ideas. You have taught all of us that there is far more to see if we just look. Thanks Craig.

[@bobpetti4841]

Not a thing I can add to that - well said. Thanks Craig - it's always a treat when a new YT video shows up from you. Perhaps one of these days when I'm over in the UK visiting my daughter I can schedule a city workshop. That would be great fun. In the meantime - thank you - and keep on keeping on.

[@sarundayo]

Have to say, out of all the myriad of "photographers" out there in the KZbin-space, by far you are the most genuine and likeable bloke I've come across. Granted, your work speaks for itself, as I find the photography of top quality, and so is the video content. If not a coffee, at least I could buy you a pint. Cheers mate! 😅

[@amymontico]

Craig, I've been watching your videos for quite a few years now. Your style of photography and your videos resonate with me more than any other photographer. I enjoy your humor and your teaching method.. someday, I'll be in a place where I can get your e6 sub..Keep up doing what you do!

[@Graham_Thompson]

For many reasons, all genuine, I gave up photography a couple of years ago and there is no going back for me. I subscribed to many KZbin channels in the years I did do photography but e6 was the only paid for subscription I had. I learned so much from Craig in the time I was a subscriber and I can assure anyone considering subscribing that e6 is well worth the money. Of all the photography channels I used to be subscribed to, Craig and e6 were the only ones that just got on with the business of photography rather than jumping on the ‘trending content’. If you have a sense of humour and a desire to become a better photographer there is nothing I would recommend other than e6.

[@jurekwiater]

I'm subscribed to way too many channels on KZbin. Yours is the one, I await a new episode the most - and one that I never miss. Please keep going.

[@MrFreakwent]

I have in the past followed Ytube photographers who started out with few ( maybe thirty ?) subscribers. Their content was genuinely interesting. But after a period of three to five or seven years, they too turned into "Seven Secrets ' and "You Must Do This" video. Some are now just Infomercials, and it saddens me to quit them. You however have a conversational sense with fellow photographer, and that still sparks my interest. Salut !🥂

[@davidpearson3304]

Came for the photography, stayed for the subtle British humor 😂

[@e6Vlogs]

Some do it the other way round!

[@fellowcitizen]

You're one of my favourite channels! I've often wondered if you're secretly a musician/producer because of your taste/rhythm of sound/edits.

[@loushared6602]

Love this Craig. I’ve always enjoyed watching your content. I look forward to following you for another 10 years.

[@flipflopsleica]

Hi Craig, Thought I'd say hi and again share my appreciation for our two 1:1 workshops (Birmingham / Liverpool) back in 2017-18. I finally settled on large format now and take your lessons to task here in Hanoi, Vietnam. Still watching. Stuart

Hi, Craig Honestly, I will probably never go to one of your workshops and we will never have a fluent conversation; I live in the Iberian Peninsula, my English is bad and you probably don't speak Basque or Spanish. I am an amateur photographer. I rarely photograph natural or urban landscapes. I do mostly macro photography, which does not appear on your channel. When I knew your channel I was attracted by the fact that you used Olympus, which is the brand I use, but you have switched to Fuji, and Olympus has lost presence in your videos. My profile doesn't seem very suitable, however, I am a follower of this KZbin channel and E6 is the only photographic subscription I have. Why? Because you help me to be a better photographer, you push me to think about my photography, about what I want and can do, because you encourage me to challenge myself and not to be complacent with my photography, because you seem to me a sincere person, not a "snake oil salesman", because I admire your photographic vision, and because I like your way of communicating. So here I amhere I will continue. Eskerrik asko! ("Thank you very much" in basque language)

[@e6Vlogs]

I did read this in the comments on the preview version, but thanks again for this. 👍

[@JonGibbsPhotography]

Well done on your ten years on yt Craig!!! Mr Mister!!!!!!

[@inesf04]

Your channel is one of the best I have been following during years and the only one I hope every video with enthusiasm. Las year I subscribed to your E6 subscription and I am having great time reading and watching the content included. I have learned a lot and you helped me to develop my eye. Thanks

[@ivanstevens]

I love your e6 subscription and believe it’s good value for money. I would love to go on one of your workshops in the near future as like your style.

[@wilfs1196]

As a recent subscriber, thank you for your efforts & excellent videos.Looking forward to future videos !!

[@melissaojala855]

I love your style and videos.

[@GilbertTV]

Ive enjoyed watching your journey , ive come & gone watching your channel as my hobby of photography has taken its own journey from doing street photography to becoming a full time portrait & fashion photographer & then taking a step back to where I just do it as a hobby again . I see a lot of the original KZbin channels I followed 10 years back come & go , some are huge but what ever you do I shall support & carry on enjoying what you do & thank you for all your inspiration you have given to me

[@Martingj56]

Fortunately you did not mention E6 vlogs 😉. I appreciate your approach towards both youtube and photography. Although I’ll miss the in the field videos your more philosophical way as I mention it are just as informative and enjoyable, so keep on the good work. And maybe I finally should take that subscription 🤔.

[@by.othman]

I've been following you for quite some time and it's rather surprising that you have not had even much more subscribers. Your content has always been fresh and original, and hopefully it remains that way. It brings a lot of joy and inspiration to me. Keep it up and good luck...

[@slinkdot]

Brilliant, as always. I did try to count how many times you mentioned…what was it…oh yeah the e6 subscription but gave up! Joking apart, and to echo other comments here, your videos are definitely the best photograph clips, rich with help, tips and of course the humour. I’m very tempted to pick up the subscription, I reckon I’ll be taking the plunge soon 👍🏽👍🏽

[@comelachapelle8337]

Congratulations for your 10th anniversary. I' m so happy when there is a new video of you. Because you know you"re different and it is what i like. And your english humor is perfect. I'm from Canada and we understand british humor. I love it. Let say another ten years Than you very much

[@glorphindale]

Thank you Craig for what you do on this channel. The amount of inspiration and useful information I got here since stumbling upon your Lubitel 166 video cannot be measured.

[@tonyutting6508]

I always enjoy your videos. I am not an e6 subscriber, as I am a member of too many wildlife charities to have any more spare cash, but your KZbin content is always informative and I enjoy hearing your perspective. I do miss your out and about videos, but being honest, KZbin is full of them. Even that bloke Heaton is doing more of them now.

[@rolfrdr]

Hi Craig, knowing your Videos now for ~6 years, running an Online training - which was great, based on your excellent tutoring skills - I have subscibed to e6, which is great stuff, I have to say thank you for all your guidance, help, ...

[@e6Vlogs]

Glad to help

[@seaeagles6025]

Hi Craig, happy 10th anniversary you deserve all the success. You are right your content is unique and your taste in music is great. Thanks for the memories and I will continue watching your KZbin channel. Many thanks 😊🎵

[@michaelj.1121]

Another excellent video with relevant and well laid out thoughts. You are exceptional in content, style and message - that alone might kill the 100k club for you. People don’t always (= rarely) honor real quality. Though route, hopefully it pays back on the long run. Until then: continue to enjoy what you are doing.

[@josephlux8961]

I miss your walk arounds.

[@hellogregory3449]

i'm glad you never broke rule #5... lol. truly enjoy the channel! cheers, g

[@GilbertTV]

a book has many chapters , some short & some long , it maybe time for a new chapter .

[@douglasanderson5507]

Done!

[@c0ldc0ne]

Don't forget to pull up your pants.

[@PMCN53]

PS: CONGRATULATIONS on TEN years doing this!! Monopolies are annoying aren't they!

[@Swade99]

Would there be any downside to you if you marked this (or other) video(s) as having 'sponsored content' just so that you could do a proper ad for e6? I suspect your subs here wouldn't mind you promoting your own business, or actually finding out more of what e6 is actually about. Thanks for your work.

[@keithpinn152]

Hi Craig: This was a very informative video. I am interested in joining your e6 Membership group, do you have any sample video that I can view before making my decision. Regards, Keith (Canada)

[@e6Vlogs]

Oh, I thought the 160-odd on KZbin were enough!😯

[@douglasanderson5507]

Ok Craig, I won’t subscribe to E6. Where do I sign?

[@robinchun1]

Mr Mister in the background.. you must like a bit of prog?

[@e6Vlogs]

Surely pure AOR?

[@davidletz9123]

Can you tell us the derivation of the channel name "e6"?

[@johnmartin7919]

E6 was / is the last in a line of Kodak processing for Ektachrome reversal colour film

[@davidletz9123]

@@johnmartin7919 Thanks!

[@c.augustin]

Next 10 years? A channel on Nebula? Nah, just kidding … 😁