How to take GREAT HOLIDAY PHOTOS, packing for travel photography, garden birds, medium format film

[@simonstevens1631]

A new star for the show. Welcome miles. What a star. And it's always great to see inclusiveness in our hobby. I think a future episode featuring miles and others in a disability access approved location. My wife works with disadvantaged and disabled children in schools. They are some of the most wonderful and rewarding children. A small step for them is massive. This is one of the best shows ever. Thanks to all involved.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Cheers Simon. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment.

[@susannestockli]

School's out was my absolute favourite! Engaging disabled people into your hobbies the way Marcus did in this sequence is simply adorable. Thanks a lot!

[@PhotographyOnline]

Glad you enjoyed it Susanne

[@matssandquist9258]

That packing part was hilarious to see. The difference between male and female, what is essential to pack. Btw the clip about bird watching was heartwarming. What a lovely family.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Cheers Mats

[@locharl]

That was an absolute brilliant Schools Out segment - whole team deserve a BAFTA

[@PhotographyOnline]

haha - maybe a McAdamy award!

[@bobtaylor364]

Great to see the smile on young Miles face as he saw the shots being taken. Hope to see him again in a future episode, he's a wee star!

[@PhotographyOnline]

Cheers Bob. Thanks for your continued support.

[@raymondkasese]

“That’s how you get the money” loved it. 😂😂😂

[@PhotographyOnline]

Kids are great huh?!

[@honorab6220]

Great episode as always. Schools out was a highlight. Xiana is growing up so quickly and she's such a natural in front of the camera. Miles and his joyful smile was a delight. Thank you Marcus for sharing them with us and providing such a lovely example of inclusion.

[@johnstephenson7620]

The part with the kids was the absolute best. I got my first camera when I was 7 I am now 73 and still doing photography, these have been some of the best times of my life. I was looking at a photo on my wall the other day and it gave me so many memories.

[@AndyCurriePhotography]

Fantastic as always, Miles and Xiana were the stars of the show!

[@PhotographyOnline]

We agree!

[@luzmery57]

totally agree, so beautiful part of the show.

[@PeterLariviere1]

Miles and Xiana where absolute stars and so darn cute. Another great episode.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Cheers Peter. Thanks again for watching.

[@DOM_4GOOD]

22:06 this is a real photographer / family moment ! great idea for your son !

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks Dominic. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@karengirardier1849]

Xiana has grown so much this past year, she almost looks like a teen. Oh my, where have you been hiding Miles, what a wonderful smile and happy nature, they are both must haves for future episodes!

[@iainscott1289]

'Schools out' - absolutely fantastic, thanks kids.

[@neildethridge9455]

Maybe a suggestion for a future show, take one of your team to the top 5 tourist places on the Isle of Skye where their is so many images of the same shot/the typical tourist shot. And see if they can take 5 different images at these spots that are totally different from the norm. And see if Ruth can guess where the 5 images where taken.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks for the suggestion Neil. We'll add it to our long list of potential ideas. All the best.

[@StefanOffermann]

Ruth should also guess WHO shot the picture 😄

[@gto49us]

This! Loved the School’s Out, engaging the kids in every way possible, and having fun doing it. Photography is a tool to building relationships. A huge thanks for an inspiring show. ❤

[@alisonfairley5444]

Really lovely to see the inclusion of your children Marcus - it made the show with such a beautiful, caring and informative section. Not so sure about the two stooges popping up in Venice though haha...

[@PhotographyOnline]

Well after those two stooges near the beginning of the show, it wasn't difficult to improve things for the rest of the episode! That's our new secret formula - start poor and then accept that things can only get better!

[@alisonfairley5444]

@@PhotographyOnline hahaha ;-)

[@hyphenphotography]

"That's how you get the money".... quality!

[@PhotographyOnline]

The unscripted parts are always the best!

[@johnboothroyd7087]

Marcus your children are an absolute delight.

[@PhotographyOnline]

I agree! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment (Marcus).

[@Henry30065]

Marcus’ photography skill and experience is evident to all who watch Photography Online. However, his pride and love for both his daughter and disabled son impressed me even more that his photography skills. Both children looked happy,

[@Henry30065]

I pressed the the wrong button and submitted my comments before I had completed them - so sorry! Both children exuded confident, happiness and love for their father. A very moving clip Marcus. Alun

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks Alun. Much appreciated (Marcus).

[@257squadron]

Marcus, your kids are a credit to you.. this program just gets better and better!

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks very much. Hope you keepo enjoying the future shows.

[@Photosbytw]

Marcus, you may an okay photographer but you are one hell of a Dad............and Xiana is a super sister.............YOU GO MILES!!!

[@PhotographyOnline]

Cheers Terry

[@tanweercaa]

Best of luck to the young man, best wishes from all viewers for his earliest and 💯 percent health.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks Tanweer

[@maverickrodriguez7213]

“What kind of establishment you visit, that don’t have shampoo” that cracked me up! Thats a very interesting way to pack though i used to just limit the lenses in order to fit more clothes

[@CaptureitUK]

That is the greatest most wonderful thing I have ever watched. An amazing father with his children. Brilliant, thank you.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Wow, thank you!

[@adrianglamorgan9486]

So much in one episode (I'm catching up!). The School's Out sequence was sensitive and informative, reminding us of the richness that comes with inclusion. I'm grateful. There was also plenty of wisdom to the advice about asking to take people's photos, because it was recommending against "hit and run" tourism, but a genuine sharing of cultures and connection, which makes this show bigger than just about the equipment. Keep making these episodes - I know they must be hard work: thank you, for you are bringing kindness as well as cameras!

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks for your kind words Adrian. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the show. All the best

[@GertKracht]

School's out is very inspirational. The fun to bring to young ones to make photos of animals and inspire them to enjoy nature. Well done!

[@PhotographyOnline]

Cheers Gert. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your support.

[@user-ik9gw4wh4c]

Love the kids. The discussion between Ruth and Marcus about packing is the same discussion my wife and I have constantly.

[@PhotographyOnline]

I hope that’s the only way Marcus reminds you of your wife!

[@CharlesMercer]

I was just blown away by Marcus's family. Thank you, that meant a lot to me, photography aside.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks very much Charles (Marcus)

[@craig_m_mi]

The packing tips was another highlight, along with the comedy related to it. Another great show all around. Well done all.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@taterandy3958]

The school out segment was really good love how you involved Xiana & Miles in a photography tutorial "that how you make the money 💰" the quote for 2021!!!

[@PhotographyOnline]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ralfstuermer]

This was, simply, the best episode ever. Congratulations and thank you.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Cheers Ralf. Thanks again for watching and for your continued support.

[@kane4013]

This channel is criminally under-subscribed‼️

[@PhotographyOnline]

Help spread the word then!

[@kane4013]

@@PhotographyOnline Doing my best. (Whoever that Scottish lass is... she’s beautiful‼️)

[@CelsoMollo]

What a fantastic piece on the birds, I had a son who was also disabled and he made sounds when he liked something, this was very close to my heart.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks Celso. Harry to hear brought back good memories. All the best.

[@wallyjohnson4971]

Loved the interaction in the packing section!

[@PhotographyOnline]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertfaubert4361]

Really enjoyed Schools Out segment. Including Miles moved me to tears, well done Marcus. Peace out from Canada!

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks very much Robert. (Marcus)

[@Lindsay_Brunton]

Probably the best show so far. Marcus's family segment brought a tear to my eye. Thank you for sharing and great work everyone.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks Lindsay.

[@Nicofoto]

Well done Miles! Really great timing 👍

[@PhotographyOnline]

Awesome, thank you!

[@antonmuhlbock9486]

Great video thank you greetings from Perth not Scotland Australia

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks for watching Anton. We reckon you’ve chosen the better of the two Perths!

[@maxencelemoine4190]

This is why I shoot film, for the experience. You see people trying to figure out which one is better. You can't, they are different, each one has its own pros and cons. It is just a medium, what matters is that people can so what they want and what they like. Thank you for your work, always a pleasure to watch !

[@PhotographyOnline]

Cheers Maxence - we agree with your philosophy. Thanks for watching.

[@jeremylavender9010]

Miles was an amazing addition to the team!

[@PhotographyOnline]

Glad you think so Jeremy

[@HorizonsDevelopmentKit]

Love this episode, it made the staff so relatable and kind, what’s not to like.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks Sandy, although we’re not all kind!

[@ianhanslope5915]

Marcus, Miles and Xiana made my day.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks so much Ian (Marcus).

[@briangarner8484]

Fantastic show yet again. best thing on youtube ever.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Wow, thanks!

[@bevcooper795]

Great episode all but quite clearly the kids completely stole the show 😉 You have a beautiful family Marcus!

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks very much Bev

[@ChrisHunt4497]

Loved the School’s Out ! What a lovely family you have Marcus and what a great Dad you are.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thank you so much!

[@andywhiteside16]

Another fantastic episode , and a joy to watch the Kids learning and certainly not camera shy.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks Andy, we appreciate you watching.

[@elliottcook6472]

Hello from Southern California! Stumbled across your channel and love it! The Schools Out segment was heart warming and your children are lovely. You're a great dad. Just felt that in my spirit so had to share.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks very much Elliott, and welcome to our channel.

[@dundas45]

So much to like in this weeks show. The Schools Out segment was very touching; thank you for sharing this content.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamesfirth3156]

What a little legend Miles is and what an eye for a great photo. well played Miles

[@PhotographyOnline]

Cheers James. Your comment put a smile on his face.

[@feel-the-light]

Huge thumbs up for your star Miles and angel Xiana! Wonderful to see this, Markus. And well done team PO for another great delivery :-)

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks very much Frank

[@veronica0406]

Loved the segment with the children. Truly adorable!

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks Veronica - much appreciated.

[@ianlewisphotography]

Great show, the kids made it! Great to see them getting involved

[@PhotographyOnline]

Cheers Ian. Thanks for watching and for your continued support.

[@vivienrajz798]

The packing was hilarious 😂 But, I need to agree. Need to pack smartly and sensible. I was able to go for 5 day's with Manfrotto Bumblebee 230, a D850, Sigma Art 24-105 and Tamron 70-200 f2. 8 G2, plus some round filters and my stuff along with a tripod. Merino clothing can help. Surly I went photographing and skipped the local Opera, helped me a lot to move around freely.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks for sharing!

[@joancarulla838]

fun trip! you’re both very likeable, and that makes your videos always very interesting. Looking forward to seeing you next! See you!

[@raylo1017]

Absolutely awesome to see the look on Miles face. As a parent a disabled child, this brought many tears joys. Can you please include cameos of Miles and Xiana in the near future? Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks very much Ray. All the best with your little one. (Marcus).

[@shahdawon7191]

a verry touching video...hits closer to home for some people then others...👍🏽👍🏽

[@PassionForLifeGallery]

Thanks for making it real! A nice glimpse into the life of a photographer.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching

[@duckd50]

Brilliant show, and well done once again. I think the few misguided folk who gave a “thumbs down” must be from competing photography channels.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Hi Doug. We have a regular posse of haters who tend to like the thumbs down icon. They do it for every show and we know who some of them are. One of them even does it before the video has Premiered, which always makes us smile. We won’t name them as that will give them too much attention. Thanks for watching. All the best.

[@donridgway7269]

Another tip for people-pictures: Use a less-intimidating camera rather than a honking big SLR with a footlong lens. It was absolutely delightful to see the kids checking out the birds, thank you.

[@ekevanderzee9538]

I'm actually in two minds about that. On the one hand: yes absolutely. On the other hand, especially with strangers, they might see you in a different light as you could cone across more "professional" and less of a creep.

[@donridgway7269]

@@ekevanderzee9538 Fair point.

[@PhotographyOnline]

The camera is never intimidating - it’s the person holding it.

[@scottgallagher376]

That School's Out was great. What lovely kids 😁

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks very much Scott. We appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment

[@MichaelFollan]

What a beautiful video, thank you.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks for watching Michael.

[@davidp1288]

probably the best one of the new format

[@PhotographyOnline]

Cheers David. Thanks for watching

[@mkh78]

Can’t wait to set up my own bird photo station

[@georgea2583]

Lovely. Schools out. The best episode yet 😀.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Cheers George

[@peterdclark]

Well done, again. Marcus your better half must be a stunner as Miles and Xiana are amazing and you have a face for radio (Feeky Chucker IK). Lovely segment and great all-round show as per!

[@PhotographyOnline]

Cheers Peter. I did used to work in radio but we both know my kids get their good looks from me!

[@howardrankin7119]

Lovely stuff, charming stars from Schools Out

[@michaelre8225]

Thanks for sharing a private watch with your child's. Love it

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidmarshall5665]

Great work Miles, you’re a great spotter ❤️

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks a lot!

[@TheSummiteer]

'School's Out' was different class!

[@PhotographyOnline]

Like the pun! Thanks!

[@kevins8575]

Here in Hawaii, we have lots of visitors and I'm often asked to take pictures of them. I've gotten used to moving/ positioning them and me to improve their composition. Great "School's Out" episode.

[@timrosenburgh9485]

Another great video guy's. I really enjoyed it as usual.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@russghound]

Excellent show! I really enjoyed Marcus' children helping take bird photos. Some great tips for packing gear and making people photos when you travel.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Glad you enjoyed it Russ. Thanks.

[@maggyfish]

Fantastic episode Schools out just brilliant and heartwarming 👏👍

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks Shaun.

[@davidharris1562]

I like Marcus,s Eames Recliner

[@PhotographyOnline]

You can't beat a Charles Eames!

[@jimchapman1886]

What a great show as always and Marcus, what a couple of absolute stars, you must be so proud...amazing !!!!!!!!

[@PhotographyOnline]

Cheers Jim.

[@ashj1979]

Heart-warming. Thank you!

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks Anders

[@olo101olo]

"Thats how you get the money" Love it! :D

[@PhotographyOnline]

😂

[@scottandlindae3803]

Really loved the change of pace with travel photos. Thanks

[@PhotographyOnline]

Glad you liked it!

[@RB-PHOTOGRAPHY-SCOTLAND]

Really enjoyed the show as per.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks very much Raymond. We appreciate your continued support.

[@subrotomitra]

Wonderful presentation-Top quality..Well done.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@travelsphotographywithmike6812]

Super video. Thanks so much. We hope to visit one day!!

[@PhotographyOnline]

Please do!

[@susanfirth2279]

Great episode. Loved the School's out session with the kids. I think Marcus would have a lot to say to me if he saw my packing. I always look like I'm going for a month - even on shorter trips without leaving the province/country - you never know what the weather will be so need to pack accordingly. No matter how well I try to travel "light" and that's not including camera bag. LOL. I am impressed Marcus and never thought about using clothing to fill up spaces in my camera bag. Who knew?! Great travel photography tips as well.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Glad it was useful Susan.

[@andrewmeads5198]

Another great episode. Brilliant to see Marcus and his delightful children and it would be nice to see how they progress with their photography in the future. One question was raised in my mind about the carry on luggage Marcus was able to pack and that was how it meets the usually 10Kg or thereabouts weight limit.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Hi Andrew. It is rare for an airline which charges for check in bags to also have a weight limit for carry on luggage. Most airlines have no such weight limit - only a size limit. If your ticket includes check in bags, then there is usually a weight limit on carry on baggage, but in the unlikely event that this is ever weighed, you can simply open it up and show them the contents and ask what they would like you to take out? When they see it is a bag full of glass, they won't want to accept responsibility for breakages, so will let you on with a heavier bag. Hope this helps.

[@GGR543]

Well done! Hat's off you to all of you for an incredibly down to earth piece. And yes, the Schools Out got to me. Thank you!

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks for watching

[@leemetcalfephotography7849]

Yet another top class episode guys. Miles and Xiana were brilliant, rest of you were pretty good too.! Keep up the great work.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Cheers Lee. Got a few things in the pipeline which will hopefully be up your street.

[@kapilbhallafoto]

Loved it

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks

[@charlesking4138]

Marcus...you have a wonderful family...thank you so much for sharing!

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks Charles

[@Valentascream]

Hi Ruth and team another fantastic show loved all the content which gets better and better thank you and very best wishes.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@CUTTHORPE]

School's out - absolutely brilliant :) I volunteer with disabled people - you have made me think that I will try something like this :) that's how you get money :)

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks Jeff.

[@kevinharding1181]

Love James' comments and, although I agree to an extent, generally not always, I have a slightly different approach. I travel a huge amount in North Asia, China and S.E. Asia and because I don't speak any of their languages (bar English & Chinese) I will get the shot, that first attracted me to them, with a longer lens, as they may be engaged in an interesting activity and their behaviour will surely change the moment I enter their personal space. I'll then I'll flash a smile and go and show them the photo. Usually this elicits a laugh and often a chance for a close-up portrait, a conversation or for them to take a mobile phone shot of us together. Other times they may not be interested or wave a hand 'no no', but at least I have a natural shot of them involved in the activity that was of initial interest and I'll restrain from taking any more shots, acknowledging their reticence with a smile, a nod of the head and by putting the camera down.

[@stevengraham5229]

Great show as always, schools out was just brilliant, that’s what is all about

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks Steven

[@wellwhatthen10101]

. At time stamp 7.42 why don't you use back button focus and AI servo this cuts down the time lag in half ,it also gives you fast tracking if you need to follow the subject for instant photographs and just leave the camera on Auto ISO that split second can make all the difference This system serves me well on moto sports and athletics . Nothing wrong on pre focus but why don't you use the cameras full potential. Again another very well put together video always looking forward to the next episode of Photography Online.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Hi. BBF and half depressing the shutter button do exactly the same thing. The only difference is that using BBF ties your thumb up, which could otherwise be used for other functions such as changing the focus point or the aperture. It all comes down to personal preference, but none of the PO team use BBF because we don't see the benefit of it, but we know many photographers who swear by it, so it's just a case of using whichever method you feel most confortable with. Withg regards to using auto ISO - this a big "no no" for us, as this puts the camera in charge of the exposure, which is the last thing we would want. But again, if that's the mode you are most confortable using, then keep using it. We just wouldn't want to encourage users to do something which we wouldn't do ourselves. Thanks for taking the time to watch and to comment - it's much appreciated.

[@wellwhatthen10101]

@@PhotographyOnline I have found that BBF has a few advantages over shutter button focus, one is that if your lens try to focus on a subject and is not locking on you then focus using the manual over ride on your lens this puts the object in focus , now if you press your shutter button this tries to refocus again which can be a pain.Also if you switch your lens to manual focus and then need to switch to a moving target again this all takes time that might make you miss the shot. And auto ISO is maybe the last resort but a photo taken with it is better than no shot at all.

[@derekmack]

Always look forward to these x

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks Derek.

[@ariaan_]

Such great content again. And I am very impressed with Marcus' travel packing. I have the same bag and am looking at it with different eyes now.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Glad we could be of some help Ariaan. Thanks for your support.

[@trevorwright6165]

what a fun packed show this was thank you all so much for the time you take to give us all the info stay safe and well cheers to you from old trev in sunny sussex

[@PhotographyOnline]

Glad you enjoyed it Trev

[@AlGreenLightThroughGlass]

Awesome bag packing tips - simple, obvious but often overlooked.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks Al.

[@thomasfritsch4004]

Such a great Show, thanks for All the advices. I hope i can use them when we travel to bonny scotland. We have planed the trip for 2020 and hope now that we can make it this year. I love to watch your shows every month because it's like travelling with you. Greetings from germany and thank you

[@PhotographyOnline]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dezfranklin5182]

A throughly enjoyable episode guys. Keep up the great work.

[@PhotographyOnline]

Thanks, will do!

[@GlenBarnett]

Absolutely brilliant as usual guys. Loved Miles and Xiana. Proper stars 👍

[@PhotographyOnline]

Cheers Glen. Thanks for watching.

[@keithpinn152]

Hi everyone at Photography Online; I really enjoyed seeing the segment the of interaction of Marcus with his children. Great images by Myles. I also enjoyed seeing how Marcus packed his camera bag, and I have some new techniques to try. We are hoping to be able to travel to Skye in the fall, and we have already booked some 1:1 sessions with you. See you there, eager to travel and see your lovely country. I guess I could always buy some branded hats and T-Shirts when I see you in Skye. Cheers, Keith (Canada)

[@PhotographyOnline]

Looking forward to seeing you Keith.