When you first get into photography or video, lenses feel like an entirely different language. Until now, you may have been experimenting with your camera and learning the basics of exposure, but today we’re stepping into an area that genuinely changes how you see the world through your camera.

Starting a YouTube channel in 2026 feels like standing at the base of a mountain that millions of others have already climbed. But here is the truth most people never say out loud: YouTube is still wide open. There is always room for someone who shows up consistently, with clarity, with personality, and with genuine value.

Cowabunga! The 80s are back, dude. Between Stranger Things, the neon wave on TikTok, and everyone suddenly deciding synthwave is the vibe of the decade, the retro look has officially leveled up from “cute throwback” to “righteous design superpower.”

If there is one skill that transforms your footage faster than any camera upgrade, it is lighting. Many beginners believe their camera is responsible for the quality of their images, but the truth is simple: even an expensive camera performs poorly in bad lighting, and even a very affordable camera performs beautifully in good lighting. Lighting is the foundation of every great photo and every great video, and understanding it early will set you up for long-term success as a

If you’re brand new to photography or video creation, nothing feels more intimidating than the Exposure Triangle. But I promise — once you understand what Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO do, your camera suddenly starts to make sense.

If you’re just starting your camera journey, you’ve probably heard a thousand different opinions about whether you should use Auto mode, or Manual. Everybody seems to have an opinion. But here’s the truth from someone who has lived this entire learning curve:

When you’re first starting out in photography or filmmaking, you’ll hear a lot of people say, “Gear doesn’t matter.” And in the very beginning, that statement is mostly true. But only for a short time.

Before I ever held a camera in my hands… I lived in the world of video creation. And if you’re an absolute beginner, this is where you should start too.