Zach Mayfield is the new host of the YouTube channel Kinotika, as well as a YouTuber for his own personal channel and filmmaker. Zach's quirky sense of humor and hilarious editing style is what makes his content stand out amongst the rest!

My terrible mic setup mentioned in the podcast 12:40 https://twitter.com/davemaze/status/1295683766761881600?s=20

LINKS
https://www.youtube.com/zachariahmayfield
https://www.youtube.com/kinotika
https://www.instagram.com/zachariahmayfield/
https://twitter.com/davemaze

Jenna began her career on YouTube over 10 years ago and has been crushing it ever since! With content ranging from tech reviews, travel vlogs, and video games, Jenna has built a business around being herself. With almost 1 million subscribers on YouTube at the time of this recording, Jenna clearly has made a name for herself on the platform and continues to experiment with and create new videos every week!

LINKS

https://www.youtube.com/user/itsmejennae
https://twitter.com/jennaezarik
https://www.instagram.com/jennaezarik/
https://twitter.com/davemaze

After recently getting "fired" from being Matti Haapoja's editor, Matthew sits down with us to discuss his future on YouTube as well as how he got started on social media with success on the app; Vine. 

Follow Matthew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatthewPaquette
Follow Matthew on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MatthewPaquette
Follow Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davemaze

Michael Fisher makes "premium technology videos for the discerning gadget enthusiast" as described on his social media accounts. With new videos weekly on the "MrMobile" YouTube channel. With almost 1million subscribers and millions of views over the years, Michael has really carved a niche out for his charming and entertaining style of content. In this episode, we talk about previous jobs Michael had growing up, his philosophy on reviewer ethics, what it's like receiving phones under NDA, how to shoot epic B-Roll, and more!

Make sure to follow Michael on Twitter: https://twitter.com/themrmobile
Follow Dave on Twitter while you're at it: https://twitter.com/davemaze

SHOW NOTES

MrMobile YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMrMobile
WVFRM Podcast with Michael: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ethics-of-youtube-tech-reviews-with-mr-mobile/id1474429475?i=1000476146562
Michael's Dad's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY-ICSJDUzc

Benj Haisch is a wedding photographer with experience shooting hundreds of weddings over the years. He is also an avid film photographer and YouTuber. Dave and Benj are both Leica fans too and talk about why Benj chooses to shoot on them primarily for his work. 

Follow Benj: https://www.instagram.com/benjhaisch
Follow Dave: https://twitter.com/davemaze

Chris is a teacher, presenter, and host of DPReview TV. He got his start on YouTube hosting the Camera Store TV channel along with his colleague Jordan Drake (ep. 62) over ten years ago. Now Chris balances a full-time job working for DP Review with his love of fly fishing and raising 3 kids.

Check out DPReview TV: https://www.youtube.com/user/dpreviewcom/videos?app=desktop
Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris.niccolls/?hl=en

Follow Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davemaze

Lee is an all-around artist. Getting his start in the music industry leading to photography, cinematography, and now YouTube. He is somehow able to balance all these skills and make a full-time career out of it. In addition to getting to know Lee in our conversation, we talk guitars, the current state of photography, camera rumors, and YouTube tips and tricks we have learned over the years.

Follow Lee on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zavitzlee
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Gary, or The Everyday Dad, LOVES all gear. Camera gear, computers, 3D printers, audio equipment, bikes, and pizza ovens. He has a full-time job in technology but has still managed to generate a large following on both YouTube and Twitter while also balancing the dad life at home. Gary's story is inspirational and we can all learn from his amazing focus and structure when it comes to his creative process.

Check out The Everyday Dad on Twitter: https://twitter.com/every_daydad
Subscribe to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/theeverydaydad

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Shoot Dave a text: https://my.community.com/davemaze

This is Part 2 of our conversation. Becki and Chris are a married couple from Newfoundland currently living in Buffalo, NY. They make weekly vlogs and tech tutorials as well as videos about all the stuff they're into including home design, helicopters, travel, photography, and filmmaking.

https://www.beckiandchris.com
https://twitter.com/davemaze

This is Part 1 of our conversation. Becki and Chris are a married couple from Newfoundland currently living in Buffalo, NY. They make weekly vlogs and tech tutorials as well as videos about all the stuff they're into including home design, helicopters, travel, photography, and filmmaking.

https://www.beckiandchris.com
https://twitter.com/davemaze

With a rich history in filmmaking, Cody transitioned to YouTube during the rise of the daily vlogs. Many vlogs later, Cody created the mantra: #nosmallcreator which has caused a movement of people coming together to become better "doers" as Cody calls them.

https://www.youtube.com/rcodywanner
https://twitter.com/codywanner
https://twitter.com/davemaze

With over 116,000 followers on Instagram as well as a very successful blog, Ania has been able to build a business around her brand. Fashion, finance, fitness, home decor, and technology are all topics she covers on her blog as well as on her Instagram account. 

Through brand deals and working with large clients such as H&M, Samsung, Tom Ford, J.Crew, and Pandora; Ania has been able to make a name for herself as a fashion model and personality.

Together with her husband Tyler Stalman, who we recently interviewed on the Golden Hour Podcast, Ania makes all the images and content across her sites.

https://aniab.net
https://www.instagram.com/aniab/
https://twitter.com/davemaze

Photographer and YouTuber Ted Forbes from The Art of Photography YouTube channel has gathered over 640,000 subscribers in the last 12 years. Tutorials, photography challenges, reviews, and short films are all things you will see on The Art of Photography. Ted uses his skills in photography to produce a 360 degree look into the world of making images. 

If you have watched YouTube in the photo/video space over the last decade? chances are you have stumbled unto one of Ted?s videos.

In our interview Ted shares how he went from a more traditional job to full-time content creator and we go into the details of how he is able to run such a successful business in this niche.

The Art of Photography: https://www.youtube.com/user/theartofphotography

If you have ever searched for a camera on YouTube, chances are you have seen Jordan Drake's work. Jordan?s background is in traditional filmmaking as a cinematographer, but roughly 10 years ago, along with his college Chris Niccolls, he started a YouTube channel for Calgary's largest camera store, The Camera Store. They grew a following of over 300,000 subscribers on their channel; CameraStoreTV and were one of the few camera review YouTube channels at the time, which paved the way for gear based content for years to come. In the last two years, Jordan has transitioned to DPReview where he shoots, edits, and stars in that gear review YouTube channel alongside Chris Niccolls. Jordan's most recent work in cinematography includes the short film: "A Walk Down To Water" which can be viewed in the show notes below.

Watch the Short Film "A Walk Down To Water": https://filmshortage.com/dailyshortpicks/a-walk-down-to-water
DPReview YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/dpreview
Follow Jordan Drake: https://twitter.com/thatJordanDrake

Rene is an independent blogger, YouTuber, and podcaster who has been named by business insider as one of the top 100 most influential tech people on Twitter, one of the 15 most important Apple analysts and one of the top 25 gadget gurus.

A few months ago Rene has become independent running his own YouTube channel, website, and podcast. In todays episode, we talk about that move into independent work, as well as the skills he has developed in photography/videography to become a self produced press outlet.

Many people know Tyler as a YouTuber but his profession extends into almost every creative outlet, from graphic design, to on-camera talent, to creative writing. He and his wife @aniab run a production company that handles all things creative, operating in the fashion space as well as the tech and camera industries. In this episode, we talk about what it is like working with his wife full time, creating during the current world's climate and his outlook on the creative process. 

Kai W. has a decade long career in the camera content space, starting with DigiRevTV based in Hong Kong and now running his own channel that almost has 1 million followers. Originally from England, Kai and his collaborator Lok Cheng began creating camera review videos with elements of comedy. This resonated in the early days of YouTube and has made Kai one of the most well known creatives in the camera gear space.

Caleb is what you would call a legend in the YouTube content space. He has been producing videos about camera gear, filming techniques and production tips for 10 years! You may know him by DSLR Video Shooter on YouTube and have likely seen his videos while learning content production skills. In this episode we talk about his longevity on YouTube, who he sees as his peers in the creative space and what he looks to work on next.

Matti Haapoja has become synonymous with YouTube in the camera industry. By using different stories and approaches, Matti shares his knowledge of cinematography and camera gear with the world in a way that has grown his audience to over 850K subscribers. His skillset extends into the world of film where he has produced several projects and continues to work on documentaries to this day. 

Dunna comes from a musical background and currently works full time as a music producer. To expand his creative pursuits, he began vlogging and realized his passion for camera gear, since then he has progressed to become a destination for all things camera related. From reviews to tutorials, Dunna has developed a 90k+ YouTube audience who expects unique viewpoints on the camera industry.

New York based creative, Sara Dietschy, broke on to the YouTube scene in 2016 as she produced a daily vlog and never looked back. Being a highly respected YouTuber herself, she has collaborated with large names in the space such as iJustine, Gary Vaynerchuck, MKBHD and countless others. While many of her videos focus on tech gear, she continues to follow creative pursuits outside of the genre that she is most known for. In this episode we discuss her balance between passion projects and commercial work, her fellow YouTuber & professional skateboarder fiance, John Hill, and her journey from an engineering student to one of YouTube's most recognizable personalities. 

Kyle Meshna is a travel photographer and cinematographer who specializes in long exposure photography and commercial filmmaking. While balancing his day job at Google and his passion for content creation, Kyle shares how he navigates his two very different worlds. He is also a member of the Shooters Community (@bay.shooters), where photographers and content creators around the world connect, share knowledge, and inspire other creatives. In this episode, Kyle gives advice to aspiring content creators and urges them to be true to themselves when perfecting their craft.

Tyler Carey, or better known on social as Davis Tyler (@dvstylr), is a creator who has his hand in multiple aspects of the content production industry. In his personal work, he has discovered a love for film photography where he shoots primarily landscape and portrait photos. Additionally, Tyler is a videographer and editor for one of the most high-visibility female YouTube content creators and tech reviewers, iJustine. In this episode, Tyler shares not only how he found a love for a specific photography niche, but also how to take every opportunity you get and make the most of it.

Justin Wylie is a DOP and visual storyteller, who made the visit to PolarPro?s headquarters all the way from Nashville, TN. He has worked for over ten years as a commercial cinematographer, participating in everything from large-scale productions to small grass-roots projects. Justin?s goal as a director of photography is to partner with storytellers who bring stories to life that inform, connect, challenge, and bring about empathy and life-change in the hearts of the audience.

Eddie Melendez, known also as EMT Films, is a photographer and videographer who specializes in mobile content creation. As someone who has found a home in a niche part of the industry, Eddie shares how you can achieve a career as a full-time creative, with just the use of your cell phone. Eddie explains how he balances his two creative career paths between content creation and playing in a band, as well as lends advice on how to succeed as a beginning creator. 

Matt Gonzalez is a tech reviewer and the Creative Director of Jon Rettinger's YouTube channel which serves content to over one and a half million subscribers, multiple times a week. He shares his journey of how he landed in the YouTube space- from getting his start with Mac Rumors to now hosting his own personal tech channel. Matt lends advice on how to make your content unique, and what to do to differentiate yourself amongst the crowd.

M. Brandon Lee is a YouTuber, sound engineer, and businessman who has found success in the industry from hosting his YouTube channel, This is Tech Today. As someone who used to consider himself an introvert, Brandon speaks about how he broke out of his shell by challenging himself to get out there and begin creating. In this episode, he shares his philosophy on how to maintain a successful channel and how he figured out a way to have a sustainable career, not only in the YouTube space, but in other industries as well.

Andrew Jones is the brand developer and president of Deity Microphones. From getting his start as a wedding photographer, to working in reality television, Andrew has spent time working across several segments of the industry. As a creative who eventually discovered his true love of audio when working on set, Andrew then dedicated his career to focusing on this passion. Andrew shares not only the journey of how he got to where he is now, but also offers his personal advice on how to be a creative that aspires to inspire others.

PhotoJoseph is a successful photographer, filmmaker, YouTuber, and educator. He specializes in providing an educational platform that offers information on photo software, hardware, and technique. As someone who has built his career through the foundation of his various successful websites, he shares why it is important to have your own and how to thrive as a creator in an evolving industry.

Jamey Price is an Automotive and Motorsport photographer who has worked across 17 different countries, plus most of the continental United States during his 8 years as a professional photographer. As someone whose previous career was to be in front of the camera as a horse racing jockey and exercise rider, Jamey found that his success behind the camera was just as sweet. In this episode, Jamey shares what it?s like to work in his unique industry and how to set yourself apart among the crowd.

Skyler is an award-winning photographer and director based out of Los Angeles. He has traveled the globe for over 12 years shooting, directing, and editing projects for world-class clients. As someone who strives for perfection in everything he does, Skyler gives an inside look into the food photography industry and shares how his love for both food and art paved the way for his successful career. 

Recording live from CES 2020 in Las Vegas, Dave sits down with Greg Farnum- the host and face of LensProTogo and Lens Rentals. This YouTube channel covers all things photography and video related, from camera and lens tests to tutorials and how-to's. Greg shares his journey post-film school and offers advice on how to succeed as a creator in both the freelance and YouTube spaces.

Alex is an entrepreneur and YouTuber who strives to combine her love for content creation with her passion for running a successful business. Alex's tagline is, "create for a cause" because she works to intersect the pillars of creativity and social good through her work. As someone who has founded her YouTube channel on the 3 components of creativity, business, and purpose she explains how these different aspects can be combined to achieve one common goal.

Connor is an editor and videographer who has worked alongside some familiar faces of the Golden Hour Podcast. From getting his start as an editor on Kinotika, to working with Armando Ferreira, Connor has had his hand in some of the most popular tech and gear review channels on YouTube. As a creator who is actively working to establish his own destiny, Connor shares tips & advice on how you can transition from being a counterpart/co-creator into a venture all of your own.

Ben and Nikki are photographers and content creators, who travel all over North America in their beautiful custom made van. In this episode, they share the ups and downs of van life, how to live a healthy lifestyle on the road, and succeed as creatives that are always on the go.

Sam Elkins is a L.A. based portrait and commercial photographer, who has worked with huge brands such as Squarespace, Volvo, Uber, and Google-- to name a few. With a combined reach across his social channels nearing 1 million, Sam shares how he got started in the industry, as well as the secret to gaining success and maintaining it.

Kelsey Johnson?s (@heykelseyj) whimsical combination of landscapes with human portraiture has been described by others as fairytale-esque, dreamlike, peaceful and full of wanderlust - drawing an organic accumulation of 165k+ followers across her social platforms. Kelsey explains how she uses photography as a creative outlet to document her life and how she turned her passion for adventure into a long-term career.

Ben is a freelance director and cinematographer, who strives to make his commercial work stand out for his clients. He considers himself to be a dream-maker, since his workflow consists of taking a goal, concept, or idea and bringing it to life through the visual art of filmmaking.

Armando, or Mondo Bytes, has been running a successful YouTube channel for over 6 years. He got his start as a tech reviewer and has since catered his content towards the art of filmmaking amassing over 400 thousand in the process. As someone who initially turned a hobby into a profession, Armando lends some great advice on how to maintain a successful career as an online content creator. 

Marc Donahue broke into the creative industry over 7 years ago with his project Dream Music II which has gathered over 2.2 million views to date on YouTube. Since then, he has made strides in the stop motion and hyper-lapse niche. 

We found more of our favorite segments from past episodes and bundled them together for an epic highlight episode. Jump into the conversation with Jenna Hubin, Josh Yeo, Carmen Huter, DruePhoto and Gerald Undone. Already heard these segments? Not to worry, there will be a fresh episode next week!

Nick is a Portland-based cinematographer who recently won a Shorty award for is work on Not Happy or Healthy a project for the anti-tobacco organization Truth. Some of his other past clients include VH1, HULU, Reebok, Planet Fitness, & Volvo.

Derek Bahn is a multifaceted artist who is the Senior In-House Photographer at Hurley International as well as a freelance photographer and graphic designer. Derek is skilled in portraiture, fashion and action sports photography from skate to surf. 

Matthew is a timelapse photographer and filmmaker based in London and Sydney. After discovering timelapse photography he went on to specialize in the ?niche within a niche? called hyperlapse photography. He has progressed to work with big-name clients such as Canon, Samsung, and Adobe.

Catch up through our first thirty episodes by listening to insightful highlights from Chris Burkard, Sorelle Amore, @Canon_Photos_, Josh Yeo, Matt Komo, Kitty Peters, Garret King, & Gerald Undone. Be sure to subscribe as we release a new episode every Tuesday! 

@Benn is an up and coming filmmaker who recently was chosen by Vimeo as a staff pick for his project: Nomad. Ben is a Canadian born creative who now calls California home as he works on surf films and commercial projects alike. 

Josh McNair is a YouTuber, Photographer and owner of California Through My Lens which is a blog that focuses on travel destinations within the Golden State. This blog has pulled in over 10 million lifetime readers as people look for places to visit as well as locations to create content around.  

Connected by their love for lifestyle adventure photography, Brayden Hall and Ryan Resatka?s unorthodox journey to become full-time professional photographers crossed paths creating a brotherly bond they continue to share with their evergrowing community.

Carmen Huter, an adventure-seeking photographer and travel enthusiast, has mastered the art of capturing the culture of each country she visits from more than just the images she takes. As someone who shares a deep affection for Mother Nature and the world around her, she teaches us what it means to ?create more than consume.?

As an up and coming portrait photographer, Drue Schnelle, recently made his move across the country to turn his passion for photography into a career. Drue is known for his behind-the-scenes creativity on his photoshoots, and has recently made a name for himself within the product photography industry. His ability to think outside the box has landed him immense recognition on social media, and the opportunity to work with big brands, such as Adidas.