Nigel Danson
@nigeldanson
Nigel Danson is a British landscape photographer and content creator who transformed his life after a serious accident in Yosemite National Park in 2016. Before dedicating himself to photography professionally, Nigel was the CEO of a software company that he founded, but his close experience a death and his dyslexia - which made him find a language in images own since he was 11 years old—he was driven a to leave the corporate world. He is currently an ambassador for Nikon and is dedicated a to capturing the essence of nature, especially in UK environments e Iceland, with a style that prioritizes emotional connection and the "moment" over pure technical perfection.
On his YouTube channel, Nigel shares his photography adventures, editing tutorials and practical tips under the philosophy of "shooting what you love." His content is widely valued for its honest and educational approach, documenting everything from his travels in a camper van to ambitious projects such as photographing every county in England. In addition to his digital presence, he is the author of books such as Close to Calm and leads international workshops, encouraging a other photographers a to find their own artistic vision and a to enjoy the process of being outdoors with his dog Pebbles, who is a recurring figure in his videos.
Previous videos
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Photographing 800 Year Giants in Pouring Rain
Published: Apr 19, 2026 · Duration: 18 min 52 sec · 14K views
Antarctica broke my 1 in 2000 rule
Published: Apr 14, 2026 · Duration: 14 min 46 sec · 18K views
EPIC conditions with my FAVOURITE LENS
Published: Mar 29, 2026 · Duration: 21 min 12 sec · 29K views
I hiked in the dark to photograph sunrise like a headless chicken
Published: Mar 15, 2026 · Duration: 20 min 54 sec · 17K views
A Day's Photography with a DO-IT-ALL lens
Published: Feb 28, 2026 · Duration: 14 min 34 sec · 36K views
Complete LIGHTROOM edit from RAW to PRINT
Published: Feb 8, 2026 · Duration: 15 min 20 sec · 16K views
These 5 COMPOSITION TECHNIQUES IMPROVED my PHOTOS the MOST
Published: Jan 25, 2026 · Duration: 15 min 44 sec · 20K views
The Worst Aperture for Landscapes?
Published: Jan 11, 2026 · Duration: 14 min 44 sec · 37K views
How to SET UP your CAMERA
Published: Dec 28, 2025 · Duration: 13 min 59 sec · 27K views
I get the Perfect Autumn Photography Conditions! (Photographing England Ep.9)
Published: Dec 14, 2025 · Duration: 26 min 10 sec · 22K views
I Forgot My Wide Lens! 16mm Hack Saves the Shot! (photographing every county in England) Ep. 8
Published: Dec 7, 2025 · Duration: 23 min 8 sec · 23K views
Are you Choosing the Correct Focal Length from 14-400mm
Published: Nov 30, 2025 · Duration: 16 min 13 sec · 20K views
Photographing flat landscape in flat light...
Published: Nov 23, 2025 · Duration: 33 min 56 sec · 23K views
The Best Day of Photography in Years! (Photographing England Ep.6)
Published: Nov 9, 2025 · Duration: 29 min 6 sec · 36K views
The DJI Mini 5 Pro - A Photographer's View
Published: Nov 5, 2025 · Duration: 11 min 43 sec · 56K views
The Secret to Color in Lightroom (That Most Photographers Miss)
Published: Oct 26, 2025 · Duration: 18 min 1 sec · 28K views
30% through Photographing every county in England
Published: Oct 12, 2025 · Duration: 55 min 34 sec · 36K views
5 Common Woodland Photography Mistakes (and how to fix them)
Published: Oct 5, 2025 · Duration: 11 min 35 sec · 30K views
This is why I love photography so much
Published: Sep 28, 2025 · Duration: 53 min 8 sec · 33K views