Support my work

Photography is more than just a profession for me—it’s a way to connect with the world. By capturing the atmosphere, emotions, and stories of the natural world, I hope to inspire others. If my work has resonated with you or helped you on your own journey, I’d love to hear from you. Whether it's a simple message of thanks or other forms of support, your appreciation helps me keep this creative journey going.

Become a YouTube Channel Member

By joining my YouTube community as a member, you get closer to the process and receive special perks as a token of my gratitude. Your monthly contribution goes directly toward the production of new videos and field trips.

Member perks can include:

  • Loyalty Badges: Stand out in the comments and live chats with exclusive badges next to your name.

  • Custom Emojis: Use unique photography-themed emojis in the chat.

  • Exclusive Discounts: Get 10% off in my webshop..

  • Photo reviews: You can send me up to 3 images a month to review.

Buy Me a Coffee / Water

If you enjoy my free weekly videos or the tips I share and would like to send a one-time "thank you," you can support me through Buy Me a Coffee. It’s a simple way to show your appreciation and help fuel my next sunrise shoot!

Visit the Webshop

One of the best ways to support my work is to bring a piece of it into your home. In my webshop, you will find:

  • "Out of the Darkness": My very first photography book, featuring 136 pages of my most personal work and the stories behind the images.

  • Annual Calendars: High-quality prints to keep you inspired throughout the year.

  • Fine Art Prints: Professional prints of my landscape and nature photography.

Share the Journey

One of the most impactful ways you can support me—and it doesn’t cost a cent—is by helping me reach more people. If a video, a blog post, or a photo resonates with you, please consider sharing it with your own network.

How you can help grow the community:

  • Subscribe & Interact: Subscribing to my YouTube Channel and leaving a comment or a "Like" on videos tells the algorithm to show my work to more photography enthusiasts.

  • Social Media: Share my posts or tag me in your own photography journey. I love seeing what you’re working on!

    • Instagram: @guidovandewater – Tag me in your stories or posts.

    • Facebook: Guido van de Water Photography – Share my latest updates with your photography groups.

    • Tell a Friend: If you know someone who is looking to improve their landscape / nature photography or is considering switching to the OM System, sending them a link to my website or a specific video is a huge help.

By spreading the word, you’re helping me build a larger community of nature lovers and photographers, which allows me to keep producing high-quality content for everyone.

Send a Message

Support isn't always financial. If you’ve enjoyed a specific video or photo, or if you just want to say hello, I genuinely enjoy connecting with fellow photographers. Knowing that my work has made an impact is the greatest motivation I can receive.

You can always send me a private message via the Contact Form underneath here or reach out through social media.

Thank you for being part of this journey!Guido van de Water

me with my son walking along a forest trail during sunrise or sunset, with sunlight streaming through tall trees and illuminating the forest in golden hues.