
Mark Smith
Award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker known for ultra-slow videography of birds of prey with massive social reach; runs workshops and online courses and is author of a forthcoming book about birds and nature.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 47min
231 Meet the Man With 980,000,000+ YouTube Views
Mark Smith, award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker known for ultra-slow videos of birds of prey. He built nearly a billion YouTube views by niching down and filming ospreys, eagles and hawks in hypnotic slow motion. They discuss why long-form YouTube sells courses better than short-form, how in-person workshops still pay best, and why he keeps marketing minimal to stay focused on shooting.


