The thing that separates this video from most other "photography mistakes to avoid" videos is that it is not obsessed with camera settings and equipment. Instead, it is geared towards storytelling, composition, creativity, and shooting with a plan. Without the mindset that is presented in this video, no amount of expensive equipment or ideal camera settings or editing will allow a photographer to create compelling images. Very well done...thank you!
After watching many photographers on CZcams I wasn't expecting much from this video but you guys definitely delivered! Not your basic tips everyone else on here preaches
With all my "free time" I have been spending on CZcams watching photography videos for two years and I just bumped to this channel now? wow! Thank you for the very useful tips. I see more videos I like to see as well. This will be my new favorite creators channel.
Love you guys but felt a little weird about the comparison to some landscape shots or nature photography. It just seemed like the point was 'things are better with people in them' rather than comparing them to other similar shots that have a better focal point. I know that wasn't directly said but just what I got from it?
Totally agree! There needs to be a POINT to make a good and memorable photograph. Otherwise, it's simply a record of a moment in time, or, in the case of a landscape, a pretty view! Nothing wrong with those - and what millions do daily now on their mobiles. But the best PHOTOGRAPHS tend to have a reason to be - a focus! (No play on words intended). And, yes, tell a story!
It's worth noting that it's virtually impossible to violate the rule of thirds. The only way to do it is either to bullseye the subject in the middle or have it coming off of the edge of the photo. Virtually anything else is going to have the quality of obeying the rule of thirds.
No wonder I found it hard to do when I was recently doing an assignment on following and breaking it. I did get some slightly different compositions when breaking it that I liked better, though.
@@MangoStreet I'm great! Hope you guys are doing well. I haven't been shooting a lot the past 2 years but I got really inspired by this video and I took my camera out and took quite a few whimsical random shots! You guys always help me get my spark back
I thought the "don't touch that remote" message was going to be about the avoiding the sins of remote controlled cameras. Not sure what those sins are yet, but I need to find the remote for mine.
Question but it kinda feels silly: are the photos shown in the video a representation of what not to do, or what to do? I saw a photo taken by one of my friends featured in here and I actually do love it, but wasn’t sure if I’m reading the context right regarding its presence in the video. (Is it bad, is it good?) 😅 TIA.
it's not necessarily one or the other! very few photos in this video are a "what not to do" and even still, one can find things to love in photographs that aren't technically perfect or otherwise disliked by others.
in reference to your introduction. it depends why you got into photography in the first place. Photography is art, which means you don't need to use certain rules in order to appeal to a wider photography audience.
i think most people trying to take photography seriously want their work to be more than something their mom hangs on the fridge. and of course, you don’t have to appeal to everyone; we understand a lot of people don’t like our style and we’re perfectly fine with that - so there is a balance to strike.
Yeah definitely. I feel like some of the tips were a bit harsh or more focused on human emotion when sometimes it’s literally just seeing the art in things. Sometimes a picture of a white wall just works. It can be aesthetically pleasing. It doesn’t matter if you’re telling a story all the time. In the end you will be a good photographer when you have your own unique style that maybe some people like and not just the style of the next guy.
@@MangoStreet so in your mind, if you don't follow the rules you've provided, people's work will only be someone's fridge? great.. amazing response, really healthy perspective you have there
Come on guys. Its the same rehashed material that is shown a billion times. Even the photos and examples you guys use are the same ones you've been sharing on your channel for years almost. I expected more.
Yeah it's what I thought too. I came back to check on em after a while of not keeping up, and was surprised THIS was their latest. It's all VERY useful information, but at this rate they could just link their own video in the Community tab.
@@isthistheninthcircleofhell9929 one of us has been extremely sick since last april and is also immunocompromised, so while a global pandemic is raging, we have to do what we can to make helpful videos / an income with the cards we’ve been dealt for the last couple of years. i think this is a very helpful video because beginners need to hear these things reiterated (although there is new information in this video too) for it to click. if you didn’t learn anything new from this video, maybe the new thing you can take away from it is empathy.
The thing that separates this video from most other "photography mistakes to avoid" videos is that it is not obsessed with camera settings and equipment. Instead, it is geared towards storytelling, composition, creativity, and shooting with a plan. Without the mindset that is presented in this video, no amount of expensive equipment or ideal camera settings or editing will allow a photographer to create compelling images. Very well done...thank you!
Seeing Rachel back again in this video made me sooo happy ❤️✨
After watching many photographers on CZcams I wasn't expecting much from this video but you guys definitely delivered! Not your basic tips everyone else on here preaches
thank you so much 🙏🏻
Best Squaresspace ad EVER!!!!
Hysterical.
that ending, you guys are so cute 🥺🥺🥺
With all my "free time" I have been spending on CZcams watching photography videos for two years and I just bumped to this channel now? wow! Thank you for the very useful tips. I see more videos I like to see as well. This will be my new favorite creators channel.
awh shucks! glad to hear it -- we've got a lot of fun stuff over here.
I was just thinking about composition techniques and your videos have all the great bases covered 👍
Always appreciate the value yall bring
that squarespace ad was so well done.
Takeaway: I need an astronaut suit.
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ikr
your videos make me calm no matter the content. Thank you.
I really enjoy yalls videos. always some great food for thought.
Super helpful and insightful video! "Thinking outside the box" should definitely be a beginner's friend.
Thank you for another great video! Would love to watch the other videos about changing color and removing objects but couldn’t find the links.
Short and to the point, thank you for this ….
The best Squarespace ad EVER!!!
Super glad they through in a Wes Anderson frame
You two on "think outside the bun" was so cute
Big mistake beginner film photographers also make is not wearing a beanie.
I was laughing out loud on this one...4:48
I love your photography guys. I don't know how to describe it but it just looks so good.
thank you so much 🙏🏻
Great video 🙏🏻🤜🏻
I’m such a huge fan of you guys that I watch every single ad
Wow super helpful! Videos like these are the reason I subbed 😆❤️
Love this!
Fantastic job explaining!
"I like being next to you" love it
Thank you
thank you for your amazing work 💛
Muy buenos consejos
That was really helpfull thank you
The floating Beanie. Lol
Is that a fake beanie at 4:50? haha - another great videos guys!
Wow. This video is better than i thought
it's all relative
but once you know what's the story , things are getting easier
Nice video
6:45 that Taco Bell Moment^^
Love you guys but felt a little weird about the comparison to some landscape shots or nature photography. It just seemed like the point was 'things are better with people in them' rather than comparing them to other similar shots that have a better focal point. I know that wasn't directly said but just what I got from it?
it’s equally important to have a strong focal point in landscape as it is in portraits 👍🏻
Totally agree! There needs to be a POINT to make a good and memorable photograph. Otherwise, it's simply a record of a moment in time, or, in the case of a landscape, a pretty view! Nothing wrong with those - and what millions do daily now on their mobiles. But the best PHOTOGRAPHS tend to have a reason to be - a focus! (No play on words intended). And, yes, tell a story!
It's worth noting that it's virtually impossible to violate the rule of thirds. The only way to do it is either to bullseye the subject in the middle or have it coming off of the edge of the photo. Virtually anything else is going to have the quality of obeying the rule of thirds.
No wonder I found it hard to do when I was recently doing an assignment on following and breaking it. I did get some slightly different compositions when breaking it that I liked better, though.
ebuka!! ❤️
Couldn't help but notice Malaysia at 0:54 😂
Aye I see me! its such a good video Im totally ready to go out and shoot again!
hey gwen! hope you are well!
@@MangoStreet I'm great! Hope you guys are doing well. I haven't been shooting a lot the past 2 years but I got really inspired by this video and I took my camera out and took quite a few whimsical random shots! You guys always help me get my spark back
Nice
I thought the "don't touch that remote" message was going to be about the avoiding the sins of remote controlled cameras. Not sure what those sins are yet, but I need to find the remote for mine.
Question but it kinda feels silly: are the photos shown in the video a representation of what not to do, or what to do? I saw a photo taken by one of my friends featured in here and I actually do love it, but wasn’t sure if I’m reading the context right regarding its presence in the video. (Is it bad, is it good?) 😅 TIA.
it's not necessarily one or the other! very few photos in this video are a "what not to do" and even still, one can find things to love in photographs that aren't technically perfect or otherwise disliked by others.
in reference to your introduction. it depends why you got into photography in the first place. Photography is art, which means you don't need to use certain rules in order to appeal to a wider photography audience.
i think most people trying to take photography seriously want their work to be more than something their mom hangs on the fridge. and of course, you don’t have to appeal to everyone; we understand a lot of people don’t like our style and we’re perfectly fine with that - so there is a balance to strike.
Yeah definitely. I feel like some of the tips were a bit harsh or more focused on human emotion when sometimes it’s literally just seeing the art in things. Sometimes a picture of a white wall just works. It can be aesthetically pleasing. It doesn’t matter if you’re telling a story all the time. In the end you will be a good photographer when you have your own unique style that maybe some people like and not just the style of the next guy.
@@MangoStreet so in your mind, if you don't follow the rules you've provided, people's work will only be someone's fridge? great.. amazing response, really healthy perspective you have there
@@Highland33r you gotta touch some grass soon
hi
mistake number 6-leaving the lens cap on
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lololl Shell and Petronas
Not just beginners. People shoot mundane crap and figure since they shot it utilizing techniques from CZcams it will make it all better. Not.
? ??o?o??
Come on guys. Its the same rehashed material that is shown a billion times. Even the photos and examples you guys use are the same ones you've been sharing on your channel for years almost.
I expected more.
we're not gonna please everyone with every video, unfortunately.
Yeah it's what I thought too. I came back to check on em after a while of not keeping up, and was surprised THIS was their latest. It's all VERY useful information, but at this rate they could just link their own video in the Community tab.
@@isthistheninthcircleofhell9929 one of us has been extremely sick since last april and is also immunocompromised, so while a global pandemic is raging, we have to do what we can to make helpful videos / an income with the cards we’ve been dealt for the last couple of years. i think this is a very helpful video because beginners need to hear these things reiterated (although there is new information in this video too) for it to click. if you didn’t learn anything new from this video, maybe the new thing you can take away from it is empathy.
It's all so random...
...so cheap.
Why are you doing this?
uhh what?
Random? I would say this is good advice on how to make and take good pictures! And very sweetly presented!
What is negative space ?