10 Common Photography Mistakes Beginners Make // Photo Pro

[@gregoryoutdoors]

Nr. 11 - Stop caring about Instagram, likes, tags, what people think about your work and dont post everyday. Do it for the love and joy whenever you feel like.

[@WHITELIONNYC]

Yes IG seems like way too much work. I've considered hiring someone to do it for me.

[@andy0995]

Yes, I used to upload everyday but I doit like 2 times a week now.

[@Birbyvideography]

Personally I actually don't include any tags OR captions at all. When I upload, most of the time it's just the pictures with no captions, or sometimes just a simple one telling my friends where I went in one line. Makes me truly proud of what I've posted, the photo.

[@Sephiroth144]

I have to agree- of course, it seems you need to do SOME social media/IG these days... because nearly every time I talk to someone and mention I'm a photographer, "what's your Instagram" is the first thing I hear. *stares in "here's my website"*

[@jarnsnagendran3214]

Thank u so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@joanannewallace]

Brilliant advice. I’m a beginner even though a grandma and I’ve just won a prize and certificate for one of my photos. I didn’t win first prize but getting acknowledged was a great feeling.

[@sanyamathew7283]

That's AMAZING!!

[@imanhaikal9477]

Wow u must be a cool grandma to have

[@karancricketer]

Wow ! That is so glad. I am in my 30’s and my crush for photography is slowly turning towards love. But I wonder I am too late. Your post inspires me 😊. All the very best to you.

[@YaoiHoshi]

This whole thread is so wholesome! And congrats Joan!

[@normalperson1475]

@@karancricketer I got started in photography just 18 months ago and I am 67 now. I enjoy it immensely.

[@TCRONIN002]

"It's damaging to compare your work to theirs." AMEN!! This is by far, the most motivational and spot on video explaining how to become a better photographer by simply correcting some easily addressed mistakes. Thank you thank you thank you for posting this - I feel energized and will always use that quote to remind myself to compare my work to my previous work.

[@Cristobal_productions.]

that quote hit me! and the part where he said, "compare yourself to who you were yesterday"

[@jizzythefroggy1108]

Customers are going to compare your work to others LMAO

[@mibrrra]

You can apply this to everything else in life, dont compare to experts

[@drugmate9710]

@@jizzythefroggy1108 What customers? You think everyone who's into photography is doing it as a business? LMAO

[@jgseg6828]

"Learn from the masters, compare with yourself yesterday." Best advice I've had in a long long time... thanks btw! 🤘

[@shantooobeg]

Life changing words

[@aaronramirezgarcia9753]

Endless hours of research about photography resumed in 20:48 minutes. This is gold people🙏🏽🙌🏻. Thank you so much !

[@zalodias123]

List of Mistakes: #1. Focusing too much on the gear (1:34) #2. Wrong camera settings (2:47) #3. Bad composition (4:48) #4. Bad lighting (7:02) #5. Soft focus (9:16) #6. Lack of movement or action (11:26) #7. Using the wrong lens (13:13) #8. Bad posing (14:58) #9. Over editing (17:05) #10. Not enough reps (18:22)

[@koladejoseph3118]

Thanks man...God bless.

[@BrandonRobinson950]

Thanks dude.

[@lightbox617]

It's ok. I can do all of things

[@richardslater677]

I’m about to buy my first “proper” camera, having researched photography/cameras etc for a solid four months. I think I know everything there is to know about photography but am about to be massively corrected. I found this video very helpful and a little different from the thousands out there. One thing resonates particularly well is not to compare yourself to a professional. That applies to many fields. I’m an intermediate guitar player and at the beginning, it was very discouraging listening to pros or good amateurs. You think you will never reach their standard, which in my case is true, but the trick is not to let it bother you. Just get on with your own progress and be proud of your own standard, no matter what.

[@armandoisaaccamposbensaya3386]

Nice little detail having a analogue clock in the background to create the illusion of a real time collaboration between you two.. nice detail almost perfect!! You guys are great!

[@MarkusKarppinen]

I think you should’ve mentioned that one shot and servo are only in Canon cameras. Other cameras have the same focus modes but are called single and continuous focus. Could also be called AF-C for continuous focus.

[@Pidalin]

He should mainly say that one shot, one point focusing is faster in most of situations than playing with some servos and touch screen. Ofcourse this doesn't really work for sport. I realized that manual focusing (with old lens with real mechanical gear) can be faster than playing with touch screens and some servos on modern cameras, which is really complicated and when you are using viewfinder, it's aslmost useless because you are touching screen with your nose, it just doesn't work. Some older cameras had joystick for selecting focus area, that was really great, but using touch screen for that purpose is pointless, I don't want to take pictures thru touchscreen, I want to use viewfinder. I tried even retrain myself for using right eye which should prevent touching screen by your nose, but nope, it still doesn't work well, you are still touching screen with your face slightly and with some displays, it breaks touches, some cameras have possibility to select in what area touch works, but neither that worked for me, I just can't use that while watching to finder, it's so unnatural and complicated, so one shot, one point forever. 😀

[@jizzythefroggy1108]

The inference here is that you should be shooting with Canon!

[@dariopointdujour1089]

Thank you was looking for this

[@astanisystems]

@@jizzythefroggy1108 Doesn't matter which system you use. I've made some photos with my smartphone that rival cameras of all brands. I'm a Nikon shooter, but I've also made some photos with Sony and Canon, and the results are nearly identical(Canon is slightly warmer than Nikon, and Sony is somewhere in between - exception for Nikon D3X, that beast has warmer tones).

[@shannonbauer25]

Agreed on this! I had to leave the video to use Google to translate what was being said, and figure out how that would apply to my Sony.

[@MMPAspergerian]

As you become more seasoned you can confidently say, "Been there and less of that" The first tip is key, great photographs are made with the artist behind the camera and not the camera itself. To all the beginner photogs, keep shooting until that unique style of yours comes out, and yes it'll take tens of thousands of shots. Shoot on! Thank you Parker!

[@STUDIO-ew8dz]

This already looks like a bloody good course. I've learnt a lot from a single video. You've crushed the subject. I Love it! 💗

[@erics.pop.lounge2205]

"Compare yourself to who you were yesterday" bro...thats what I needed to hear.

[@keygodkova]

Number 10 (comparing myself to pros) this is definitely my biggest downfall. I so often compare my photos to pros and feel like I'm not getting anywhere, but when i compare my photos to photos i use to take i feel SO much better about my work 💯 this was much needed. Thank you

[@aaronramirezgarcia9753]

Endless hours of research about photography resumed in 20:48 minutes. This is hold people🙏🏽🙌🏻. Thank you so much !

[@wcft_]

This is easily my favorite tech/editing/filming channel out there!!!!!! EDIT: Thanks for all the likes

[@DaveMajor]

Every video is deep and so informational! Love them

[@techbyhadi5421]

Yes it’s super useful

[@xandercloet7467]

I agree, but I liked it more when Parker used to be the only one who hosted the video. (2-3 years ago)

[@stavrosk.2868]

One of the best videos so far about the basics of photography. What's also important is to learn how to focus manually, to zoom with your legs (not only with prime lenses) and to as invisible or unobtrusive as possible.

[@legvalmont]

It doesn't make me a great photographer but when doing street or travel I use aperture priority with center metering and +1/3 or +2/3. Then I lock exposure, compose then shoot. As for focus, I like the mechanics / ergonomics of AF-ON button with continuous focusing. These leaves me with a lot more time to think the shots, which helps tons.

[@jacobtaylor8206]

I really like the photo at 17.21 in the over edited section

[@StupidRaisins]

Thank you for the tips, you guys! I got to agree with you that having the best gear alone won't make you a professional. Having that experience and willingness to keep on improving is what makes you a professional.

[@opiethrice8746]

One of the first photos I ever truly tried to compose recently won an honorable mention at a very prestigious regional gallery a few states away from me. I have increased my abilities in the years since taking that photo, but it has given me so much inspiration and confidence in my composition skills.

[@cd4683]

Just realized, why my editing sessions have been unnecessarily tedious and often disappointing. When I bought my camera, I thought I set my camera in RAW...... I've shot thousands of jpegs. Can't help but laugh, but kind of felt like yelling and maybe a little crying. I've managed to capture some pretty amazing images. What would they look like in RAW? I guess I'll have to reshoot them all. So glad I watched this. #LifeLessons #MasterYourCraft #NowGO

[@dan_iel_efs]

"It's damaging to compare your work to theirs." Nice to hear this!

[@aliuzashi2786]

I just came to say the left side in thumbnail is much better LOL

[@kushkungvivo744]

The right looks like a cheesy movie poster, the left is just mood.

[@victoriadathan2675]

I tried these and it works so much. My pics came out way better. Thanks for the extremely helpful info. When I took pics yesterday, that messed up my whole night and I couldn’t figure out why. Now I know.

[@Jorge_Ambruster]

The jpeg factor depends on how, what camera and what you are shooting. I wouldn't use many brand's jpegs but with a Fujifilm camera, I would mostly shoot jpegs. You can edit the picture in camera by just switching picture profiles before taking the photo. It doesn't always apply and, of course, there are times when you can't waste that time to switch profiles. That's when RAW comes in handy. But that's a Fujifilm exclusive case. Any other brand doesn't give you those great jpegs, so RAW becomes the only choice.

[@bigmartin]

I love the bit about not comparing yourself to others but compare yourself to yourself yesterday.. I coach Judo and swimming, I’m definitely going to use that, thank you 🙏

[@DemetriPanici]

I just bought my new Sony zv1 for KZbin videos and vlogging so your videos have been coming in CLUTCH!

[@tonka_official]

I'm glad I found this video. I bought a CANON 1000D EOS 1 years ago but haven't had the chance to make photos. I coudln't even make photos, the ones I made even if I had the good inspiration, I didn't had the knowledge about the settings. Todays this is my 2nd video. Thanks to my past experience in sales, and customer support I have a very good connection and eyes to details, so I was able to get a few good shots from others etc. but the lack of knowledge regaridng the settings didn't make it as rewarding. Until today :D I was home after work, and just found a tips video about photo capturing... and then I was like, it's summer, the sun going down.. let's go out. And dam, the photos werent great, cus I watched the video in the meantime outside, but still. I was learning, and it was really fun to do. :) Thanks for the video, I'm gonna keep coming back, and also gonna check out if you guys have a video about editing etc. Keep up the good work! :)

[@liquidgoldpictures]

can I just say, that the LIGHTING alone in the shots where you talk to us, is FREAKING amazing?! It looks sooooo good! :) The only thing I would like to add, is that the lens choice also depends on if you´re shooting with an aps-c or a full frame camera. Anyways, really good tips, you are awesome!!! :)

[@Krystal_Kitty7]

More creating than consuming! I think that goes with pretty much anything in life these days everyone consumes and consumes and wonder why they feel depressed and tired at the end of the day. Amazing advice! ❤

[@reallyjoereally4781]

Perfectly agree with the first statement. I won the National Community Press Photographer of the Year award in 2019 (South Africa) using an entry-level Canon 1200D with kit lenses. The best camera is the one you have with you.

[@ellab.9743]

This was seriously one of the best summarizing & educational videos on camera work I've seen so far ... and I've seen plenty!

[@JCrozier1]

I certainly picked up some good tips there. Thank you so much for making everything sound so plain and recognizable instead of just using industry terms. Love the channel.

[@Strange_Logik]

In the thumbnail image, I like the the one you marked with an X better. Not every photo needs to look like a L’Oréal ad.

[@batatereluelimusic]

agreed

[@wanneske1969]

11. watching youtube tutorials instead of going out and shooting :-)

[@monikamonika5691]

😂😂

[@carrow2250]

This was SO HELPFUL! I’m new to photography and I have to do portraits with focus on hair color and quality for a small business and AF mode isn’t cutting it. I’ll switch to RAW and I’ll start trying other modes and options to get the right color. Thanks for this video!

[@shuswapoutdoors]

3rd time watching it in a row trying to absorb everything in this great video! I've heard many of these mistakes countless times before but you presentation style is spot on and the examples are money! Thank you! Todd

[@victoriadathan2675]

Thanks so much. Just bought my first camera and this helps. My pics yesterday were terrible. I’ll try these and see how it goes.

[@Jasonxvisuals]

Thanks! Have my first wedding to photograph and film in a couple days. And I’ve watched your other videos on how to shoot weddings. Thank you, I’m gonna film everything😂😁

[@migzzfit2037]

That " creating vs consuming " hit home... I began phone photography last week and I'm comparing my pics to all the Instagram Picassos

[@ArtandLes]

This video is clearly and very well explained. As a portrait photographer for more than 10 years, these tips are really helpful and i discovered them through lots of practice. Posing your subjects is one of the most challenging part. 😁

[@lucinematic]

Watching this video more from beginner-filmmaker perspective but every one of mistakes is still relevant.

[@MarwanMahdy]

finally I don't have to look elsewhere for photography courses!

[@kristofeight9668]

Why even would you, if everything what every photographer needs is in internet, especially these days on YT for free. If someone is too lazy to look for it, then he she will never be photographer even after 10 courses just waste of money.

[@MarwanMahdy]

@@kristofeight9668 looks to me that you never even tried looking for courses, everything with actual knowledge has a price tag on it. I have more than 100 GBs of free courses in addition to tens of youtube channels, they all give you the crumbs never the real deal.

[@richardgarcia9414]

i don't know if this means anything to anyone but i will say this because this is actually very meaningful considering my position , since i started being interested in photography 5 years ago , this is the best video i have seen so far, it answered so many questions i genuinely had since the beginning in such an effective and short time while giving the most info.

[@ricoz.8074]

A good advice about shutterspeed i heard a while ago was to set it to the double of your focal length (normal lighting conditions) but not lower. So if you use a 50mm you want to avoid anything longer than 1/100th of a second. Works perfectly fine for me and if you got a steady hand you can even go with a slightly longer shutter speed.

[@pappoochacha]

I usually end up with dark photos with anything faster than 1/80 ... Iso usually 400.. what's the issue? Even if use widest aperture available.. (4.6)

[@fridge.4834]

@@pappoochacha Your ISO is the issue. Lower ISO = darker images.

[@astanisystems]

@@pappoochacha 1/80 is kinda slow, so if you're using lens with maximum apperture of f/4.6, than increase ISO, 1000-3200 ISO won't hurt the image much. Having (VR, VC, OS, IS - stabilization technology) on your lens or in-body also helps a lot.

[@yeohi]

Rather late to reply, but anyway. What you should might of applied to film but it doesn't apply to digital, where faster shutter speeds are needed to stop movement in the scene and camera shake. Since nobody will probably read this, I won't speculate on the reasons for that. And I don't know the reasons. If you're hand-holding the camera, try to use 1/400 or faster. 1/250 is okay for steady hands.

[@Narkiukas]

All the content is easy found free on youtube. What pushed me to find it, is that this video in the beginning looked like re-productions, like I would do that to show my opinion for the best list by cutting off bits from some others without even vlogging my self. Or partly. And also this video looks like 3D without 3D glasses if you know what I mean.

[@keshiaerin8979]

I tell my clients to look at each other and pretend like they like each other a little bit. I'm a sarcastic and goofy person by nature, and this usually garners some laughter and the subjects ease into the situation a little more. "Pretend you got married because you like the other person for some reason". I don't know. I worked too long at a dinner theatre where we dressed up in character and I was sarcastic and weird to pretty much every customer. It created a lot of great people skills for while I'm doing photography :)

[@milliondollarshaft]

Haha that’s what I tell my clients. They usually laugh and then lighten up.

[@QuackLoud]

Great advice and tips. These are things that were baked into us old-timers that used film - we didn't have the luxury of adjusting so much after the shot. "Adjusting" was done in the darkroom and had limits. Getting back into photography and finding out there is a LOT to learn with digital. Looking forward to this new journey.

[@MrFraiche]

14:40 I love how the "starter" lens is over $2000. I signed up for the wrong hobby lol

[@mylessorensen4115]

Lol same

[@WHITELIONNYC]

It's an expensive hobby for sure. Everyone I know goes on vacation 2 or 3 times a year. My money goes into this.

[@Pc_Gaming8604]

It's the r mount lens not an ef mount lens ef mount are cheaper but you'll need and adapter

[@harshalkale5999]

@@WHITELIONNYC man of culture

[@froznfire9531]

@@WHITELIONNYC Without vacation there no good photos imo :) You gotta find a good mix between both imo, I couldnt stay home a whole year

[@andreiiakab]

work, work, work, that's what it takes, thanks for reminding me that, I rejoined my camera after I took a photographer course and abandoning the "project" because of "comparison", I'll get better every day 📷📷📷

[@ManchesterTechGuy]

Straight to the point and extremely sage advice. I'm trying to improve my photography and this couldn't have come at a better time, thank you.

[@WHITELIONNYC]

0:35 Parker's pictures are so fine they blow my mind. Go Parker! 💪🏻🥰😍🥰😍👍🏻

[@djteknovibe93]

One way to get round blurry photos from moving subjects is to use burst mode so when you press the shutter button it fires a burst. I always use burst mode unless i'm strictly using a tripod for landscapes. It massively cuts down on photos being blurred from subjects moving or camera movement which is call motion blur. Also another way is to use burst mode but also set focus mode to AF-C and/or focus tracking mode. But that depends on whether you have time to change the settings before the point comes where the photo has to be taken or you miss it. Using burst mode I always get at least one sharp photo, it's annoying having to sort through about five photos of the same thing but the point is, I always have at least one that's in focus and sharp and that's the one I save. As for rule of thirds, if I have time to align a subject I use rule of thirds when shooting but most of the time I back off zoom a little to give the subject more space within the frame then crop the image. But I don't back off a lot because cropping too much decreases image quality and increases visible noise levels.

[@BigWillSD]

My favorite advice, while all great, coincides with key in the book "the Gap and the Gain". Compare yourself to who you were yesterday... and look at the positives (the gain)

[@atelierdigitaldenico]

The photo pro course is really good ! I've taken another french course and honestly, yours is better ! Thank Parker & Nate and the rest of the team for your work ! 👊👊

[@slashcuevs4063]

I like how you did this video, although i dont know more about photography, but that digital clock makes me finish this video.

[@orelbitan]

Create more than you consume. Such an important tip.🙏

[@vincentderrico8034]

The last part of this video was my favorite because it boosted my confidence and was very affirming. Thank you for this great video!

[@mahgirbsti]

Definitely grateful for the portrait advice!

[@RWAquariumPages]

glad this popped up in my feed, i've got to rewatch once per month to remind me of the basics

[@emanuel.s1k]

Best tips, I've seen so far Thanks!

[@travishein]

Very good points. I am a musician primarily, and I have noticed the tenancy to focus too much on the gear is a real challenge. Where I end up trying to get a perfect sound and going down rabbit holes if microphones and preamplifiers. Somewhere along the way you stop creating actual content and are just fiddling with knobs and settings. The lack of depth comment was very educational for me as well!

[@blacklionvisuals8849]

The clock in the background shows how long it took to record this

[@aagabriele]

Thank you Parker! Definitely the main takeaways were stop focusing too much on gear and create more than I consume!!

[@hotlineoperator]

Good issues here, but one thing I have start rethink after seeing milloins of photos. Sometimes too perfect photo is boring, best photos I have get when people doing things naturally without pose to camera.

[@Birbyvideography]

I think sometimes it's best to tell your subjects to live out their day as usual while you silently shoot from the sides. Basically as authentic as we can get.

[@turnupwithhenry6263]

Absolutely need this video today 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Redline.Designs]

Just bought my wife a new Nikon Z fc. She’s eager to learn it and I’ve shown her the ropes. But this video will reinforce everything I’ve said in an awesome well-packed visual. Great vid!

[@_bring2light]

Its easy to get discouraged by comparing yourself to pros.... I felt that man. This video waa so good.... Frfr.

[@jerimas]

A lot of terrific advice here. Thank you!

[@JuanLopezmusica]

Oh wow! I still have my 77D, now recently upgrade to R6MKii after so many years!

[@koleparrott8820]

I’ve been there for sure, watching your video defiantly helps me improve my skills 👍🏼

[@jessikapiche6097]

wow... at last someone saying about this gear war thing... Creating and Learning is way more important. Thanks for saying it out loud and clear.

[@Levelaz1994]

I love the content. I just started into videography/photography and thanks to you guys I’ve learned a lot: Once I start making money I will definitely buy the course

[@pixelrhinophotography6141]

Well said. Never compare an amateur with a professional. Amazing content. Looking forward to see more content.

[@markernestinciong]

PARKEEER!!! We miss ya man! Whoo! You're a sigh of relief 😂 (No hate on the other guys! They're awesome! It's just that it has been a loooong time since Parker was back on the channel 😂)

[@nelmassachs]

"Never stop adventuring" "Embrace your inner child" "Stay fearless & stay curious" "Stay positive. Stay wild" “I don’t ask u anything, just if u want, give my GoProvids a chance and you’ll see...”

[@MelodicalMedia]

Agreed

[@stephenfemi5850]

Wow... That number 10 tip was the golden one 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. But still yet not bad to admire other photographers work.

[@Krizefugl]

the rule of thirds is helpful but it isnt something you have to religiously adhere to. learning about composition in general and seeing what other photographers do that make images interesting to the viewer without only focussing on the rule of thirds is just as important. its a starting point but definitely not as mandatory as often preached.

[@online_fitness]

yup !

[@iDigress77times]

All of this does not matter ultimately. There is a picture that sold for millions of a 99 cent store.

[@blessedandbiwithahintofmagic]

The overzealous processor shots are absolutely gorgeous

[@lichtloper]

The term 'mistake' is not an appropriate category when we try to speak about items of creative expression; as it is a term that seemingly says soemething about that expressive item, but in real honesty commentators should say something about their own feelings, such as "I don't appreciate this photograph/musicpiece/drawing/technique/etc."

[@MrDlt123]

The best advice you gave is that people should focus on learning to use what they have. I had owned 5 SLRs/DSLRs before I bothered to really learn how to use my camera. I spent all of that time salivating over hot new cameras and gear without really knowing how to use what I had.

[@SenseiKreese]

I find the tip on not comparing yourself to the pros to be completely wrong. I studied a bachelor of photography, and comparing ourselves to pros was half the work, we did it endlessly for three years. By comparing, you learn what you are doing wrong and what they are doing right. Sure, don't let it destroy your confidence, but studying the work of pros and comparing your own will teach you a lot.

[@JOJOUNCLEBLOGS]

I love that the cross behind Parker. Great tutorial. Thanks.👍👍👍

[@jontanner]

With the clock in the background jumping all over the place, it reminds me of Homer Simpson being interrogated over the Venus de Milo gummy. 😂

[@EdwardBliffin]

I appreciate videos like this, it helps you understand and correct yourself.. although I love comparison and walk around street photography videos, breakdowns like this are what beginners NEED

[@jonthibault5509]

Another mistake is having a giant digital clock behind the subject.

[@kseniasafonova1009]

I know right? The idea of the video is to, well, focus in the subject. Yeah.. But great tips! Thank you guys.

[@dcoolkat1]

Yes... I had to restart this video due to my ADHD and an inability to concentrate on the subject matter.

[@karlcher]

So true! 😂

[@Majedaroy421]

I so agree with you, I started with 500D then moved on to 70D and eventually upgraded to two R6 when I started earning more.

[@josiahmorrow1611]

Love that Peter Mckinnon double tap lol

[@viennabooks741]

I‘m a professional photographer (portrait) and I loved the tip about landscape photography with putting something in the foreground to give the shot dimension!

[@Palvader]

11:08 - Digin' that PMK hat!

[@marianna6926]

Excellent overview of most common photo issues for any photographer. Well done!

[@albert.artphotography]

I would add a mistake No 11…have a massive, shine, and white digital watch in the background 😅😊😀

[@Arjun_Photography0800]

Thankfully I won't commit mistakes which you're mentioned above, sometimes it happens due to urgency.

[@crellagecommunity7168]

When I first started I had, well only Full packed theory, Pro. With 0.0 Experience

[@jeremyking3986]

Just bought a used Sony a6500 as my first camera , 50 years old and I want to learn photography. Maybe do weddings eventually as a side hustle, but mainly as a Hobby.

[@SahilMalom]

Hi First Comment

[@clinthendricks1981]

Usually tips on youtube are too generic to be useful, these however are very useful and impactful. Thank you!

[@OneShotFilmmaker]

Funny how all these tips can actually be applied for video as well...in most ways

[@TheDavveponken]

Consuming is honestly a great way to improve - it allows you to find new ideas of composing, editing and find your niche; thus, essentially allowing you to find your own style of photography (if that's what you're after ofc). Naturally you have to get out and shoot stuff too... And although, as with all things, there's the possibility of overconsumption.

[@Zamreen]

Superb 👌👌

[@maryj7423]

You don't get better than Parker Walbeck! It's hard to find a great professional who can also teach effectively. I'm a noob but I get motivated everytime I watch your content and every tip I tried has always been effective and has given me more understanding and kind of shaped my eye (I don't know how to say it better). I am saving for a course! I have a burning question which is: does post have to be expensive right from the start, between buying and learning softwares as a beginner, or are there more basic tools to work your way up that are still reliable and efficient? Keep up the great work, thanks a lot and best wishes!!!