5 Tips to Learn How To Take Better Photos!

[@TelltheBirds]

Let us know something you learned or something you WANT to learn in future videos!

[@chelseaprice9399]

Great tips. I especially appreciated the examples as you were explaining composition.

[@madisonamata3748]

I liked your suggestion of shooting your subject in different lighting to decide which you like best! I forget to move around and try new lighting so this will be super beneficial to remember and try! Thanks Cody!

[@zannamabe9516]

Love these!! Super helpful! I love watching your videos & Instagram stories-such a dynamic fun couple!

[@alauraguin3237]

These are all such great tips! Using the rule of thirds has become one of the easiest things for me to think about when I’m taking pictures.

[@danielaseare2390]

Taking more photos can be hard when you are just starting off, but this was a good reminder to get out and just take pictures - even when you don't have a scheduled shoot - just to get comfortable with your style!

[@kalingambardella7709]

Loved the idea of shooting with something in front of your subject! I’ll definitely be trying this next time I’m snapping shots of my sweet baby, family, and friends! Thank you for the tip!

[@adrialmartin]

Good reminders! As a non-professional photographer it’s always great to be reminded of some of the basic important tips.

[@whitneycampbell8972]

Great tips!! Thank you! Composition is something I have been trying to focus on more when taking pictures!!

[@laurengibson3669]

These tips are gold. I can’t wait to make my photo taking skills 100 times better! Thanks!

[@theoaksfamily9811]

Love the story telling tip! I love making films as a hobby and story telling is what makes the difference!

[@josiemutchler6494]

These videos are what I NEED!! Thank you Cody!

[@paisleylayton7059]

I loved the tip about the leading lines, and it’s one I haven’t heard before!! I look forward to practicing that and getting it down, thanks so much!!! I’ve loved these video guides, the pricing one was SO helpful! Keep em coming hhaha:)

[@hannahguild8773]

These tips were soo helpful!! I am gonna be more aware of the story I am trying to tell in my pictures! You Rock! Thanks again!

[@OficiallyJoe]

REALLY GREAT TIPS! Cant wait to use these. Sometimes I feel like I’m taking too many pictures so it’s comforting to know that you’re taking so many photos during a shoot too 😅 I’m excited for this series of photo tip videos!

[@aliviaevans2560]

I have always loved taking photos but after following you guys I have been more excited then ever to be creative and step out of the box with my photos. These tips are so amazing and I’m so happy you are helping other people improve their skills and chase their dreams!

[@ashlynlittlenuss1794]

This was great! Your visuals/examples helped me understand so much better also (like with leading lines- I hadn’t understood that concept very well until now!). Thank you!!

[@meaganc7127]

These are awesome tips! I love the lighting one and the story telling one 💛

[@emerijohnson1824]

I loved how you talked about the lighting! it’s sooo true!! it’s much more aesthetic when there is natural lighting, and had a more mysterious, somber vibe when there’s one light, or less light. thanks cody!

[@brigidoreilly2743]

Awesome tips! So glad that you started this channel 🙌🏼

[@andrealowder6599]

I just added some leading lines to my iPhone camera! Thank you for the tips! Very helpful tips even if we are not professional photographers, but we love to take pictures.

[@jessicaarveseth5374]

I really like these tips and that they aren't super generic! Thanks Cody! I've never paid attention to the leading lines when taking photos but always regret it when I'm editing the shots and notice them being off!😅 I use your TTBs free preset and absolutely love it!! Thank you!!

[@ashleymcdonald1379]

These tips are so good! I’m about to start my own photography business and these tips are super helpful to help me navigate taking photos :)

[@melissachumley1239]

Just added the grids to my phone photos and have already seen a difference. Thanks for sharing!

[@taylor1567]

Thank you for the tips!!! Love your work!

[@kyliehaslamlawson8402]

Love these simple tips! And the length of the video is great as well - it makes it easy to go back and use as a quick reference when needed even when on a shoot.

[@hopegordon8638]

Love all of these tips! Thank you!

[@nicolegould5408]

I love your tips on composition. Someday I hope to tell stories with such emotion.

[@jaricabayas2214]

I just took notes so I can start working on these tips.

[@alexismeier8459]

I take photos for my moms cheesecake business and have been having a hard time thinking of other ways to be creative so I loved that you talked about drizzling something or having action in the photos! Also you guys are one of my favorite couples ever!

[@annaeliseu]

I love this!! So, so helpful!! i’ve been following y’all for a while now and i love that y’all share tips and how to better yourself as a photographer rather than keeping your tips to yourself!! y’all are a great community to follow, i’m loving following along y’all’s journey!! keep up the amazing work, you’re changing lives!!!💛

[@anaparkin23]

SO many good tips! I enjoyed learning about how to add more depth to your photos, and also that reminder to take more photos. Thanks for sharing!

[@xuan.anh.nguyen]

Thank you Cody & Breea for these awesome tips ! 🤩They are so helpful and will definitely change my way of taking photo. I love the depth tip so much! Thanks for sharing your passion of photography with us ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@brynleekoltin3361]

My photography knowledge has leveled up from a zero to a 6 lol 😜 but seriously these are great tips! thanks for sharing y’all’s photography wisdom!!! It’s much needed!

[@Sara-fy2zy]

So so helpful!!! Especially being new to taking pictures! Thank you ❤️

[@dakotapemberton5382]

I love the idea of using action to tell a story!

[@alissadavis3399]

THANK YOU. I don’t know diddly squat about taking quality photos. I just move my iPhone around until I feel like I’ve captured a good shot. Thanks for putting up examples with your explanations! Imma download this free preset asap

[@kaci0718]

Great tips! I need to get out more to just practice with my family.

[@KristineBringhurst1]

Great tips! Thanks Cody! Such a great reminder to keep things simple but tell an interesting story. I would love to see a video on how to choose the right shutter speed, iso and aperture for your setting. I love following you guys 💛 📷 💛

[@traciedaniel8688]

This was great! I love how quick but informative this video was! I’d love to learn more about getting good focus or just better camera settings in general.

[@jacquelinewooster2525]

Thank you for sharing! Cody should narrate books, his voice is so calming!! 😄

[@jessicaarveseth5374]

I was thinking the same thing! 😂

[@ksdunn]

These videos are so helpful! Please keep them coming.

[@laurenschenk8458]

I’m definitely going to try the leading lines! Great tips!!

[@sarahmarchant3418]

Need to work on taking more photos. I want to become a better story teller through my photos. Love the tips!

[@jenniemorgan8649]

I'm a huge believer in being shutter happy! My favorite pictures are, more often than not, the more candid, unposed pictures! You can never take too many!

[@lizzybrailsford5226]

1st this video was a great length, long enough to get all of your points across and short enough to keep everything simple and capture my attention throughout the whole thing:) I love all these tips, I really liked that you including pictures with examples of what you were talking about! The one that stuck out the most to me was telling a story, I think this is something you both do so well! Whether it’s the crumbl videos or a product shoot you are an awesome example of this!! I’d love to see some videography tips in a similar format to this!

[@esfilmandphoto3052]

I love the “tell a story” tip because I feel like as photographers we sometimes forget the most important part of photography, which is telling a story so this video was a good reminder for me. Thanks for the video, I really enjoyed it and can’t wait to watch more videos like this!

[@emilyschroath5329]

These are awesome tips! I am a graphic designer and a lot of these are similar in design as well that I would have never really thought about in photography. You guys are the absolute best!

[@jennaorchard400]

I am loving these videos! Thank you for sharing your tips about photography and making it easier for novices like me haha. This has motivated me to just get out there and practice without thinking too hard about it beforehand. It’s time to get out and find some stories around for me to photograph!

[@LatterDayLady]

You’d think being a videographer myself that I’d be better at taking photos! Thanks for the tips.

[@alexissingley6909]

I love the "Tell a Story" tip!

[@danadelaney2954]

Love this!! The line of thirds and leadings lines, also needed those lighting tips 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Could you share how you edit to create the natural blur that highlights the focal point, please? 🙏🏼☺️

[@kathyborth6677]

Subject matter & catching that certain moment time...priceless

[@alexajones8542]

YESS! 🙌🏻 love this!

[@MarissaJenell]

Loved learning more about composition and the rule of 3rds! I’ve been working on that! 😀 thanks for sharing this with us! Would love a video about color grading in FCPX!

[@abbiestringer2057]

thank you soooo much for all the tips ♥️

[@jocelynbrown4405]

Definitely going to try to add more things in front of my subject. Always scared to add distractions! I know it makes the picture so much more interesting though! Thanks for all the tips! I would go nuts if I won your presets!!!!

[@laurenedwards2375]

So helpful!! I’ve been following you guys since before you were married!! Y’all are so inspiring and such a power couple🤩 you two are so good at what you do!

[@isabellefalls]

Thank you so much for sharing these tips!! These videos are my favorite seriously so helpful! (and very exciting ;)

[@marydienner8843]

Thanks for the tips! And please do more of theses vids!!!! 😁

[@morganbang1554]

You guys are so cute!! I’m hoping one day I’ll be able to get your presets to bump up my picture editing! Thanks for the tips🤍

[@ellienelson3863]

Super helpful! Good to know it’s ok to take lots of pictures for practice 😂

[@thewellsway]

Love ALL of your work!

[@anatuiloma377]

Would love to learn more about mastering and organizing in Lightroom desktop mine is all over the place! Love the tips!!

[@taniapinky1]

Yay! New video. Love you guys!

[@TelltheBirds]

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[@taniapinky1]

@@TelltheBirds how cool! Thanks you guys! I went ahead to your site and entered in my info. Thanks again, you guys just have the crispest clearest camera/ photography set up! Also, love your non-photography videos too! Blessings from NYC ❤☺

[@TelltheBirds]

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[@chelseawyatt3945]

Excited to start using all these tips! What's your recommendation for a first time camera that's not crazy expensive? I need to upgrade mine.

[@jaricabayas2214]

I also want to start playing with leading lines and light while we are out hiking.

[@rachelstewart3342]

Thank you for the tips! I never realised how much the composition adds to a photo! I loved the leading lines example that you gave. I definitely will be more aware of the composition as I take a photo!

[@braedenpass]

Awesome! Can't wait to use these tips. Also, very exciting;)

[@megalougabers1]

Can’t wait to use these tips and get great shots of my kids!

[@madipickett5284]

The ‘Tell a story’ tip is one I haven’t heard before. The photos that tell stories are the ones we want hanging in our houses. Thanks for sharing your knowledge :)

[@aliciawidner4648]

I would love to learn how you guys shoot your slow motion portions of your videos!

[@TelltheBirds]

Your wish will be granted! Posting a video about it this week. :)

[@jaricabayas2214]

I love the story telling tip and want to try this with my kids.

[@nikkitaylor7512]

Let’s go!!!!

[@callywebster8648]

heck yes i already take 838474 pics of my child, might as well make em look good 😎