9 Less Obvious Photography Tips For Better Family Travel & Home Photos

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In today's video, I'm going to share with you 9 photography tips that have made all the difference to me in bringing the quality of my family photography, travel photography, adventure photography, documentary photography, and even mobile photography to the next level. A few of these tips are common, but there's some meat here that I don't believe many people talk about as much that I really think can make a difference to you. That is my hope anyway. Thanks for watching!
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[@Bloggerky]

“You’re not trying to create a logbook, you’re trying to create a poem.” Well said!

[@V4D2]

True story!

[@exilistde]

The photo wall deserves to be a episode, gorgeous

[@V4D2]

I agree..! Takes us on a journey, Andrew ;)

[@hectorcenteno7315]

Yes please

[@ajchandler5932]

I can’t even convey how much I appreciate your thoughtfulness behind your art as well as your ability to express it into advice for others. Such an insightful observation of things that every photographer will encounter but may not even recognize. There’s nothing else like this on KZbin. Thank you.

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

Thanks for your kind words AJ. Makes me happy to hear you found it helpful.

[@vascojardim6703]

I am literally flabbergasted by this video... was this a photography lesson or a life lesson... it must have been the most useful, practical, emotional set of advice I have ever seen on youtube. It touched me emotionally, much like a poem would. You are an amazing human being and your love for photography (and life in general) really shines through in your videos. Unlike most/all other photography youtubers that have an agenda, or are angry fanboys, or gear heads, you simply love photography. I am deciding which camera system to get and you are a big reason why i am leaning on Fugi bit would really love the opportunities to pick your brains on it... anyway. Thank you for this video🙏🏻

[@georgedavall9449]

Indeed, Fully agree!

[@israellatham]

This video is honestly one of the best round up of “tips” ever. Seriously, thank you.

[@SweetLouPhotography]

First off, I LOVE that photo wall. Holy crap, so beautiful. And that escalator shot is so brilliant. You guys rock as always!

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

Haha. Thanks Lou

[@TheTereTaco]

@@AndrewGoodCamera what do you use to make that wall?

[@dan-le-brun]

And... breathe! You fit a lot into those 18 minutes :)

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

😂

[@V4D2]

@@AndrewGoodCamera yes... Now, try and watch it at 1.25, or even 1.5 speed. Its crazy!

[@pierre-lucleboeuf4979]

I've watched countless many photography tip videos (as I'm sure all of us here have), but this is the first one I actually nod my head at saying yes... of course... Inspiring.

[@JoeLopez]

Great tips in a well presented manner. Thank you 😎

[@withaminutetogo]

I'm going to watch this back twice - at least. So many good tips and it was noticeable to me how thoroughly considered all of these points were. I wish I could have subscribed and hit the notifications bell to reward you for this, but I'd already done that some time ago. Turns out there was a reason for that. Good stuff.

[@MarcoRoepers]

I think using photography as a logbook is a valid way doing it. In fact it is the way I am using photography and I am happy with it. Important is that a picture tells a story. Beauty is not all. It is a different approach of fotography. But I must amid the pictures shown in this video are gorgeous.

[@rgarciamainou]

Andrew, let me start saying again, you have a beautiful family. This video was not just possibly the best advice I’ve seen on family documentary photography, but it also became very moving. I value a lot this kind of photography and as a street shooter I always pride myself of cultivating that “awareness” you talk about. Thanks for sharing man, as always!

[@SupratimSamanta]

You always inspire me so much. I love your photos so much especially the stories they tell. Keep up the good work and keep us motivating.

[@aliciarebellato9026]

As always, insightful, on point and stressing what really matters. Kindness before cameras!

[@ryans_life]

Lovely and important video Andrew; so agree with what you said about cellphones while having expensive gear at home and loved what you said about auto sometimes. This is one of my favorite videos and have watched it several times as well as bookmarked it. Thanks for the quality videos Andrew (and Denae :P ), really appreciate it.

[@ngianco1]

Thanks for the inspiration. We have had 5 snow days with the kids and I haven't taken out my camera once. Grabbing it now!

[@AlastairArthur]

Spot on, great tips. I've been challenging myself to think like a photographer more of the time, and you verbalized that process/exercise perfectly.

[@jway395]

Most sensible video I have seen in a while....well done!!!

[@loucoffee]

This was freaking awesome thank you so much this just help me a whole lot!!!!!

[@michaelsidel8602]

Wow. One of your best videos! Insightful and practical

[@Leondrian]

Now that I've been photographing for a couple of years I really can see you points. Extremely good video which learned me a lot. I will especially take to heart the resetting and the note on the back of the camera. Most other thing I've worked around and came to the same conclusions as you and Denae have. Thank you Andrew and all the best on Valentine's day. /Robert

[@JKEYMUSIK]

Soooo many good and genuine tips! Thanks for taking the time to make this video! I learned a lot on this video… less technical stuff but great mental notes and awareness 🙏🏾

[@to7be]

Thank you so much for this great content. I love how candid and down to earth you talk about things that matter to you. It's extremely inspiring and actually the kind of - mostly philosophic - input I need and want to listen to. Love your photos and idea behind them - please continue this!

[@montagdp]

As a parent too, most of my photos -- and the ones I appreciate most looking back -- are of family. There was some great advice in this video. You also articulated very well the reason not to keep every picture, which is something I have a hard time explaining to my wife (who takes thousands of photos with her phone and rarely deletes any of them).

[@DrJacobHam]

Loved this one. So wise and insightful.

[@techdeficit8661]

This was very well thought out. I really appreciate everything that you talked about and plan to try and put more of what you said to good use.

[@AndreyBaklan]

Useful and motivating advice. Thank you so much! :)

[@abhinavkashyapv]

Wow this is so so true. Good to hear someone talk honest stuff and not the usual gear, aperture, lighting, etc.,etc., I don’t use Fujifilm but subscribed for such valuable videos.

[@markc.6724]

Andrew, this is a fantastic video, full of brilliant tips, advice and inspiration! I found myself connecting in some way to all of your points. I am not a professional photographer, so the main reason I purchased my first dslr was to document my kids/family. It then became a passion and I soon found myself photographing everything . So when it was time to upgrade my entry Nikon dslr, I naturally thought I must go FF. This until I watched many of your videos on the Fuji system. I purchased the xt2 a couple of years ago and couldn’t be happier. Thank you again for all great content!

[@shaneyoshiyama]

Great video! I really appreciate the advice you give. This will help make photography more meaningful for myself and loved ones!

[@jamesbonczek2258]

Excellent advice. Thank you!

[@Isez89]

Andrew I’m a newbie (and likely “noobie”) to photography but you videos made me so passionate about my photography. I just started on an XT1 and you’re such an inspiration. I’m addicted to your videos and I love the passion you put into your “work/art/whatweveryouwanttocallit”. Love your pics and tips!

[@VictoriaBouchard]

Thank you for this video! So encouraging and inspiring. This is packed full of great tips that I can apply right away.

[@Eric1396]

Again great message!

[@pathway1]

Really really cool advice! New favorite KZbinr!

[@asoul23]

Truly appreciate your words of wisdom! Also, love the photo wall!!!

[@powerlink2000]

Excellent video! Very good and unique ideas and tips. Thanks for sharing!

[@domannicette]

Great advice! Loved this video!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@jcbarker1]

Thanks Andrew!

[@arimbawanyoman3001]

Not a log book haha hundred percent agree. Good content. Thank you

[@jiggyb21]

I love your channel! This was a perfect video for me. ALL of my favorite photos of family have been taken with the x100f. Take it everywhere with me.

[@davidcannella]

Fantastic job! So glad you decided to make the video. 👍

[@spa1ktc]

This totally hit the spot for me, just the inspiration I needed. Thanks a lot! Subscribed!

[@Naswillshine]

Whoa . This is great. My brother sent this to me and he’s certainly moving in this direction with his photography. I’m going to incorporate these tips in my shooting as well.

[@bpetrikovics]

Agreed on all points. We're all sometimes too stressed on gear, copying the style of others, forcing ourselves to do certain kind of shots. I'm guilty in many points said, and as I grew older I realize more and more that none of these matter. Just enjoy what you're doing :)

[@JayMacroPhotos]

Great tips! I like the tip about the background blur. I get caught up in always shooting at lowest aperture

[@OneHarp]

Thanks so much for this, as a dad and family documentation, this has been one of the most helpful videos on photography I've ever seen.

[@mattchan2897]

Thank you I love these kind of videos. I’d love to see one on making family videos/ vlogs in the future

[@zacharylocks]

I really enjoyed this video. You had some very helpful tips that I plan to implement into my photography. I have two young kids and I am always struggling to walk that line of documenting, but still enjoying the moment. I think you did a good job of giving advice/tips that most other "family photo tips" do not include.

[@liddlyy]

My heart felt thanks for sharing the distilled nuggets of priceless wisdom from years of everyday experience. Very much appreciated!

[@1spitfirepilot]

Excellent, level headed and on point. Well done and thanks.

[@003RCruz]

I have watched hundreds of videos on photography by now and I still learned something useful. Thank you.

[@christoombes7875]

Watched it twice, well thought out video with some excellent advice and some great example photos. This photography lark is easy right!

[@terryann82517]

Great video, very refreshing. There’s a lot of similar videos online but this is very genuine, not patronising and I don’t think anyone could really disagree with anything that you said. Keep it up.

[@atrisharma1184]

This was absolutely brilliant. Thank u my friend.

[@joentabetha]

Wow so good! Such good advice, I so needed this video.

[@jonfletcher147]

Love your channel......look forward to more Fuji opinions, reviews and vids!

[@RivkiLocker]

Wonderful content , well delivered! I love tip 7 especially.

[@fabpicture_com]

Great advise ! Especially about kids and camera complexes ! I will never ask again my son / daughter to re do something and just try to capt the moment as it happens ! Thank you, love your work, love your channel !

[@MuratKilci]

This is one of the best general tips video I watched, ever. Subscribed. Simple, common sense but usually forgotten. Thank you.

[@SamTaylors]

Exquisite images and advice which is both thoughtful and thought provoking. Thank you Andrew.

[@ashiqurrahman1469]

THANKS so much Andrew! I am so hooked to your videos, i am on a binge watch mode! i hail from Bangladesh. looking forward to your newer videos. Take care

[@b_wtangible_moments]

I feel the same way 100%! Have you been reading my mind? Lol. Thanks for sharing Andrew!

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

Yes. Keep having good ideas and I will continue to mine them with my brainreading powers. :)

[@stefanjaeger705]

On point. Made me remind the essence of photography. Thank you! Greetings from Germany :)

[@IntersexGamer]

Wow lots of great helpful tips thank you :)

[@davidsalisbury4224]

So glad I found this video today, it was like you where in my head, I've been falling into alot of the traps you mentioned. Great Video and amazing photos

[@x.Rival.x]

One of the single best videos you’ve produced. Bravo.

[@V4D2]

I agree. Andrew.. watching the thumbnail, I somehow knew you would make this one, a non-average-photo-tips video. ;) Its actually one of your best ones.

[@lulitaviolino]

Loved it!! ❤ thank you!

[@MoniqueBrits]

Oh gosh I love your photography ethic and reference to photography being poetry! I am inspired!

[@ashleythompson4436]

I just discovered your channel, and I have to say - every video I've watched so far, has been so much more insightful and applicable than most other ones I've seen. Thanks for such thoughtful, useful content!

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

Thank you for your kind words Ashley!

[@JunGeJason]

These are awesome advices. Thank you! Subscribed!

[@herwarthaug]

Man, I adore your shots! Great art! ❤⚡

[@ChrisConner1]

That was awesome. Best tips on photography "strategy" I've seen.

[@TheDogsSide]

Killer job. Newer to your channel over past few months, loving every video 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@svetla7185]

Best video!! Thank you, Andrew!

[@kjellandersson3949]

This was one of your best videos to date and I agree with everything. I have some videos that I come back to from time to time for inspiration or just to keep me "grounded" and this will definitely be among those :-)

[@mihaelacone2244]

Like button not big enough. Seriously, the best advices got since I start watching KZbin photography guides (about a year ago ...). I will revisit this one soon.

[@GamerNxUSN]

Thank you for this! This has been what I am needing. I recently traded my nikon d3300 for an X-E3 because I realized i never wanted to take my dslr everywhere. I knew buying it wouldn't help me be a better photographer, but I still have feelings of "was it worth it?" because I still have trouble being comfortable taking it out with us, as I don't want to be distracted and miss just "being" with my wife and 3 year old daughter. I picked up a 27mm pancake just to make a lower profile camera and have yet to do any shooting with it outside the home. Thanks again for this encouragement and philosophical lesson!

[@joshkrupa8758]

Completely agree with what you are saying. I am im the same boat just switching from a larger sony a57, just cant decide on the 23f2 lens or wait for the new 16f2.8

[@pedrination]

You are an inspiration! I've already watched almost all your videos, and I've discovered you 2 days ago! Keep going this way!!! An Italian fan

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

Thank you!

[@martinwolf2619]

Great tips! I learned a lot. Thanks Andrew! I am impressed about your clarity.

[@martinwolf2619]

Following your hint to not pose for portraits which focal lengths for APS-C can you recommend to get those impressive shots of your kids? I have to watch your videos about zooms and primes again buh I guess you didn‘t explain this aspect in detail. Great pictures by the way! 👍

[@olgastankova9664]

This is probably THE best video on photography that I´ve seen! Thank you for your thoughtful advice, honesty and practical tips.

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

Thank you Olga!

[@Andrew-nx5hh]

Great common sense advice. Thanks for this video. Looking forward to more videos expanding on these points. Love it!

[@santoshvk]

I just stumbled across this video and am glad I did. All the points you mentioned, just stuck the chord as to what I try to follow at times when shooting kids at home.

[@howesyourphoto399]

great video as always with some great tips.

[@petercrockett]

Loved this thank you

[@jebeq2007]

Best advice i have come across!!!!! I will use every single one of these Tips!

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

:) Great to hear Jorge!

[@bhushanyadav6943]

This is so good, a life lesson not just a photography tips video!!!

[@ridgefield]

I get to rewatch this video again and again..

[@PatrickKal]

TY - This was very helpful

[@goover78]

One of the best photography youtube clip I have seen in a long time.

[@davidangel-blair9358]

Thank you! Great video.

[@DimitriLazardeux]

So much truth in this video ! You are a wise man ! Thank you for that ! Cheers from France

[@andrewandbelindaparker7521]

Love the lighting and color of this

[@joremjay]

And with that I'm now subscribed! Great video really helpful.

[@nihef8085]

Wow! Great thoughts! Thank you!!!

[@StevenFlannigan]

Wow, fantastic advice and lovely shots. Just stumbled across your channel because of this video and had to subscribe!

[@nixilpix]

I really enjoyed this video. I am not a photographer but an enthusiastic hobbyist and I am happy to use my DSLR or my phone. I like the black and white wall idea.

[@nikoonikoo]

Recently discovered your channel after I got my first Fuji cam, 2nd hand xe3. I'm a father of 2, absolutely agree you points, very much appreciate your advices and inspiration. Thanks 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍!

[@matthewfinnigan3862]

Love the idea of resetting the camera after each use. One reason I want the x-t30 is the auto button. Also makes it easier to hand on to someone else.

[@rannikkolainen_]

Andrew, I'm late to the party, but this channel and this set of tips are golden! I've literally just spent 30 minutes pausing/resuming the video to type all this into my notes :) Thank you!