A Vertical Subject Often Warrants a Vertical Composition - OM System

This video is the second in my series entitled "Sayings to Photograph By." This video will consider my saying “A Vertical Subject Often Warrants a Vertical Composition.” Why do so few photographers learn how to shoot images vertically or are they just uncertain when to photograph an image vertically? This video will discuss the why and how of vertical images.
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[@Mthompson4545]

Thanks!

[@leehoyphotography]

Holy cow man! You humble me! Greatly appreciated!

[@leehoyphotography]

I do this because I love it, your support only makes me want to do more!

[@michaelhall2709]

The rear bison breaking the pattern at 31:40 is what makes the composition interesting.

[@johnpark8297]

Fabulous collection of images Lee, succinctly explained. Really appreciate the time you put into creating this and sharing your knowledge 👍👍

[@leehoyphotography]

Much appreciated John! Comments like these, the encouragement, and knowing that I am helping some nature photographers make the hard work worth it!

[@melodyross6421]

Thank you Lee for all the time you dedicate to these videos. Great video! I photographed some cedar waxwings in a fruit tree at a local cemetery and I thought of your tip. I was able to shoot them vertically and it worked well for this subject! I also shot vertically a snowy owl sitting on the ground looking up towards the sky and it worked beautifully.

[@leehoyphotography]

I love hearing that you are already trying this and seeing results! Thanks for being a part of my online community.

[@craigwallace166]

Great information, it makes so much sense. Now to put it to work, I can’t believe i haven’t understood the reason why sooner. Just found your channel, through Truth and Legend podcast.

[@leehoyphotography]

Thanks for watching and being a part of my online community Craig!

[@skipcampbell239]

Hi lee since i sent you a message about leaving the big C brand i showed my OM-1 too two of my friends one who is a retired pro,they both sold all of their big C brand and went too micro4/3s......how cool...

[@leehoyphotography]

Skip - that is awesome to hear! Tell them to watch the channel and enjoy the freedom from tripods and use the extra money for OM only workshops with me! Hahahah! Thanks for sharing!

[@sweden_ove2074]

My god, Lee, you teach me so much in your composition teaching videos. ❤

[@leehoyphotography]

I love reading comments like this! It is great hearing that my work is helping others!

[@ricnlyn]

Another lesson added to my arsenal - now to go to the pond to practice! Thanks, Lee!

[@leehoyphotography]

Love it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ApothecarysGarden]

Thanks Lee! That was an excellent lesson. Thorough memorable and practical.

[@leehoyphotography]

You are more than welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cryptographerchris4856]

I always use a vertical grip no matter what I'm shooting. Just love the feel of it. Great content and fantastic images.

[@leehoyphotography]

It is like when you find the right partner, you put your hands around her shoulders or hips and everything just feels right with the world! I understand completely! ;)

[@Mthompson4545]

I learned so much from this. Thank you so much.

[@leehoyphotography]

You are welcome! Love hearing this! Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@RichardBO9]

Feel like I just went to camera-church. 🤠Awesome video!, thanks for all of your effort!

[@leehoyphotography]

Ok, easily one of my top five descriptions ever of my channel! "Camera Church" for the lost and struggling with nature photography! ;) Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mjcrouse]

Found your channel recently, love it Looking forward to learning more

[@leehoyphotography]

So glad you are enjoying it, thanks for being a part of my online community!

[@carolescher8915]

Love these vertical shots! I may have to visit Texas, Big Bend!

[@leehoyphotography]

Big Bend is beyond amazing! July or August for landscape photography and then either November or December! But the monsoon season is amazing in Big Bend!

[@hikingwithjackieboy]

It is plessure to meet you.

[@leehoyphotography]

It was great meeting you both! Hope you had a great rest of your evening!

[@hikingwithjackieboy]

@@leehoyphotography you too, Lee

[@simonhickie7589]

Greetings again from the UK! All good common sense stuff (albeit a commodity often in short supply). I've just decided to buy a used grip for my EM1ii body for this year's cricket season. Reviewing last season's images, there's a real mix of landscape, square and vertical compositions. That said, half to three quarters of my shots at any one cricket match will be at 300mm (the maximum reach on my zoom), so the benefits may be a little moot. The intended target audience and viewing method needs to be considered too. Most viewers will flip through the images on their phones so perhaps more vertically orientated shots may be desirable.

[@leehoyphotography]

There is no doubt that smartphones, instagram stories, and facebook stories have made vertical orientation more visible! Thanks for being a part of my online community!

[@guykerr8111]

Thanks.... question - for vertical without a grip, do you use the camera rotated so your right hand is at the bottom instead of the top and then both elbows are close into the body?

[@leehoyphotography]

I would break my wrist if I ever tried that! Picture T-Rex trying to pull that off and boom, that is me! It is very uncomfortable for me, but I can imagine for some that it would work!

[@pasoroblesvelomobile]

What percentage of your wildlife pictures do you shoot vertically?

[@leehoyphotography]

That is an outstanding question!!! Love it! I went in and actually checked my statistics using Lightroom and 2024 workshop images. Now, this is just based on keepers (not counting what I have deleted), the percentage is 28%! How is that for specific?!!!

[@pasoroblesvelomobile]

I just notice which account I used to comment. When I saw how many birds in flight you shot vertically I started wondering about how much do you use it. I have been enjoying your videos and made a few tweaks here and there based on your suggestions. My first camera was an Olympus OM 1n back in 1979 and I missed the control I had with that camera. I had moved over to shooting manual before I started watching you but you helped me figure some things out. I do shoot vertical when the subject is a vertical subject but now I'll have to practice shooting birds in flight vertically. Thanks Lee.@@leehoyphotography

[@leehoyphotography]

@@pasoroblesvelomobile Great having you as a part of my online community! Glad it is heping! That is awesome that you had the original OM-1! If you do shoot some vertical birds in flight! If you post some on social media, tag me so I can see them!

[@DuaneHJardine]

I switched accounts so you can see who is replying to you. The only social media that I post to is VERO and have never seen you mention that you post there. If you are there I will be sure to tag you.@@leehoyphotography

[@DuaneHJardine]

I did a vertical bird in flight of an Egret when I was in Death Valley. I tried tagging you in Vero but it looks like I don't know how to do that so that it shows as a tag. The vertical pictures were easy to do of the Egret so I have learned something new, thanks.