I shouldn't Still do this..... But I do

[@koltureshack7993]

Appreciate the humility in saying that social media does affect you, even if rationally you know it shouldn't. I struggle with this a lot

[@retirewithjames6745]

I really enjoy watching you! I ran into a guy last week who just quit his day job to go full time in photography. In our conversation I gave him your "Tin House Studio" KZbin name. I told him it was a must watch for him. I'm not in the business. I do photography for my own love of it. Look forward to your next video.

[@PatrickColpron]

I don't do business with anyone who wants to negotiate my rates. Everytime I did it ended badly where no amount of work and returm brought satisfaction to that client, they always felt cheated. It is the same with people who do not respect the contract, and who do not read the contract before signing it, "Let's go over it so you understand what I will do, and what usage you can get from these medias. Because everything else is extra." I've learned to walk away from these customers.

[@kiwimike2330]

I don’t do any type of discounting, no day rates, no half day rates, only flat hourly rate, want me there for 9 hours, pay me for 9 hours. Clients have stopped wasting my time, and I make more money.

[@philliphickox4023]

One thing I have to agree on is changing brands. When I first started in digital I thought I did my research and bought a camera. Sadly it wasn't the right one for what I wanted to do, so I switched another brand and tried selling the previous camera. However I now discover it can do things like time lapse, focus stacking that my other camera cannot, unless I upgrade to a more expensive model. It's real pain trying to figure out how to operate two different systems. My budget is tight, so I am stuck at present to switching between brands when I want to do focus stacking etc.

[@avidpix]

On secondhand equipment, all my kit has been secondhand, bought from one of the two mains resellers, never had an issue, with the thousands saved far outweighing the reclaimable VAT. I think data backup is a key behaviour, I have quite process, which from the outsider may seem over the top, but my irrational fear, is data loss/corruption, it’s never happened, but I only see that as validation 😮🧐

[@Twobarpsi]

Excellent commentary Scott!! I love the 5D MKII shout out once again!

[@tommynikon2283]

I’ve been with Nikon since I was 18; 50 years ago. Because? I was too lazy to chase, change horses. And the benefits are…an extensive institutional knowledge, Brand specific...that’s been very helpful. Now I’m just loitering for an affordable Z9….someday!😮

[@andrewf.7813]

“Chill out with me dog” - sounds pretty perfect

[@MoD_Master_Of_Disaster_]

What happened to Moggy?

[@ohnoflicks]

I play around with 5 different camera brands right now. Yes, I’m a gear junkie. But when I was working shooting product and general commercial, it was basically a studio kit and a road kit when I went full digital. I never bought into the additional brands for fun until after I dissolved the business in 2022. I do have one hard and fast rule though. A camera never goes on a credit card or gets financed. And that goes for business or personal. I’ve seen too many business friends commit business suicide by financing cameras, especially ones they don’t necessarily need.

[@michaeltaylor3835]

Counted 6 - must have missed one! ;) Good advice I can endorse after 30+ years :)

[@RexEllacott]

In a past life I shot weddings and events.. That was back in the days of film. When I got to 75 weddings, I said enough, and events 100. By then I was working in the film and TV world, a whole different ball game. Nowadays, when I shoot stills, its either a commercial shoot, (rarely) or one of the specialist areas I like to work in. It also depends on the project..whether I like it or not.

[@fanjan7527]

On point 1, especially when people talk about changing systems or upgrading, I always ask them, cause I ask this to myself with I get GAS: what does my current setup prevent me from doing, and, did I have to rent in a body/system to be able to get the job done, at the very least, 5 times in a row, and, within the span of no more than 2 months, AND, is this the work I have been marketing for and is now getting. If I just want it for "then I can do that" then, NOPE!!! Do not change.

[@lizaheider]

Very good! Thank you

[@BronzeHarbour]

"In 2024 we will have flying cars." 2024: Cameras cost the price of what we expected a flying car to cost. No flying cars.

[@kiwipics4003]

NEVER DO LIST? Allowing random, no longer used gear to clutter up my work space, brain space and P&L statement. REMEDY: Once a year, get honest, get sorted and with the 'you're outta here' gear, it's Sell it, Donate it or dump it. I started small and worked up from there. I now think twice before buying kit. Best bang for the buck gear? 5D mkII with 24-105 L.

[@jeffreyrosenberg7765]

Love all your videos but you need to feature your dog more!😂

[@Popa_Bogdan_Light_Drawing]

thank you! but where is the cat?

[@GeorgeAbruzzo]

Disagree on the new camera point for certain niches. I don’t unnecessarily update equipment often, and I generally would rather invest in better glass than bodies. However, the more events and sports I shoot, the more newer tech has a huge impact on my work. As such, when the Canon R6mkII was announced boasting vastly improved AF along with other key features taken from or inspired by the R3, I did not hesitate to pre-order it at $2400 USD. The improvements in fast paced low light situations was immediate and hugely impactful. As a skilled photographer it was liberating to have a body for this type of work that does the job while getting out of your way, allowing you to focus on capturing the moment and not get distracted by compensating for a clunkier performing body. For other photography uses, yes, your point is definitely valid and what I otherwise generally abide by, but for the significant improvements at a fantastic price point for what you’re getting, it has since made up for the expense many times over in the two years I’ve owned it. It is a camera I will likely be using as my primary event camera years to come. Waiting for the price to come down or remaining with an older less capable body specifically in regards to AF & FPS for what I often shoot would have hurt my bottom line and career development.

[@AmaraARW]

I think Scott is looking at this from a business perspective, which is mostly what this channel focuses on. And going off that perspective, did upgrading make you more money?

[@GeorgeAbruzzo]

@@AmaraARWAbsolutely! It’s precisely why I did not pay 250% more for an R3. It was beyond my needs. The R6mkII has enabled me to capture images in my field in a way that I could not before. Numerous opportunities have popped up since that would not have because of it.

[@PrairieDad]

I've had some film cameras appreciate in value, which was a nice surprise, but I could never have planned it to work that way. Pure luck.

[@peterdrought9334]

Extra- getting dragged into social media debates with other photographers/ anti copyright people etc. At the end of the day you have taken time and stress to write stuff which achieves - nothing… You’re not richer at then end, are unhappy, it hasn’t promoted your image in any way. Leave it. There are better things to do with the time.

[@djrt8179]

Deadly Sin #8: Not putting chapters on a list video.

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Haha yeah it’s in our to do list to work out how to do this without it taking ages

[@djrt8179]

@@TinHouseStudioUK You can actually export channel markers if you're using Premiere or Resolve and import them into YT.

[@PatrickColpron]

@@TinHouseStudioUK It is the simplest thing to do.

[@DarinSimmons]

Deadly sin: #9 Putting your lens hood on backwards.

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Yeah i've tried it a couple of times through resolve, but its never worked. Must be doing something wrong, but i'm not sure what.

[@L.Spencer]

Thumbnail says guily :)

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Oooos haha

[@rustyschackleford5800]

You hear that Canon? Go larger!

[@thebelly925]

Would you have stayed with Canon if they captured 16-bit images?

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

100%

[@nelsonclub7722]

If I had a pound for everyone who ever asked me to work for free I wouldn't need to be a professional photographer!!!!

[@nelsonclub7722]

@@michaelmoss2901 Yeah my comment was allegorical - I've been a Pro for 35 years - it has actually never happened

[@nelsonclub7722]

@@mikemoss7319 Yeah, I get it- have a good one

[@RaitisPetrovs-nb9kz]

I always thought that the flower count on Instagram doesn’t matter work should speak for itself. How wrong have I been, people are weird and super biased as that my current conclusion.

[@lesath7883]

I switched brands because Minolta is no longer making cameras T_T

[@PaulBenjaminPhoto]

Thumbnail - Are you Guily?

[@BrianKilgore-b4d]

It's working now, after I restarted. --BAK--

[@beliefcorps]

Number 2 - GUILTY!!! 😂 but Nikon gave z9 users like 3-4 updates in a year so… 🤷🏽‍♂️ 😂 🥴

[@AnthonyKellett]

I'm guily 🤷🏼‍♂️😊

[@incorporeal3793]

I hope his video doesn' ank because of he spelling error.😂

[@BrianKilgore-b4d]

I don't see a moving picture, or hear sound.--BAK-

[@OttomanPhotography]

I enjoy your KZbins, but to call people who buy a new car idiots is in itself idiotic! Just because you have a personal buying preference doesn’t make other’s idiotic … you don’t need to use derogatory words for people who have a different buying habit than yours!

[@kiwimike2330]

I don’t think Scott is as successful a photographer as he makes out. If you can’t afford a new camera every three years and new car every five… clearly you’re not doing very well on the photography front.

[@TheRichpic]

@@kiwimike2330 no mate, affording to is not the same as doing so. I can afford a new car and camera every year but i dont spend my money like this.

[@kiwimike2330]

If you’re a professional photographer and you can’t afford to replace your camera body with the new one every 3 years, time to find a 9-5 in a different field.

[@makalu69]

"I'm Guily... and so's my wife!" How about checking the spelling of your title page?

[@johntaylorphotos]

Your such a sellout, changing from Canon to fuji.I have never changed brands, apart from that swap from Ricoh to Nikon in the 1990's. To be fair though, I loved my Ricoh XRX, great camera for £300.