5 mistakes that make you look like an amateur Photographer.

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[@lwmartin7]

As an introvert I appreciate you leaving that last little bit in the video.

[@lilrizq]

This introvert appreciates that last bit as well.

[@BabyboyDanger]

Right right same here, can’t stand talking to ppl smh lol

[@lwmartin7]

@@lylianx4209 Welcome! 🤗

[@naeturnernyc]

Likewise 🙌🏾

[@rawruler]

Was thinking that as well , appreciated that

[@altarego7]

More Manny and Diana talking videos please! Looove y'all's dynamic together!

[@giotek8]

As a nightclub photographer, my social battery depletes very quickly, its difficult when i have other type of shoots booked in for the following day as it takes a while to recover. Love your work guys x

[@quarantinedandgaming6085]

Yeah I have the same problem. I probably shouldn’t drink so much.

[@MartinTran]

Love that bit at the end! Brings me back to your “secret sauce” video for KZbin. You’ve come a long way Manny! 🙌

[@AZTigerMMA]

I just want the no frills info. Not him saying something then her expanding like what did you do with her arm, you must say “thou shall“, or “ you mean…” “your so basic” , “ I don’t know what you mean, I’m so young”….it’s just combative ….dare I say annoying . It’s not adding to , it’s slowing the information . the … grrrr…. It’s . It feels like she’s always playing breaking you down, not boosting you up or helping .

[@GeraldBertramPhotography]

Yowza...that look Manny gave when accused of wearing concealer!

[@stephond.photography9867]

she scored with that one lol. she gets off on getting on his nerves lol

[@dna8269]

Latina trolling at its finest lol they love to go hard with the jokes but they can’t take it very well 😅

[@adriandayphotography]

I think You missed out the worst one I think everyone goes through …. the overuse of vignetting.. where it looks like a black or white round frame ! It’s such a sign of being a newbie, in my opinion!!

[@RandyM403]

Sorry but I like vignetting. But too strong yes is super cheesy.

[@adriandayphotography]

@@RandyM403 I like vignetting too but used correctly to bring attention to a subject using say a radial filter.. can look amazing ! But used like a photo frame ! That’s a newbie thing! That looks silly to most seasoned photographers :)

[@RandyM403]

@@adriandayphotography Agreed.

[@marjoriebull652]

I love it!--mostly, I love it in white. Lots of people don't, and that's fine, but it reminds me of our old film camera that my mom had back when she was young (1930-ish). But if you choose to use it, as I often do, make it a conscious choice and know that it's not to everyone's liking.

[@adriandayphotography]

@@marjoriebull652 it definitely has its place.. I agree and yes it needs to be a conscious decision. It really can make or break an image I like it but I don’t like the over use where it becomes distracting from the subject.. I find so many new photoshop/photographers use it beyond its artistic nature.

[@mgln94562]

What are those lights behind you in your office? Really digging those.

[@mgln94562]

@@engeecho thanks brotha

[@RyoHazuki224]

@@engeecho Blows my mind how expensive those things are, same with those NanoLeaf's or whatever they're called. They're always so overpriced if you ask me.

[@K-Visuals]

Good question!! I wanno know too :)

[@K-Visuals]

Loved the talking head Video! Loved to see you chemestry with your wife!

[@Chromedbustop]

Know what else is cheesy and overdone? Squarespace (and Storyblock) sponsorships. It's time for a new sponsor to get in on the game!

[@VinceHalvorson]

Please!!!!

[@catchlite5196]

Thou shall not tell people to “Not amputate your models!” while your own hands are halfway out of the frame. 🤣🤣 You guys have an awesome chemistry together! Keep feeding us. 😎

[@BoostLeekdMedia]

I think another would would be a head portrait of some random person, throw it in black & white, 100% contrast, 100% clarity, 100% sharpness and boom, done. No context. Just a black and white image of someone's face the the highest contrast, highest clarity. Then, add in the huge logo on the bottom lol These are definitely good mistakes to learn from though. Plus, everyone did the train thing. Don't lie! lolol

[@tubularificationed]

The above way is not just the beginner's way. 90% of all male portraits you come across every day on social media, they all seem still done that very way, even by (wannabe) advanced photogs 🤣

[@brianfonseca4283]

In new into photography and I’m not doing it but I thought about it 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bendejo10]

1. 0:30 - Avoid the “pleasantville” look (black and white with one thing colored) 2. 1:13 - Avoid the “raccoon look" (light setups w/ shadow circles around subject’s eyes) 3. 2:26 - Avoid making your model look “amputated” (model’s leg/arm looks cut off due to angle) 4. 3:28 - Avoid "the Undertaker" look (making your model look in a way that shows all white eyes) 5. 4:20 - Lose the Logo (Huge flashy watermark/logo on your photos makes you look wack) The rest of the video is just them criticizing other people’s artistic choices and a 2min ad at the end.

[@upgradecreate]

Great tips. A refresher for veterans, a good starting point for beginners.

[@chasereed7141]

Ultimately it is also what the client wants yes? I've had clients want to do photos on the train tracks. I'll even be like "Oh, old school huh". But if that's what they want, then I'll give it to them. I've had clients want to do the selective color thing too. Artistically, it's over done, but oh well.

[@Mattrossphoto]

My pet peeve is backlit golden hour in a field somewhere. Please for the love of god make it stop. Is it a landscape or portrait? Lazy, overdone, corny

[@chwil]

1 day ago-- Me: babe I wanna take a pic of you on that train track soon Manny: what an amateur

[@fcoker73]

The camera over heating and then cuts off. I like how you left that in there. Funny. And your wife busting you up like that..lol good combo. Great job on the tips!

[@tendajiakili7136]

Thank you so much for bringing up the water mark! If you are previewing photos to a client, ok understandable, but you do not sell them your logo. This is not a lawn care service!

[@johnchuck2720]

Ohhh, that Papi Chulo wears Consealer? The cat's out of the bag.

[@msnspy]

We need her more on the show, she knows how to handle her Man :D you can see how proud and blessed she is with you. hope you two the best honestly.

[@djencode]

I really like the vibe of the video when you two are presenting together!

[@xdraog]

She's proud of you man. She fell in love there again. 🤭 Great tips Manny. Thanks for these videos.

[@armansallehtv]

yo manny this video looks like need color grading

[@RichardJPhotog]

Ive never heard of Flickr, Im sooo young! haaaa Love you Di.... All great points brother. Every single point valid. You've come such a long way. Both of you. I have been watching since day 1..day1...I appreciate what you do and that Diana...I swear shes getting younger over the years. REALLY appreciate what she does in these crazy Covid time. Big hug to Di and the family Manny...

[@porratafamilytv2611]

Great info! My favorite part was how the ending. It was natural, genuine, relatable, and funny. I chuckled at how the screen overheated lol this video alone has locked me in! 🤞🏼

[@astrodysseus]

I would like to add one rule in photography... which is, there is no rule. Everything is a question of composition, of story, of ambiance, what's your image is gonna tell and convey.. The mix of black & white + colors is getting old, if it's discreet, it could still work (eg just the lips on a close up of a face looking down, maybe with a hat or some kind of shadows on the top, like a whisper). The train, I am not personally a big fan.. but what about those old rails that become mixed with vegetation ? Or even the train crossroads.. All of those for me are still a setting that can be exploited, but just must still show some originality, some story..

[@aldrianalfonso5638]

Great video luckily I have never done any of those. Another amateurish photography things is taking some girl out in the woods and making her pose in lingerie.. that just screams pervy and creepy lol

[@tenikadocs2604]

The energy was so weird in this video

[@daviddeclan]

Just look at the way your wife's looking straight at you. That's so beautiful. Thanks for the Tips Manny

[@adityakrishnamalhotra1]

Diana has some really nice teeeeShirts 😳

[@shaunflemingphotography]

Can we also talk about the over use of putting your subjects in a field with some higher grass or trees in the background at golden hour, add in a sun flare just for good measure. At least in my area they swoon over that. Every. Single. Picture. Looks. The. Same.

[@tendajiakili7136]

Or the heart with the hands,lol.

[@ColdCoffeePhotography]

Yay! the dreamteam back together for a vlog - The chemistry is real!

[@nyiceone2075]

i dont have people skills so thats why i shoot birds, bugs lol

[@deand9141]

i loved the tips, the topic about being introverted and using a camera, is something i can relate too.

[@neilfullframe]

Blessed man to have a wife that works with you on your creativity.

[@Renewed85]

Yes. I have this. I am the photographer and my husband is my biggest fan. He helps my creativity. Good suggestions

[@Manguadesignz]

the last part was the best thing. i am fully ranking you up as one of the best photography channels i follow. kudos to you bro and love from UK

[@danieljohnharris]

I’ve always hated the logo/watermark. So glad it’s finally going out of style.

[@danieljohnharris]

@@lylianx4209 if they wanna steal an image, they will, watermark or no. Removing a watermark is pretty easy in Photoshop, so watermarks detract from your image without adding any real protection. But that’s just my opinion and I could be totally wrong.

[@danieljohnharris]

@@lylianx4209 I suppose. But I also suppose there’s no right or wrong way about this. As Obi-Wan once said, “You must do what you feel is right, of course.”

[@quetzocoal]

But I am A amateur lol

[@zardosspinosa6944]

I am really pleased you guys like each other, you use the like word so many times, is that an American thing?

[@keloduma]

Damn we all had a dark past. Geez those old photos Manny😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 CHEESY AF

[@Astra3yt]

I feel like the rail tracks are a wrong choice if they're the sole thing in the background. Go a bit lower, remove the tracks from the background and find something else interesting, like a forest or a cityscape. The symmetry of the tracks is going to make an amazing foreground.

[@donaldvosburgh8337]

Yes. DHS is very security conscious of railroad right of ways. There are some abandoned tracks which shouldn't get you in trouble but put the GPS info into the images. But it's cliche at this point, anyway..

[@marjoriebull652]

The rest of them are matters of style and artistic taste, but the train tracks?--that's flat out ILLEGAL! People have been KILLED--not making this stuff up, it's for real. Railroad property is always posted "No trespassing" and they mean you, friend, you with the camera. Not worth the risk, no matter how much your client wants it.

[@JoeBodego]

damn, all these points are good, i usually hate photographer's babble but this was informative

[@MycontentisgoldJerryGold]

Amateur hours were the great great grandparents of shows like American Idol or The Voice. Literally an hour block of radio airplay devoted to showcasing non-professional singers.

[@mikolajjaroszynski9782]

Man, i like your videos, lot of great content. I like your wife also, beautiful nice woman. But guys, there is time for work there is time for flirt. Its impossible to focus on the content when she constantly make private trips and attachements. Too much bs. Keep going. 👍

[@ShotByDru_]

I see what you are saying Manny but I don’t think you can say a color splash photo or a picture on the trains track are an amateur thing. It’s a concept and as a photographer you have to take that concept and put your skills into it to make it professional. With that being said I COMPLETELY agree that the watermark logo is an amateur thing lol

[@wanneske1969]

The word 'amateur' comes from the Latin 'amare' (to love). Amateur is a good thing. Only in photography the word amateur has a negative meaning.

[@Stephan1895]

It's always great when a creative field wants to be "regulated" by such narrow-minded KZbinrs. Photography is about interpretation and how the photographer wants to express their image. If he wants to do it as a colorkey, what makes you think it's "amateurish"? I don't think you understand the principle of creative work and free interpretation.

[@firstnamebrandon1985]

Love the vibes. The lights in your background is dope asf. Much respect

[@notmyname8527]

Logos. Its ok when you are famous like Manny, but I have got a lot of shoots by putting my logo. Train Tracks, I think roads are more dangerous, yet I see so many photographers shooting in the middle of the road. anyway

[@Jaltsi86]

Saw few of your videos and instantly subscribed to your channel. Short videos of pure knowledge and good tips for beginners. And yes, as a beginner in photography basically my second edited photo was half B&W/Colour, I will burn that image lol.

[@kalexfilmmaker]

My DREAM team. Love you both so much!!!😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰😭😭😭😭

[@nilartcom]

People are not supposed to walk, less stand on train tracks. But maybe a side portrait of someone walking through them could look less weird. My 2 cents :) Nice tips tho.

[@iceman10129]

Train tracks, old dolls, close photos of cameras/equipment, wings. The amateur hour cliché starter kit.

[@AprilClayton]

I do all 5. I feel validated as a real amateur This really was a great video.

[@TaoNeko]

Advices are great but next time please be alone, it's not a channel about your wife (she's beautiful no doubt) she's not doing anything good for your videos

[@TheKirkups]

Number 6. Squarespace, nothing screams amateur like Squarespace…..

[@k.baller5140]

5 points rambling for 10 minutes to get that ad revenue I guess... Just get to the point... Jesus....

[@mikemanning8253]

Ring lights....it might just be me but they look horrible in your subjects eyes. Very distracting.

[@will_lowry]

Damn. I'm an amateur. Just did a shoot yesterday.... at the train tracks 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Luxnv]

the chemistry between you two is DOPE!!! love watching you two

[@signaturess3]

Please leave home girl out of speaking videos…I know I’m not the only one who felt this way…AWKWARD

[@bobbyryanart]

It's not the railroad tracks that makes it cheesy....it's the pose. And no, they won't come after you. Police don't care...it's a separate department for the railroad and they're not going to track you down after the fact. I talked to a cop about it.

[@VladDubovyi]

I didn't get the second mistake. Softbox reflection in the eyes is a good thing or it's a mistake? I see that in the every second advertisement.

[@tonysmith5871]

U forgot one of the most important things Manny What is one of the most expressive things apart from your subjects face ?

[@Jonathan-wm5ju]

So I'm actually kinda butthurt cause I've done all 5 of those. On a good side note, you inspired me to sell my gear and find a new job at a hotdog stand.

[@MrDonuts10]

Calling out people for being cheesy but you photoshop the hell out of your models to where they look fake as hell, but that’s not cheesy? I guess. 😂

[@damasovi_travels1244]

also no pics by the ocean??? somepeople have never being on a train, so train tracks can be very interesting..... same goes for any city or nature... nice video, the vibe is very friendly

[@ninelaivz4334]

This woman is just a distraction, she isn't adding anything. One minute in and I've stopped watching.

[@quarantinedandgaming6085]

People do black and white and color?! That sounds so cool! I’m going to bring that back 🤪

[@alexisrose4221]

There’s a family photographer in my area who watermarks her photos right on top of the clients. I keep seeing profile photos with her work... like why on earth would I pay for a family photoshoot to have that dumb name on my photos? I don’t wanna say the name but it’s just as bad as “sparkly llama photography” Like no. No

[@raynaudier8622]

Alexis Rose, the big watermark on the client's face is because those are "proofs"; they're just to show the client what the pics look like, so the client can make a selection of what prints to buy. Some clients, however, are so "frugal" [read: "cheap", conniving, and tacky] that they never intended on buying prints/digital files, they *just wanted the proofs* (and they can't see how *posting* the proofs on social media *makes them look cheap and 'ghetto'*). [Although re-reading your post, I could be wrong😆; could be the photog. I don't really know].

[@stampydragon2739]

I put big old logos on my pictures but they only show up if you over expose the image and is invisible in the photo until it’s over exposed

[@darrellstoney1142]

When you are just starting putting the lo help you , I keep hearing you say I did that now you are in a space some other not…

[@LakerTriangle]

Remove the scrunchie from the model's wrist! I guarantee there's one there!!!

[@jonnytroisi]

i related to you the most at the end lol, no offense. i feel that 100%. thanks for including that in the video.

[@welles2002]

why do you think flickr is tired ? I think as a photo storage-its great

[@dna8269]

People that criticize others for the train tracks legality are so annoying. I agree with it being cheesy though

[@rdough_94]

Also on the topic of the train tracks. In some states it's illegal(trespassing)to be on train tracks

[@christiannambayan]

8:35 - Ay leave us introverts alone. It's constant work.

[@lamargray6628]

What kind of background wall stand is that you're using in this video

[@PancakeDiaries]

I'm from Pleasantville, damnit 😩😩😩😩😩

[@amcclain1989]

I've def done a train track shoot a few years ago!! 😂😂😂😂

[@noisytattoos5595]

Just explain it stop going off subject w your corny mom n dad jokes

[@LNStuff2301]

Ok thanks Manny, I will make my logo smaller, much smaller

[@Emjayography]

I'm not getting rid my logo when Instagram people steal the logo them but I use a small logo on mine

[@skfineshriber]

Amateur hour was a tv show. Amateur entertainers were featured. 😁

[@Emjayography]

I was told that I would get Fined if I have photos on the track when I posted in a photo group

[@miguelradi8454]

I can relate to having a 10 percent social battery so much.

[@charlestownsendfilms]

I never use watermarks. This distracts from a good photo.

[@Lynn_The_Photographer]

Divine 9: Alpha Phi Alpha, Sigma Gamma Rho, etc.

[@rjthedirector4970]

Manny thank you for you videos bro I watch them everyday been learning a lot from u thank u 🙏

[@donotreportmebro]

didn't know about that thing with introverts and the camera

[@kingkamera5610]

I’m not perfect but I’m glad I don’t do any of this

[@wehealheal]

Where did you get that back ground ? From the cover photo

[@lamontjohnson5978]

A few of your rules are dependent of what the client wants

[@SemPixels]

Another tip. Get yourself a beautiful wife.

[@MichaelLamerique]

She appreciates the growth, and so do I. Great job Manny

[@MattLong101]

ive done the train tracks...lol the Brick Yards

[@AKNizbang]

Hey man you’re super cool! Got a sub from me! Cheers