The REAL Secret To Get Better At Photography - Vision

[@alexmccull]

This is hands down the best photo video I've ever seen on KZbin, this is the type of photography lessons I've been looking for, really appreciate the work dude.

[@alyanaguarin3787]

Just wanted to take a moment to say how super satisfying the colour grading in this video is.

[@nikkop]

man, you've articulated a good way to approach developing one's vision so well. thank you for this! 🙌🏻

[@patkay]

anytime! my pleasure :)

[@dericmedley8800]

the reason this only has one comment other than mine in a year is because it said everything needed to be said, no more no less

[@joelwolski]

Dude, you just won KZbin. I have watched SO many hours of photography content and all of it combined did not contain anything as complete and coherent as what you've just presented here. I'm only 5 videos into your channel and you've become my newest photography hero.

[@corbinkitchner3435]

The most helpful photography video on KZbin! I see so many beginners focus on camera/gear, Hacks and tips and tricks to get better and forget about story! Well said dude. I find I’m very particular with my photography and video work now, I will normally have a vision in my mind of what the story/emotion I want to convey and it makes shooting so much easier as you said because your shooting with intention and not just pointing your camera at something that looks “nice”

[@redhotendorphins7265]

Your integrity is one of my favorite parts of your videos

[@joshhu02]

I've finally found someone who explained my subconscious thought process. Way back, my photography teacher said I had an eye for what is a beautiful photo but I think this is what she really meant. Most educational photo video I've ever watched thanks for this.

[@EmAstonish]

This video should be mandatory viewing for every photography student. Very crisp and clear. Great example image and well articulated. Thanks for your thoughts and insights.

[@lunawang6800]

Yes yes, way better than others

[@stevenhebron816]

Finally a true photography video. I subscribed immediately at the conclusion.

[@fjblanco]

me too

[@BCBTC2012]

same here

[@westvirginianlivin9871]

I feel the same way and did the same.

[@mnamhie]

Me too!

[@anayost2371]

Agree ☝️

[@sjenkin88]

Bro…. I’m pausing the video at about the 3-minute point. I think this is maybe the second or third video of yours that’s I’ve watch. The content is spot on, genuinely helpful information which will actually benefit many photographers on many different levels. Top work. Thank you. Oh and for reference, I found you bc you created a video explain exactly what the ‘collaboration’ tool does in LR. Pretty much one of the best editing videos I’ve watched on KZbin.

[@jjjason0826]

Really appreciate all the great content u delivered! And I gotta say I learned a LOT in your video

[@patkay]

that's amazing! and thank you for watching :)

[@tkestowicz]

Your exlainations are phenomenal! You're incredibly good teacher. My understanding of photography grew after watching this video, thank you!

[@paull1074]

This is perhaps the most informative thing on photography I have seen on youtube. Thank you for posting this. It re-framed (pun intended!) how to look at composition and vision in a way that made me re-think my old habits. Please keep it up! :)

[@joshmartonosi5624]

I've been watching photography videos for years on KZbin, and this might be the best one on the topic of composition! Bravo! You are an excellent teacher.

[@MichaelAngellano]

This guy just opened my eyes... You thought me how to master or improved all of those mixed lessons, trying to learn photography on KZbin.. Big thank you brother...

[@franzmarley]

This way of introducing the concept of visual language is amazing. So many things clicked in this video, thanks a bunch

[@cbpersel]

Excellent. I would add another important element to a photographer's vision and development. As you state, one is "pattern recognition" but there is another I would call "content recognition". Two examples of this are people's expressions and people's activities. This vision is particularly important to a certain segment of the street photography genre. With these photographers, much of the pattern recognition you've outlined is either ignored or of secondary importance to the interesting, unusual, mysterious, candid, etc. expressions and activities of the people in the photograph. That said .. there are street photographers that straddle that line between fine art photography (where pattern recognition is important) and street photography (where human expressions and actions are important). They skillfully combine them both. Thanks again for the great video.

[@mishkalarsoncreations]

Great perspective - I joined VERO because I’m back in the photography game and figured it wound be a good way to have some focus and learn. But I’ve hardly gone on it. It’s just another thing I have to think about doing. So it’s pushed me to analyze the platforms I’m on, why, and whether or not I will continue on all of them. Thanks for always being true and transparent.

[@cliffordtemple6751]

I’ve watched several photography tutorials on KZbin and you managed to make yours as complex, vague and overwhelming as possible, almost every beginner will not appreciate this.

[@royfields8840]

???

[@Henry_44]

You just don't have the capacity to understand his way of teaching,if you think this is complex and overwhelming then you should just watch other generic KZbin telling people to buy expensive gear lol

[@lizetteroni5410]

Thank you professor pat. Loving how intentional you are with everything you say and how much more I can improve with your lil homework assignments

[@TodobienconCali_star]

Something about your vibe on learning different and new techniques has had me hooked! I subscribed after viewing the video of 4 simple ways. Super eye opener. thank you!!!

[@Sauceyr]

Wow, what a great video - your content is so profound! Concise, informative, authentic, actionable - keep it up!

[@geglover90]

Absolutely incredible! I’ve watched hundreds of photography videos the last five weeks and this is easily the best. Extremely clear. Thank you for describing the core of what matters!

[@thirdrockjul2224]

You’re a natural teacher.

[@theresacapuno2508]

The Best educator so far I found on KZbin. Good job Pat 👏

[@tevo639]

thank you so much for the detailed explanation on how to develop that vision! this was a different approach than expected but in a good way! need to practice all these patterns asap ✌️

[@patkay]

always here for ya if you need help in the discord man!

[@jboggan6794]

It's a blessing to have stumbled across your channel. THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@MrMolotov69]

Ideas and vision always trumps technical perfection

[@ajay762]

The intro is so me! Thats the reason why I’ve got into photography 🙌🏽

[@elogenishi.534]

This is great. I believe this could have been titled a "composition" video, but the way you've articulated it around "vision" makes the same principles apply to different arts (I can see this applying to music and guitar playing for example). The way you took a step back from camera settings, then from composition techniques, to visual language is genius and beautiful. Thanks.

[@johndurrant9929]

Very instructional Pat. Thank you. I will try to apply some of that tomorrow!

[@RossCollicutt]

Extremely good description of visual language and composition. Most people don’t explain at all

[@adriananto5499]

awesome distillation of what photography is, it's clear you have a good understanding of the concepts involved in photography and also you're good at explaining those concepts!

[@patkay]

glad you think so! i spent a lot of time thinking about photography and also how to teach it as well, so this means a lot. thanks!

[@rodrigobiagi]

best lesson on how to develop vision I´ve seen, thank you for this

[@marcycat]

I really learn so much from your videos. They're better than a class room plus you hold my interest the way you teach. Thank you for your time and knowledge.

[@osikawiafe3176]

This is what I have been looking for years thanks so much, bro love to see more

[@markscott4059]

The best photography advice on KZbin.... great video...

[@arufactor]

Subbed instantly. I am so glad I found this channel because it feels like I finally found someone who is not only good at photography but is also so approachable. Love the simplification of things and a reference to language in most of your videos is an add-on for me as a lit graduate. I'm a freelance photographer and I'm sure your channel will help me hone my skills! Keep up :)

[@joshmoxey.]

Incredible video, man. Had to subscribe after. Really love the idea of no shortcuts but a promised trajectory over time if you put in the work to developing your vision, and how you think about photographic elements as having pre-defined meaning. Also really appreciated the breakdown of your own beautiful photo as an example is worth a million dollars to my brain.

[@RyB717]

Subscribed. One of the best photography videos on YT. Thanks.

[@andresm645]

Such a good video. I love how you explain some of the theory and "abstract" part of it, but you also go on and give practical advice on how to improve on it. A lot of advice on these things tend to stop with the first part, leaving the viewer without any real guidance on how to begin the journey.

[@patkay]

i'm glad you enjoyed the method! :)

[@gilldavies]

Very clear instructions on how to improve one's photography - thank you!

[@bradleypascall]

honestly the best explanation I've ever watched. Very well put together!! thank you

[@incubus505]

Man, the words you used to explain your point of view on this subject where so enjoyable to listen. Thanks for taht! It's hard to find this kind of quality where you can feel a real human being on the other side 🙌

[@TorresinhoLFC]

Subscribed. First video I have ever seen on this channel. Tremendous stuff. Keep it up!

[@keighzcaberoy476]

The real secret is not even a secret. it's experience, no shortcut. Some can learn fast, some slow, some has a lot of time to go out and shoot, some don't. Experience and motivation that drives you into getting better every time you push that shutter button is the key for a better Pictures. IMO. Good Vid Man! Subscribed!

[@stride82288]

Thank you for dropping this knowledge for photography

[@LeonKolenda]

This video has given me more confidence then ever before to create what I call Artography. I'm a older Photographer, and my work in my mind has always been criticized by myself too much. This video tells me I have a visual mind, and what I have been doing, and succeeding, and failing at. It's confirmation for me. Very well articulated, this is colligate level teaching! I subscribed. Well done! Looking forward to more on this.

[@Jon_bodhi]

Just bought your Japan Photography Guide! Loving your videos

[@patkay]

thanks for the support!

[@katemarkova3785]

Thank you so much for the content you are making. It's just what I've been looking for ♥️♥️ So much value in every video!

[@suhangyin8872]

This is really helpful. I have watched multiple videos talking about the rules, I searched all skills of photography, but I am still confusion of how to take a great photo. Today as watching your video I realized all skills other KZbinr gave is a “body” and how to strengthen it. And your video gives the “heart” or “soul” of the body really thank you,.

[@IvannaJackson]

I just wanna compliment u on how beautifully colorgraded this video is 🥰

[@gregoryjamesboyce]

I've recently become competent at doing 360s but they're ho-hum creatively. Now I know why, and what to do about it. Thankyou. I'm inspired!

[@fabioatzeni2980]

Thanks man! If I was starting today as a photographer, this is the video I should need to watch! But even after years, I’m still studying those things

[@Adriana.Gabriela]

Love that sentence comparison! Being a linguist, this explained things to me so simply and clearly. You're a great teacher!

[@leftify]

Amazing breakdown. I love the emphasis on the no short cuts, tiktok videos or Instagram hacks.

[@l.b.mckayart1655]

Thank you for explaining how to use the fundamentals of great photography in compositions.

[@pixienix]

wow you're such an eloquent speaker, I really appreciate it 🙏🏻 it makes sense though bc you're able to not only grasp but also articulate the visual communication you talk about 🙌🏻

[@MrNickyjq]

Pat that was a wonderful lesson such a great approach to all photo junkies.

[@eva.maaike]

I love your honesty and depth of truth so much. It is helping me so much to get out of my creative bubble and just start sharing my work so I can actually grow and learn from what I make. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@kungfool69]

i love it. You put into words so many things i already do without realising it. Thanks for another good video. That discord channel is a lot of fun, but i don't think you realised how popular it was going to be!

[@patkay]

haha definitely! 500 people in less than a week is a great result for me! it's been a great ride so far too :)

[@SnowBran]

Well explained. I learned a lot

[@annieduc3937]

Wonderful pedagogue! It is soooo helpful. 3 videos later and I am hooked! Already subscribed, thanks!

[@mattbray_studio]

clicked on this not expecting very much, but was very pleasantly surprised. some excellent and deep analysis here, thanks!

[@CamboMeng]

Jam packed with great advice for aspiring photographers… you sold the VISION!

[@perrymacimages]

Absolutely Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing. I believe my photography will change from this moment forward. I believe I will finally begin to visually express myself, instead of technically taking pictures. Subbed immediately.

[@KrzyAZ]

Tell it like it is! This is the first video of yours that I have watched. You were able to explain to me some of the things I "didn't know that I didn't know". Thanks for that. I'm going to spend some time watchiing the rest of your content. Subscribed.

[@alainbadan9345]

Something fresh, fast and that speaks to me. I'm with this permanent reflection to go one level further (break my skill ceiling), it's difficult in practice to assemble a lot of languages, but it's important to know your alphabet to compose your vocabulary. The exercise of concentrating on a subject is a very good start, what you say goes in the right direction for me, I like the calm and rhythm of your speech. Greetings from Switzerland (the other Japan without the sea).

[@jeffmanser2345]

This is absolutely one of the most helpful and insightful videos I’ve come across as I try to figure out how to improve as a photographer. I knew I couldn’t speak the language of photography and was relegated to words like “nice”, “beautiful”, and “great shot”, when asked to comment on others’ images in our camera club meetings. Your video really helped my understanding of what I could do to learn to speak photography. Please consider doing other videos where you take us through an image as you did in this video. Thanks so much for the great insights!

[@kartikrawat179]

just been a week since I started following you, loved your content! very informative and real talks which are needed.

[@Cartierbresom]

Hi, I found few of your videos through KZbin recommandations and they are really helpful ! Thanks for sharing this quality content !

[@patkay]

thanks so much for watching! 😊

[@spxffy5926]

This is what I was looking for! This is not only a way to get better at photography but to find your style! (Which is very important IMO) VERY HELPFUL

[@lorrettaclarke709]

This is one of the best photography videos I have seen - thanks Pat, cant wait to see more worthwhile tips from you.

[@YashTambi]

What a brilliant video. I tried several channels to really understand the nuts and bolts of photography - and then I chanced upon you, Pat. You're brilliant at this. One question - if I want to understand the visual hierarchy and its components in a detailed, structured manner, what do I refer to? Any books etc.? Look forward to beginning my theoretical journey of photography.

[@derrickdu]

Very articulate explanation. I like how you break down things in its simplest form and help the viewers combine all the concepts together at the end. 👍

[@davejo8133]

Pattern (=words) recognition with communication and intention. Loved your video. Thanks for your insights.

[@ThisIsTBChannel]

Really great content! Thank you, waiting to see more videos like this

[@patkay]

thanks for watching!

[@ThisIsTBChannel]

@@patkay where can I find more about pattern photography? Thank you so much

[@spencific]

Wow man, this video really made a lot of things click for me. I really appreciate it.

[@ydiotboi]

your videos are beautiful to listen to, its my hobby and you are helping s LOT.

[@Someone38482]

you teach amaxing. perfect help for ap photography! thank you

[@RememberTheTrees]

This video made me smile.

[@darkerarts]

Brilliant video. I will be coming back to this one. It is very inspiring

[@arunhegden]

This is one of the best videos on photography I have seen. 🤩🔥

[@jamiemurdoch9092]

Subscribed after first watch Looking forward to your other videos thank you!!

[@geraldinedorado3623]

This answered so many questions I have had for years of being a photographer! Thank you so much! Subscribed instantly 💙 and followed your gram!

[@santiagotrujillo2447]

Man, you become my photography teacher! I love your videos!!!

[@cesarisaacbatz]

This video is gold. ¡Muchas gracias por compartirlo! 💪🏼🧡

[@seemerollin675]

This was a pleausure to watch and really helpfull, Thanks man!

[@RudyGold]

Wow!!! You’re the most legit photographer KZbin I have ever come across!’ You’re a legend

[@lunawang6800]

Thanks so much! You are the best teacher

[@davidxu8352]

So useful! Thanks again for the video!

[@patkay]

my pleasure :)

[@ashrymanferris564]

Nicely summed up! More of these informative and analytical videos please 👍

[@patkay]

thanks for watching!

[@TheNeroStudiosSK]

Great video man, am sure will help on my way to become better at photography

[@dennisbucur]

Thank you! This vision of yours will affect the way I’ll shot trough the camera. Keep the good work

[@patkay]

good luck!

[@BenzzFilmz]

Thank you!!! , you really unlocked a new world to me 🔥

[@mokhlis_]

its been so long i didn't came across a great video ... Can't believe am getting all of these infos for free thank you so much man

[@tomiwaarije]

Thank you so much for this! Where do I find your POV series?

[@MindOverMattter]

Pattern recognition & continuity, add a bit of symmetry and you got yourself a nice image

[@schafkj]

so incredibly helpful

[@lilikjaya]

Completely agreed what you said. Great video and thanks for the tips.