Photo Composition Tips

[@RaudiA4]

So with you on this one. I really feel for people starting out desperately waiting for something to click! I say to people starting out, don't buy a camera buy a tablet and some good headphones, I find watching, reading, learning and then going out to practise works best for me. I get really fired up by learning what I want before I go out and shoot. Keep up the great work Mike another great video 👍🏻 On a side note I was in mudeford the other day and thought "have I been here before?" Took a while, but I think I was where you shot a previous video? I spent the rest of the day looking for you !! 😂😂😂🙈

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you J Harriss Photography Yes I have done quite a few videos at Mudeford and run 1 day beginners workshops down there too so lots of pics of the place on my website - MIKE

[@stephenharte2566]

Unconsciously incompetent; consciously incompetent; consciously competent; unconsciously competent - the journey to becoming skilled at anything, and you have summed it up so well Mike. Like anything, theres a learning process to go through and there is not quick fix such as more expensive equipment when you are not yet competent. Cheers for this video Mike, its helped me refocus on my need to be patient and not be ebarassed to practice

[@Rickyleestjohn]

It is an absolute pleasure to watch and learn from the Mike Browne photography videos. Mike has so much energy and enthusiasm that is just takes hold on you. Thanks for such informative video learning.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you +Rick Saint John - MIKE

[@nirvanaatashin5900]

The fact that you take the time and show us the tips and tricks on the location , and switching back and forth to video worth more than 2000 pages of article and books. We can actually see what you see before you take the shot. Kudos

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you +Nirvana Atashin kind of you to say - Melissa pp Mike

[@virusct]

I love your videos. The way in which you describe the principles and information is great. Also, your videos in general are superbly produced. Keep up the great work. Thanks for helping this newbie out!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Benjamin Aaron happy to help. Please continue helping me make more videos by sharing them with other photographers on forums, Facebook, Flickr etc.

[@nzlenz1164]

Thanks Mike. Yours are consistently the best photography advise videos on KZbin.

[@fielding68]

Once again, terrific tutorial. I find it's great when you switch to the video mode in camera, and lets us, the viewers see exactly what you are seeing. Please keep it up.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks David Croft will do. I have several more like this already filmed and will release them over the coming months. Meanwhile please continue helping me make more videos by sharing them with other photographers on forums, Facebook, Flickr etc. - MIKE

[@riveraluciano]

I've been getting more and more into photography for quite a few years, and I have to say that you, out of several photographers I've seen (both youtubers and other writers), are one of them that have taught me a lot of stuff, even more so than a lot of the other ones combined. I think that's mostly because of the way you explain things; you don't seem to write out your scripts (and if you do, congratulations, I couldn't tell), and you're not necessarily providing with a particular example on composition, but a more general one, providing guidelines rather than "look at this photo, now do something like it, with these settings and this gear", and I appreciate that a lot (the humour helps a lot as well).

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you +Luciano R for taking time to express how grateful you are, glad vids are helping, please do share it too so we can make more free videos- Melissa ( for Mike ) :)

[@nyfaniloandrianjafy8171]

I have watched a bunch of your videos and basically your #1 tip for composition is always "move around" and I thank you for stressing that. I sometimes do get lazy and/or stubborn and stay in the spot trying to get a shot but no! I need to move around.

[@MikeBrowne]

haha yes we all do need of a workout sometimes - Melissa pp Mike

[@razamanaz4ever]

Just another praise to Mike and Mike's team: you guys are so inspirational.

[@MikeBrowne]

hi +Slava Maletsky thank you for the kind words - MELISSA ( for Mike )

[@iaingeoghan2548]

I have been to many doctors in my lifetime to try and fix my epilepsy. Since I was ten my parents did things as much as flying me to a different state to see a doctor who practiced in a certain fashion. Finally ended up with one in my home city that stuck. However, for 16 years I have been around all sorts of professionals, students, scientists etc. Had my head sliced open four times and still drive people nuts with my curiosity:) Through "my" experience, the students or researchers that stuck out in the crowd were the ones asking fascinatingly, simple questions to excel in their field; by asking these extremely simple questions, they obtained extremely detailed answers, from me or my family or a doctor. It was always awesome to watch and listen to these young people learning by doing.....the same thing each day. So I would listen to everything possible until I yelped for another needle in my arm to kill unbelievable pain:) Whenever I had to say goodbye and move on, I looked at them, and they were tired, but I could see that they did this sort of thing every waking hour of the day, and as they tried to simplify answers for me, it showed. So yeah, drive a car, pick ones' nose, moving an eyeball; the most simple things your body does, learning to walk. It all comes down to building habits and practice. You are correct Mike Browne. It is all up top. Hence the reason cameras do not take pictures. One cannot do anything without using their brain. I strive to use mine as efficiently as possible every day:) btw: Cameras don't got no brains!!!

[@MikeBrowne]

I aint got no brains either some days. That's how i lost the Fuji... MIKE

[@iaingeoghan2548]

Mike Browne ha. Two off them!

[@vkb3181]

A cracking video. I love the way you explain things. Sometimes we struggle to get something worthwhile to shoot.The analogy of driving your car aptly explains the concept. Thanks again for such a great video.Brilliant.

[@josephblack123]

I've always enjoyed (and learned from) your films about photography, Mike. But what I especially like about your approach is that you give us the rudiments of the art, and also its refinement. In this episode you've reminded us that if we train ourselves to be attuned to the possibility, we can find an image almost anywhere. Many thanks for this.

[@lakhbirsingh4403]

The way of teaching concepts is amazing. Thanks for sharing :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you +Lakhbir Singh please help me make more by sharing any of my vids around with other photographers.. MIKE

[@tarungupta7]

Mike,I must add your videos are fantastic! I got hooked to your channel by first watching the 'How long will it take to learn photography' video. Really, a few people can put it so precisely without all the marketing gimmick. Keep up the great work. And if you can create a video specifically on Landscape discussing the focusing points and negative space, that would be great. Thanks.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you +Tarun Gupta I've made videos on all these things though not specifically for Landscape. They apply whatever the genre. Will give it some thought though... MIKE :-)

[@sjproudman]

Mike, you're videos are fantastic! Your "on-location" tips help more than any amount of reading and theory... Please carry on creating :)

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you +Stephen Proudman please share it too, so we can make more! - Melissa pp Mike :)

[@AnVoPhotography]

Love these videos about how to find a good composition. Would love more, please. Thank you for sharing. Always watch your videos and find them very inspiring.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you An Vo I have a few more like this filmed already and will release them over the coming months. Meanwhile please continue helping me make more videos by sharing them with other photographers on forums, Facebook, Flickr etc.- MIKE

[@lolwhittingham]

I quite liked the shot " WITH " the post, I did like it as you took it too .....just thought I'd mention it !.................................Thanks again

[@mag379]

Great video as usual Mike, the other thing not to forget while you're walking about is to look behind you, it's surprising how many good shots you can get

[@MikeBrowne]

Indeed Steven Gore - and to look up as well - MIKE

[@JasonMilner]

Just spotted this. It brought back happy memories - thanks Mike!

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you +Jason Milner glad you like it - MELISSA (for MIke )

[@MikeBrowne]

+Jason Milner Me too - MIKE :-)

[@RealmsOfThePossible]

Yay! Spotted your picture of the roofs in a few seconds. Not because I'm a kick arse photographer just because I'm an artist. May i suggest people look at art too to get their heads around composition. Another great vid mike as usual 😀

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Bhodisatvas and I agree about looking at art. I spent ages looking at how an artist puts an image together when I was learning. Huge help it was too - MIKE

[@bemipa1]

Hi Mike. Thanks a lot :-) I realy enjoy your videos. You are a great inspiration and you are very talented to get others to understand and think about what to do better and thinking instead of just shooting for an good image. I have started to always look for a better composition (angel of view) every time i shoot.

[@MikeBrowne]

hi +Michael Andersen thank you for the lovely comment, We do get inspiration from people like you too, who worked hard to learn and follow their passion- MELISSA pp MIKE :)

[@brianmc2354]

Another very helpful video! I'm getting back into photography & happy I've subscribed to your channel.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you +Brian Mc - MIKE

[@abdulazizalghamdi9846]

great tips, I am in the processes of saving to buy your CD :-) What makes you unique among others, is the ability to show, illustrate and create composition from places ppl will usually walk by not noticing !!

[@MattisProbably]

Nice advice there, Mike :) I suppose the nice thing about shooting buildings is that they can't get up and leg it. You can take your time with the composition and exposure and even wait for something more interesting to happen. That is important to realize and sets you apart from someone who just grabs a few shots and then leaves right away. It's where the art aspect in photography comes from. I think I said this before, but at the moment I really enjoy shooting animals. Because of that I often don't have the luxury of taking my time. I either take the shot at the right moment or the critter is gone or the crucial moment is over. However, this also taught me two very important things! First of all, it taught me how to be quick with my composition. But second of all, I realized that everything follows a certain order (not in the supernatural sense :P). Animals have certain spots and paths they prefer. So even if you missed your first chance you can take your time to compose and wait for a second chance. And this applies for other things, too. On the street people follow a certain rythm. Traffic lights bring order into the flow of cars and people, trains and subways come and go at their scheduled times. If you keep this in mind and look for these rythms that makes taking great shots a lot easier. Following this has allowed me to take some shots I am pretty damn happy with :) flic.kr/p/oyqRs7 flic.kr/p/wRp3nq

[@MikeBrowne]

You are so right Mathias The camera a photographer uses has very little to do with the photos he / she captures. Thats down to planning and observation exactly as you're doing and the results stand testament to it. great images.. - MIKE :-)

[@MattisProbably]

Mike Browne Right, a camera is just a tool afterall. Knowing how to use it is more important than the tool itself. And thanks! In those two cases I was also working with two very talented models, that helped as well :)

[@johngarroch]

Hi Mike, I love the way you are able to bring your audience with you when you make these videos. It is both interesting and informative at the same time. We get to see how and why you do things and then we are able to mimic them until we develop our own techniques by repetition. Doing things over and over again is the key. I have been taking photos since the 35mm film days and I do see pictures out of the corner of my eye all the time. I thought I was just weird. Thanks for sharing this video. I will be doing the same to further support your work.

[@HusamNurein]

Stunning as usual Mike Browne I already missed that place I had a delicious breakfast there that morning, and I really loved those artworks on the wall as well, I had lots of amazing photos at Teguise, I loved every thing about that town, Buildings, People, Food and most of all the steps exercise you did there, it was brilliant, I really appreciate all of your help and guiding on that workshop, and as usual you ROCK mate ... :-)

[@MikeBrowne]

Looking forward to seeing you again some day Husam Nurein - MIKE :-)

[@stinkyfj60]

I started with a film camera. I used to carry around a cut out piece of white card stock; it was trimmed to represent the frame 35mm film. I used that to help compose shots and train myself to look for things in the frame that shouldn't be there or ruin the composition.

[@runnerpsu]

Another wonderful video, Mike! It appears you used the photo from this video as background on the video tab of your workshop page. Keep up the great and very helpful work.

[@paulhills1967]

Another great video - thanks Mike & team

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you +glennskitchen - MELISSA ( for Mike )

[@Oozywolf]

Awesome tutorial as always! Loved all the metaphors and techniques. Really made it easy to understand that feeling I get behind the camera! When first driving a car, every corner had to be processed in my mind. That's sort of where I'm at with photography, where everything seems to take more effort, and doesn't feel quite natural yet. Thanks again for all the hard work! Feels good to be able to not only put those feelings into words, but also to be able to compare it to something that I can relate to :).

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you +Oozywolf I'm sure soon enough you will be on auto pilot! thank you for the kind words - MELISSA ( for Mike )

[@Oozywolf]

Mike Browne Hope so, thanks Melissa :)

[@noflyzonnn]

Mike. Thank you for your positive and informative inspiration

[@colinmair2576]

Hi Mike, have been watching your channel now for about a year and they are great and very informative. I happened to be in Lanzarotte at the weekend and flying back to Glasgow I was watching this clip when you called Edie, not sure if the spelling is right, on to camera and recognised her from the market stall we bought a few items from on Saturday.! Small world, she even asked about my lens I was using which was a Helios 44-2 55mm. ..as I was taking a photo of a motorcycle made of wood on her stand. ..! Coincidence or what. .😊 Keep up the channel as I occasionally look at the old ones again to get more inspiration. .Colin

[@MikeBrowne]

Small world Colin... MIKE :-)

[@irinaborger2806]

re-watched this video. love the story and the motivation. thank you

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you! happy you're loving it! - Melissa pp Mike

[@MistFirefly]

You are so good at explaining things. Great!

[@Viator19]

I've just come across your channel Mike. Love the videos, really engaging and informative. Love your style. I've subscribed. Good effort, keep going 😄

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you +MrLazyhead for the kind words, please do share it so we can make more free videos, MELISSA (for Mike )

[@Viator19]

Will do x

[@AnandaSim]

I like this series of videos. And I would have taken a shot with the lamp too

[@adigazgurt]

Great video.... I loved the recomposing videos.

[@SylverBac]

Do you have a percentage of negative space that you look for or do you go with what looks good? It looked like about 4/5's of your photo was negative space.

[@MikeBrowne]

I just go with what I think looks good ***** MIKE

[@toddie3910]

Love this video! Thank you! There's hope for me yet as I lug my camera out looking for those shots everywhere I can 😊

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks @Toddie. Hang in there... It takes time and practise... MIKE :-)

[@debthacker7800]

I love your videos and approach. Question: you discuss zooming in for various alternative shots of the tiles roofs and church but then each is shown at 90mm. I'm confused. Would you explain? Thanks.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you +Debbie Thacker - What I mean is I zoomed into 90mm which worked for the shot I was taking. In this case 90mm was great for all the images. Hope this helped - MIKE

[@Pilantravis]

Hi Mike, First of all, thanks for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us. You are a good communicator. I would like to make a suggestion: most of us wish to take that fantastic photo each time we see photos of Cartier Bresson, Doisneau or any of the masters. What if, not for the sake of copying, but as a way to learn, could you try to recreate some iconic photos, in terms of aperture, exposure, composition, ...? I believe it would make very interesting videos. Regards from sunny Portugal. Paulo P.S. - time to come here Mike, no?

[@MikeBrowne]

Haven't been to Portugal in years Paulo Ferreira so probably near time for another visit. Good idea - I'll have a think about it - MIKE

[@stevepegleg]

so cool, don't mind looking like a numpty i just want to get to ware i don't have to think to much about getting the right picture, practice practice is what i have been doing, so thanks Mike you have opened up my world to great simple photography, have watched all your vids they have helped me improve my photography 1000% your a star

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you Stephen Bray for those kind comments - i feel you ! - MELISSA ( for Mike )

[@v2kanv]

Thankyou Mike for this wonderful video.

[@LehighValleyPhoto]

Nice video Mike. I quite like the video exposures of your most recent videos. Seems, in the beginning, you concentrated most on facial exposure. This often left the sky very bright. Lately, there seems to be a more pleasing balance between sky and face. As you have stated, there's no wrong or right. Just an FYI. Be well.

[@averynichols8035]

Keep the good videos coming Mike.

[@DiiZeh_]

Your videos are brilliant and very helpful, Mike! :)...i'm watching majority of your previous videos too from a few years ago - keep up the great, helpful work! Also your sense of humor and personality really makes the videos so enjoyable to watch :) thank you very much :D

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks OX4SNYPA kind of you to say so and I'm happy to help. Please continue helping me make more videos by sharing them with other photographers on forums, Facebook, Flickr etc. - MIKE

[@jenniferbarlai5860]

Greetings from Slovakia! I want to say thank you so much for all your amazing videos! I first started watching your tutorials/videos three years ago, back when I only had a little point and shoot. Now I have a DSLR and am considering photography as a profession - thanks to you! P.S. The first thing that I noticed, when you showed us the scene, was the very picture you took... :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Jennifer - that's awesome. It's so exciting for me to know I played a small part in your journey. Cogratulations... BTW. Simon and I will be going live from Cambodia everyday for a week starting with a test broadcast on Tuesday. If you're signed up to my newsletter (link below) i'll send you a message about it in the morning... MIKE :-) www.photographycourses.biz/new_video_notification.html

[@jenniferbarlai5860]

Thank you! I've just signed up to the newsletter...

[@davidwalton40]

Hi Mike Browne...i took a photo once, note once, and all the things you suggest happened in an instant and then some .....when i pressed the shutter the image almost left an impression burned on my retina....and that impression became a reality in the final shot.....it is important to build your photo skills for that magic moment and then you are prepared....remember .A.utomatic.mode ....(not aperture priority) is for when you don't have the skill or time for that,...however.A.utomatic should not be be dismissed by any photographer however good....I have now moved away from aperture priority..........M..is my normal mode now but sometimes i fuck the exposure up..... when you don't have the time.....but then P mode is all good as well and can achieve great results..and this is why some call it pussy mode.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thankds for sharing your story David Walton Any mode works and even P mode can be controlled by using exposure locks etc. I mostly shoot A mode though I think it's important photographers know how to use Manual because the camera sometimes needs us to take control in order to get what we want - MIKE

[@MrTjbubler]

Mike, awesome video, I would like to see a quick video on whether it is best to go into Canon or Nikon. Something I am debating myself right now and would love to hear your input!

[@MikeBrowne]

Cameras have no impact on images captured Tyler Bond and they all do a great job recording what we tell them to record so suggest you go to a shop, handle a couple of cameras and buy whichever feels best to you. Hope this helps - MIKE

[@MrTjbubler]

Mike Browne Hey Mike, thanks for the reply and I will do just that!

[@LehighValleyPhoto]

Tyler Bond Hi Tyler. It's tough to make a "bad" choice today. Cameras today are incredible machines regardless of the nameplate. I have taken thousands of bad images over the past 20+ years. Conversely, I've taken dozens of images I quite like in that time. None of those had anything to do with nameplate, mega-pixels, or any other white-paper statistic. One of the most endearing aspects of Mike's channel is that he concentrates more on the 12 inches behind the camera than the nameplate on the front of it. Either of the choices mentioned will provide outstanding results when you do your part. Good luck.

[@MrTjbubler]

LehighValleyPhoto Yeah that makes sense! Thank you both for your replies, just wanted as much advice before I spend money on a camera and lenses! If i branch into Nikon i will most likely stay with Nikon because of the lenses, and vice versa (so just needed to be sure.) Thank you anyway! :)

[@LehighValleyPhoto]

Tyler Bond No problem. I have shot, professionally, with both for 20+ years. Started with Nikon and moved to Canon for the silliest reason you could imagine...The eye-piece of the Canon 1D series protruded from the camera by about 1/2inch which made the camera more comfortable to shoot on longer sessions than the Nikon. Lenses from both companies are wonderful and both will offer more proprietary and third-party accessories than anyone else. The color palette of the two are a bit different, but neither is better/worse. Image quality of both are astounding. IMO, you can't make a mistake.

[@cosawanty]

Great advice. But why is the white balance so different when in video v the photo. ?

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you ***** Different formats. I could spend more time matching them up but simply didn'yt have it this time round. A vid is about 3 - 5 hours to edit and prepare... - MIKE

[@cosawanty]

Mike Browne Yes never thought of that. Thanks for the great work you put in for us.

[@ramboruiz]

I so love this video. Wow!

[@genebowen5182]

I rather liked the distant lamppost in the composition. What's the difference between "negative" space & "dead" space?

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks +Gene Bowen I've never heard of dead space, so I googled it... MIKE blog.conceptstore.co.uk/graphic-design/how-to-use-dead-space/

[@Ajajambo]

Just brilliant mike

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Slim Loghmari - MIKE

[@Ajajambo]

You are most welcome, I came across your channel and I really enjoy all the tutorials. The information comes across really easy and informative, you definitely know how to relay all your acknowledge to the novice. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work

[@joelmana]

Awesome video! Do you have any tips for photo composition using a prime lens? I only have a 35 mm (~52.5 equivalent on my crop sensor camera) and often find it hard to get the right composition even though I do get it by moving around a lot. How can I learn to naturally look at my subject before even taking the camera out? I think that would help me in not losing a lot of great potential pictures!

[@MikeBrowne]

hi +Joel Manatharayil thank you for the kind words, as Mike said, this takes time of getting used to, you have to know the basic of composition and light, you have to ask yourself " why are you taking this image" what's interesting about it, how the subject register in your brilliant brain, you must see first the result of the image in your brain just before you take the image. please check Mike's composition videos and you may start from there.www.photographycourses.biz/videos/creative/composition/composition-intro-pt-1 - MELISSA ( for Mike )

[@joelmana]

+Mike Browne Thank you Melissa. That link looks incredibly helpful and I'll check it out.

[@MikeBrowne]

glad it helped - MELISSA ( for Mike )

[@alanpirouet5889]

many thanks to you for these tutorial video's, i am new to photography and tried reading books, but that did not really happen as understanding what someone was writing did not really make sense to me when trying to put it into practice. watching your video's made it so much easier to understand what your were explaining and how the camera works and how to use it to get better shots, cheers.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you, I'm delighted to have helped Alan. Please continue helping me make more like it by sharing them with other photographers on forums, Facebook, ClickASnap, Flickr etc. - MIKE

[@ca0520]

An awesome video Mike. Good on you..! Compliments all the way from Sri Lanka...!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you - MIKE

[@valysmile]

Thank you for your videos, I love them and I can't wait to go out practising! Unfortunately I just have a compact camera with a fixed lens since the reflex are quite expensive! I will buy it later, anyway. My idea was to use my camera to learn how to compose a photo and then buy a good one to improve. Do you think this might work? or that's still not enough since the two kind of cameras are completely different things? i'm italian so forgive me if I made some mistakes XD

[@MikeBrowne]

No problem +angela corrado in fact using a fixed length lens is great way to practise composition because you have to work harder to get what you want by moving yourself about. DSLR isn't necessarily better - it's just more flexible and gives you more choices if using a zoom. I know photographers who shoot DSLR with prime lenses which don't zoom. It's about finding what works best for you. - MIKE

[@Janbwebster]

Excellent video. So encouraging. Thanks.

[@MikeBrowne]

You're welcome +Janet Webster - happy it helped - MIKE

[@stephendaviesphotos]

Excellent video as always, recently come across your videos and you do an excellent job at explaining techniques. please keep posting and I hope to join one of your workshops soon :-)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Stephen Davies be great to have you along. Please continue helping me make more videos by sharing them with other photographers on forums, Facebook, Flickr etc.

[@stephendaviesphotos]

Absolutely always spreading the word about your videos, ive been doing photography for years, but your videos have made me rethink things, learn and improve further. Take a look at my work if you have time- www.picturewales.com - A massive thank you.

[@MikeBrowne]

Stephen Davies you are obviously an accomplished photographer so thank you indeed for your comments - MIKE

[@stephendaviesphotos]

Thank you for looking, photography is forever learning though and your tutorials can help people no matter what level they are at. Looking forward to next video :-)

[@jussiahola9548]

Thank you for another awesome video Mike:)

[@ahmedbebars6844]

Speaking of Egypt, is there any chance of running a workshop there?

[@MikeBrowne]

I'm not setting up any new workshops for the next year or so +Ahmed Bebars I've got a lot of other projects going on right now which will be appearing on the website over the coming months.. MIKE

[@steventrueman3493]

Hi Mike, i dont know how old this vid is as im slowly working my way thro them all, one thing i must comment on tho, when you say you "see" a pic, i have been doing that for many years, even before i got into photography, many times i have found myself saying, look at that, i wish i had a camera, so its with that im thinking that maybe taking more photos i will hone that subliminal "skill" mind you, i dont think i have much of a skill but with your vids i feel confident enough to try, thanks again for explaining things at my level! Ps i like the lampost, they're better than uk ones :-)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks @Steven Trueman... MIKE

[@vicky197805]

hey mike you have started using mirrorless camera lately. are you planning to go totally with mirrorless cameras?

[@MikeBrowne]

hi street photo hunt Mike loves his Nikon D300 and D600, hi fuji xt1 is his new on the GO camera when he travel - MELISSA ( for Mike )

[@MarioxJolienSpiderFreak]

+Mike Browne aren't the d300 and d600 pretty old? does it take good photo's ? i'm looking for a good prized camera bec i use a bridge camera sony cybershot hx 300

[@MikeBrowne]

hi Pedemonte Mario d600 was released 2012, so it's not pretty old, if you are looking for the best prized camera, there's tons out there, probably its best for you to visit a camera store and speak to a local staff, they are really knowledgeable on these things, stay fab! -MELISSA ( for Mike )

[@peskypossum58]

Hey Mike, another super video, thank you. Just wondering, are you moving fully to Fuji or a case of horse for course? If so, why?

[@MikeBrowne]

hi Mike is not moving to FUJI full time, he loves using fuji when he travel, just like in this video, because it's more light weight, he loves using his nikon for more serious commercial work. - Melissa pp Mike

[@jdpower123456]

Love your videos, Gracias

[@MrJazzinc]

Great video Mike. I watched this a few months ago and learnt lots. Having learnt lots I look at this video again a few months down the line and now question the white balance on your stills. The sky just looks weird compared to the professional quality of the video. Was this intentional?

[@MikeBrowne]

Yes MrJazzinc, this was filmed whilst on our Lanzarote workshop - CHRISTINA

[@MarioxJolienSpiderFreak]

Hello Mike, I like your video's ! Are u able to do a tutroial on how to shoot in night? Me and maybe more could use some good extra tips from a very great teacher like you! Greeting Mario.

[@MikeBrowne]

hi +Pedemonte Mario thank you for the kind words, here's a video of Mike doing night Photography - MELISSA ( for Mike ) www.photographycourses.biz/videos/tips-and-features/techniques/Night-Photography-Magic-Hour

[@SUKHJYOTSINGH]

Thanks For your rply sir.. One more question. I am planning to buy your advanced photography course with my first salary in my life. I want to dedicate it to you by buying the course.. I live in India. Please guide me to purchase it.. Is it possible to order it to my country!? Your help is Appreciated.. Thank You :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks SUKHJYOT SINGH I guess you mean The 7 Building Blocks of Photography which teaches you how to think like a photographer and set up the techniques of photography appropriately for each shot. You buy it on the website with a card or Paypal and it's delivered automatically by email every week for 7 weeks. Here's the link www.photographycourses.biz/courses/7-building-blocks-of-photography - Many thank MIKE

[@SUKHJYOTSINGH]

Sorry, I was mistaken.. Thanks for correcting me.. I Appreciate Your help :)

[@geojor]

great mike, thanks...

[@moonsimphony671]

Thank you

[@Silverbreast]

I really enjoyed your videos and will enjoy them in the future,i guess.But what i am a little sad about is that yet another great photographer has turned his back on his DSLR and changed to mirrorless.Greetings from Germany.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Photon Hunter though I still shoot with my D600 Nikon on some shoots because i can work faster with it when situations are changing fast. The fuji is great for travelling because it's so small and i can easily shoot additional video of what I'm doing for these types of video. - MIKE

[@ashstubbings2603]

I was thinking of the mountains in the distance!😁

[@marcosarg1]

Mike, is that a sony a7? If so, how does it work for you? I got the a7r with a tamron 24-70 f2.8, not bad at all! i wish i can only afford the a7r II, but i am happy right now...Or maybe is it an Olympus?

[@MeisterYodarkus]

It's a Fuji X-T1.

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you MeisterYodarkus - MELISSA ( for Mike )

[@marcosarg1]

MeisterYodarkus thanks!

[@ticktockfool]

Are those two birds that come into frame over your head at the 31 second mark? What where those?

[@MikeBrowne]

Sorry ticktockfool I know they're birds but no idea what sort - MIKE

[@iaingeoghan2548]

i get hammered by people asking me this question, and i don't have much of an answer. Just tell 'em the same thing you conclude to Mike. You just gotta practice :/ . Makes it ever more satisfying though when you are shooting pictures you are finally proud of.

[@MikeBrowne]

Yep, photography is a skill and there are no hacks - you gotta do what you do and keep practising... MIKE 🙂

[@iaingeoghan2548]

@@MikeBrowne skill and an art and the camera is a tool. Your brain makes it happen. This is coming from someone with four rounds of physical checkups on my own brain :)

[@SUKHJYOTSINGH]

What camera did you use in the video sir?

[@MikeBrowne]

Fuji XT-1 SUKHJYOT SINGH cracking little camera - MIKE

[@SUKHJYOTSINGH]

Sure it is.. Thank You

[@avs4365]

Mike Browne As is the XT-10

[@Argyll9846]

You need a foam windsock for that mic.

[@MikeBrowne]

It has one already +Nicholas Fox - and wind noise reduction set as well. Lanza is a very windy place - MIKE

[@Enrique-the-photographer]

Hi Mike, I find it hard to believe that you couldn’t find a good croissant in your neighborhood and had to go to the middle of nowhere. (LOL) Great video, good ideas and tips.

[@etnies777]

I would've aligned the top of the roof with the center of the cross. :D

[@haddock54]

Informative ..... as usual

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks again!... MIKE🙏😊

[@keithpearmine8773]

What lens was you using on your fuji

[@MikeBrowne]

18-55mm Keith- Melissa pp Mike

[@keithpearmine8773]

I think it’s a 55-200 because one of your photos was zoomed in at 90mm

[@MikeBrowne]

Sorry Keith, Melissa made a mistake. It is indeed a 55-200mm... MIKE

[@marcel911]

Do you ever compose a photo knowing you will have to remove something later in Photoshop?

[@Paul_C83]

I didn't see anything worthy of even a snapshot... Obviously all your practice paid off as it was quite a nice picture.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Paul C - MIKE

[@Federico84]

What camera is that?

[@MikeBrowne]

Tecnovlog Jeff has it - Love my XT-1 - MIKE

[@Federico84]

Mike Browne oh ok i remember a video where you've said that you like the xt-1, i have panasonic g7 not quite as good for stills, but terrific for video

[@iaingeoghan2548]

it's true.

[@Mrkonc]

Thank you for another fantastic video! Is the address at 10:22 correct for the disassociation video? Maybe I'm just typing it wrong, but I keep getting an error on the website. Had to do a site search to get to the long URL. www.photographycourses.biz/videos/creative/composition/composition-tips if anyone reading comments is wondering. Also a great video!

[@52701970]

In another way, you are getting it wrong in the camera. If you are a person who typically prints their photos, you have to leave room on them long edge for cropping. This is something you should inform people about. I know you mention it on other videos but some may have missed it.

[@MikeBrowne]

Fair point ...

[@perfectforehand]

Not sure I'd be able to concentrate with all that pastry goodness filling the air.

[@MikeBrowne]

It was a tough call perfectforehand Jonnie Bakes is one great place for a cake - MIKE :-)

[@perfectforehand]

Thanks. By the way, I'll be in London at the end of August, first time in 26 years, it's going to be very tough for me emotionally. But hey, looking on the bright side, I've got tons of things to photograph! Definitely gonna watch your street photography videos, I think London's street photography is one of the best in the world.

[@MikeBrowne]

perfectforehand yes i bet you will have loads of great images to capture! - MELISSA ( for Mike )

[@johnallibon2792]

Hi Mike. Go Easy on those croissants (I love them) you could put weight on you waist! jajaja! Good vid as always Cheers

[@jjccllgg]

Wash your hand after the croissant before touching the camera. ;-)

[@octoberjones3533]

guy in background lol. is he filming me?

[@hardevine]

candid croissant composition :)

[@geoengineeringwatchsouthaf415]

Great video! Check the chemtrails!

[@Joostered]

Ok, I actually quite like this guy. But this particular video is pure comedy. "Can you spot the picture? How did I manage to spot it??" Yeah... it takes a master photographer to spot a graphic church stonework against clear blue skies in an idyllic location...

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks (I think) Not sure what you're asking. Please say more... MIKE

[@AnPrionsaBeag]

Roofs pronounced as "rooves"? Sounds posh!

[@MikeBrowne]

One of those British pronunciation things Mica GBM - MIKE

[@adamwdotnet]

Agree with the concept but the photo subject could of been much better.. Rather mediocre photo subject in my opinion

[@MikeBrowne]

Sorry you didn't like it Adam W - MIKE

[@adamwdotnet]

+Rad Alzyoud the concept is sound and important to teach.. Im saying the photo is not that great. Of course thats just my opinion, but i fail to see how its 'great'. Maybe you can explain to me why its such a great photo?

[@MikeBrowne]

Ah sorry Rad Alzyoud I misunderstood - MIKE

[@MikeBrowne]

I agree Adam W It's not a stunning image but it's an OK image, especially for something like a holiday photo or memory shot. As you said it's the principal I was demonstrating - MIKE

[@adamwdotnet]

+Rad Alzyoud you said both ;)

[@Walknbout]

get to the point

[@MikeBrowne]

? +mattcav001 - MIKE