PHOTO EDITING MISTAKES!! - What NOT to do for better PHOTOGRAPHY!

[@PeterMcKinnon]

Hope you guys find some of this helpful! GO TAKE PHOTOS AND TAG ME!!! :)

[@sohamparikh3085]

Will do sir!

[@commissioned_portraits]

You are killing it 🔥

[@Mozingotube]

Peter McKinnon so glad your doing more photography based videos again

[@othmanedadoun8103]

thanks peter you do a good job

[@nrphotography7191]

bro love ur work

[@MikeLunc]

Over-editing is so easy to do especially if your camera is not that good.. Damn true!

[@ChickenSDS]

Blaming the camera for your photography mistakes 🙄

[@Miniscapes515]

Seen some amazing photos from the 1940s. Wonder what camera they had?

[@killinqsworth1156]

Michael Reyes that’s incorrect

[@cubswincubswinao]

Tone Deaf actual film which is better than digital 😂😂

[@thechrishau]

LOVE THE CRISPY CLEAN AUDIO!!!! P.S let's bring star wipes back.

[@Mj_13]

Thank god , some of those mistakes I haven't done yet.😌

[@chadwin]

PowerPoint Transitions>Star wipes 😂#nextLevel

[@icommaDK]

Okay but Chris, what if we didn't?

[@WesDaviestravel]

Do you think that mic is actually plugged in or is it just a prop?

[@zakstone9821]

I’m down! Haha.

[@qwertz-jo6qn]

„don’t over-edit” *edits a whole mountain into a desert*

[@smgabardo]

a SNOWY mountain more specifically

[@Tenakin]

Delete this comment.

[@uhamza448]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mamaadura9831]

😂😂😂

[@watchingponies]

Some people get ''OMG'' nuts over these strange over-edited, photoshopped pics on social media. And then i see a pretty pic without any edits, just the way it is, realisticly beautiful. And nobody cares. That's when i believe that society is just nuts. A horse is pretty by itself. It doesn't have to be a unicorn.

[@aphromew4502]

very surprised for Peter to knock color splashing because he's always super positive about expression. If you want to splash colors with black and white, go do it. If it speaks to you, do it. It may be cliche (dont think it is) but you need to find that out for yourself. If you think its dope in the moment, do it. You may think its silly 10 years from now, but it is imperative to your growth that YOU decide how to express yourself and not to let other people do it for you. All the other advice is sound imo.

[@garyanderson7477]

Aphromew You keep it 💯

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

I think it depends. I am not a fan of it 90% of the time but I used it on a woman in the grave yard to juxtapose life with death and I think it kinda works. But I had a reason, not just to be cute.

[@nicehere]

Was actually searching for another opinion on that point because I thought more or less the same. Thanks for your advice tho!

[@bruhdabones]

Aphromew kinda depends on the photo. Sometimes it just doesn’t work and is obviously cliche, other times it is almost unique.

[@iubdude100]

@@bruhdabones examples?

[@PS1212]

So can we get a gofundme for Peter to get a 'Volcano erupting with a seaplane going through just splashing the lava all over'? Please

[@ryubaku]

Just don't over saturate it other wise no one will even notice

[@mathewbrown37]

I would donate 🙌🏼

[@viddork]

As long as John Cusack is on board.

[@unkown9081]

@@ryubaku no he need purposly mak it bad

[@kaitierae]

I personally dont completely agree with the "avoid cliches as much as possible" one.. I find taking the idea of a cliche and maybe altering it or building on it can turn out really good depending on the shot, and you can ask a client "are you sure that's what you want? That ideas a little dated" or whatever but ultimately if they're going to love the photo and get exactly what they ask for, I think that's part of customer satisfaction... maybe present them with the edit they wanted and then a version you think is better at the end and maybe they'll choose the one they never knew they wanted, but often they're paying you to help bring their creative ideas to life- at least at the beginning of your photography career. Just my 2 cents.

[@jacktaylor7696]

My feelings were ruffled too! For a client in any industry it's about meeting their needs. I think its important to try different things. Trends come in and out of vogue. Houses in Australia had timber veneer on walls in the 70s. Internal brick in the 80s. Floral tiles in the 90s with skirting boards. Purple feature walls in the 2000s. Now its back to white, grey and blacks with floating timber floors. But now they have these horrid metallic kettles and toasters in shops that look all bright red, blue green, yellow etc so we've gone back to the 70s again. Blehh!

[@dkjanwamundara2352]

Kaitie Rae video maja

[@dkjanwamundara2352]

D k janwa

[@v4l4r_m0rghul15]

I absolutely agree!

[@Toskagg]

Why did i just read "cliches" as cli-che-s

[@caseyfox2989]

See I enjoy selective color even though it is cliche. I just feel as though it depends on the image if it's a good idea or not.

[@ArcaneGaming]

schindlers list uses selective color to highlight a character. i think its great when you need to tell a story and if you pick a single color

[@jnstudios760]

I was actually watching your videos last night, and it inspired me to go out and shoot some photos after class lol. Best part is that as soon as I got home this was the first video that popped up, love your work man ... you're such an inspiration!!!

[@josephmanna1953]

Please do a video on the top 10 cliches ( in your opinion obviously)....

[@JohannesLabusch]

Nr. One: Sleeping homeless guy.

[@Justin-uc8sc]

Nr. Two: Train tracks.

[@jangslegacy]

Nr. Four: lens cap

[@ekyumhin4112]

@@jangslegacy you mean lense hood?

[@mrsial05]

Joseph Manna no. five: everything is black and white other than the subject. edit: just watched the video, i’ll just see myself out

[@rrkeithbob]

The over edit was one of my biggest problems when I first started doing photography, took me a long time to learn that simple is better. Great tips, always love watching your videos. Inspired me to do videos along with photography. Keep up the great work Peter.

[@KombiLife]

Be honest.... how many times did you have to hop up and down in the middle of the road to get that thumbnail?

[@DaniBarker]

Yaaaass! Organising your files is literally the most important thing!! Since I've started taking on more professional projects I've realised that having an efficient workflow is ESSENTIAL and just makes sense - highly recommend everyone gets on it from day 1!

[@thosesmallyesterdays]

With all that lighting and stuff, even having watched you placing that wooden wall in place, it feels like a green screen.. that's new for this channel!

[@rosearaya1904]

I've been binge watching your videos all day and it makes me want to delete all my photos and start again. I love your stuff and your personality is amazing.

[@MrComet97]

After 14 months of this hobby. Still struggling with finding my editing style. I feel like I don't know how to use enough of the tools in Lightroom.

[@Sapni1]

I'm on that boat right now!

[@CatalinGulan]

Peter...I am following you..for one and a half years and is the first time I interfere..no more words! You are doing a great job..and we thank you very much for sharing. BRAVO! Splendid!

[@abhilashhiremath8803]

Dude add plants beside the mic in Ur frame! It makes everything look more earthy! Love Ur style btw!!!!!

[@AndreasP24]

Abhilash Hiremath YESSS like tht green vine from last video

[@abhilashhiremath8803]

@@AndreasP24 exactly!!!!!!!!

[@AndreasP24]

Abhilash Hiremath RIGHTTTT

[@RGMGFitness]

Thanks Peter. Spent a little time this weekend working on my light-room editing skills. Thanks for keeping us on track and avoiding some of those pitfalls.

[@redapple360]

me 6 hours ago: "damn im gonna desaturate everything else except the person im taking picture of" me now: "damnn thats so lame and cliche"

[@christinawhite4525]

You sir, are my favorite tutor! You have the best edits which are very easy to follow along with. I would also like to add that when I'm editing a scene, I tend to look deep into the picture and see it with my peripheral, and feel the colors, brightness, contrast etc.. I also tend to use the same method in painting and sculpting. I try to let my subconscious do as much as possible and it seems to always guide me the right way. Welp, just throwing that idea out there.. hope everyone has a good one!

[@ColinMcEvoy]

This is SO TRUE especially with color grading videos these days. I see sooo many people trying to go for the “orange and teal” look yet it’s wayyy over edited and looks worse. To be honest I don’t know how to do the orange and teal look but I’d rather not make my footage look worse with trying to be fancy 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@theothomas5546]

you get the orange and teal look by using the camera calibration sliders...blue to the left and red to the right, play with the saturations to make the skin tones and other things within the photo look right

[@QuicksanderK2v]

I just gotta say thank you, i watched your last beginners video and now this one. I have had a general interest in photography all my life and now I am starting to really get into it. And I have loved it thus far. And these videos have helped me so much. Thanks again!

[@Enceladuss1990]

"People love to brighten up eyeballs, to the point where you look demonic. You look like you're going to shoot beams from your eyes, doesn't look good." I really like this tip but I couldn't help laugh.

[@besteecraft396]

lol same 😂

[@mikeolsen_me]

Peter, you are an absolute talent. It's great to hear your stories of how you have been through the phase of young punk not knowing what to do with your life to finally finding passion and running like the wind with it. Love you more than NBC or ABC or any of the national brands. Any day.

[@EMERGEELITE]

Seriously love your stuff, you just have an amazing way of getting it across to people. You also just want to help which is incredible. Thank you

[@cman955]

I have to say I really like your personality, very up-beat and positive. We need more of this!

[@captureallen8632]

Ouch!!!! I love the b/w with a pop of color. 😖

[@JayGino]

"create something NOW" - watching this whilst editing photos. Think I nailed it. Love the video!

[@andrefrueh]

Wow your last few videos have shown just how much you've improved in the past year. There's so much attention to the details and it just makes the whole video feel so cohesive and just all around enjoyable to watch. Keep up the good work!

[@sampacker6547]

I know other people have made really similar videos, I just like that Peter has them all in his style and one place.

[@CrazyAsPlayer]

I just got the 5D mk IV recently and this quality video is helping a looottttt

[@MariNate1016]

CrazyAs Player same Man. Mind checking out my latest video?

[@CrazyAsPlayer]

MariNate ofcourse I’ll do we out here for each other 🖖🏻

[@Kennayp]

I'm so happy this is in 4k, and the audio also sounds amazing

[@ReneMontiel]

McKinnon Podcast? I say why the hell not. 🤩

[@MariNate1016]

René Montiel haha, you mind checking out my last vlog mate?

[@ReneMontiel]

Just did. I'm a Packer fan, but you'r Detroit vlog was cool. R.I.P. Aretha ❣️🙏 Keep up the good work! (Greetings from Costa Rica 🇨🇷)

[@calvinjurkovic1887]

dude, i was binge watching all your vids about a year ago, shit went down from my end and stopped watching youtube, I'm back and damn dude, you've exceled a shit tone im so happy for you, keep going and don't stop

[@TheTraventures]

Hey Pete, Just wanted to let you know, us starting a travel channel is hugely inspired by you. Keep up the great work.

[@MariNate1016]

The Traventures same man. I love your last video. Great work and enthusiasm. Mind checking out my channel(

[@TheTraventures]

Cheers man, Subbed you.

[@vekkdrums]

what a subtle way to spam XD

[@Danman2031]

I've took up photography just recently and watching your videos and your pointers have really helped me out. Yeah I still make my mistakes but I learn from them. Hopefully with practice, I get better at it and soon I'll be taking some awesome looking photos. Thank you again.

[@GretaSweetStream]

Okay, my work is going to wait. PETER uploaded!!! *grabs coffee, ignores everyone around and just chills with Peeet*☕☕☕

[@ShivPatel-oe6we]

What up Peter, I’m a beginner at photography and would really REALLY love it if you could make a video dedicated to explaining the mechanics and terms that should be known about photography, cameras and lenses (ex. Shutter speed, exposure, aperture, f-stops) i know you’ve explained it in various other videos and i could go to other photography channels but your extremely good at explaining just easier to understand for me. Thanks and i hope you read this‼️

[@j.c8183]

Couldn’t ask for a better Wednesday !! Thanks Peter for sharing your experience with us and making sure we do not lose time chasing wrong things ! Keep it up 👌🏼

[@MariNate1016]

Jonathan & Jerusha if you like this, you’ll probably like my latest video too.

[@realelijahflores]

Great video and solid points!! Another good tip for editing a photo would be to show your friends your photo and ask them what they think of the edit. Most people will have a general idea of what looks good or bad if its not their own work.

[@artsf6161]

And another thing.. using the crop tool will help you improve photography composition in general

[@ZdenkaDarula]

Hi There... amazing tutorial. I am guilty of those all things as well and even now sometimes I have to slap my hands for pushing those buttons too far as well. One thing I have to tell you though... the audio is great, sometimes watch out for the "P" sound as it pops.. BUT... the videos are now lot les personal, there is only the same wall behind you. I think people love you because of the way you did your videos very personally. Sometimes you showed the studio or street and such... I liked the wall in last video... now it is getting a bit boring... careful with it so you don't drive away some of your viewers. I think you are amazing and I enjoy watching your videos, I just feel I need to express that... you worked very hard for it.

[@MochilerosOrg]

I like the podcast style. You should start a radio program dude.

[@MikeRaats]

Man loving the new sound, that mic is so good! Loving the 'beginner' tutorials ... all points that I have done too many times to count, but that said I do love going back through my old photos and sometimes I shudder. haha

[@aroundthegoodworld]

And again, extreme value has been provided! You inspire me and my channel every single day. Keep it up Pete 😀

[@AaronMello]

Thank you for mentioning the editing of eyes! All too often people are just throwing a highlight over the eyes, brightening them a full stop and it just looks ridiculous. Remember, less is more.

[@saskelee]

This audio sound podcastly pleasing

[@the_allens_]

Hey Pete, I would love to see a video going over how you organize your files, backups, Lightroom, video content. I find it to be a struggle coming up with a good workflow for file management and would love to see yours!

[@jiqqaman]

I'd like to see a behind the scene/explanation video of what it takes to make a video. What's your thought process?

[@ricardopaquino]

Not gonna lie; really digging the new format! Don't get me wrong, the B-Roll sequences are sick, but now you go straight to the point and deliver MASSIVE value. Thank you!

[@StreetSoccerInt]

Excellent advice Peter, thank you as always! KB

[@TimeLapseXD]

As a printer, please consider standard printing sizes and resolution when cropping! Love these tips! They keep the printer and consumer in mind.

[@Techsimax]

Love the way you edit ,the details....🤩

[@TheViewmaster1971]

I guess that's why you would save both original and edited files? Back in the day when I worked in a "darkroom" (for 30 years) we just wasted more photo paper trying to fix customer's mistakes. Digital is sort of a love/hate thing for me. lol I would never want to go back unless it was just for "fun"... Great video Peter!!

[@zachjohnson937]

AVOID EDITING CLICHES *sells preset pack with “That Teal and Orange Tho”* 😜😜 Just giving you a hard time Peter, I enjoy that preset hahaha

[@zurichart]

Damn, I just arrived at Teal and Orange though =) Cheers.

[@matthewhampton8573]

teal and orange is as much a cliche as 2+2=4.

[@JurassicNate]

Was thinking the same thing LOL couldn’t believe what he was saying.

[@timstapenhurst3291]

It be cool to see the new lighting and sound set up. I was really digging the new back ground and the lighting looks killer too!

[@vaindesigns2653]

Some greenery in the background would look really dope with that wooden backdrop!

[@matt79hz]

Indica, or sativa?

[@mapenziaesthetics3281]

im guilty of all these things, my biggest struggle was skin tones! i always struggled with this, but you're absolutely right, less is more.

[@TheZicoWay]

"INSTAGRAM 4X5 SEE YOU LATER" its like a slap in the face

[@colette8022]

I love the crop tool! It's pretty necessary for all my wildlife photos. You can never get close enough to those animals.

[@LymieAwareness]

loving the new background & the return to having some tutorials that the not-so-advanced fans can use!!

[@tremblaycatherine10]

Love your videos !! You’re truly yourself and it shows on camera. I’m starting a new project and I’m really glad that your videos exist because they are helping a lot. I’m a beginner but I feel like you are they to help me ... so a big thank you for sharing your knowledge 😍🤓

[@19nefertiti87]

Cool Beans...Get it 😉 Lol. 🤗🤗 Awwww Little Peter 😊😊 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 Video

[@musahoosain8093]

Great tips! Could thing I would recommend is doing a little recap at the end. Would really help me keep the info summarize in my head

[@fvgoya]

Hi Peter, I live in Japan. Man, I’m curious about this coffee. Can you tell me the brand??? I would like to taste it! Thanks man!!!!

[@jamestafu4661]

Thanks for all of the tips Peter! Played with some point and clicks a while back, just recently (2 weeks or so) decided to take photography serious and your videos are the best. Very helpful information and not in a I know everything do as I say tone. Appreciate it

[@Aniket2712]

Thanks for the video peter 🙏 it is so helpful 😄

[@nickwells4541]

I’ve been watching Photoshop tutorials all day basically and I’ve come to the conclusion that Peter McKinnon has the best tutorials on KZbin. Hands down the best. Thank you Pete

[@TheGripsession]

I JUST posted a picture and now I feel guilty about over editing 😪🙃

[@2ShoesPhoto]

You're amazing, just keep this up! You're motivating me to continue to take my camera on every trip. I'm not a pro, just a hobbyist shooting micro 4/3 but your videos are so great to learn from.

[@casarooo5704]

My biggest mistake is not using layers when editing my photos. I’m a night photographer too, which makes it so much worse.

[@longliveclassicmusic]

Casey Kidd I did everything destructively for a long, long time. It's not the end of the world if you know what you want. I definitely don't miss those days, but I didn't really suffer for it. I mostly just learned to get stuff right the first time, and nothing taught me better how to not over-edit.

[@vukmilivojevic6245]

Damn Pete. I know its a old video, but still. You are actually reason why i started doing photography THIS YEAR daily. And with your joy and skills, you make my day way better. Just so you know. Keep on grinding!

[@soumaknandi9218]

Can you make more cinematic vlogs? Love those

[@wjb_to2504]

Perfect set of tips, Peter! I always find it terrifyingly amusing to go back a few years to see how I edited/cropped my photos....and then I re-edit the majority of them :)

[@geckonia]

Whilst editing I ask myself “is this photo timeless” that seems to work.

[@613ADV]

Background spot on. Lighting spot on. Microphone spot on. Tips and advice spot on..well done BRU...as Dan would say

[@ib5799]

oh my god 7 year old pete is killing me awwwwwwww

[@joegranitto]

Every time I watch one of your videos I feel even more inspired to go do something new. I love the content!

[@jishnusethuraman79]

i can't wait for chris ramsay to reply and be like PETER YOU MAKE ME LOOK LIKE A GOAT

[@davidtaylar8870]

I can't believe everyone was going to let the Ramsay edit slide without comment. Glad I was mistaken. ;)

[@ladyamalthia7688]

Always helpful!! Love the new background but it needs something else. Maybe a backlight, thinking something like an old antique lantern. I did like the green plant idea too.

[@mr.filmer206]

*Hve u ever uploaded a photo on ista and after 2_3 days u saw it again and thaught ....what the shit i uploaded and deleted it*

[@ralflopez864]

@Hamza Khizer nice hahaha

[@andreaolivo3401]

all the time (@andrea_captures go follow and like XD)

[@bryanstopmotion]

I just cleaned up my bad photos on Instagram bryan.w.t

[@jrchapman36]

Ahahha leaves real quick to delete crappy photos on her insta ...

[@epochstories]

Yup, but I like to keep all my photos. Just shows the learning process

[@thedeputydadbod]

Peter your eye contact is on point I feel like you've practiced your facial expressions in a mirror many times.

[@stephbradt5756]

2:13 killlllled me 😂😂😂

[@SamWynne]

You are an inspiration my man. Thanks for taking the time to spread your knowledge. You helped ignite the flame in my photography/videography with your lust for life.

[@umarkabiruddin]

"cameras are really high resolution these days" I'm watching this and I use my s8 camera and I use light room mobile.

[@amonGustavo07]

Lmaoo, invest in an older camera, I use the nikon d5000, its like $140 or cheaper online! And I feel like it’s good enough for now.

[@umarkabiruddin]

@@amonGustavo07 thanks..... I am looking for cheap entry level dslrs I'll check this out too

[@amonGustavo07]

Umar Kabz yeah:). Make sure to invest in a good lens though, it really makes a difference

[@aqua4790]

jpg photos are so bad for edits

[@bryan.w.t]

Same here, it's an amazing phone camera. Just try to shoot in pro mode to get that RAW format

[@TomRyanElliott]

Great advice here. It can be so easy to just over-do things so much at first!! We've all done it before!!

[@jenlindy73]

Hahahaaha the alien edit thing is something I totally did like 9 years ago. I look at my edits and cringe.

[@Jxcabrera]

Guilty. I've started to notice a lot of what you mentioned in my photography. THIS, was exactly what I needed to hear.

[@pony4890]

Yay new video

[@JoaoAlves-rx8nu]

Always helping the creators. thank you Peter!

[@inthistravel6317]

Haha I do all of these haha! Ooopss

[@ShakeelNaim]

Great tips there Peter. Especially love the “export master” tip. Sounds so obvious once you hear it but I’d never done that before

[@AkshayanT]

The thumbnail: shoop. Shoop.

[@brianlewis1449]

The crispy audio is perfect!!!!!!

[@alecchong9093]

OOOOO GOOD DAY PETE HAS A NEW VIDEO LOVE YOUR VIDEOS PETE

[@MariNate1016]

Alec Chong you might love mine too then, mind checking me out

[@LucioSuarez]

Love the smooth way to introduce the podcast! anxious to listen to the PM audio experience...

[@keloduma]

6:47 LMAO!!!

[@sec2succ]

Love the wallpaper! And this Shure microphone is what you needed for a very long time. Perfect setup!