Start Taking BETTER PHOTOS - 5 Tips

[@evepederson7006]

I usually don't like these types of videos, but after watching your back button focusing video, I gave this one a shot. These are fantastic tips and they're very clear and well explained. It was a great refresher, thank you! :)

[@ChadBarry]

I’m glad you enjoyed it Eve! Happy shooting!

[@sabrinaornae37]

I’ve been self taught for 12 years and even took photography as my minor in college, it’s all I’ve ever wanted to be. I’ve learned more from you in a couple videos than I did in school for 5 years!

[@ChadBarry]

Wow!! Thanks for that Sabrina. I hope you make photography your career! Best of luck.

[@joelbosco3144]

I love #3. I essentially learned all of those things from the firing range in the Army. The concepts are the same. One more thing is that I always pull the trigger on the exhale. I know that doesn't work with every photo but whenever I relax, exhale, and actuate the shutter I get a better shot, regardless of what shutter speed I'm using.

[@ChadBarry]

Absolutely all the same tactics! I’ve used that explanation before.

[@f2.8vidz4]

.. Great tips for everyone.. Tip number #5 is spot on... I shoot pretty much every day now, not all those pix are “pro looking photos” a lot are just trying new things Example: watering my yard late last night.. I noticed. “small Tree Frog” came out of the ferns .. 10 min later the little “bugger” was a “unsigned/unpaid model” in front of my studio Lights .. 1 hour later he was back outside as I continued to water my yard😊 Cheers L 🇨🇦

[@zkw100]

Thanks again for your calm, friendly demeanour in these videos. The grip and stance is particularly important - I have so much trouble with the right hand ‘death grip’, this will help me remember it!

[@ChadBarry]

That’s really common Zoe. I hope it reduces some tension for you.

[@mickfromcork]

Subscribed last night Chad and gotta say your scenery is the opposite of mine down here in Oz but your tips are so relevant no matter where one lives. Everything you said made sense. I believe my photos are getting so much better on Instagram now compared to before so your piece on your first 1000 photos being the worst are true. Love your work mate.

[@ChadBarry]

Mick McCarthy Thanks so much Mick. I’m glad your enjoying the content. New stuff coming next week. Cheers mate.

[@mickfromcork]

Chad Barry gonna try your grip and balance techniques today Chad 🙏🙏 Tamron 150-600mm can get heavy 😂

[@ChadBarry]

Mick McCarthy that’s a lot of glass! 😉

[@mickfromcork]

Chad Barry haha yea mate it's not bad for a novice like me. Getting better. mick_mccarthy on Insta if you have time to look 😜

[@brentcollins372]

WOW! Now that was a great and very helpful video! You just made me realize that I've been holding my camera incorrectly. Thank you!! I can't wait to try your technique.

[@ChadBarry]

Glad I could help Brent! Working on some new videos while I’m in the Rockies.

[@bonuebonue]

Thank you, all very useful tipps! Nr. 3 will help a lot also to stay healthier distributing the weight.

[@ChadBarry]

bonuebonue Glad you found it helpful!

[@1Tosya]

Спасибо, хороший видео урок!

[@debbiemjohnson701]

Hey Chad, really appreciate your videos - thank you! I find myself revisiting them regularly. I was wondering if you are still considering posting some videos focusing on composition and exposure, as mentioned in your “Start Taking Better Photos” video.

[@ChadBarry]

So glad that you find them helpful!

[@Brentvanee]

Simply amazing,..after all these years I now realize that I should support the weight of the camera with my left hand and not with my right...well never too old to learn I guess ;-) Big thanks from Holland!

[@ChadBarry]

You’re very welcome! I hope it helps 🙂

[@leojonkers3181]

Number 3, taking photo's with LCD. I practically never use that on my Canon 6D, but I have to do it with my Sigma DP camera's (No in build viewfinders). The theory stays the same. You do not use the strap around your neck, why I do not understand, nothing to do with this example. I always have my strap around my neck. Back to number 3. If you use the strap around your neck and hold the camera as far as you can, the strap begins to work to hold your camera steady. I do not like it at much as looking threw a viewfinder, but if you do not have a viewfinder, it is a tip when you use shutter speeds that can influence your sharpness. Nice vlog Chad!

[@ChadBarry]

Totally agree. I use the strap tension to stabilize video sometimes. Thanks for watching!

[@anoopr9079]

Sir, You are the best. Thank you

[@ChadBarry]

Thanks

[@heatherdavidson36]

Thank you for sharing! I enjoyed your class very much and I'll remember these tricks and tips!

[@ChadBarry]

Yay!!! 😃

[@kmcg8372]

First, great video! Any recommendations for best everyday “walking around” lens. I have a 7D Mrk II with a 70-200, 28-135, and a 10-20 wide angle. My go to is always the 70-200 but that’s big to be just carrying around. Thanks!!

[@ChadBarry]

If I had to pick ONE lens for everyday carry it would probably be something like a 24-105. The 28-135 in your lineup would probably be good if it’s a sharp lens. This would give you the rough equivalent to 50mm (considered the be close to the way our eyes see) at the wide end and 200 at the narrow end.

[@JaynieWheelz]

Really enjoyed this looking forward to learning from your expertise.

[@ChadBarry]

Thanks Jaynie!

[@marianodemiguel3442]

the camera holding problem happens to me when shooting birds with my long lens to the point that I would agonize with right wrist and hand pain for days! thanks for that tip.

[@ChadBarry]

I hope it helps!

[@patt5191]

Well done Chad. I loved your demonstration of composition.

[@ChadBarry]

Thanks Pat! I try to keep things simple 😉

[@carolelliott5237]

great tips looking forward to my first lesson

[@ChadBarry]

Looking forward to meeting you in the Park Carol! :)

[@SSS-sd1cf]

Great tips!! Thanks a million times!!

[@ChadBarry]

S L thank you!

[@sarahtaylor6302]

Great Tips! thanks for sharing!

[@ChadBarry]

Glad you enjoyed them!

[@PauliePizza]

Thanks for the tips I am definitely a beginner but I am always in manual mode in confused about using the live view vs the view finder I think that's what it's called, in the live view I can see if the picture is to brought or to f dark but if I use the view finder I have to take a picture first,, anyway i subscribed

[@ChadBarry]

Bt Paulie Thanks for subscribing. Yes, the LCD can be used to give you an idea of what the exposure will look like before pressing the shutter. I use live view when on a tripod because I can get much more accurate focus by zooming in to 10x magnification. Super handy.

[@PauliePizza]

Chad Barry sounds like good advice, great tips thanks again

[@mgillier]

Love your delivery, solid practical tips, subscribed now!

[@ChadBarry]

Yay!

[@stellaq3306]

Some excellent useful fundamental hints 👍

[@ashelyearthchild]

Wonderful tips. Thank you!

[@barryhodges6846]

After watching your videos Chad, I find I am using a lot more of the controls than ever before. Not only is it more fun it's also producing better results. Any chance you could move to the UK to give classes?

[@ChadBarry]

Awesome mate!! You could fly me over!? LOL

[@ChadBarry]

P.S. FUN is about 95% of the game! 😉

[@RajSingh-if4gv]

Very inspirational for a beginner like me.

[@ChadBarry]

Glad to hear it!

[@JaquesTheSHARK]

Good stuff

[@ChadBarry]

Thanks Jaques!

[@SuperJenniR]

Chad, in Tip 2, when toggling the Exp Comp dial. I cannot get my “Q” screen to to show the Shutterspeed. Using Canon 7D Mk 11. Therefore in the field I am constantly taking my eye to viewfinder to see what I am getting. Recently came across the word “glimping” & I miss the shot because of this action. I had exact same settings you show in the video.

[@ChadBarry]

You’ll also hear it call “chimping”, checking the back of camera. Are you saying you don’t see shutter speed on the LCD? I have the same camera with me today in Newfoundland, so I will have a gander after lunch. In the meantime, trying hitting the info button with the menu open and see if that changes things. Are you shouting using the LCD? What mode are you shooting in?

[@ChadBarry]

OK, full belly and a more clear head. I am assuming that you are shooting in Aperture Priority (Av). You will only see shutter speed on the LCD or in the viewfinder when you press half way on the shutter button. This activated the metering and the camera can then calculate the shutter speed to balance out the Aperture and ISO to the exposure you want. I hope that helps. If you have any more questions please feel free to join my Chad Barry Workshops & Photography Education group on Facebook. It’s free!

[@ronald209]

I wasn't aware that photography has a "SEASON"?? I started my photography in High School, 40 years ago with 35mm (celluloid, before the new-fangled DSLRs, came out), and never once heard a single word in that history of any "SEASON" for photography. I still have and use my EOS 3.

[@ChadBarry]

OK Ronald. I’m not sure what you’re trying to say. Hopefully you found something in those 15 minutes worth while. Cheers

[@debbiemjohnson701]

Just found the one on composition - sorry! 😁

[@ChadBarry]

Yay!!

[@steventaylor1415]

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[@ChadBarry]

Yah dude!!

[@kevywilliams3304]

Beginner…

[@ChadBarry]

It’s ok Kev. We all start somewhere and you’ll get there eventually.