Starting over as a Photographer... (5 tips every beginner should know)

[@danputzz]

One tip I had to learn the hard way, is focusing to much on the perfect picture and spending hours trying to achieve the perfect editing, masks etc. in one specific photo. Most of the time my pictures get better when I don’t slide down the rabbit hole of perfection.

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Good point. Sometimes variety is better than spending too much time on the same thing!

[@theripper132]

Thanks for the tip mate. Appreciate it

[@DavidSenteno]

Someone once told me in order to get better shoot more. It was my High School Basketball Coach. As I’ve grown older I find that advice holds true to so many things including photography. So I have two cameras. An everyday carry and a client camera. One is inexpensive and I use less expensive lenses. So I’m not afraid of it being banged up. I definitely shoot more now and, hopefully, I’m getting better every year. Thanks for sharing.

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

What's one tip you want every beginner to know?! 😊

[@Willfa06]

Definitely learning the mechanics of the exposure triangle. A lot of ppl think they can skip the explanations and just do what they see in the TikToks, but knowing what’s going on in your camera helps so much with getting good quality shots and feeling more natural

[@masondavid8398]

“Your camera takes really good pictures” is really annoying to hear

[@robertceron9056]

Choose a camera that helps achieve your goal not that fights you, I like fujifilm because its like a film camera everything is there and I can focus more on the emotion and story

[@dennis3004psp]

@@masondavid8398 but it's true, i have a sony G lens on my ZV-E10 and a can do deep sky stuff, because the lens is more important then your body, you can use a body from 2017 with a very good lens, this will out perform a new body with the Kit lens, it matters onlly in video if you need 4k60 or 6k 3:2. my plan is to buy two lenses and a telecope this 3 things cost about 4,5k on a body that i paid for 550€ in a starter kit

[@Automobilestats]

I took casual photos for 3,4 years, and now i have jumped into editing. I don't regret it. Learning along the way. I have a lot of photos to try with fun edits.

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Editing is so fun! :)

[@jaughnekow]

Started photography as a hobby with an iPhone 7plus, then changed to the Pixel 6. Now i use a nikon camera as a photographer. There's a lot I've learned and a lot to learn. It's an interesting profession. Thank you for making this video. There's always something to learn.

[@Hireup95]

I’m just starting out on my photography journey, this video is encouraging. Beautiful scenery there!

[@CreoVox]

I love this! I found you on tiktok first and you have been such a great help. Something I am doing this year is learning my canon rebel t6, different terminology, lenses, and getting out and practicing. I found this thing called the 365 photo challenge where each day of the month is a different photo topic (i.e., day 5 of January is fire) and I take a photo of that topic for the day. Im also learning so basics of photo editing and finding my style. I haven't been this hyperfocused on something in a long time and it feels good to have something stimulating my creative side. One thing I did notice is this hobby can get crazy expensive haha.

[@jeffrey-yw6bi]

Love your video style, mixing up tips and knowledge together with vlog clips. very relaxing to watch!

[@magsto25]

One thing that is important. Dont marry just one «style». Photographers allways say that you must fint your own style. But learn a bunch of styles and methods! Go crazy and explore. Only then can you find your «style». But if you master a lot of styles you can do lot of diferent jobs.

[@skmatabber5705]

I have been watching your videos for a longggg....... Time I have learnt a lotttt...... Thanks..🥰🥰

[@Texasphotoguy]

Something I found out after starting a photography business, was sometimes it’s best to keep your “hobby/passion” just that. Turning photography into a business absolutely destroyed my love for it. Taking photos and editing is a very small part of owning and operating a small business. I’d suggest taking some business and marketing courses or internships that allow you access to the behind the scenes work.

[@randymwiebe]

Would have joined thé photography club in high school when I started I only understood iso and shutter speed didn’t know about fstops and starting on 35mm film camera was a big learning curve.

[@sucharsharma5725]

Turbo Yoda does the mic clip on the cap but on the side compared to the center and sounds epic while dishing out epic turbo knowledge.

[@creativeartlk]

Hello Anthony, i need recommendation from you, I'm using Sony a6700, I want to know what is the best lens with wide aperture for recording Talking head videos, and it's should be budget lens, my room size is around 10ftx10ft

[@TheBlooBlober]

The sigma 16mm f1.4 is pretty good. It's what most people use for streams and whatnot. I shoot canon but if there is an E mount equivalent to the 17-55 f2.8, that's also quite good, or you can adapt that lens with an EF-E adapter. If you want a bit wider than that, maybe try an ultra wide angle lens like a 10-18mm. Won't be as fast, but won't feel as tight with the crop from your camera.

[@vaskoobscura_]

Awesome points in this video. Maybe i'll see you at an event in Toronto.

[@marietavasileva9422]

Love your educational videos . Thank you!

[@HR-wd6cw]

For me, the number one thing I would do differently is once I learned the basics, shoot more and not be so obsessed with the "perfect" image, but just shoot different genres, in different light, different situations, etc, just to build experience (I mean make it meaningful, but shoot a wider variety of subjects). Second would be with gear -- not be obsessed with gear and this is something everyone goes through and some people never learn or let go of, but really focusing on the kit I had with the lenses I had and really work with those until I was getting the results I wanted, instead of thinking that going FF was going to some how make my photos better. It has helped in some respects, but it was a longer, more expensive route to get to where I am today.

[@robertceron9056]

If you have the money, buy a camera lens or just test one out that is third party like I did with reliable results and good build quality, if not learn how to use the phone and edit. One thing that has helped me more than anything was focusing one type of photography, settings for this type, editing style, which was landscape photography, I was invited hot desert springs and managed to capture the desert during golden hour and stayed until the stars came out to capture them. Even though I didnt bring my camera (as photography wasnt my intention) I remembered what I learned and applied it on a smartphone. I believe skills that are transferable are the key to becoming proficient then master then repeat with the next style of photography that interest you, I am leaning towards nighttime photography now because how much emotion you can get with low light and city shots.

[@adventurecoalition3690]

This was a fun, energetic learning experience. Thx for sharing

[@NDIDA12]

What is that miniature tripod used at 1:26

[@garymorrow9324]

Another great video!

[@AlPellotJr]

I hear a lot in YT invest in lens. I think is great idea, but how do you invest in lens if you don’t know what camera is good to start and maybe the only one. For example, year ago (89-90) I buy a Minolta X-370, don’t use a lot for some issues in life. Now I am interesting in a Full Frame, a lot to choose, but I still learn the different aspects of the cameras and the pros vs cons. Be in this process for two months, still no decision yet. 😂😂😂

[@JGazze]

My tips: Shooting often helps get practice. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes! Have fun!

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Fun is the real secret 😏

[@markmccallum4713]

Great video really enjoyed it

[@NaturalAnimalUtopia]

This was such an entertaining video and informational :)

[@KengCheong]

You never learn as fast as you do when you have the expectation and trust of a paying client looking over you. The transition from hobbyist to semi professional was huge for me.

[@aarshxz]

Hello sir , which lens are you using at 0:30

[@Life0fDrew]

So what camera should i start out with if I'm on a budget and spend more on lens?

[@ZakBoxer]

Starting off focusing on the lenses over the camera makes a lot of sense, but question for you. Would you still start off with mirrorless lenses even though mirrorless cameras are more expensive? You wouldn’t want to buy APS-C lenses since they wouldn’t work in the future if you eventually upgrade to full frame. Thank you!

[@hanabi.1]

just my opinion; if you started with APS-C mirrorless and still not sure if you will go full frame later on, it's cheaper to buy adapter + used APS-C lenses. when you finally upgrade to full frame, sell the APS-C lenses if you dont plan to use APS-C anymore, there will always be someone who will buy it. i bought used lens the old tamron 17-50 f2.8 non-vc + adapter works well on canon r100 and also using it on 7D, although im not planning to upgrade to full frame as full frame lenses are to expensive for me who just do casual shooting and few weddings per year

[@Cardcollectorhungary]

Hello Anthony, Im based in Hungary, Europe. At 10:20 you showed your phone with a map where had a camera label. Did you research the spots for taking photos there? Or do you have some kind of app for it? Thank you. Very good videos. You inspire me!👌

[@ivanmendez219]

I believe there are some apps or just a simple Google search could help you with that. Look for "geo tags" many outdoor/landscape photographers mark the coordinates of the specific spot they took their pictures. Keep in mind that seasons and weather may affect how the location looks.

[@imaritra]

Anthony can you please try sony xperia 1v and 5v... I know you don't do smartphone camera videos but if possible 🙏🏼

[@jaimevidal7280]

Hi Anthony! Just starting out as a photographer and I have loved watching your videos and learning from you. I'm still not sure which camera or lens to buy. I want to spend between 2.5 and 3k dollars. I will mostly use my camera to take pictures of people and landscapes. What would you recommend?

[@katpis9121]

Great location. I’m up in North Bay Ontario. I’m mainly a landscape photographer, but trying to get better at portraits. Harder up in northern Ontario to find people to shoot with.

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

I feel that. I have some friends up North who've told me the same. Sometimes it just takes a bit of time to find your team!

[@katpis9121]

@@AnthonyGugliotta I actually created a free photo shoot ad on Kijiji to gain more experience. Already got 4 outdoor sessions and 1 indoor author head shot. Great way to get more experience :)

[@DelaneyMedia]

That Will’s Wisdom guy sounds really smart

[@nevvanclarke9225]

I teach photography in my community I see it very differently Just take photos ...just get a feel for what you see ...self taught to a point then look at expansion Too much too quick can be overwhelming Start.small ..fujj or small crop sensor camera and go crazy Don't think just shoot and shoot until you yes YOU like.the look.of it Then slowly look at other people's work and refine again Shoot in auto ...it's ok Progess to aperture mode ....one step at a time

[@lagalletasalvaje]

Men having nonsense conversations that only men could find interesting. (Using your tripod as a weapon) 😂

[@SomeRandomGuyPhoto]

Right now in 2024, is Canon EOS 3000D still a good option? I'm thinking of buying my first camera.

[@danielcarvan]

My firs camera was CANON EOS 450D with 130mm SIGMA but i have the 450D but the lenses broke

[@DawnOfTheDead93]

Looks so much like Maine ❤

[@shanesheffer74]

I will absolutely learn from this and try to go somewhere in the christmas break. Just moved to germany with the family (i'm 17), there is so much to explore! do you think an f/4 zoom lens will be good enough for a crop sensor w. bad low light preformance? Thank you so much for your amazing videos!

[@shuvo8146]

Oh i needed this! Also what's name of this small tripod you use for self portrait?

[@montavio]

“Show em, your not showing em? Whats the point of this video? “😂😂

[@montavio]

Love it

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Stefano really called me out

[@noabassrodriguez8170]

How much do the backpacks you usually carry weigh more or less? The other day I putted the Sigma 150-600mm C plus my camera in my backpack, which is about 2 and a half kg total and it felt really heavy 😅 PS: This is my favourite type of videos you make!

[@richardraine2075]

I didn't realize a Canadian man could be afraid of warm fuzzy bear.

[@rockiegalis-kn6le]

as a beginner i learn from alot youtube video I photograph alone.. shot with company event people on that event for free as i learning the basics.. i cant five group or even friend photographer to shot with😢

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

All I know is one day the survival pod will save someone from a bear attack!

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

That's what I'm hoping for!

[@MiekeRothuysen]

The audio is not good... It's great🙌

[@joo275]

❤❤

[@dionisiskout3470]

We need to talk!!! I have stoped your video at 3;40 the time you’ve start talking for brands . 1st of all my language is Greek so please excuse my English. Now I’m 1 year in to photography with a camera . When want to purchase a camera I ask the seller from the electronic store which one should I buy I heard him and I purchased a canon 250d , an aps-c 1.6x 24mp . These are 3 key factor for photography . What apps-c means what 1.6x crop factor means what 24 mp sensor means ???? If you want to give to a new photographer some tips please 🙏 pretty please!!!! Let them know what photography means from te very basics such as photography is the capture of light …. What does the crop factor means for that what the mp of a sensor means and then keep it basic as basic as you can , if I choose as a new photographer to with the r series of canon or the z series of Nikon what does it means ???? How much I have to pay for glass to take just one lens???? That’s the wrong that you pro photographers do when you are trying to help new photographers. It may took 1hour a video like that on KZbin and 10 hours of making it but if you want to help us please do it properly, think your wonders when you start this beautiful trip of photography and help us to save some money.. sorry for this long post and I hope you can understand what I’m saying.

[@clarkbarrow6750]

Ok, you asked for our opinion about your audio with the rode on your cap. I think it sounds too bold and too much in my ear. It seems a little too bold and seems to overpower a detailed and clear audio, to the point of being loud and muffled. It’s just my opinion but it’s honest. Nice video overall. Even when you’re holding the rode and talking into it I don’t really like the sound quality.

[@danielcarvan]

My grandpa is shooting like me and told me the same with beter lenses and in time update body

[@PracticingPhotography]

Join a club!

[@F_A_D]

You cared about taking books from the library in elementary school?😄😳

[@TongpaoHDDSupplier]

You're so cool...

[@akobudoy04]

The video makes me dizzy, too much wobble

[@jamesg1974a]

So long into the video before any actually into