Awesome Anthony, look forward to following your KZbin journey, photography lessons and life lessons all In one 👍
@anthonycrothers_Photography27 күн бұрын
Thanks a million Nigel, that means a lot, and much appreciated. Thank you 😎😎😎
@ianforber16 күн бұрын
Great video and great advice. I bought that book in 1980. My dad had an OM10, which is why I bought a Minolta instead, still the only camera I can use with my eyes closed, not that it would be much use doing that! Three thoughts from me. First, ignore those who say you’re not a proper photographer if you don’t shoot manual all the time or if you crop the image. Nonsense. Second and perhaps more controversial, sometimes it is about the gear. Photography appeals to many types of people and it’s ok to want new kit, whether that be cameras, lenses or computers. It doesn’t matter if it doesn’t improve their pictures, what matters is that they get personal satisfaction from it. It’s like cycling , no one needs carbon fibre wheels and disc brakes but if buying them and riding them makes you happy, fine by me. Finally, I’d even go so far as saying that the final image matters less than many people think, provided the result isn’t depressing or frustrating the person. I get about 50% of my dopamine hit from pressing the shutter button rather than getting 100% from seeing the final image. In part that’s because my circumstances mean I don’t use my camera that often (maybe once every 6-8 weeks) so just getting it out and using it makes me happy. I delete about 98% of the resulting images, but that’s fine by me.
@anthonycrothers_Photography16 күн бұрын
@@ianforber Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to reach out with such nice comments. I agree with everything you say. You definitely don’t have to shoot in manual mode to be a ‘proper’ photographer, but knowing how and being comfortable with manual definitely gives you more options. Exactly that! Getting the camera out is enough to make you feel good, even if you don’t get a ‘good’ shot. Technology can definitely help with your photography, eye tracking being one example, if you want to and have the wherewithal to do so, investing in kit is good for the soul too. But it’s not a necessity. Keep enjoying your photography, as that is the main thing 👍👍👍
@ianforber16 күн бұрын
Thank you. Wherewithal is an important point. No one should feel themselves pressured to get kit they can’t afford. I bought a Fuji XT-50 recently and I’ve been watching a lot of KZbin videos recommending buying the XT-5 as it’s “only” £400 more. Fine but £400 is £400i I don’t need to spend!
@geogu3images23 күн бұрын
Hey, good to stumble on your channel. Common sense advice based on life experiences and a tactile mind. Having traveled a similar path and having lived the ‘College of Hard Knocks’ with photography, I’ll tune into your videos for a refresher course to help smooth out the path.
@anthonycrothers_Photography22 күн бұрын
Great to have you here! Thanks for taking a look, and thanks for those kind words. Very much appreciated. More to come soon! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@OwenMathiasYES27 күн бұрын
This is brilliant, really well done, thorough and thoughtful. You've combined your knowledge and passion for photography with your teaching skills. Keep them coming! :D
@anthonycrothers_Photography26 күн бұрын
Many thanks Owen, really appreciate you taking time to watch and comment. Really means a lot. Yup, definitely more on the way! 😎😎😎
@Narsuitus22 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video. I agree with your manual recommendation. Especially since all of my medium format and large format cameras are manual exposure and manual focus.
@anthonycrothers_Photography22 күн бұрын
@@Narsuitus thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Very much appreciated 🙏
@orlandomolina372215 күн бұрын
Excellent video! I wish you could fix the audio, it has a little echo. But you got my subscription and thumbs up 👍!!
@anthonycrothers_Photography11 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching and taking the time to feedback. I'm learning 'on the job' and I will definitely work on the audio! 👍
@CraigSperringPhotography27 күн бұрын
Great video Anthony 👏👏👏 I look forward to tuning in regularly!
@anthonycrothers_Photography27 күн бұрын
Thank you Craig, that really means a lot 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@lindybeaton381226 күн бұрын
Brill video very informative.
@anthonycrothers_Photography26 күн бұрын
Thanks Lindy, very kind of you. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment ❤
@TheLilywhitesSpurs27 күн бұрын
brilliant Anthony
@anthonycrothers_Photography27 күн бұрын
Thank you, very kind of you and much appreciated.
@JR-lx8nn22 күн бұрын
Yep - Roger all points. Good list. Best tip is to learn to shoot in manual, because it will also help you do better in the auto modes, getting the right exposure up front. And, as you say, just shoot - and maybe ask questions later - but GET the shot, even if it sucks. You can rarely recreate the moment, except in a studio, and even then, maybe not. All good tips. Nicely scripted and illustrations reinforce the narrative. A lot of you-tubers get this wrong - good job here. JR
@anthonycrothers_Photography22 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching JR, and for the well thought, kind words. Very nice of you to take the time to reach out. It is really appreciated 🙏 More on the way! 😎😎😎
@DaveClayton26 күн бұрын
Great video mate, useful stuff to know!!
@anthonycrothers_Photography26 күн бұрын
Thank you mate, glad it's of some use and honoured that you found time to watch and comment. 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
@BrianChristopherPhotography13 күн бұрын
Not a fan of using an AI cartoon image as a thumbnail for a photography video.