The Only Photography Advice You'll Ever Need

[@richarddenise3886]

The bags are great ... your advice and photographs are greater!

[@AskMOTT]

Thanks Richard, their bags are pretty incredible :).

[@richarddenise3886]

@@AskMOTT 😃

[@laurapodrasky9687]

As Samual Beckett said, "Try Again. Fail again, Fail Better" I have been creating images for 30+ years and I still meet with different coaches, editors for help. Always learning. Learn your gear. This takes 10,000 hours. Changing systems every time a new camera comes out, you will never understand what the gear can really do.

[@AskMOTT]

Well said Laura, have a great weekend.

[@wiandryadiwasistio2062]

i always go with ‘i take photos for myself’ when it comes to personal projects. i still let people criticize my works, esp. from technical aspects, but i also got to filter which criticism i’ll incorporate to improve my skill. to build this skill, i think shooting photos for yourself first is the way to go. you’ll find what color types you prefer (black-and-white or full saturation), what kind of subjects you'd like to work with, and what gears you love to use as long as you're capable to do photography. also expect the unexpected! creativity muse can come as random as it gets

[@mikedesimone1783]

Grat advise my friend’ It sounds like you’ve been busy with your photography project. Seeking coaching from an experienced photographer can indeed be invaluable for honing your skills. As for Wotancraft bags, they are known for their unique craftsmanship and style.! Love the hats your signature and personality. 😊📷🎒

[@AskMOTT]

Thanks Mike, hats will be coming back soon :).

[@joeyassyrian]

Thanks for the bag rec, was in the new market for a new one, after a couple weeks of looking around at different brands, went with the Pilot V2, looks to be super high quality.

[@AskMOTT]

Glad you like it Joey, what size did you go with?

[@joeyassyrian]

@@AskMOTT 18l backpack

[@AskMOTT]

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[@AskMOTT]

Ask me questions here and check out www.askmottbyjustinmott.com for my online coaching.

[@suew6307]

Just saw this featured on FStoppers! Great topic and advice, as always.

[@Blakelyboy21392]

Time really helped me, I take daily photos daily and have for 6 plus years.

[@AskMOTT]

That beats everything else.

[@gpdoyon]

Preach it!!❤

[@paulbegg.photography]

The Pilot 10L is an awesome bag. I lugged it around Bhutan on a recent trip with my Q2 and Nikon 7ii, iPad, travel docs and a bunch of personal stuff. It's bulletproof. As usual, the video is excellent. I like the comparison of a personal trainer to some photographic one-on-one. You got me thinking ... 🤔

[@AskMOTT]

I'm ready when you are Paul :).

[@paulbegg.photography]

@@AskMOTT Let me get summer and fall over with. We’ll connect.

[@mikedodd4546]

Great video Justin. Having recently had the opportunity to shoot a mini project and seeking coaching from a certain Vietnam based photographer, I can not express enough how important this is. (no commission here people!!) Wotancraft bags are brilliant. Prefer the crazy hair and the Japanese hats ;)

[@AskMOTT]

You’re too kind Mike, thanks brother. Too hot for the hats this time of year :(.

[@darkroom8317]

The most important would be to practice

[@Gravitys-NOT-a-force]

I think you made photography sound like work. Somebody could work their butt off their whole life and NEVER take the photo you have of that young girl (4:19) seen through a piece of cloth. That's a (really) great one.

[@TedNghiem]

The talk at .45, sounds like.., "son, this is the story of the birds and the bees...."