The WORST photography trend

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@TheJoshuaPeg 10 ай бұрын

By interacting with this video (giving it a like and leaving any old comment), you're enabling me to make more videos where I struggle to correctly colour-grade action cam footage. Do so at your own risk 🤓.

@Amberlite92 10 ай бұрын

Random comment 😁

@michaelladd3628 10 ай бұрын

I took up photography three years ago at age 70. I was determined to learn how to shoot in manual mode, how to see compositions and thereby see not just the panorama of a scene but "see" the detail as well. Looking past the obvious so to speak. Photographers such as yourself became my instructors through KZbin. If I had taken up photography at age 62 when I retired, I would probably have taken a serious look at doing it professionally. But Joshua, it has brought me so much joy. Being an amateur is great. Each day lifts me up with new photographic possibilities. My first camera was the 250D as well. The canera I use today is the same 250D. It takes excellent photos as long as you are familiar with its limitations. I shoot mostly landscape, some still-life, but I also shoot wildlife from time to time. I have thought about purchasing a mirrorless camera, such as the R7 which is not too pricey and it has the animal eye detection. I would mainly use it as my wildlife camera and keep my 250D for all other photography. I apologize as I have made this comment way too long. I will be looking forward to your next video. Keep up the good work.

@mhaney1111 7 ай бұрын

Get the R7. It is an amazing camera. My photography has improved greatly since I got mine.

@grahamniven 10 ай бұрын

Spot on. Quite often doing something you love for money sucks the enjoyment right out of it.

@TheJoshuaPeg 10 ай бұрын

Correct 😁

@Twobarpsi 10 ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with being a hobbyist. Getting paid or not, is not important. The enjoyment of creating photographs, is the ultimate reward.

@mikenco 10 ай бұрын

The phrases 'beginner' and 'expert' are probably just as appropriate for this. An extremely artistic person could frame and shoot an amazing photo using the pre-sets on a DSLR. Yet, there are many "all the gear, no idea" photographers who know everything there is technically about their camera and gear, but don't have an artistic bone in their body.

@ClarityOffGrid 10 ай бұрын

You made my day! I didn't know the roots of the word amateur. After 3 years on KZbin, I recently had to let go of making money and put out the videos I love to make and watch. Even though I have made some money from my craft, the truth is that I can't not film, take photos, and make videos. This is what I LOVE to do. It brings me so much joy being in the mountains, traveling, and sharing my photos and videos with whoever watches them. Thank you for affirming this. I love your videos and your insights. I'll wear the amateur badge with pride!

@FreedomUSA357 10 ай бұрын

Wise encouraging words my friend. I’ve always loved taking pics with cheap disposable cameras, then once the phones came out I’m always taking pics. Now that I’m older creeping up on retirement, I decided to buy a camera, so I’m at the beginning stage learning to try and take sharp pics of nature. One day hopefully I’ll be getting good shots like you. Thanks for the videos

@stro8202 10 ай бұрын

I think you're absolutely right, as long as you enjoy doing something who cares if you're amateur or professional. My daughter is doing her masters in photo journalism in cardiff University, a love of photography that started when she was a little girl taking photos with a little digital camera. Really enjoyed this video👍

@craigpiferphotography 10 ай бұрын

I think it's really that term "VERSUS" that stands out. It's not a competition, unless you're entering a competition. I've seen photos from amateurs that blow away photos from pros, so those terms have nothing to do with level or quality of work. We need to all be encouraging of each other because, as I've learned through the years, and it doesn't apply just to photography, the beginners can just as easily teach the "old dogs" new tricks as they can learn from the experts. It really is a two way street.

@carlyrowland1640 4 ай бұрын

Its similar to the right and wrong way to hold a camera. Great points and lovely to see. Thanks 😄

@NPJensen 10 ай бұрын

Good points. I'm not a professional photographer. In fact, I often use #amateurphotography as one of the hashtags I add to the description of my photos, when I post them online. And, I don't always want my photos the have a perfect, professional look and feel to them. I usually say, that I work to live, and I live for photography. This has been true for a long time, and it still is even though I'm quite proud of my current job, because I get to do my little part to "save the planet" working on projects to replace fossilized fuels at a power plant with green alternatives.

@pauldarville3843 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Joshua, another great honest video, very sincere!!

@stefaneriksson2006 10 ай бұрын

This could be one of the best videos I have ever seen! I'm in a similar mindset, I love being outdoors AND bring the camera there, for the love of the nature and also the love of photography

@TheJoshuaPeg 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏🏼

@Evan-us7fz 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Joshua, for this, for your previous videos (and great photos) the ones still to come, and above all, your candid honesty. I just love trying to create wonderful images, had just a very few successes, but it's the trying and learning that matters, and what makes photography such a joy.

@tonyhayes9827 10 ай бұрын

To give the full--time pro, I think we should make the distinction of saying, their due, they do it day after day and it's all they do; if it's their full time job. If practice makes perfect then these people really know their craft. I'm an amateur and my professional job is not photography. So the time I can give photography is necessarily restricted. The photos the pro photographer must take for any given client may lack inspiration (because its the nature of the job sometimes like high school portraits) but they know their gear and they know how to use it. It's the same with any craft. When you first start out you're no good and as time goes by you master it. You said it yourself - your photography is good now because of the years of hard work you put into it. That's what pros necessarily must do. It's not a question of how inspiring their photos may or may not be. For the pro it's a question of knowing how to use their gear under any given circumstance.

@hilarie4 10 ай бұрын

Love your thoughts and show!!

@boenje 3 ай бұрын

Lovely video! Love the message, I agree 100%. Great guy with great content right here

@jackyfumoleau6361 10 ай бұрын

You nailed it again Joshua. Great video. Photographers making bad comments about other photographers should think back when they first started. Instead, they should encourage and be supportive. Keep up the good work.

@aussirose 10 ай бұрын

Good on you! I am an amature and proud of it My choice of camera is a crop Canon 80D. It is light weight and has a screen that turns because I am not so nimble any more. It's also a better choice for macro photography which is my favourite genre. I know I take great photos just like you do. It's not all about owning the latest and greatest but all about knowing our gear and utilising it to its fullest extent. Oh and mastering post processing to refine and enhanse the end result. Love your vids asa always, Cheers, Ann. 😃

@AlexLGilbert 10 ай бұрын

Nice video, I am curious what conditions you would look for to fix your "bad" photo, especially if you wanted the mist in the picture too as this usually comes with a washed out sky.

@TheJoshuaPeg 10 ай бұрын

Good question! I’ve been wondering that myself. Some moody skies would really complement the Autumn colours I think.

@dronepilotcontractors4094 10 ай бұрын

Great video! I dont know if i will ever buy a Full-Frame as i have my Canon 2000D that i will upgrade to a 90D at some point. I am upgrading my lenses to Sigma and i am finding the Art series to be really good! The photographer is the Artist who composes an image not the camera. Unless you are selling huge prints, i dont see the need as i take into account the Crop Factor if needed.

@paulcomptonpdphotography 10 ай бұрын

well put... can i ask where that woodland is?

@vaunsphotography6820 10 ай бұрын

Very good points! I consider myself to be an enthusiastic amateur photographer.

@HubertOoru 10 ай бұрын

One of the best videos, and Love to see a Canon 250D photos from you video. Great details and slot learnt from the video. For the most, probably you'd had tried a lower shutter speed (like you did for the river?) , probably you'd capture more of it. Love the video. Keep them coming

@kenjonesstudio 10 ай бұрын

Hey Josh, this is something I struggle with myself. I don't consider myself an amateur but I also don't really use the term profesional. The reason I don't is for 2 reasons. 1. I'm still learning and 2. I'm not doin photography full time, I really want too, but I can't seem to be able to make the transition. I love photography but sometimes I wonder if it's worth it...

@scotland2212 10 ай бұрын

Well done, Joshua so many word you say are so true... just subscribed to your posts sat and watched a number of them today, nice and easy to watch, and you speak to the viewer not the camera...great well done enjoyed them. happy to watch a few more to get some ideas from you. Living in God's own County (Yorkshire) we have lots of what you have over there... Keep em coming

@luisfigueroa3300 10 ай бұрын

Joshua, I totally agree with you. I for one use photography as a hobby so you can call me an amateur. I don’t sell my pictures but I do share the ones I think are good and that isn’t too many of them. Ha! Ha! I look up to anyone whether amateur or pro that can provide me with information as to how I can improve. Thank you for helping me do that. Keep your videos coming.

@mikebreazeale2563 10 ай бұрын

Pro - Smo, I have been a photographer for most of my life. I've taken images for newspapers and other publications; I had done a lot of weddings and senior photos and model photography. Just about everything and anything really. I have been paid and paid very well at times. I started photography as a hobby because I just loved it and still do. I am not an amateur and don't believe I am a professional either. Most call me a pro but I just love to take photos and if someone wants to pay me then cool...I had a very large studio for years and was staff photographer for several newspapers. IDK...I just love to shoot. Nikon is my brand and I look forward to seeing what is next. Peace

@johndwilliams 10 ай бұрын

I’ve sold prints, I’m a pro! Good video, Joshua. I packed in motorcycling a couple of years ago and it was the same. More you can spend, better you are. Obviously. 🙄 Now I do it for the love of it. Spent lots on cameras and lenses over the years but now I enjoy getting out with my ‘old’ Sony a7rii and a couple of cheap, vintage lenses that cost about £30 for both! And you know what? I think I take better photos than I did with the expensive ones. Still have a few modern lenses but they don’t get as much use these days.

@TheJoshuaPeg 10 ай бұрын

That’s a great attitude John 😁

10 ай бұрын

Very good video, thanks. And I also love been outdoor when raining (with or without camera). Quick feedback: most of your outdoor voice sounds a bit “metallic”. I don’t know how to fix that: I’m a complete “amateur” on that topic ;D

@TheJoshuaPeg 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Gabriel

@luis_soares_photography1230 10 ай бұрын

To do what you love and get paid to do it, that´s the ultimate "job". A privilege that is very hard to achieve, sadly. In the meantime, let's continue to enjoy the hobby. "If it makes you happy, it can´t be that bad" (Sheryl Crow) 😉

@nathanvrvrt 10 ай бұрын

true, i'd rather be an amateur than a pro who is just doing it for the money. I mean the money is welcome but the fun of a photo means more than the money. I'm teaching adults how to photograph and i notice that they quickly wanna buy new, more expensive gear for some (stupid) reason and i always tell them that gear doesnt make your photo better or worse. It is you. (Yes gear does matter for a part but if you cant work with the simple gear you will never be able to work with the expensive gear and your photo's will not be what you want). Great video!

@mikenco 10 ай бұрын

I know a 'pro' photographer in Dover. He Photoshops every picture he shoots with horrible muddy filters. I think he sells a few framed pics, but his pics are pretty basic and horrible.

@omarlnd 10 ай бұрын

will .. one of the most amazing videos .. a lot of important things has been said in this video .. and a lot of things are important to be heard by photographers ! ,, ,keep on the amazing work

@TheJoshuaPeg 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Omar 🙏🏼

@bwashburn8499 10 ай бұрын

Great video again Joshua.I class myself as a full time amateur who enjoys getting out and talking pictures.My problem is when I get home and getting into the editing mode.Has anyone got ideas on how the plan their edits.

@Harlequin565 10 ай бұрын

Agree that pro is all about making money. And if you want to keep making money you have to provide a service that sells. If you're very fortunate, what you love and what your clients/algorithms love are the same. Most aren't that lucky, and the ones I know have had their non-paying "pleasure" photography spoiled by the fact that the camera is their day job and the last thing they want to do when having time to themselves. Being a successful pro doesn't imply good photography. It implies good marketing and business sense. In my experience, pro photography is exceedingly mediocre or formulaic. But it sells :)

@josephmansfield2875 10 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this video great insight from your definition of the word amateur another missing piece filled into the jigsaw of life. Oftentimes the things that we most love to do are the things that we were encouraged and supported to do when we were young. You are really chaĺlenging me to use my 250d more and to enjoy taking bad photographs as well as good ones .To be out there as a landscape photographer at one with nature is food for the soul. Keep up the good work Joshua

@billkipper3264 10 ай бұрын

I don't think I would ever want to become a "Pro" photographer in the normal sense of the word. If I had to shoot day in and day out I would eventually become sick of it and quit. I know that has happened with other things I've done. On top of that it would just become a job. Actually, photography for me is secondary to just being outside. I rarely plan a shoot as I find that the vast majority of my best photos happen spontaneously. Finally, winter is coming and, for the most part, I take a break from photography then as I find it to be fairly bleak and monochrome even though I live in the Rocky Mountains of the US. That way I'm fresh and ready to go in the spring.

@Toadergelu 6 ай бұрын

I am amator and a beginer in photography,i do this for 2 months and i am very good 😁. I don't have the mony to be a pro but with a canon 700d and a kit lens I do wath I can and I love it.👍

@tomstirruppp9909 9 ай бұрын

Hi Josh! Loving your videos and I’m thinking of buying the 250D, I have the same Osprey bag as you too and was wondering what the attachment is on your bag strap for the camera? If you could link it me would be much appreciated! Also do you think the 250D would be good for a beginner photographer who enjoys hiking, taking landscape and portraits! Thank you Josh

@paulcooper9187 10 ай бұрын

Some sound observations there, thank you, and good luck with the rain

@TheJoshuaPeg 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Paul

@JokerPhantomThief 10 ай бұрын

People use amateur and professional as antonyms and I don't think they should. I can sell a photo for $10 to a friend and bam, professional, but as you've said, that doesn't make my photos good. Amateur, in my opinion, is all about skill level. Personally, I have more to learn about photography than I have advice to give, so I am an amateur. Once I learn more, I'll be a mediocre photographer and an advanced photographer, but those words don't describe how much money I have or haven't made off of my photos

@colinyoung9432 10 ай бұрын

Love the video Joshua, agree with your definition...Well done. Colin Devon...

@SteveSmith-yc9ss 10 ай бұрын

Really like your videos, no bs just good information and good photos.

@TheJoshuaPeg 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Steve

@tzyy6352 10 ай бұрын

Hi Joshua, been watching your videos for about a year now. I love your videos and it motivates me to do landscape photography. Finally this time, I decided to do landscape photography in Wales. I will be staying at Llanfair Caereinion. Any locations you can recommend within 1-2 hrs travel radius? Thanks

@TheJoshuaPeg 10 ай бұрын

If that’s in Mid Wales, you’re spoilt for choice really! Southern Snowdonia is really close by, and you can’t go wrong there

@colinbrewer6507 10 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more great video and yes I have come up against this attitude an just laughed it off

@TheJoshuaPeg 10 ай бұрын

Good to hear Colin 💪🏼

@sebastianop.3052 4 ай бұрын

Totally agree

@stevenharper6888 10 ай бұрын

Another great video! Not sure I would like to be ‘pro’, I wonder if the enjoyment of Photography would wear off eventually . These days I call myself ‘Enthusiast’ . Im not Pro and may a little above beginner ( i hope ). I simply love camera and the process of Photography. Im happy with that 👍

@martincomeaux6949 10 ай бұрын

Professional amateur... I like that. Thank you for walking us through your process.

@TheJoshuaPeg 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Martin

@kilimeruimages3967 10 ай бұрын

My comment - most amateur photographers are only interested in photography as a hobby, but they can still take brilliant photos, so why call them amateurs ? Most Pro's ( and I am talking youtubers) that I see, have no photography qualifications and are by definition not a person qualified in that profession. They are self called professionals as they have pursued the commercial side of photography - that does not make them better. To me all photographers are the same, we all take photos, what's bad to one person is fantastic to the person who took it !!! Good video and insight, agree with your 'look down their noses. 'comment.

@williammorrison5739 10 ай бұрын

Top notch again Joshua. I am retired but after watching this video this morning I will not use this term again " just an amiture " , I am an amiture because I love what I do , thanks Joshua have a great week.👍

@TheJoshuaPeg 10 ай бұрын

Thank you William 👍🏼

@nachohernandez9491 8 ай бұрын

I saw your review on the s5 but now is it worth it to get s5ii instead?

@ModernElegancePhoto 5 ай бұрын

Now I need a rain only body lol

@brettseaton1125 10 ай бұрын

Well said and a great video and I would say the majority of photos I take aren't good at all but I enjoy the process of taking a photo and getting out and about and every once in while I actually think wow that's a pretty good photo, weather that's by design or just pure luck I don't know lol but I'll take it all the same. It's about the interaction of the world around you then sharing your interpretation of the world with others and getting pleasure from that.

@TheJoshuaPeg 10 ай бұрын

That’s great Brett 😁

@andrewhumphrys5548 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Joshua. This is something I have been saying for ages. Many 'Professionals' have made good work using older cameras but just want new kit for that slight addition functionality. Ansel Adams did not have a digital camera though many refer to him as a reference point of good work. In his day it was because that is all they had, not that I am decrying him as an excellent photographer. Would photographers call him an amateur if was just joining the fraternity today?

@TheJoshuaPeg 10 ай бұрын

Very good points Andrew

@Raykenn1 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video, thanks for posting 👍.

@TheJoshuaPeg 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼

@kyleschoenrock9975 10 ай бұрын

Another great video and I always enjoy your content. When it comes to take photos of water like the ones you took on this video, did you use an ND filter or not? Im pretty new in the world of photography and was just curious.

@TheJoshuaPeg 10 ай бұрын

No ND filter for this one as the ambient light was low enough that I didn’t need one 😁