Why can’t photographers understand this key point

In this video, we're going to discuss some of the most common photography mistakes that beginners make. By the end of the video, you'll have the skills and knowledge you need to avoid making these same mistakes yourself.
If you're looking to improve your photography skills without any previous experience, then this video is for you! By the end of it, you'll know how to avoid common photography mistakes and start taking amazing photos!
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[@tncowdaddy]

Pretty bold in a KZbin video about photography to advise people to stop watching KZbin videos on photography! That's why I like your videos. Yours is a unique voice. I will take your advice and diversify, but I hope you don't mind that I keep watching your videos. 😉

[@giberlav]

Another great video. I always think about photography this way. To be a great chef, top of the top a Michelin star yes you need all the technical stuff, learn all classic french techniques, learn other cuisines, other techniques. But all that will not make you a top chef, just good as any other chef. Creating your own vision, story and exploring will. Technical stuff just helps you bring your vision to life.

[@rafriedman]

I wish more photographers would draw/keep a sketchbook.

[@blakegirouxphotography]

I always love your videos. They are never about technical skills. They are about what really matters, business, creating images and getting out there to be a successful photographer. Your videos have helped me out an incredible amount over the last few years. Keep up the amazing job with these brain dump videos

[@aploex]

Great point about shooting with a narritve focus in mind. I'll try that out next time!

[@rickietatum4319]

Such a breath of fresh air, especially as I also buy Nat. Geo. for the photographs, but also for the stories around them and to learn about things that I have no knowledge of.

[@steveperryphoto431]

A1! I try to always catch your videos.

[@ronin5th]

Thanks. You are always presenting the information from a clear and new perspective. Beside you are pretty humorous and who doesn't like a good chuckle.

[@Popa_Bogdan_Light_Drawing]

Let's ride it!!!

[@dangilmore9724]

I use a similar approach - every so often I'll spend a day photographing a single narrow subject. One time I decided to photograph discarded children's toys. So, there I was at a refuse dump wandering around shooting disposed of toys. Eventually, I noticed a pattern emerge that actually told a story, so to speak. After reviewing the shots, I was reminded of Ernest Hemingway's one line short story: For Sale - Child's Shoes, Never Used." Then it dawned on me that the implied story of a single item is a tough thing to accomplish in a way in which what is seen is not as important as what is implied.

[@LoudSilences]

Thanks from Ottawa Canada.

[@matthewiverson9297]

I needed that. I'm a 65 year old beginner. My brother was a photo journalist and helped me get over the technical hump. Hopefully you're push will help me get over the story / art hump and into the creative side.

[@crespotakesphotos]

I’m on the right path. Learning and studying the craft of creating, not specs or technical concepts.

[@Jimmy87268]

Your tipps generally not only apply to photography 🙌🏼

[@pepetrueno8722]

Actually in advanced statistical design of experiments we also try to do that - keep a high percentage of the variables fixed and test a target set of variables so we can improve the outcome and we do this in a progressive fashion. For example you may start with lighting, once you master that you may move to composition, etc, etc… so this is great advice, not just for photography

[@andrewcroft2570]

Fantastic advice, Scott and as a complete novice I can really take this onboard. 😃

[@lesath7883]

Very nice and useful.

[@jerryriner1891]

I don't get out often, but lately I have been taking my camera with me wherever I go. When I get to the store, I run through my head what my camera settings should be, dial those settings in, and take test photos of the location. I completely ignore composition, I give very little heed to focus - I am practicing my exposure "on-the-fly". This exercise is really reconnecting me with my camera's limits. The first few times I did this the photos were so terrible I was really left scratching my head - I didn't appreciate how much I had forgotten outside of my 'normal' work. (Yesterday, I discovered that I forgot how to make the on-camera flash work, Ha!)

[@markgoostree6334]

I have caught myself having to stop so I could re-think and re-align my brain to find the path and settings to make the picture I wanted. I've been a little slowed down with my photography for two years and I have to go a bit slower ( when I do get out) so I don't leave out needed steps and adjustments.

[@josephsy]

Thanks Scott, always keeping it real👌

[@fringewizard]

There's a British artist I really like and he kind of pushes this idea that 'Art is the fallout of living'. I wholeheartedly agree and I think it should at least be the same in case of photography.

[@simonrhys]

This is a good one, nice one Scott

[@JMIMEDIALLC]

Preach!

[@tullire]

Thanks Scott, your account is by far my most favourite, so thanks for the effort and work! But a quick (off subject) question here, I wanna use the fact that there aren't too many comments underneath here yet so you might actually see and read it - I would be very much interested in your opinions, views and maybe even advice on one of the biggest issues in the commercial photography business, from the business perspective solely, the cash flow. The client contacts in May, wastes few months on correspondence without committing to a specific date for the shoot, and then takes 1/2 even 3 months to pay you, after the images are delivered, so one may sit half a year without anything actually happening and no money ticking in. Business with no cash flow is no business, as far as business/numbers people see these things. Any chance you could touch on that subject in one of your posts? Thanks again for all the hard work and solid advice!

[@Smamaj]

love your videos , watching all of them just please dont use this sound when you see number one two and three is just to loud when u have headphones on it is way louder than your voice.

[@frederikboving]

Great points 👌 thank you 🙏🏻

[@pauldarville3843]

Great advice, Thanks!

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

+1 for Nat Geo - both the magazines and books have given me far more inspiration than anything else :-) a must subscription for any photographer

[@philliphickox4023]

my pet project is Australian Bush Foods, it has numerous elements from finding information and being able to portray the story of the image. It is also about learning skills, not associated with photography, but also how do I produce the necessary images and practising. It is amazing the real story about the bush foods, a story of conservation and land management. Is it commercially viable, most likely not, but that isn't the reason I am doing it, a big part is trying to preserve knowledge and information.

[@philwachocki7958]

So, when you see a painting you like, do you inspect it, look for the strokes, understand why direction means something

[@thismonday1978]

belissimo!

[@oldemirolima1287]

👌

[@leventebandi]

One of the great youtube channels btw worth watch is Art of photography. Ted has great videos on the actual process, about some philosophical aspects of photography and similar topics. Many times very good thought provoking topics. Yeah he does gear reviews and he actually stated in a video a few years ago that this brings in the traffic, so that's that, but he is showing that aa good photography channel is more than that.

[@Digg3r]

I have a real struggle with making my photos have a story element, I can find subjects easily but cannot create a narrative easily. I need to take a step back and concentrate on that one thing.

[@PeteBoyd]

Or rather than step back, step in closer to your subject.

[@Digg3r]

@@PeteBoyd good point 😉

[@dmitrynova]

and there i was wondering why technical stuff began to annoy me so much. guess i'm past beginner lever

[@jonjanson8021]

Study art and spend your spare time in art galleries. Stay away from camera clubs.

[@MakersTeleMark]

The moment you start photography is when you commit to knowing your mind, and opening up to others' minds. The rest is just science and a snapshot.

[@BigBanana55]

If I photographed the predominant topics on my mind i would just be shooting snickers bars and annoying work collegues.

[@johnjewell219]

👍👏👏🤡