Why Photographers Fail - The 3 main reasons!

[@RogerBaumgarten]

Humility is key. I learn something every single day of my photography. There's still more to learn.

[@sharonstory404]

This is absolutely spot on! I am guilty of a little bit of everything here. After 7 years of fiddling around on my own with tons of KZbin videos. I finally made the decision to start from scratch correctly. I am still working through the beginner course. I have learned a few things. I've had a couple of aha moments and can't wait to see how it all evolves. Somebody had suggested The School of Photography to me years ago but I didn't listen and I'm glad I did now. 📸

[@Barber_Pete]

Becoming a member is the best thing iv ever done and absolutely love doing the tasks set on the course. It makes it so much fun

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thank you Pete 🙏

[@stuhhamptonphotography]

Marc is telling the complete truth - I've been a photographer on & off for the last 40 years and I can now understand that my best images created during that time was based on a good eye and blind luck!! I've learnt more in the last 2 years from TSOP courses than I ever knew and now fully understand about the exposure triangle and the subtleties of it. I believe I now have the necessary knowledge to be able to implement the myriad of different exposure settings for all types of different photography. Thanks to TSOP I'm producing my best work, and as I continue to learn, I know I can push myself further and produce better images. Cheers Stu H - Wellington, NZ 😎

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks Stu, glad you're part of TSOP 👍

[@davel831]

Wise words Mark, been a member of the School for a while . The school is brilliant and well worth it.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks Dave appreciate that 👍 🙏

[@davel831]

@@theschoolofphotography Welcome Mark loved every min explains a lot

[@noreenthorn5763]

This is so true, I don't think I will ever stop learning ..there is something new everytime I pick the camera up! TSOP courses are so clear and well presented with the added bonus of being able to go back and recap after having a senior moment 😂

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks Noreen 🙏😊

[@michaelroberts5160]

I find truth on Marc's formula of educational + effort - excuses = excellence I enjoy photography while shooting with a fellow photographer. A fellow photographer challenges to seek excellence.

[@ianmcmichael8799]

Just bought my first camera, it's an Olympus em5 mk3 and I'm looking forward to taking some of your classes

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks Ian, welcome aboard 👍

[@Don19762]

These are very important words. Thank you, Marc!

[@theschoolofphotography]

My pleasure Don 🙏

[@andrewilliams2098]

I'm a member and must admit that everything you're saying is absolutely true.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks Andrew 👍

[@stoatsngroatsuk5012]

Hi Marc, I’ve been a hobbyist photographer for many years, and had little time to progress, it my life has given me a great camera and 3 decent lenses (all definitely NOT current top end stuff!) but most of all, time, and a daily reason to be outside (a daily dog walk or 2!). I’m seriously looking at TSOP to aid my image making development. 😀🙏I’ve subscribed 🙏

[@theschoolofphotography]

Welcome aboard 👍

[@paulmilovich2982]

Love the brutal honesty Marc, this is why I love your channel!!!

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks Paul 👍

[@maartenventer3686]

Absolute truth! Natural talent is one thing but you need to know the functions of your camera, the technical knowledge that goes with taking a photo and the knowledge to process your photos. It takes time, effort, lots of mistakes and a lot of learning to get images that stand out from the others. Practicing and learning never ends. TSOP is the most comprehensive way to learn the art of photography.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks Maarten 🙏👍

[@cliffkinchphotography]

So glad I watched this. Felt like I was in a rut with my photography but recognising I am part of all 3 reasons just means I need to get off my lazy a*se and make something more of what I love doing. Back of the net Mr Newton!

[@theschoolofphotography]

Good luck Cliff 👍

[@Strodav]

Very helpful, thanks. Another thing that helps me is constantly studying what makes a good photo. Understanding light both natural and artificial, understanding and applying the composition guidelines, shapes, form, texture, lines, color and starting to gain a photographic vision. Studying the works of great photographers is a big help.

[@michaelmcdonald3345]

Another TSOP member with the same story - took courses from others, but there we gaps in the instruction. Very frustrating. Marc does a good job in filling in those gaps. Thanks!

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks Michael, appreciated that and glad you like TSOP 👍 🙏

[@dyingsun23]

Doing TSOP's Beginner's course, and I'm reminded of an old horse trainer that once told me "The more I learn about horses, the more I realise I don't know diddly-squat." The horse trains you. But you need a solid set of tools to allow you to make the most of what you learn, and that's what I'm finding with the Beginner's course. It's a great way to learn about your camera and some common and invaluable techniques. Wish I'd done this years ago!

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks for sharing and great advice 👍

[@MortAllachie]

I’m guilty as charged regarding the time excuse, but I think actually I have to much gear, so instead of not having the right lens or something, I struggle to chose when going out. Should probably get rid of most of it and limit myself instead…

[@DustinS.]

To the 8 fps for wildlife photography point: In 2018 I got one of my most favorite photos ever in a single shot. A blue mountain bird landed on a tree about 100 yards away in a tree. With a gentle breeze I was able to snap ONE and only one shot as it flew away immediately after. I was using a Canon Rebel T7i with Tamron 18-400mm @ 400mm. My favorite setup, as it is my first setup as a beginner. Working my way to an R6 Mark II.

[@davettbr6425]

Everything Marc said in this video is true. I was getting nowhere fast and was frustrated beyond belief. Once I started taking his course I realized I didn’t know anything and what I did know was small tidbits of what I had seen on KZbin. I think Marc said one time that KZbin is a mile wide and an inch deep. That’s pretty darn close to the truth. In something like three months my technique improved by an order of magnitude (exaggeration) but it got better. My frustration with LR and PS went away and I actually knew what I was doing. I first subscribed to TSOP late 2020 and took about three months nugging it out, day in and day out. I could see a big difference pretty quick. I still have a subscription to TSOP so that I can refer back to it from time to time. It’s not so expensive that the average person can’t afford the course and you’re going to see a huge improvement in your skill set. Give it a try, what do you have to lose. I’ve paid for a couple of other courses from some other very talented photographers but their course structure isn’t as defined and some of it seemed very rushed. So check out Marc’s program, you’ll be glad you did. BTW Marc did not pay pay me to say any of this, it’s from my heart and my very own experience.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks Dave, appreciate that and glad you are part of TSOP 😊

[@RogerBaumgarten]

The equipment helps, but it's not what makes one a good photographer. You don't eat a great dinner and compliment the chef on his or her great stove--you compliment the chef.

[@kid4eva94]

This was great to listen to. I've learned Photography myself through the years and never paid for courses etc, and that's something I'm proud of (although there is always something new to learn). I'm buying a new lens at the moment, not because I think my current lens is "bad", but because I know the limitations. Using a Canon 100mm mk ii on a 7Dmk ii which is an wildlife combo and I won't be selling them, but the lens I've bought (for my Nikon D850) is a Sigma 150-600mm sport, because I may not get a super duper amount more in terms of zoom because of full frame vs crop sensor, BUT I know the quality of the D850 when cropping will be much better than my 7D mk ii. I've learned this myself from experience and allows me to understand what I need to do to improve gear wise, as well as technique. This may have seemed irrelevent to the topic of the video, but the whole FPS topic mentioned was what made me think of this :)

[@peterlind6782]

So true!!

[@brucedelorme5026]

I'm an overachiever. I'm 3 for 3..thank you for this video. Truth hurts.

[@maidenbiker]

I m keen to learn photography and you are right I’ve tried self teaching but get confused with big is small and small is big ie f1.4 - f32 I do have to look at charts to get in my head around it Might have to admit to look into signing up

[@theschoolofphotography]

Be glad to have you on board 👍

[@androidplus.1]

Bravo 🎉

[@paulbrown2746]

Very good courses plus a friendly community on FB group.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks Paul 👍

[@nancybateman7378]

Thank you Mark!

[@theschoolofphotography]

My pleasure Nancy 👍

[@Ray_kingdam]

First, thanks for the content you provide. I have a question, please. I have a Canon 7D camera. I will travel to Hong Kong soon, and most of my photography will be night. What lens do you recommend? Thank you.

[@briannicholson2971]

Believe me as a member this has helped me no end, monthly assignments to push our creative minds and a members only Facebook page where we share our work...👍🙂

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks Brian 👍

[@manueldinisphotography]

Educate yourself, practice, practice, practice and then more education and more practice 😀

[@misterx6209]

Well, sometimes it is not the lack of effort do go somewhere to take a good photo, but the fact that you work in a fulltime job. If I got compansated for the effort I put into one single photo I would definitely use my time for that instead of doing 60 hours a week something else to pay my bills. There are thousands of great landscape photos out there, but how many can live from this kind of work? Usually you have to stick to the circumstances of weather and time of the day while on vacation sometimes. And where I live there is absolutely no interesting landscape and without a car I won't get anywhere close.

[@JKHunterX]

Thank you first comment

[@JKHunterX]

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