I KNOW I said I'd only give you 3 Tips, and then I gave you 4! The audacity!! LOL. Consider it a bonus tip! And that with 3+ Million views, who's going to upload a new video for a typo? Not me :)
Madam, there is no issue about 3 or 4 points, ultimately we have been receiving good information, all these very useful to me as new in photography, liked and subscribed, thank you, #Ascertain
A lot of confusion about RAW and JPEG in the comments, so as a computer scientist I feel it's my duty to clear things out. When you take a picture it will always be in raw, even your old ass phone do so. But if you choose to save it as jpeg your camera will compress it for you. Doing so the camera will make certain editing decisions. A RAW file do not have information about how e.g. the white balance, or contrast should be, but a jpeg must. This is why jpeg's may look less grainy, more vibrant and more contrasty straight out of the camera. But when that's done with that it will throw away any information not needed to display the pixels as the camera decided to. As well as some other information to make the file smaller. This is because it's a compression format, a lossy one. Every time you save it you will loose a little bit more detail of your picture. A RAW file is just an uncompressed data space, it will have all information the camera collected, and then you'll have to decide how to present the image later at your computer. Never ever edit a jpeg, unless you lack the RAW. Even cropping will remove detail through out your picture (unless you know where your block boundaries are). jpeg's should only ever be used as a final image, one that you'll never edit again. So save your RAW files, in case you'll ever want to change anything else about the image. RAW's are like a negative, JPEG's are like a paper picture.
Yes, I agree. RAW's are like negatives... no edit, just the original.. no alterations or whatsoever. Most people forget the beauty of RAW photographs. Thank you for the explanation.. truly helpful.
chuckwalla Some people eat out of trash and live in severs all the time and are just fine. Do you want fancy restaurants serve trash and smear poo all over the walls too?
chuckwalla And you probably use the kit lens your camera came with, and a 15-inch TN panel monitor. JPEGs suck for editing. They NEVER turn out just fine.
Völundr Frey hey I don't know if you can help but I have an issue. I'm an amateur to this but i've been using the RAW setting for a awhile and love it but my computer dosen't. My macbook won't upload the pictures that i use RAW on :(
I was reluctant to switch from Jpeg RAW ....but the difference is night and day. The RAW shots are cleaner,sharper and just seem all around a better shot.Someone mentioned the fact that you can click away on Jpeg and it's cheaper because you don't have to spend money on SD cards. Well, first , I use a class 10 HD SD card and 2nd,because I know I can't afford to buy card after card, it makes me think about a shot before I take it. Once you learn the basics of aperture,ISO and shutter speed....your good. I have always had a problem with composition. With camera phones and all kinds of apps, everybody is a photographer. Not true. You can get so confused with all the technical aspects you forget that it's about catching a slice....a split second of time and keeping it forever and THAT can be a beautiful and magical thing. Good luck.
millie williams totally agree. I heard about shooting in raw and have done it ever since. I even tell my friends to shoot in raw, I explain the difference and get them to take a few pics. They love it and most have never heard of raw. They usually comment how much more vibrant the colours are, and everything looks more real. Raw is awesome!
i heard about people shooting raw instead of jpeg for a long time but you were there one who actually convinced me to try it out. since then i have never shot in jpeg again - thank you so much!
Another tip - if your buying some software - go for lightroom , not photoshop which is what usually most beginners go for ... lightroom is so much easier to get around and as a result your workflow is miiiles faster .....
***** Photoshop Lightroom is much more efficient to deal with. Using presets can get your work faster(there are existing, downloadable and you can create your own to suit your needs) and the batch import to DNG before you process your picture and batch export to JPEG afterwards just works for me.
Susane Gruning It'll still get RAW support updates forever though as the updates are part of OS X itself. It's still a seriously powerful bit of software and will remain so for years.
I appreciate these videos because someone took the time to give their perspective. However, making mistakes is vital to learning. Experience or lack there of, is our best teacher. I made and continue to make mistakes, but I learn each time, and therefore I improve each time. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Some of my favorite photographs I've gotten come from those oopses and happy accidents, even in those times, there is learning.
I agree, we all have to go on this journey in order to get better. Finding out knowledge from someone else who's been through it is the best shortcut on some of that knowledge.
I agree about shooting in RAW. Some say they only shoot important images in RAW, but all of your photos should be important. I've only been using a DSLR for nearly two years now, but always use RAW + Jpeg. With processing done in Lightroom. The perfect combination. I do a lot of aviation photography, and was advised to use shutter priority for aircraft in the air, but I have had much better results using full manual. It gives you total control.
Hey Bethany; I’m an old school boy, and my dad taught me the basics of photography. Now I’m talking early 80’s, so he had a Canon AE1 SLR. Now who doesn’t know that this model changed the world of Canon. I bought a few DLSRs along the way, as an amateur guy. Currently I have the EOS400D, the EOS600D, and about 2 years ago I bought an EOS77D. I have a few lenses of the EF series, plus filters et cetera. I honestly am quite a busy psychiatrist so time was a prime factor. Recently I did some introspection; I started reviving my teenage hobbies, like astronomy, electronics, computer hardware and software, and of course photography. I really found your brief tutorial as an eye opener because you actually gave some valuable tips were I was not paying attention to with the DSLR world: slow down & shoot in RAW format (JPEG is actually rubbish). Thanks again, and from now on, I hope that my wife and daughter are happy with my shooting. Have a good day, and keep up with your insightful tips.
I was learning photography basics for a few years now, and only recently made the jump to RAW. It's like a whole new world of photography has been opened to me!
I am working on photography I am a beginner I recently bought a DSLR canon rebel t5 camera been taking photos I love my camera so far my goal is to become a photographer
Falana Scarder I Use a T5 and if you're asking because you are considering buying it, I would HIGHlY recommend it. Not only is it a great camera to learn with, you can still use it well into your later more experienced years. I would describe it as Pro equipment in my own opinion but again that is my opinion Ill probably have someone telling me that I am wrong in all aspects. Anyway Good Luck!
Rule number one: *don't get obsessed with gear*. Good photographs are made by good photographers, not good cameras. I've seen brilliant work done with a $35 Holga.
Absolutely right! I don't like this arguments too, but I try to understand all point of view and I'm willing to learn as much as possible! I saw you answer to my comment, and I don't get it. I was just saying that people can make photos with whatever camera they want and the quality is not something of an absolute!
alexlanza79 _"I was just saying that people can make photos with whatever camera they want and the quality is not something of an absolute!"_ That is exactly right. 30 years in the business and I can tell you pros are never as fussy about gear as amateurs. That guy in the other thread can't tell you anything valuable. I have shot with Olympus, Nikon and Canon and the only difference for me is the way each handles. The old Nikons focused in the opposite direction to Canon and Olympus. That was one thing. I think my old Bronica was the same. It doesn't make any difference to the pictures. Forget gear. Buy the camera you like and then think about pictures. Another tip: learn to work with backgrounds by spending a month shooting at f/8. If you spend your entire time shooting at f/2, you won't learn about making backgrounds work for you because they will always be out of focus. I know it's the current rage but most people who do it think it's more creative. It isn't. It's a fad and you end up learning nothing about subject placement, background choice. working distance or composition.
TheThirdMan Thanks so much for the tips, I really appreciate and I'll go for it. About the print quality, again, I'm a 2 year beginner and I don't have any knowledge, I was just saying that my friend prefer the quality of a print from Nikon than Canon, but it's not definitive, it's an opinion based on things I don't even know. Maybe in 20 years I'll be able to say that I prefer one print over another, but the fact is: a good pictures is about what you want to express with it and not about the mega pixels of the sensor or the f 1.8 and much less the brand, if there is one thing I've already learned is that photography is about art. Just to give you an example, I shoot recently during a dance recital with my d3100 and the kit lens 18-55. The light was awful and I had to shoot with a tripod right in front of the stage (in the center thank God!), most pictures with f 4 or 5, 3200 ISO and at 1/80 sec! You can imagine the poor quality. But I'm also a dancer and that helped a lot. I reviewed the photos with the dance teacher and she was amazed on how I was able to get the motions! Almost nothing was sharp, but she liked the fact I was able to get the pictures of the best moment of each show and the moments where the guys were in sync! Counting my gear I think I can give that gig a 6 out of 10, but for her was a 9 out of 10 'cause I was able to capture the essence of the routines!
You are right Alex look up a guy (unless you already know of him) Bill Brandt some of his work was taken on cameras that had major flaws in the lenses but he used it to take some brilliantly effective images. As the guys are saying forget the kit find the picture. Kit is like a paint brush they vary in quality but its the final painting that counts. Happy shooting
I'll pass this on to my Little One who has taken an interest in photography. She saved up and bought the camera on her own so I think she will take this seriously but being a beginner it is hard to know where to start. This video takes that into account. Thank you Photographer Overnight for posting this video. Great Job,
Not true. Shooting in RAW, which gives you larger more detailed files and if necessary, over exposing just a bit will provide a huge amount of information. Underexposing takes away information as it can not be read by the chip.
YES!! I neeeed these kind of videos. My dad gave me his old camera, and I am trying to get to know the camera, what it can do and how it works! Thank you!!!!
3:27 3 Things to remember: 1. Notice changes in lighting and adjust to them 2. Slow down 3. Learn to pose 4. Shoot in raw format (So, I guess you should also avoid this mistake)
Under-or overexpose when needed is the best and a free way of improving your pics. Switching between spotmetering and matrixmetering same story ... Also checking if there are no trees or poles growing outside of somebodies head makes a huge difference too
I feel like I finally found something I love doing. People used to ask me all the time what I wanna do as a career but I always had to come up with something I wasn't sure about. I wanted to have a job that I can travel, meet new people and be outside. I've never thought about photography for some reason, but I've been addicted to photography websites, Tumblr and weheartit especially. I could spend my whole day just taking pictures and looking at them.
SageoftheSixPaths Dude. I was replying to someone else's original comment. And that was a year ago. Wtf. And FYI, counting to 4 is not "math". It's simple counting. It has nothing to do with algebra or any other form of mathematics, which I bet you yourself are not that great at since you don't know the difference between "two" and "too".
this video is one of those rare on which i am going to comment.. i am a beginner and i cant tell that how much i liked this video.. there is going to be a big change ahead of my career after watching these useful tips.. i was lacking all these points in my photography.. thanks a bundle for sharing this video :)
actually it doesn't matter if you shooting raw or not as long as you know what you doing you will probably get cool photographe even without shooting in raw
This video was very useful for me! I kind of knew about these things but in my head it wasn't exactly lined up to the point where I knew where to start improving. THUMBS UP TO THAT !!!!!
these are all very general tips that can be applied to any photography. Real mistake number 1, listening to people that dont know what they are talking about in the comments.
I just bought my first DSLR camera and I'm so overwhelmed about a lot of the settings and what shooting raw means, however I am going out, shooting everyday to learn my camera and lens. Hopefully by summer I will understand a lot more
A trick I learned from my father who was a news photographer, and owned a commercial studio was to talk to the subject. Get a conversation going and keep it up. He would be shooting ads and the client wanted smiling faces, so he would tell jokes as he shot. That way he got people laughing, not just smiling. Big difference.
I really liked you your video i am so tired of jpeg...raw! first time i heard about that! it did make big diffence in your photos which by the way were gorgeous!
Pheew! so much to learn! I've been shooting the aurora borealis in Northern Sweden and got some decent pictures. Some are too grainy, and in those that are sharp you can hardly see any aurora at all...
Completely agree with all the points mentioned. As soon as I saw the title, I said to myself "It should have shoot in RAW". As a beginner photographer I always neglected this critical advise. Over the period I really clicked some good images, but now looking at them I totally agree that I would had got the best out of them, had I shot them in RAW.
I wanted to snap some pics at a concert and they took my cameras, one of the paid professional photographers were filming in fine @ 1/2000 with ISO 6400.
I have an old Sony A230 and since I started using RAW and post processing in Lightroom, the quality of my finished product is so much nicer. I also started to play with my manual settings and got rid of a lot of the initial shooting issues, so the post processing is easier. Most of the time a little tuning of a color, or a tweak of the clarity and a small bump in exposure is all it takes to make the picture into what I wanted to shoot. While I'd love to get a better camera (like an A7 or A77mII), I know that doing better with what I have is more important at this point in my learning curve. (Being great with mediocre tools will make you better with pro tools.) It's amazing what a little bit of extra work and learning can do for the quality of your pictures. A 10-15 minute video here and there about post processing or shooting techniques, or learning about the manual settings and features of your camera, can turn your pictures from a flat, washed-out 'auto' mess - to a crisp, clean and beautifully exposed keepsake or portfolio shot.
i wish i knew about shooting in raw when i was first starting out. even a beginner edits their images,and having more options in regards to that aspect of photography is ALWAYS a good thing. looking back @ all the images i would have edited differently had i known about shooting in the raw. insted of reshooting,i could just re edit.
The Nikon snobs.... all sitting in caves like a dragons guarding gold..... with piles of gear that never actually gets used because they would rather go online and preach the Nikon superiority than actually take shots and learn how to compose (which is what photography REALLY is about). I use both, I know people that use both....I've seen award winning photographers using cannon....I've seen award winning photographers using shitty old film cameras.... I also see a hell of a lot of Nikon owners using a keyboard as opposed to a camera....
Think you can say that about any number of camera owners Rory, unfortunately these days there are as many if not more kit lovers than photography lovers. My cameras have only ever been a tool to create my photographs Every exhibition I have ever been to, If its not written on the bottom of the print, I'm buggered if I could tell you what camera was used to create it
***** Fellow Canon shooter? Geez is there like a clan of Canon shooters? We are photographers mate... regardless of tools... Canon shooter... Nikon shooter... LOL! Grow up.
***** you Own both Canon and Nikon? LOL! Like i am an astronaut. No wait... I am columbus! No shit poser! SHUT UP! And by the way? What is wrong with running around with a kitlens? Your statement my friend proves you are nothing but a poser. Any good photographer would not be ashamed walking around with a kitlens... We know it is not the cam... but the skills you have with a camera. I believe you would have problems with Lens sizes too? as if it were your dick right? Shut up.
I feel like this is the only photography tips video that I've seen that recommends that you check your screen after you take the picture sometimes. It's nice to hear someone say it. Almost everywhere else you go it's just "stop chimping, it wastes battery and makes you look amateur", and other ridiculous points. Yeah, that's great if you're inside a studio with lighting that never changes, but for the people who like to get outside and photograph, you can't just be reliant on your photography "skills".
I want to add my 2 cents worth here. EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT advice! Thank you. You did an outstanding job of presenting this video. Hope to see more of you on RUclips.
Just like the photo of the bride in combat boots in front of a military chopper, you don't know the brides back ground. When you take photos, shoot where ever you want. Until then, don't waste time with pointless criticism.
You might want to specify in your title that this is more geared towards beginning *professional* photography. The eleven year-old in the comments doesn't need to learn how to pose people (or myself, for that matter), for example. I also saw several people who didn't even know what the RAW format is, which takes up far more space. If people are this new to photography, chances are they won't have adequate storage to handle shooting in RAW, but rather, only in JPEG. Sorry to be so critical. I still think this can be very helpful, just perhaps towards a slightly different audience.
Why doesn't the 11 year old need to learn about pose? I think that the earlier they start learning the better for them! i have a 5 year old who loves taking pictures, I have given her my camera and she's good for her age. it's just a matter of helping them understand/learn.
Using the bracketing function of your camera (+/- 1 aperture for example) would help if you forget about exposure too often in situations where it's important.
Older backgrounds or settings can often be more photogenic and allow a different or brighter subject to stand out more. This is a good example, a beautiful woman in a bright white dress in an old bus with graffiti and what not brings out and allows people to focus more on the person verses the big picture.
checking your histogram just tells you what range of of light and colors is in the picture, the histogram dsnt show you much that you cant see with your own eyes.
I've gotten into the habit of checking 'every' photo histogram, as it tells me if I have overexposed, or if most of my image will be dark. For the second it takes, I've found the histogram to be a valuable tool in photography personally. My camera has two slots, of which I shoot one in RAW and the other card makes a .jpg, where I put all my RAW files on an external drive, and .jpg's go to my computer. I have Lightroom, so that is what I use for the RAW files, and I also use Aurora HDR Pro making the whole process easier.
I just wanted to thank you for the advice about shooting in raw format. I find it easier to edit, than trying to edit a jpg image. And it saved a lot of shots from today's shoot :)
Great share here thanks for the upload for any photographer that wants to get started on a budget digilg.com/dslrprocameras has like a daily deal on dslr, lenses and more where you can get deals.
I'll have to agree with this. In my first year of my photography course at college we were only allowed to use film cameras; this helped a lot; with me the main thing that helped me was savouring every shot, as you only got about 32 photos with 35mm film, it makes you think about every shot carefully so you don't waste a picture, with DSLRS, you can't do this, because obviously you can shoot as many images as you like
Depends on the flash. Fill flash can be useful on a sunny day to avoid your subject being in shadow and the background being lighter. Also, certain flash can be bounced off of a white or reflective surface to give the subject that flattering soft glow. A bit like a soft box. You can use a speedlite flash with a diffuser as well, but again if you’re not taking portraits these flashes may not be necessary. Landscapes need no special flash but there’s that golden hour rule and depending on what you want to stand out, you’ll want to play around with exposure and perhaps metering modes to set up the idea and relations in the scene. And again, with regard to a flash, it matters how you use it. If you have a popup flash on your camera like I do (I hate it because it pops up at inopportune moments even if I turn the mode to no flash) you can lightly tape a piece of paper curled loosely over the flash to diffuse it. The woman in the video was probably using a speedlite or something with an attached diffuser or had an assistant that held a reflector or white diffuser. The shot in the video has a limited context of the photographer in relation to her environment. Pros use flashes too. It’s just a matter of what kind and how you plan on using them.
I just got a fujifilm instax 8 for Christmas. I'm not used to having to change lighting settings so I didn't think about it. Well this caused some of my photos to be overexposed. Thanks for the tips though! I still have a lot to learn. 😅
You should check out Karl Taylor on youtube. Has a video where he shoots a still life product shot with four household lamps and two homemade scrims made from tracing paper. He's made the video to make a great point. Best of luck.
False. Many people think that you need an L lens. But you can actually find early EOS EF lenses from 1989 in good condition. Take for example the Canon EF 28-70mm F3.5 II. This lens is ridiculously sharp & is on par with L lenses...and it's only $100 on ebay. The only downside is no IS/USM but very easy to get over. Also got a hold of a Canon EF 50mm F1.4 recently which has been my fav so far. This should keep me busy for a few lol.
I do the same mistakes over and over again, your video was helpful, thank you very much for sharing with us. Your work is really cool, keep on the good work! Greetings from Romania
Great tutorial! I could make a video hours long with all the mistakes I made starting out. However, I believe that mistakes are really where the learning takes place. I always tell my kids to fail early and fail often. If you aren't making any mistakes then you aren't trying very hard!
Thanks. That was very informative for a beginner like me. I just got my first DSLR and found this very helpful. I subscribed and will check out all of your vids.
Paying attention to lighting is a big deal but also you need to pay attention to what your meeting setting is. The tips were basic but good for newbies.
dont have words to thankyou!! really your one video boosted my photography skills. i really feel that my level of photography has raised to somepoint hope to learn new things from you in future!😍😘
Very useful tips! By the way, I took the time to check your website, and I must thank you for being so generous with your free photography tips and tutorials! Keep up the good work!
I would like to add: Shooting in manual mode is a good way to understand how things work. Auto modes work fine (at least most of the time), but if you have time to spend, shooting in manual is a great practice.
Thank you for sharing your photography tips I related so much to what you said and I remember when I was starting out. Great photos are taken by great people.
She is 100% correct editing in raw is totally awesome. My advice to the photographer who still shoots jpg is to shoot Raw+Jpg. This way you have access to the JPG if you want an easy to use photo for a party or some thing or if your in a rush and then you have the RAW that you can work with later to see how much better you could of made the photo or how you could of changed your settings on your camera. Just my 10 cents.
That's some really good advice, thanks a ton! I always had an issue with getting overly exposed images. But oddly enough, I believe it has something to do with my Canon 700D's LCD screen. Almost 100% of the time, images look fine on the camera screen, but look totally washed out when viewing them on other devices.
I stopped relying on the LCD a long time ago, and learned to depend more on the metering, unless the subject itself makes its own light (the moon etc.).
It's hard to put together something like this... I teach alot & I try to make a VIdeo but it's easier to bring someone with you to a session & teach them on the spot.... Thanks for sharing...
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I KNOW I said I'd only give you 3 Tips, and then I gave you 4! The audacity!! LOL. Consider it a bonus tip! And that with 3+ Million views, who's going to upload a new video for a typo? Not me :)
Bethany Kay Rebel (not the camera) with a cause!
Great video, Bethany! Love the before and after edits at 3:14 as well. RAW is so important!
Madam, there is no issue about 3 or 4 points, ultimately we have been receiving good information, all these very useful to me as new in photography, liked and subscribed, thank you, #Ascertain
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Hi, wich model of cannon You have
I just bought my first DSLR and am trying to learn. I gotta say, it's like learning a language or how to walk.
What camera did you get mate?
Aldrick Espinosa Nikon D5300.
***** awwww. It's a baby troll in its natural environment.
Gabrielle Tillmon Nikon D5300.
TomboyVale yes, I have learned a lot with it.
A lot of confusion about RAW and JPEG in the comments, so as a computer scientist I feel it's my duty to clear things out.
When you take a picture it will always be in raw, even your old ass phone do so. But if you choose to save it as jpeg your camera will compress it for you. Doing so the camera will make certain editing decisions. A RAW file do not have information about how e.g. the white balance, or contrast should be, but a jpeg must. This is why jpeg's may look less grainy, more vibrant and more contrasty straight out of the camera. But when that's done with that it will throw away any information not needed to display the pixels as the camera decided to. As well as some other information to make the file smaller.
This is because it's a compression format, a lossy one. Every time you save it you will loose a little bit more detail of your picture. A RAW file is just an uncompressed data space, it will have all information the camera collected, and then you'll have to decide how to present the image later at your computer.
Never ever edit a jpeg, unless you lack the RAW. Even cropping will remove detail through out your picture (unless you know where your block boundaries are). jpeg's should only ever be used as a final image, one that you'll never edit again. So save your RAW files, in case you'll ever want to change anything else about the image.
RAW's are like a negative, JPEG's are like a paper picture.
Great information & clarification!!!!!!
Yes, I agree. RAW's are like negatives... no edit, just the original.. no alterations or whatsoever. Most people forget the beauty of RAW photographs.
Thank you for the explanation.. truly helpful.
chuckwalla Some people eat out of trash and live in severs all the time and are just fine.
Do you want fancy restaurants serve trash and smear poo all over the walls too?
chuckwalla And you probably use the kit lens your camera came with, and a 15-inch TN panel monitor.
JPEGs suck for editing. They NEVER turn out just fine.
Völundr Frey hey I don't know if you can help but I have an issue. I'm an amateur to this but i've been using the RAW setting for a awhile and love it but my computer dosen't. My macbook won't upload the pictures that i use RAW on
:(
I was reluctant to switch from Jpeg RAW ....but the difference is night and day. The RAW shots are cleaner,sharper and just seem all around a better shot.Someone mentioned the fact that you can click away on Jpeg and it's cheaper because you don't have to spend money on SD cards. Well, first , I use a class 10 HD SD card and 2nd,because I know I can't afford to buy card after card, it makes me think about a shot before I take it. Once you learn the basics of aperture,ISO and shutter speed....your good. I have always had a problem with composition. With camera phones and all kinds of apps, everybody is a photographer. Not true. You can get so confused with all the technical aspects you forget that it's about catching a slice....a split second of time and keeping it forever and THAT can be a beautiful and magical thing. Good luck.
millie williams totally agree. I heard about shooting in raw and have done it ever since. I even tell my friends to shoot in raw, I explain the difference and get them to take a few pics. They love it and most have never heard of raw. They usually comment how much more vibrant the colours are, and everything looks more real. Raw is awesome!
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If you shoot a photo in raw, where do you edit the photo in?
i heard about people shooting raw instead of jpeg for a long time but you were there one who actually convinced me to try it out.
since then i have never shot in jpeg again - thank you so much!
Another tip - if your buying some software - go for lightroom , not photoshop which is what usually most beginners go for ... lightroom is so much easier to get around and as a result your workflow is miiiles faster .....
***** Photoshop Lightroom is much more efficient to deal with. Using presets can get your work faster(there are existing, downloadable and you can create your own to suit your needs) and the batch import to DNG before you process your picture and batch export to JPEG afterwards just works for me.
***** Lightroom is also cheaper than Photoshop, which is nice. Aperture is cheaper still, though you need a Mac to use it of course.
TalesOfWar Aperature is no longer going to be supported by Mac. So consider your options carefully.
Susane Gruning It'll still get RAW support updates forever though as the updates are part of OS X itself. It's still a seriously powerful bit of software and will remain so for years.
MooseFactoryFilms or just download it illegally
I appreciate these videos because someone took the time to give their perspective. However, making mistakes is vital to learning. Experience or lack there of, is our best teacher. I made and continue to make mistakes, but I learn each time, and therefore I improve each time. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Some of my favorite photographs I've gotten come from those oopses and happy accidents, even in those times, there is learning.
I agree, we all have to go on this journey in order to get better. Finding out knowledge from someone else who's been through it is the best shortcut on some of that knowledge.
I agree about shooting in RAW. Some say they only shoot important images in RAW, but all of your photos should be important.
I've only been using a DSLR for nearly two years now, but always use RAW + Jpeg.
With processing done in Lightroom. The perfect combination.
I do a lot of aviation photography, and was advised to use shutter priority for aircraft in the air, but I have had much better results using full manual. It gives you total control.
Excellent advice.... you hit all the key words... and most important key points
- Slow Down
- Frame The Shot
- Keep checking your light
Raw rocks for sure glad I switched and lightroom and I are becoming good friends
Hey Bethany; I’m an old school boy, and my dad taught me the basics of photography. Now I’m talking early 80’s, so he had a Canon AE1 SLR. Now who doesn’t know that this model changed the world of Canon. I bought a few DLSRs along the way, as an amateur guy. Currently I have the EOS400D, the EOS600D, and about 2 years ago I bought an EOS77D. I have a few lenses of the EF series, plus filters et cetera. I honestly am quite a busy psychiatrist so time was a prime factor. Recently I did some introspection; I started reviving my teenage hobbies, like astronomy, electronics, computer hardware and software, and of course photography. I really found your brief tutorial as an eye opener because you actually gave some valuable tips were I was not paying attention to with the DSLR world: slow down & shoot in RAW format (JPEG is actually rubbish). Thanks again, and from now on, I hope that my wife and daughter are happy with my shooting. Have a good day, and keep up with your insightful tips.
Go to the library, watch youtube, look at your own photos, question and learn. Being a better photographer doesn't mean having to pay for it.
I was learning photography basics for a few years now, and only recently made the jump to RAW. It's like a whole new world of photography has been opened to me!
I am working on photography I am a beginner I recently bought a DSLR canon rebel t5 camera been taking photos I love my camera so far my goal is to become a photographer
yeah，you will make it。
Thank you
How does the T5 work for you.
Falana Scarder I Use a T5 and if you're asking because you are considering buying it, I would HIGHlY recommend it. Not only is it a great camera to learn with, you can still use it well into your later more experienced years. I would describe it as Pro equipment in my own opinion but again that is my opinion Ill probably have someone telling me that I am wrong in all aspects. Anyway Good Luck!
Game Guru Thank you.
This was good - especially the tip about noticing light changes and changing your exposure if the sun comes out/you move to shade, etc. !!
Rule number one: *don't get obsessed with gear*. Good photographs are made by good photographers, not good cameras. I've seen brilliant work done with a $35 Holga.
Dead right TT the kit kids need to concentrate more on taking pictures and less on buying gear.
Absolutely right! I don't like this arguments too, but I try to understand all point of view and I'm willing to learn as much as possible!
I saw you answer to my comment, and I don't get it. I was just saying that people can make photos with whatever camera they want and the quality is not something of an absolute!
alexlanza79 _"I was just saying that people can make photos with whatever camera they want and the quality is not something of an absolute!"_
That is exactly right. 30 years in the business and I can tell you pros are never as fussy about gear as amateurs. That guy in the other thread can't tell you anything valuable. I have shot with Olympus, Nikon and Canon and the only difference for me is the way each handles. The old Nikons focused in the opposite direction to Canon and Olympus. That was one thing. I think my old Bronica was the same. It doesn't make any difference to the pictures.
Forget gear. Buy the camera you like and then think about pictures.
Another tip: learn to work with backgrounds by spending a month shooting at f/8. If you spend your entire time shooting at f/2, you won't learn about making backgrounds work for you because they will always be out of focus. I know it's the current rage but most people who do it think it's more creative. It isn't. It's a fad and you end up learning nothing about subject placement, background choice. working distance or composition.
TheThirdMan Thanks so much for the tips, I really appreciate and I'll go for it.
About the print quality, again, I'm a 2 year beginner and I don't have any knowledge, I was just saying that my friend prefer the quality of a print from Nikon than Canon, but it's not definitive, it's an opinion based on things I don't even know. Maybe in 20 years I'll be able to say that I prefer one print over another, but the fact is: a good pictures is about what you want to express with it and not about the mega pixels of the sensor or the f 1.8 and much less the brand, if there is one thing I've already learned is that photography is about art.
Just to give you an example, I shoot recently during a dance recital with my d3100 and the kit lens 18-55. The light was awful and I had to shoot with a tripod right in front of the stage (in the center thank God!), most pictures with f 4 or 5, 3200 ISO and at 1/80 sec! You can imagine the poor quality. But I'm also a dancer and that helped a lot. I reviewed the photos with the dance teacher and she was amazed on how I was able to get the motions! Almost nothing was sharp, but she liked the fact I was able to get the pictures of the best moment of each show and the moments where the guys were in sync! Counting my gear I think I can give that gig a 6 out of 10, but for her was a 9 out of 10 'cause I was able to capture the essence of the routines!
You are right Alex look up a guy (unless you already know of him) Bill Brandt some of his work was taken on cameras that had major flaws in the lenses but he used it to take some brilliantly effective images.
As the guys are saying forget the kit find the picture.
Kit is like a paint brush they vary in quality but its the final painting that counts.
Happy shooting
I'll pass this on to my Little One who has taken an interest in photography. She saved up and bought the camera on her own so I think she will take this seriously but being a beginner it is hard to know where to start. This video takes that into account. Thank you Photographer Overnight for posting this video. Great Job,
Under exposure is not much of a problem since you can fix it on your laptop or PC. But a over exposed image can`t be saved.
In my experience slightly ovrrexposing RAW is preferable because it eliminates noise in the shadows.
Good luck with the noise in the blacks...
Not true. Shooting in RAW, which gives you larger more detailed files and if necessary, over exposing just a bit will provide a huge amount of information. Underexposing takes away information as it can not be read by the chip.
you still not using digital cameras?
I just started my hobby photography some three months back... learning a lot from experts like you. thanks a lot
Not all photography is about people tho
I was just thinking the same thing
Yah I love to take pictures of art or nature or dogs cats pets or animals anything that's not people
Start earning from your photographs
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Skippo ikr! I love to take pictures of scenery, nature, and animals! I hate photography people.. lol..
So? Her tips still applies. Except the posing part but arranging set props is considered "posing" yea.
Love your voice! :)
I've just started photography as a hobby and I find this video very helpful! Thank you
YES!! I neeeed these kind of videos. My dad gave me his old camera, and I am trying to get to know the camera, what it can do and how it works! Thank you!!!!
3:27
3 Things to remember:
1. Notice changes in lighting and adjust to them
2. Slow down
3. Learn to pose
4. Shoot in raw format
(So, I guess you should also avoid this mistake)
Under-or overexpose when needed is the best and a free way of improving your pics. Switching between spotmetering and matrixmetering same story ...
Also checking if there are no trees or poles growing outside of somebodies head makes a huge difference too
:D I used RAW from the start up because i thought, well it has the bigger file so seems like better quality
I feel like I finally found something I love doing. People used to ask me all the time what I wanna do as a career but I always had to come up with something I wasn't sure about. I wanted to have a job that I can travel, meet new people and be outside. I've never thought about photography for some reason, but I've been addicted to photography websites, Tumblr and weheartit especially. I could spend my whole day just taking pictures and looking at them.
2:32 "3 things to remember: 1, 2, 3, 4" Fail.
+beeble2003 I instantly said "Nope, you just ruined your credibility right then. I can't trust you if you can't count." ;)
Amanda Barnes are you two worried about her math skills her ability to take pictures? you think Lebron James can do algebra? get a grip
SageoftheSixPaths Dude. I was replying to someone else's original comment. And that was a year ago. Wtf. And FYI, counting to 4 is not "math". It's simple counting. It has nothing to do with algebra or any other form of mathematics, which I bet you yourself are not that great at since you don't know the difference between "two" and "too".
this video is one of those rare on which i am going to comment.. i am a beginner and i cant tell that how much i liked this video.. there is going to be a big change ahead of my career after watching these useful tips.. i was lacking all these points in my photography.. thanks a bundle for sharing this video :)
You convinced me to go raw.. Thanks!
How do you go to raw?
+bleu ground try photo settings , you can configure it to either jpeg and raw or just raw
lol very clever my friend
actually it doesn't matter if you shooting raw or not as long as you know what you doing you will probably get cool photographe even without shooting in raw
+bleu ground. change your settings!
This video was very useful for me! I kind of knew about these things but in my head it wasn't exactly lined up to the point where I knew where to start improving. THUMBS UP TO THAT !!!!!
mistake number one, watching this film that only talks about marriage pictures :P
these are all very general tips that can be applied to any photography. Real mistake number 1, listening to people that dont know what they are talking about in the comments.
@@debonairdinosaur8435 real real mistake number 1
Buy a camera
I just bought my first DSLR camera and I'm so overwhelmed about a lot of the settings and what shooting raw means, however I am going out, shooting everyday to learn my camera and lens. Hopefully by summer I will understand a lot more
Awesome information - well presented! Thank you!
A trick I learned from my father who was a news photographer, and owned a commercial studio was to talk to the subject. Get a conversation going and keep it up. He would be shooting ads and the client wanted smiling faces, so he would tell jokes as he shot. That way he got people laughing, not just smiling. Big difference.
I really liked you your video i am so tired of jpeg...raw! first time i heard about that! it did make big diffence in your photos which by the way were gorgeous!
Wow. What a great, to the point video. I am a beginner photographer and I have been watching videos like crazy. But this was really great. Thanks.
how did you improve ?
Pheew! so much to learn! I've been shooting the aurora borealis in Northern Sweden and got some decent pictures. Some are too grainy, and in those that are sharp you can hardly see any aurora at all...
great video!!! I am wanting to be a photographer. So these tips are great for me! Thanks!
Completely agree with all the points mentioned. As soon as I saw the title, I said to myself "It should have shoot in RAW". As a beginner photographer I always neglected this critical advise. Over the period I really clicked some good images, but now looking at them I totally agree that I would had got the best out of them, had I shot them in RAW.
I wanted to snap some pics at a concert and they took my cameras, one of the paid professional photographers were filming in fine @ 1/2000 with ISO 6400.
i always ask for permission you would be surprised how many places will let you keep your camera , some might have a rule like they get a copy etc
except gopro
gotta get something that doesn't look "pro" like a fuji or a sony e-mount. then maybe you won't get assaulted by lame security
All really great tips. And changing to RAW really makes a huge difference!
Wedding dress and grafitti together?
Jango Bobafett
I have an old Sony A230 and since I started using RAW and post processing in Lightroom, the quality of my finished product is so much nicer. I also started to play with my manual settings and got rid of a lot of the initial shooting issues, so the post processing is easier. Most of the time a little tuning of a color, or a tweak of the clarity and a small bump in exposure is all it takes to make the picture into what I wanted to shoot. While I'd love to get a better camera (like an A7 or A77mII), I know that doing better with what I have is more important at this point in my learning curve. (Being great with mediocre tools will make you better with pro tools.)
It's amazing what a little bit of extra work and learning can do for the quality of your pictures. A 10-15 minute video here and there about post processing or shooting techniques, or learning about the manual settings and features of your camera, can turn your pictures from a flat, washed-out 'auto' mess - to a crisp, clean and beautifully exposed keepsake or portfolio shot.
i wish i knew about shooting in raw when i was first starting out. even a beginner edits their images,and having more options in regards to that aspect of photography is ALWAYS a good thing. looking back @ all the images i would have edited differently had i known about shooting in the raw. insted of reshooting,i could just re edit.
The Nikon snobs.... all sitting in caves like a dragons guarding gold..... with piles of gear that never actually gets used because they would rather go online and preach the Nikon superiority than actually take shots and learn how to compose (which is what photography REALLY is about). I use both, I know people that use both....I've seen award winning photographers using cannon....I've seen award winning photographers using shitty old film cameras.... I also see a hell of a lot of Nikon owners using a keyboard as opposed to a camera....
Think you can say that about any number of camera owners Rory, unfortunately these days there are as many if not more kit lovers than photography lovers.
My cameras have only ever been a tool to create my photographs
Every exhibition I have ever been to, If its not written on the bottom of the print, I'm buggered if I could tell you what camera was used to create it
Well said mate... well said... Something i really like to say but never knew how to say it... you made my day and for this i thank you a bunch!
***** Fellow Canon shooter? Geez is there like a clan of Canon shooters? We are photographers mate... regardless of tools... Canon shooter... Nikon shooter... LOL! Grow up.
truknayr23 agreed T23 he's just another Kit Kid not a photographer
***** you Own both Canon and Nikon? LOL! Like i am an astronaut. No wait... I am columbus! No shit poser! SHUT UP! And by the way? What is wrong with running around with a kitlens? Your statement my friend proves you are nothing but a poser. Any good photographer would not be ashamed walking around with a kitlens... We know it is not the cam... but the skills you have with a camera. I believe you would have problems with Lens sizes too? as if it were your dick right? Shut up.
.RAW. the best digital format to take pics in. Great vid and some good tips
I'm only 11, I thought it would be easier to take good pictures of my cats.
I'm a professional and cats are very difficult to photograph unless they are sleepy.
Deedee Is Jillian I have huskies...it's not easy
Deedee Is Jillian wut
Forever Yours - Huskies are a breed of dog
canturgan i think cats are easy. Dogs are the hardest. They just keep moving
Great advice. All of these helpfully apply to my shooting game. Thanks
I don't think beginner photographers shoot in manual so when light changes camera changes exposure by itself?
I feel like this is the only photography tips video that I've seen that recommends that you check your screen after you take the picture sometimes. It's nice to hear someone say it.
Almost everywhere else you go it's just "stop chimping, it wastes battery and makes you look amateur", and other ridiculous points. Yeah, that's great if you're inside a studio with lighting that never changes, but for the people who like to get outside and photograph, you can't just be reliant on your photography "skills".
Your website gives a 'malware' alert.
Thank you Ms Bethany for taking the time to make this video..excellent and simple advice!
Thanks so much Subroto!
nice video (tutorial) i give 10 out of 10 for this =)
I want to add my 2 cents worth here. EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT advice! Thank you. You did an outstanding job of presenting this video. Hope to see more of you on RUclips.
Why are you taking a picture for a bride on a graffiti wall saying "thug life" maybe location scouting should be your 5th thing to work on
Just like the photo of the bride in combat boots in front of a military chopper, you don't know the brides back ground. When you take photos, shoot where ever you want. Until then, don't waste time with pointless criticism.
You don’t know the background or story so don’t give useless rude comments.
You presented these common mistakes very clearly, and most of all, realistically.
You might want to specify in your title that this is more geared towards beginning *professional* photography. The eleven year-old in the comments doesn't need to learn how to pose people (or myself, for that matter), for example. I also saw several people who didn't even know what the RAW format is, which takes up far more space. If people are this new to photography, chances are they won't have adequate storage to handle shooting in RAW, but rather, only in JPEG. Sorry to be so critical. I still think this can be very helpful, just perhaps towards a slightly different audience.
Why doesn't the 11 year old need to learn about pose? I think that the earlier they start learning the better for them! i have a 5 year old who loves taking pictures, I have given her my camera and she's good for her age. it's just a matter of helping them understand/learn.
Using the bracketing function of your camera (+/- 1 aperture for example) would help if you forget about exposure too often in situations where it's important.
I don't get filming beautiful brides inside a dump..!?
contrast.
Chris Latham LOL...NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY.
Older backgrounds or settings can often be more photogenic and allow a different or brighter subject to stand out more. This is a good example, a beautiful woman in a bright white dress in an old bus with graffiti and what not brings out and allows people to focus more on the person verses the big picture.
Alex RK I don't know of any bride that would go along with that.
I'm in the medical field..?lot of ladies around me all day.
I am not really a beginner, but it never hurts to go back to basics!
"3 things to remember", and then she lists 4 things... and she forgot the most important one: 5) Always check your histogram
The most important its just your opinion.
checking your histogram just tells you what range of of light and colors is in the picture, the histogram dsnt show you much that you cant see with your own eyes.
I've gotten into the habit of checking 'every' photo histogram, as it tells me if I have overexposed, or if most of my image will be dark. For the second it takes, I've found the histogram to be a valuable tool in photography personally. My camera has two slots, of which I shoot one in RAW and the other card makes a .jpg, where I put all my RAW files on an external drive, and .jpg's go to my computer. I have Lightroom, so that is what I use for the RAW files, and I also use Aurora HDR Pro making the whole process easier.
+DebonairDinosaur exactly...i think that is a ridiculous suggestion...of course that is just MY opinion
Gina Powell
I just wanted to thank you for the advice about shooting in raw format. I find it easier to edit, than trying to edit a jpg image. And it saved a lot of shots from today's shoot :)
I can tell by the locations and your voice that you are a from Utah. lol, that's how it always is on youtube.
I recognized too!
chinchillawrangler wow do you feel better now?
Ya I've heard people say we have ancients or that we talk funny...
Same! haha
Great share here thanks for the upload for any photographer that wants to get started on a budget digilg.com/dslrprocameras has like a daily deal on dslr, lenses and more where you can get deals.
I'll have to agree with this. In my first year of my photography course at college we were only allowed to use film cameras; this helped a lot; with me the main thing that helped me was savouring every shot, as you only got about 32 photos with 35mm film, it makes you think about every shot carefully so you don't waste a picture, with DSLRS, you can't do this, because obviously you can shoot as many images as you like
very helpful
+MixMaster Jermaine nikon d3300
+Medici .一人で What the fuck are you on
+Lachy. LMAOOOO
great advice,I always shoot in raw format,but at times I don't slow down thanks for the reminder.
1) Don't listen to kenrockwell.
Learn how to use your histogram was the advice I received from a wedding tog. It improved my photography no end.
DON'T use a flash if u want to look like a pro...
Depends on the flash. Fill flash can be useful on a sunny day to avoid your subject being in shadow and the background being lighter. Also, certain flash can be bounced off of a white or reflective surface to give the subject that flattering soft glow. A bit like a soft box. You can use a speedlite flash with a diffuser as well, but again if you’re not taking portraits these flashes may not be necessary. Landscapes need no special flash but there’s that golden hour rule and depending on what you want to stand out, you’ll want to play around with exposure and perhaps metering modes to set up the idea and relations in the scene. And again, with regard to a flash, it matters how you use it. If you have a popup flash on your camera like I do (I hate it because it pops up at inopportune moments even if I turn the mode to no flash) you can lightly tape a piece of paper curled loosely over the flash to diffuse it. The woman in the video was probably using a speedlite or something with an attached diffuser or had an assistant that held a reflector or white diffuser. The shot in the video has a limited context of the photographer in relation to her environment. Pros use flashes too. It’s just a matter of what kind and how you plan on using them.
I just got a fujifilm instax 8 for Christmas. I'm not used to having to change lighting settings so I didn't think about it. Well this caused some of my photos to be overexposed. Thanks for the tips though! I still have a lot to learn. 😅
those pics are horrible
So are you.
+MarkNUK it's a learning process, and when this tutorial was done, their still bad compositions
You may think that, but it is not necessary to be so rude when voicing your opinion.
+MarkNUK why are u being touched, is it your video, we have a comments section for good and bad comments, so I gave the comment I thot was best
Im with you , Its amazing what you can do in post with Raw images.
just need to be rich and get L lens to shoot lol
Oh yes, $1,700 only
You should check out Karl Taylor on youtube. Has a video where he shoots a still life product shot with four household lamps and two homemade scrims made from tracing paper. He's made the video to make a great point. Best of luck.
False. Many people think that you need an L lens. But you can actually find early EOS EF lenses from 1989 in good condition. Take for example the Canon EF 28-70mm F3.5 II. This lens is ridiculously sharp & is on par with L lenses...and it's only $100 on ebay. The only downside is no IS/USM but very easy to get over.
Also got a hold of a Canon EF 50mm F1.4 recently which has been my fav so far. This should keep me busy for a few lol.
Youre a lovely teacher, so soft spoken as well. GREAT GREAT tips! thank you thank you thank you
Photoshop is NOT photography! You are NOT a photographer but a graphic disigner.
People use Photoshop to help edit there work. If it's too blurry, or not sharp, they use the program to fix it. My sister does it all the time.
Oranginality uu
I do the same mistakes over and over again, your video was helpful, thank you very much for sharing with us.
Your work is really cool, keep on the good work! Greetings from Romania
I’m new to cámaras and photography. You are good and thanks for the lessons. I’m going to remember start “Raw” 👍🏻💡😀
Nicely organized video, I must say!
Very to-the-book as far as formatting goes. Hopefully this works out for me!
Really enjoyed watching this...do think your work is excellent and you can see the improvements you've made
Great video and very simple things to always keep in mind. Thanks a lot for sharing
Great tutorial! I could make a video hours long with all the mistakes I made starting out. However, I believe that mistakes are really where the learning takes place. I always tell my kids to fail early and fail often. If you aren't making any mistakes then you aren't trying very hard!
Thanks. That was very informative for a beginner like me. I just got my first DSLR and found this very helpful. I subscribed and will check out all of your vids.
Paying attention to lighting is a big deal but also you need to pay attention to what your meeting setting is. The tips were basic but good for newbies.
I have a Nikon d3200 with 70mm-300mm lens, I just got the lens so I am still getting used to it. This video was very helpful to me!
dont have words to thankyou!! really your one video boosted my photography skills. i really feel that my level of photography has raised to somepoint hope to learn new things from you in future!😍😘
Good tips, I'm still shooting on a second hand D200 and these will be useful for novices
Very useful tips! By the way, I took the time to check your website, and I must thank you for being so generous with your free photography tips and tutorials! Keep up the good work!
Great video. Going over the soft skills is important too.
I would like to add: Shooting in manual mode is a good way to understand how things work. Auto modes work fine (at least most of the time), but if you have time to spend, shooting in manual is a great practice.
Thank you in sharing your photography talent. Thanks a million!
Thank you for sharing your photography tips I related so much to what you said and I remember when I was starting out. Great photos are taken by great people.
Great advice. Wish I saw your video when I first started photography. Made the same mistakes as well. Thanks for sharing.
Love the way explaining things using, easy to follow
awesome job well done people. this is something they neglect to learn
She is 100% correct editing in raw is totally awesome. My advice to the photographer who still shoots jpg is to shoot Raw+Jpg. This way you have access to the JPG if you want an easy to use photo for a party or some thing or if your in a rush and then you have the RAW that you can work with later to see how much better you could of made the photo or how you could of changed your settings on your camera. Just my 10 cents.
your voice is so nice to hear. i love how you explain it
That's some really good advice, thanks a ton! I always had an issue with getting overly exposed images. But oddly enough, I believe it has something to do with my Canon 700D's LCD screen. Almost 100% of the time, images look fine on the camera screen, but look totally washed out when viewing them on other devices.
I stopped relying on the LCD a long time ago, and learned to depend more on the metering, unless the subject itself makes its own light (the moon etc.).
Your website shows warning on my computer. What's up with that. It says visiting your site may harm my computer:(
Photographer Overnight
Di stone 7
It's hard to put together something like this... I teach alot & I try to make a VIdeo but it's easier to bring someone with you to a session & teach them on the spot....
Thanks for sharing...