Wow. This video would have been really helpful if I hadn't already mastered photography, ha ha. Seriously, every single point you raised was like a punch to the gut in terms of how directly I could apply it to my own life in photography. I really appreciate the time you took to make this and to share your advice, especially when you could just as easily have been taking a probably much-needed nap. This was a great way to start the year, and the way you delivered the information in short, clear, punchy bullet points will make it easy to remember when I'm out there with my camera-- the time when I'll need it the most.
“How Rob mastered photography “ is the title of my next video :). I’m glad you enjoyed this episode , the idea hit me over my morning coffee and I just went with it.
I kept on looking for my dog each time I heard the jingling sound of your dog in the background haha. Great advice. Time to go for a walk with my camera!
Ha ha yeah we got the little bells because my elder dog can’t see or hear too well anymore so we have to be careful not to step on her when we are in the kitchen as she sneaks up on us.
Great video. The images I’m most proud of are definitely when I slow down and work the scene. I Have a hand full of these images and a shit ton of average images that I settled for. I need to work on being patient for sure. I guess I have to ask myself , Am I making a photo or taking a snapshot. I don’t make enough photos and take to many snap shots. Nice to hear you lived in Rhode Island. I lived in Warwick for 16 years. Great channel!
Well timed video to watch while I'm sitting in a hotel in Hanoi with one free day left tomorrow dedicated for walking around haha! Took a lot of click and walk on photos tonight since travelling with a friend, so tomorrow I need to feel less urgent (since they are actually very patient and interested) and it's me that's not stopping us for a few minutes longer enough times. Incredible city. Enjoying it a lot more here than Ho Chi Minh. It's crazy here. Feels like 10 photos are passing by for every 1 photo you take.
Hanoi is incredible, especially for street photography. Wander the Old Quarter and walk down alleyways you wouldn’t ordinarily wander down :). Enjoy your time here :).
I need new camera for motivation. I don't like my old camera any more, that why I don't want to go for shooting. but for moment not exist my dream camera, so I must to wait for it. I waiting for new leica sl3. current sl2s looks not bad, but design sucks a bit. I need good looking camera. then I will go outside 100%. Photography for me jus hobby.
Thanks for sharing , I don’t imagine any major design changes on the SL3 as Leica typically stays consistent with their models but that’s all just a guess on my part.
I have used Leic M for almost 20 years, but I was probably not even average. At some point I accepted that taking photos was okay for me. Otherwise I would have given up photography. Stop beeing average would have ment to quit photographie. At least it felt better with the Leica M.
Reason 6. you don't speak fast enough :) Reason 7. you don't use rangefinder ;) joke aside , I always search for different scene, image from previous one. if I think I have captured something similar in the past I skip the scene. As a result I photograph less and less these days. I'm not sure whether this is good or bad. Thank you for reminding us some of the most important things for photography, which are also applicable to other hobbies and professional careers.
The blame game! 😂 I picked up a Leica Q2 yesterday. This is gonna make me great! I’ll master photography and move on to owning a bar!
Wow. This video would have been really helpful if I hadn't already mastered photography, ha ha. Seriously, every single point you raised was like a punch to the gut in terms of how directly I could apply it to my own life in photography. I really appreciate the time you took to make this and to share your advice, especially when you could just as easily have been taking a probably much-needed nap. This was a great way to start the year, and the way you delivered the information in short, clear, punchy bullet points will make it easy to remember when I'm out there with my camera-- the time when I'll need it the most.
“How Rob mastered photography “ is the title of my next video :). I’m glad you enjoyed this episode , the idea hit me over my morning coffee and I just went with it.
I kept on looking for my dog each time I heard the jingling sound of your dog in the background haha. Great advice. Time to go for a walk with my camera!
Ha ha yeah we got the little bells because my elder dog can’t see or hear too well anymore so we have to be careful not to step on her when we are in the kitchen as she sneaks up on us.
All good advice. You know it and can pass it on in an easy-going way, not stilted. That's a real skill. Thanks.
good, solid clear advice without the bs, thankyou JM
My pleasure Byron.
Thanks for this video -- very good, helpful advice!!
My pleasure, thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment.
Great video. The images I’m most proud of are definitely when I slow down and work the scene. I Have a hand full of these images and a shit ton of average images that I settled for. I need to work on being patient for sure. I guess I have to ask myself , Am I making a photo or taking a snapshot. I don’t make enough photos and take to many snap shots. Nice to hear you lived in Rhode Island. I lived in Warwick for 16 years. Great channel!
Great informative video, thank you.
My pleasure Melinda , thanks for watching.
AAAAmen Brother ! This video is pure photography scripture , you are the embodiment of the little man in my head.
Maybe I am the little man in your head Eljin :).
Well timed video to watch while I'm sitting in a hotel in Hanoi with one free day left tomorrow dedicated for walking around haha! Took a lot of click and walk on photos tonight since travelling with a friend, so tomorrow I need to feel less urgent (since they are actually very patient and interested) and it's me that's not stopping us for a few minutes longer enough times. Incredible city. Enjoying it a lot more here than Ho Chi Minh. It's crazy here. Feels like 10 photos are passing by for every 1 photo you take.
Hanoi is incredible, especially for street photography. Wander the Old Quarter and walk down alleyways you wouldn’t ordinarily wander down :). Enjoy your time here :).
@@AskMOTT thankyou! Most of the day is to be spent in old quarter. I absolutely love that everyday life and tasks spill out onto the pavement.
I need new camera for motivation. I don't like my old camera any more, that why I don't want to go for shooting. but for moment not exist my dream camera, so I must to wait for it. I waiting for new leica sl3. current sl2s looks not bad, but design sucks a bit. I need good looking camera. then I will go outside 100%. Photography for me jus hobby.
Thanks for sharing , I don’t imagine any major design changes on the SL3 as Leica typically stays consistent with their models but that’s all just a guess on my part.
@@AskMOTT would be great sl without ugly grip
I have used Leic M for almost 20 years, but I was probably not even average. At some point I accepted that taking photos was okay for me. Otherwise I would have given up photography. Stop beeing average would have ment to quit photographie.
At least it felt better with the Leica M.
Spot On! Yet a demon keeps telling me a Leica M something and a 50mm lens would serve me
Nothing wrong w a new camera purchase .
What’s holding you back ?
Justin, well said. Tough photo love + effort + passion = a few good pics!
Boxes of Leica gear blocking the doors of my house! What's holding you back?
Honestly, it is division of time between hobbies and cultivating the vitality to spend time in "productive mode."
Reason 6. you don't speak fast enough :)
Reason 7. you don't use rangefinder ;)
joke aside , I always search for different scene, image from previous one. if I think I have captured something similar in the past I skip the scene. As a result I photograph less and less these days. I'm not sure whether this is good or bad.
Thank you for reminding us some of the most important things for photography, which are also applicable to other hobbies and professional careers.
I even make an effort to talk slower :(.