The BEST Photography Advice NOBODY listens to.
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- Опубліковано 7 сер 2023
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watch my latest video where I deep dive on why you also should be specializing. ua-cam.com/video/0HJTguwClvU/v-deo.html
Here's my take at 67, 43yr as a commercial advertising shooter, degreed in applied/technical and commercial photography, and still slogging away in the trenches: Talent ISN'T enough. TENACITY, grit, perseverance, patience- and yes SKILL....are occupational requirements. Having a "look", style is over-rated; that only works IF your subject matter is limited. The camera, camera brand, etc. DOES NOT matter; the most important piece of equipment is between your two ears. Always buy (used) photo gear from amateurs; they're sleeping 40hr+, working 40hr+= gear not used much. Be your own #1 Fan; and worst/harshest critic. If my career was a pizza pie, the smallest slice of the "pizza" is the actual photography, the creative stuff. MOST of my efforts are spent marketing, creating opportunities, networking, portfolio representation, editing, ETC. It ISN'T spent behind a camera. Lastly, treat your passion like a BUSINESS first and foremost; invest in competent legal and financial advice/stewardship; COPYRIGHT and register your work. ENFORCE your copyright and all Licensing ventures.
Great advice, thanks !
Well Tommy, that's such great advice, maybe launch it on Your channel and make some money! I'm here because the same principles apply to musicians. I'm not good enough to think about the things you advise. But, if I were, I'd follow. Thanks for sharing your experience. ✌️
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Exactly why I'll always keep it a hobby, no matter how advanced. All the other slices of the pie don't interest me in the least, and in fact would stifle all the joy/passion I have for photography.
@marcogea1974 right on 🌺
Good bragging.
”Our photography is our voice. What are you going to say?”
That one hit a homerun. 🤙🏻
Thanks so much for watching Timo. I took in many of your videos last night.
Not only is this a valuable set of wisdom for photography, it applies well to the rest of a person’s life.
thanks so much Snappy !!!!
The bit about "taking 30 more" is gold. I've found the same thing to be true with my photography. I often have to take a bunch of photos of someone before I really hone in on the right combination of camera settings, flash settings, pose, expression, etc, and that's when the magic STARTS. Some clients will say they're happy and we can be done, and it's my job to coax them into trying a couple more things, because I know as a professional that this will probably lead to better results.
I also love the bit about "Anyone can take pictures of beautiful people in beautiful settings with perfect hair and makeup...it takes a real photographer to shoot the rest of us." This is what makes photography so special. It's amazing to see the reactions from people when they truly great pictures of themselves for the first time, and all the more so when they expected to not like how they look.
Hey A Stage, I appreciate you taking the time to write this. I’m so glad it resonated with you. I put a lot into this one and I’ve wanted to make it for a while. More like this to come. What did you think of the format of how I delivered the advice? I was trying a new style here. So far my best performance as far as retention!
Loved the format!@@stevecarty
@@AStageForTheKingdom amazing. More videos in the pipe. Shot an amazing girl yesterday. Can’t wait to share this next video
I find it true. Just hope people don’t misunderstand and think think they just need to take 200 photos and it’ll be great lol. Sometimes you also gotta know when to stop as well. Or when something isn’t really working don’t be afraid to change it up instead of holding onto the thing that isn’t working.
@@papiramen5915 exactly ma experience, too :)
@ 0:21 "SHUT UP LEGS" nice reminder! Great video, thanks for posting.
A man that notices details.
Shooting through the photo is such a great advice. You'll feel that picture dragging you even more anyway.
I'm just starting out in photography as a hobby. When you said " take 30, 40, 50 more" you made something clicked in me , i used to just wait for the " perfect shot' thinking that was it . But what you said make perfect sense, its digital so we can keep on shooting .You are 1,0000% correct. Yeah man thanks for the video. You gained a new subscriber😊
Yes!! I never thought of it the way he stated, but it's so true. I'm finally starting to take my photography seriously. I've always wanted to take photos of people and babies/kids. I've had my cameras for a while. I've been practicing taking photos of my niece, and just today, we took over 200 photos in an hour, and i only liked about half of them 😅 but i saw that the more i took the better they looked. It's a good learning experience. I sometimes go on shoots with a photographer friend and shoot along with him . I've picked a lot of tips and pointers but am still trying to find my "style."
Great photographers waited for the perfect shot. And instead you are going to trust a youtuber, and take more, because "its digital." Think about all that.
@@fredat8237 Don't try to find your style. It will come organically. Style is overrated anyhow but if you really want your own "style," don't go looking for it, it will find YOU. After some time you'll know what you gravitate to shooting more than other things and the looks you like. Just keep trying things and your style will develop naturally. One day you'll realize that exactly how and what you shoot is your style. Don't force it.
That part about specializing is something I really need to take on board, I quite literally shoot everything because all niches are so fun to shoot but trying to choose one is extremely difficult 😫
I’m so glad. I go live 3x a week. Today at 2pm I’m on. I’d love to see you
I say it's a good thing to shoot everything to master the skill of finding your niche, if that makes sense
Getting bored is a bigger enemy of creativity than any of the above, so something else to consider. We're artists, so being inspired can't be something forced (I'm sure you know this lol).
You can shoot everything for your own education and pleasure, but specialize in the work space. If you have to have to IG accounts, one for bidnez and one for fun, do that- keep them at arm's length!
@@invader_viv Agreed. Shoot anything and everything until you find what you love. Then the decision is practically made for you.
I am a cinematographer in my country, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 West Africa. But I have learnt plenty of good advice from you, sir. And we learn every day by discovery.
Welcome. Glad you found me.
It's always a pleasure to see another photographer pushing the rest of us to the limits mentally. I feel like it's not enough of us guiding people to the right path. some people dint really know what their niche is. Thank you for this awesome inspirational video.
I think most - if not all of this advice - applies to us illustrators and oil painters and writers too!
Thx Jodie! Maybe I need to change my niche?? I’m so glad you found me!!!!
That was one of the best videos on photography that I've seen on UA-cam.👍🏾
Wow, thanks! Jesus. Now I’m giddy.
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All the damn videos on tech and equipment, THIS is what it's really all about. This.
@@jack002tuber and I almost fell for that years ago. Thinking that the gear is the most important thing when it comes to photography.
You Americans just can't get enough of this sort of thing eh? I bet the second comment is going to have t "be your own harshest critic" and "just work harder". I'm genuinely amazed that it never gets old to you guys. Not to say there's no thruth in any of those things at all but if you take a hard look at American society it must hurt that none of the 1% seems to have to work for anything and all of the 99% still think that an 25 hour workday can be productive and will also leave enough time to read another hyped self help book by that guy who's a succes because he sells books about it. Or wears a shirt with PRO on it. That's the photovlogger equivalent of the I'm Alpha shirt for fitness gorillas.
First of your videos I’ve seen. Good style, smooth delivery, informative, all the jumps between scenes were unified, almost unnoticeable. Subscribed within first third of video. I’ve never done that before. Looking forward to binge-watching your list tomorrow.
Welcome aboard!.. appreciate you david.
Being a street photographer, given I am a young photographer meaning I am just 6 years into this journey, capturing everything is apart of being street photographer. Walking around cities capturing what I see, everything I see is apart of being street photographer. I think by removing the idea of not shooting everyone and everything is a bad advice to beginners. They will never find actually what they like doing. It’s a long process that can change over time.
I’m a nature/bird photog who has experienced moderate success. I find your aesthetic & energy refreshing. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Your style of giving information and making this video was amazing. It wasn’t a typical sit in your office and list off pieces of advice video you see a million times. It was engaging and entertaining. Made me as the viewer feel like I was riding my bike with you around the park while you gave advice
i took a risk.. i'm glad it worked.. thanks so much for watching.
Solid advice. I appreciate you taking the time to make this, Steve. 👏🏾👏🏾
Steve, this was a wonderful video. You revealed yourself, your expertise, and your story in an easy to understand and digest forum. You deserve gold stars and high fives my friend!
Lots of You Tube videos with good information but not new. Yours was a breath of fresh air and inspirational.
Jesus Christ you just got pinned.
I agree, as a viewer I never felt bored or offended. Sometimes while watching any advice stories, makes you feel someone tries to make you work just the way he wants or you totally lose time because someone made a click bit vid.
I like your style, congrats on the long career ;)
Thumbs up and sub, hear you soon!
I'm a serious hobbyist, not a working pro. But everything you said, yup, resonates with me. Love the way you presented it too. Thanks, Steve.
I appreciate that!
I love this so much!! Thank you!! I got my studio in February and I wanted to shoot all types. This last month, I focused on what I truly love- boudoir and my bookings have picked up significantly since making the change! People feel the love and passion we feel for our art !
This was all great advice! Thanks for taking the time to create and share with us!
Even as an amateur, I find specializing helps my photography have a focus even if it's a broad niche. I occasionally will shoot in other genres more to expand my knowledge and skill (and to have some fun doing something else) but I always come back to my niche when I'm being more serious.
Amazing video dude, love the work you put into these!
Preach Brother Steve! Preach! Thanks for this. I needed it today. One luv☮✌
Glad to help
Some of the BEST advices on UA-cam I’ve seen! Genuine tips for those who wants to go beyond the Instagram fame and truly wants to become a photographer. Keep making these videos. I believe the photo community at large lacks QUALITY
thanks gabe. thanks so much for finding me.
@@stevecarty Gladly subscribed because of great content! (Was suggested by YT)
You just popped up on my UA-cam feed. I am glad I washed this video and I wholeheartedly agree with your message. Thanks for sharing your voice and wisdom.
Great comment. Thank you
Straight facts!!! I'm impressed and will refer to this video going forward. You've blessed me my fellow Photographer! Keep this up!! There are riches in niches!!! Etc...etc.
Woah! Great video, great style & feel and great advice. Love the hairstyle and the socks! SUBSCRIBED.
Hey I loved your video thanks. I was thinking about the subject you covered today so I really appreciate it. Ray
I'm not even here for the photography; I fell for the title. As someone with absolutely nothing to do with the photography space, I love the video and the vibe! Thank you for having such standards......
appreciate you.
New photographer here (well sort of, I am 55 and was once on a yearbook and school newspaper photo team, but that was 35 years ago) and I was scrolling and saw your sign in your thumbnail and decided I better not skip this one so I am watching now. Here we go!
And it was a banger! I needed to hear a lot of this!
What an inspirational video. I really enjoyed this. Thank you for uploading it.
You're the GOAT of photo advice. No bull straight to the point.
Thx anth.
I’m 72. Just found your channel. Subscribed after hearing your opening comment.
You just gained another subscriber! This was so inspirational. Thank you.
Great video! Simply love it!
Beautifully made. Thank you for your work and message.
thanks so much for finding me.
I love this video. Great advice!!!
Love all of this and it earned you a new sub 😎 Looking forward to more here, thank you 🙏🏻
Glad it was helpful! thanks so much for finding me.
Really good advice! focusing on one thing and when you get the shot, keep going are absolute gold! Most of the really good pictures by famous photographers came after a lot of shots ... and you can only see that when you can see their index sheets of the roll :D
I've never been good at self-promotion; it is by far the most difficult thing for me. Thanks for shining a light on that, and thanks for the encouraging words.
it's not self promotion. it's called marketing. treat your business like you would someone elses. stop treating yourself like a charity. think of yourself as a creative machine. value yourself and value your creativity and work. most of the best shooters suck at marketing. i'm here to help. just hang out with us. join my discord and start typing.
Bro... GREAT VIDEO !!!!! Not only great content, but super inspirational too!!!
appreciate you.
Well done man. Thanks for sharing your vision!
Appreciate it!
Brilliant and valuable information. Thank you Steve.
Great video for anyone involved in any art form. New subscriber!
Great to hear the advise! Sending you bumps for when your inertia lags
And $5!? Thank you truly. Made my evening.
Thanks for the great video. Lots of messages to take to heart. I can tell they are well earned.
appreciate you andre
Cool and different video with some pearls of wisdom. Thank you
Composition and backgrounds are the toughest to get right for me. I did a shoot for a band and eventhough the subject, mood, environment was great I didnt even think about my background. There was always something weirdly cut in the corners or obstructed or just some colored light that took my photos from being next level. After a few more shoots I still find this to be difficult and especially my own positioning. Every shoot was an amazing learning experience anyway.
scanning your backgrounds and choosing non distracting areas to shoot has to be your main focus. don't get wrapped up in the moment. they are coming to you for your expertise. part of that is choosing locations. open shade, non distracting. i'll be making some content on this soon.
Such great advice, so glad I found your account... Thank you!!!
appreciate you.
Love your channel! Love the vibe. Love the insight & inspiration!
Thanks so much!!
Well said sir.. Thank you... Love the message on the stem of your bike "Shut Up Legs"...
You notice details. Which is why we’ll get along just fine. I see everything. Congrats for the first commenter noticing that decal.
Great video with a lot of good advice. It was also great to see Toronto as a backdrop 👍🏼🇨🇦
great advice and the vibes...the vibes are there!
Great video, the one piece of advice which comes through so much in the video is how nice and friendly you are. Easy to watch and great backdrops. Looking forward to seeing more videos and learning new tips and tricks
I appreciate that!
Brother, you are on point. Great advice
This is awesome Mr. Steve
I got value...
one thing i love most, is to post my best works and my supposed friends/colleagues not saying nothing or like it... its the sign I'm doing great! Their silence is the best thing!
I appreciate your encouraging words I like the natural look and smiles. I Love “capturing the real you!”
Is my specialty when taking pictures
Thx Joyce.
That was brilliant, just what I needed. Thanks for posting
Great to hear!
Sir that message was HEART sent and we thank you!!!!
Appreciate you
Awesome video and advice. Thank you.
Such a great video! Love your creative approach to this. Keep it up Steve! I got a lot out of this advice
Love your vibe! Your video is a work of art - beautiful, fresh and relevant. So glad I happened on to your channel today. You have a new subscriber! Thank you for sharing.
Gonna cry now. These comments are what I’ve been working 2 yrs for.
Beautiful message!!! Thank you for this I needed to hear these words of reality and encouragement!!!
You are so welcome
Some of the best advice. Thank you.
Thank you a Steve for your valuable advise and great video. Great videography! Just started following your channel
Awesome, thank you!
Amazing video. That story and point of view was what I needed thank you.
Glad it was helpful! thanks so much for finding me.
Reminds me of what my mentor said, "when you have ego in photography its like trying to make a race out of walking, when we all have our own pace".
Thanks again for some great words on photography and makes me feel like I've been going in a good direction in terms of improvement, and I will continue to to!
let's go mcccal.. glad we found eachother.
I listened Steve...and I will again, and again..great advice
Best video about photography "tips" so far I have seen, for a while. Great job. Thanks for doing what you do!
Wow, thanks!
Really enjoyed watching this video! I got my first camera at age 10, 43 years ago and haven’t looked back since. I love the tips. Keep shooting!
All of these were phenomenal! I’m definitely subscribe, and I’m excited to learn more. Thank you for posting!
appreciate you.
Absolutely spot on about being timeless and not following trends. And about being pleasant and professional on a set and when delivering a service. Complaint I hear from art directors and producers these days is that a lot of young people are hard to deal with, so they often have to reshoot it with older heads who have proven they can deliver. These brands tend to fall for the flavor of the day-the new popular kid on the block who is shooting for Dazed, iD and Self-Service.
Great video, great advice.
Only thing I would disagree with is that not anyone can shoot good photos of beautiful people with top-notch hair, makeup and styling. There are “local” guys who make everything look overly commercial, surgical, lifeless, and the models plastic. Instagram is saturated with it. They have nothing to say. It’s the pretty picture syndrome, which fools many into believing they’re doing great work. The computer is partly the blame for that. You see photos with the backlight, which make colors look dazzling, for the most part. But print it and put it on a wall, and it all breaks down.
Man what a powerful video! I just now found your channel and oh yes , I subscribed !!
Awesome! Thank you!
This is a literally GREAT video, audio, everything.
Wow, thanks!
Excellent advice and encouragement! Thanks for sharing.
that's why i'm here.
great advices and well spoken ...the niche thing never thought about that before ...i am more a variety person. But it makes sense i will take that in mind.Thanks and you made it into the algorythmus :) enjoy
Thank you, Steve! Your advice is spot on.❤
You are so welcome. I’m here. Come back again. We’re trying to build something here. Watch a live or one of my podcasts. 🖤✊🏾
For sure!
I love this video. What a gentle reminder to stay unique and be creative in your own way. Thank you so much, we all need a little bump here and there.
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much for your time, effort, patience, money, will, and knowledge into creating this video. I truly appreciate your advice, thank you again!!!
Larry. You’re a king. Thx a bunch.
This is Great Advice for Musicians Too! Especially playing through it. No two takes are exactly the same. That's what makes it so frustratingly Fun! ✌️
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Truth. Saving this video 👏
Nailed it. The first two ones are the most important I would say. Like Peter Coulson or Alex Kilbee say: If you want to develop a style you have to switch off social Media. They only follow Trends. Beeing Trend doesn't mean beeing good. Thanks for the video, Steve.
Such a great video with great advice. I love how you told a story of what that specific day looked like for you while stopping to give advice was attention grabbing. I really enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing incredible insights in the world of photography!
Glad it was helpful! thanks so much for finding me.
You are an inspiration.I never plan to be a pro again, but you words ring truth.
Scary good and painfully true .... Nice ✌️
wow, Steve mastered the game of light, the very last scene where the pinkish-purplish light glows on the side of his face is epic
zula notices the details. light and relight and check and relight again
You just conquered two of my biggest fears in life. First, riding a fixie. Second, crossing parallel train tracks while you ride a bike with skinny tires!
lol... years and years of experience.. hit that shit at the most right angle you can... thanks so much for finding me.
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing your wisdom👍
Glad it was helpful!
i shoot with a Nikon D3200. im a year in and i love it and already get hired. I get hired for my style more so than my gear of formal education. its all a VIBE!
So many truth bombs! 🙌🏾
Love the bike! Also, good holistic advice on photography. And the business standpoint: Great advice on having a specialization. Photographers can take lots of pics for fun, but it's tough to advertise that.
Totally agree!
That was amazing. Liked and sub’d. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the sub! appreciate you rene.
Loved this, so inspirational and found such value in it as an actress and filmmaker. Thanks Steve! 🏆📽💜
Glad you enjoyed it! Welcome jacq. Come back again.
Will circle back for sure
! @@stevecarty
Amazing true words! Thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome!
Toronto love with a sub! will listen to some of your vids while editing for sure~!!
Let’s go!!
This was really beautiful, thanks Steve
Glad you enjoyed it