This is the first comment I make in years of photography study on UA-cam. It's the only video I have ever seen that asks "How to get better?" and does not answer "Buy this great guide on how to become a rich famous professional photographer in 2 weeks". Discipline, continuous practice, sacrifice and self criticism are the true key elements of sucess. Congratulations on having the massive COURAGE it takes to refuse selling an expensive popular lie, to instead giving free honest advice to those who really need it. Thank you! Just subbed and will now watch all your videos.
Joe, I am inspired by what you have to say. I almost gave up on my photography business because of my recent divorce, but I hadn't watched you in a while. You have inspired me to keep going and I thank you for that. I know now that I am ready for my next client!
Out of all the self helped videos I've watched on photography on UA-cam, this really is quite simply the most useful thing I've ever watched. So simple - yet so perfectly true.
I am honestly baffled as to how you don't have more views, the knowledge, advice and stories that you give (along with having the essential attitude for a tutor) is ideal. I'm a photography student at an art college in the UK, in my final year in fact, and I find these videos and your attitude genuinely makes a difference for someone who likely overthinks to the point of inaction (an episode on analysis-paralysis would be great) or whose confidence fluctuates when photographing in public/with people. Thank you, please keep it up!
Best video yet. You sound like my music teacher when I was a kid. Practice, Practice. Practice. Just imagine, your next shot may be the award winner. Eli
Months of watching youtube videos to help learn more photography and finally stumble on this page.......Are you the only person that actually goes into so much detail and in depth how things work??? My brain doesn't do well with so many others giving such simple or no explanations.
Thank you for the kind words Tango Lima. I try to focus on as many details about the hows and whys of photography as possible. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any videos!
Joe, you're awesome and very much appreciated. Let me modify this "old adage" a bit. Some of us have a saying in dance: PRACTICE MAKES PERMANENT, NOT PERFECT. The point is; that just practicing without instruction/mentoring/evolution of technique just reinforces already established habits which become more resistant to change. Athletes, musicians, dancers etc improve with valuable coaching and then lots of practice. The successful ones (like yourself) practice a lot. I'll add one of my personal thoughts to the previous one and your intent: "PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE". Together, both statements really encompass your original statement with statement #4 in your video (never stop learning). I may be a beginner photographer, but I try (not always successfully) to have intent when practicing. Hoping to see you in Dallas. Your channel is simply the most efficient experience on UA-cam. You rock it!
Joel, I surprisingly just started watching your videos tonight, but I must say that you are by far that best photography teacher on youtube. Not just by your easy-going attitude & knowledge, but the sheer simplistic structure of your videos. You get right to the point, while being informative & captivating. I will definitely be watching your videos regularly from here on out.
Been learning Photography on UA-cam for 7 years now from many different experienced photographers. You by far are the best in my opinion. Keep 'em coming please :-)
"Practice makes perfect" .... not always! Science says (and our top athletes, performers etc agree): Practice makes Permanent! (Of course "no practice" makes ... well not very much at all) Hence: Do practice (a lot!) but make sure that what and how you practice is aligned with the objectives and is of the best quality. A big THANKS Joe for your contribution in this field: On all three major criteria you score max - Quality, Pertinence and Actionable. With this I guess we strugglers have to work really hard to come up with some new excuses for not improving ... now that lack of actionable quality advice is no longer available. Keep going Joe: you are making a difference!
I do photography since 2003, I’m still successful wedding photographer in beautiful Toronto area. I love the way you talk brother, I’m disappointed why I didn’t know years back, anyway I practice everyday every moments even though I tell my kids to practice about their study, they will not any problems on exams day. I gonna share your video with my kids.
I can't imagine not shooting/practicing almost daily. I was a music major back in the 1980s, so this just seems obvious. You are so right, Joe. Practice on specifics...like a pianist practicing scales. I am really appreciating your channel. Thanks!
Thanks Joe, this is the best advice I have heard on UA-cam yet. Just knowing that the top award winning Photographers still practice makes me feel comfortable & inspire me to get out there & practice.
You are one of my favorite UA-camrs teaching about photography. Keep up the good work! I try to learn something every day and apply it to my hobby. I know how to use photoshop very well and went to college for graphic design, but being able to take stunning photographs without filters and enhancements is a goal of mine each time I take pictures.
Usually my best work is when I'm shooting while with my family or just on my own. I find that without the pressures of getting the necessary shots for the client I can be much more creative, sometimes wildly creative, sometimes the photos are really "out there" but through those exercises I'm able to build my own style and bring some of those techniques into my work for paying clients. If I only practiced while working I would never try as creative an approach as I could otherwise and I'd lose out on the opportunities to broaden my technical abilities & hone my individual style. It also makes paid work much more enjoyable when implementing new techniques learned while not under any pressure. Thanks again for the wonderful videos and positive reinforcement.
Joe, This video has brought a smile to my face. I too started a long time ago (’74 to be precise) shooting … HS, merchants , anything I could get my hands and lens around. The Sunpack potato masher has been put to rest , the Braun remains. .You give excellent sage advice for anyone at the beginning, middle, and upper levels of photography today. Glad you brought up Minor White (an inspiration here as well) and David [the man who brought Coors to the white house] glad he’s still active. Glad you are back as well. Keep on trucking friend.
Great info. And also something a lot of people forget! Practice makes perfect. Couple of days before Christmass I had to shoot a school Christmass prom. I never shot a prom before. So I contacted the prom event manager and asked how the party would look like. Medium to dark environment, with disco lights and everybody in nice suits and dresses. So I turned down some lights in my house and started to practice focussing (manual and auto) in darker environments. Next to that I got my speedlight and started shooting and figuring out how to light the guests. Watched some 'club photography' videos on UA-cam for some tips (because clubs uses a LOT of discolights) and practiced some more. And after all this practice: The prom was great and my shots were amazing! The people enjoyed the pictures so much that I've been asked to shoot the graduation prom next year too! :)
I ran across your videos this morning and BOY was I happy, ALL the videos are great and very helpful!!!! I have been watching for hours now. lol. THANKS
Thanks, Joe. You've helped me ponder my gear. I once shot an assignment at a cooking workshop with a small mirrorless camera. On a whim, I took a bunch of frames with my (ancient 2013 vintage) Nokia PureView 808 phone - you know, the 41 mpx sensor from which the camera cab choose the best 8 mpx. The results were illuminating. First of all, the experience of shooting with the phone was more INTIMATE. As a result, the pictures were more warm and human. Second, the long aspect ratio lent a more INTIMATE feeling to the shots. A bit of LR work with dehaze, and I had very usable, fun shots. I carry the phone everywhere now - thanks to this video I'm inspired to see if I can take my phone as seriously as David Hume Kennerly takes his! Love your creative enthusiasm!
Very inspiring and informative! Joe you are among the BEST teachers I have experienced... I got out of photography over 25 years ago. I was a product of the film era. With the encouragement of a good friend I plunged back in. The digital world is has been a learning experience. As I have progressed I realize the media (digital) may be different but I find more similarity with the "old" than I find differences. Keep putting out quality information (And great coaching) Joe! Thanks so much!
Thank you for the kind words jeff beeman! I appreciate the comment! In reality photography has changed very little from the 1970's when I got started. The equipment has changed and technology has made many things easier - but photography is pretty much the same.
I saw this video only a few weeks ago, about when I "discovered" Joe Eldeman. And this, like almost all your videos and article Joe, has inspired me a lot. So immediately after I decided to buy a small camera (instead my great bag with all lenses) bag and always carry my dslr with only one lens so you can shoot at any time. Now it's almost a month that every day I take it with me (I'm not a professional photographer, I'm a computer technician for work) and every day I able to make at least one photo, whether it's a colleague, a landscape or some photos of street photograpy. Thanks Joe!
Hey Joe, I've subscribed to many UA-cam photographers in my quest to become a better amateur photographer and have recently discovered and subscribed to yours. I have to say I really love your fun and enthusiastic (but not over the top) presentation style and the clear and interesting way you share your plentiful knowledge and experience. Everybody looking to be inspired to improve their photography should subscribe to your channel! Keep up the good work.
I have no intention of becoming a professional photographer but these tips will certainly help me to improve my photography.Out of all the videos I have seen about photography this video is by far the most helpful.Thanks once again.
Joe, what you said in this video has solidified my desire and determination to become a professional photographer. I’ve been practicing everyday, reading workbooks everyday, watching instructional videos here on UA-cam everyday. Thank you so much for your dedication and commitment to the craft of photography. Thank you for this video.
Thank you for the kind words Bill Smith ! Maybe they mis-understood the Brad Pitt comment?? ;-) Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any videos!
Maybe they just don't like the fact that skill actually does require work. Maybe they didn't realise that Mozart also had to practise, and were hoping that they could simply purchase the necessary skills. "Hi, i'd like a photo app for my brain - where can I buy one?" Or they might focus more on form than content. To me Joe Edelman IS a little over enthusiastic like a salesman. But I can easily forgive him, because he's so obviously RIGHT.
I strive for professional quality in everything I shoot, even if it's for myself and not for a client. I don't accept any amateurish basic snapshot type photos out of me. What I post now is only the best of the best and I still have plenty of room for improvement. I've been shooting since June 2016 and I absolutely love it. I still practice too, especially with my off camera flash units! Thank you for your words of encouragement 💕
Wow...Joe tonight you have blown me away ...Im always wishing i could be a better photographer and now i realise its my lack of practice thats holding me back .... I have all the gear and no idea ... Thanks Joe for another great educational vlog ... Amazing ......keep up the good work ...
Great video as always! I find assignments a great way to get better at photography. You can start with an assignment to take an interesting photo every day for two weeks. Then you can start to constrain yourself, pick a subject. For example, take a photo every day that will contain a drink. Now do that for two weeks and you will see the progress by looking at each photo you took.
My piano teacher used to say, "Perfect practice makes perfect." Haphazard, sporadic practice doesn't have the same value as methodical, regular practice. Thanks, Joe. Love your stuff!
I watch a lot of tutorials, and I am a coach, Joe's vids beat the lot....and he talks pure sense........take this practice vid......it is so much sense but whilst we practice a musical instrument or a sport........but would we ever consider to practice our photography? Yes practice......sound advice to any photographer......and I would add, you never stop learning!
Another great video, Joe! Thanks. I was cleaning up some of my photos to make some space and I deleted over 3000 photos taken of things around my office. I was shooting a guitar headstock with a long zoom practicing hand holding without shake. I shot an old styrofoam wig stand shaped like a head to practice framing headshots and nailing the focus on the 'eye' (or in this case, a marble I jammed into the foam). Finally, there were a hundreds of shots of an old Minolta MC zoom lens that I took that were intentionally varying degrees of bad to practice some of my post processing techniques. I've always got a camera with me and although I really don't like using the cam in my phone, I do walk around Atlanta on my lunch with a Canon SD880i point and shoot. Thanks!
I have never seen more useful video on UA-cam than this one regarding Photography and I have seen a lot. Thank you so much Joe for the great video and I promise you that I follow it to the letter.
Sound advice you got the sub with this one. I am a painter primarily, with a degree in studio work, I did not get there without having painted everyday, for 4-5 hours, without missing a day for over a decade now. People think I was born with this innate gift for painting but it's not true. It takes work, and failing, then doing it over and over to get better.
I'm only an enthusiast photographer, I do photograph for fun but that doesn't mean I don't want to do it the best that I can, and I'm far from that. I appreciate very much your advices, they are terribly helpful letting me know what I'm doing wrong and pointing me in the right direction. Thank you!
Wow! This is one of the best videos on photography (and can be applied to about anything) out there. Hit me like a very cold bucket of water. Thanks for telling me like it is, Joe. Setting up a practice schedule now!
I loved viewing your video, Joe. Your are an inspiration to me and, I'm sure, to others. Looking forward to your next video. In the meantime, I will keep practicing.
Glad you enjoyed it Richard* Abstracts, fitness, faith and Fender! Be sure to follow me on Instagram - instagram.com/joeedelman - I post a lot of behind the scenes images and clips!
This was great advice, and the story of how you practiced by sitting on the curb focusing on the cars as they drove past was a wonderful example of the dedication you have and a clear analogy of the kind others should be aspiring to.
I practice by making my personal project. I still shoot many things depending on the assignment, but it is the personal project that I push through year after year that helps me develop. I'm still not where I want to be, but I'm getting there, and I'm happy to find your vlog, Joe! Great tutorials, and good motivation. Cheers! Tom.
As always a brilliant and helpful video. Before I dared to charge anyone I did some free shoots for a charity I'm involved with. It was important to me to do the best job possible for them each time. I rent a room off them to use as a studio, I insist on paying although I've been offered it for free but I strongly believe in what the charity does. This gave me the chance to practice for 3 days before doing my first "corporate shoot", because for me it had to be the best they could get. This year we for our Christmas Raffle the first prize is a studio photoshoot, I've already arranged with family that I'm practising on them prior to the shoot. I also enjoy experimenting in these practice sessions as I'm someone who learns from mistakes. Today I've spent all day practising Lightroom as I'm trying to move over from Camera Raw, I made mistakes, but I learnt a lot.
Thank you so much for this video! I found your channel today after a long day taking pictures all over the Florida panhandle. I was being very hard on myself and was even thinking about... but now I'm sitting in my living room with a 35mm and taking "product " pics. Thanks!
I have just discovered your channel, with this video. I have since viewed several others and joined the Facebook group. Thank you for some of the best practical tips I have seen here on UA-cam. I will certainly stay tuned.
This is the advise I need to hear. Practice even with my cell phone. Look around at things as pictures, which I started doing before seeing your video. Thank you!🙋🏽
Thank you. Simple, sound (sage) advice - the no cost, no gadgets best way to improve. I usually use my Olympus EM1 but today took my Canon 6D out - and missed a shot due to having forgotten the camera layout (Pelican taking off from light poll on jetty). Practice, know your equipment, keep it simple and learn from your own mistakes and others ideas.
Hey Joe, first of all, I really like the set up and lighting on your video :-) But even more so, the advice is great and just what I needed to hear right now. Had a bit of a downer of few weeks after an exiting trip and I didn't go out shooting as much as I should have. Now after watching your video I have no excuses ;-) Thanks.
I don't know how it's taken so long for me to come across your channel, but I've been watching a lot of your videos over the past few days (and I subscribed). I find you refreshingly inspirational compared to the other photographers on UA-cam I follow. I don't practice as much as I used to, but I'm just about to get out my camera, set up my lighting and use my mannequin to practice some different lighting techniques after watching this video. Thanks for being such an inspiring person.
Yes, thank you! This principle is FUNDAMENTAL. Just because I watched a video or read a book (remember those?), or several, doesn't mean I know how to do something, even if I can accurately explain everything from the material in detail. Until I've successfully done it myself, my knowledge is worthless. Subbed and shared this on FB ;)
Brilliant. I to come from the film days with Tri-x, D76 and contact sheets. I appreciate your point that nothing beats practice - you've got to love photography, be inquisitive and always willing to try new things...
Joe Edelman, today's video was great. I love that advice. Mentally photographing everything I look at is one of my irritating (according to some) habits. I sometimes get lost and have to rewind TV shows and movies because I'm paying attention to the lighting angles and don't catch dialogue.
This is the first comment I make in years of photography study on UA-cam. It's the only video I have ever seen that asks "How to get better?" and does not answer "Buy this great guide on how to become a rich famous professional photographer in 2 weeks". Discipline, continuous practice, sacrifice and self criticism are the true key elements of sucess. Congratulations on having the massive COURAGE it takes to refuse selling an expensive popular lie, to instead giving free honest advice to those who really need it. Thank you! Just subbed and will now watch all your videos.
Joe, I am inspired by what you have to say. I almost gave up on my photography business because of my recent divorce, but I hadn't watched you in a while. You have inspired me to keep going and I thank you for that. I know now that I am ready for my next client!
Out of all the self helped videos I've watched on photography on UA-cam, this really is quite simply the most useful thing I've ever watched. So simple - yet so perfectly true.
Thank you for the kind words Benjamin Robinson ! Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any videos!
I am honestly baffled as to how you don't have more views, the knowledge, advice and stories that you give (along with having the essential attitude for a tutor) is ideal. I'm a photography student at an art college in the UK, in my final year in fact, and I find these videos and your attitude genuinely makes a difference for someone who likely overthinks to the point of inaction (an episode on analysis-paralysis would be great) or whose confidence fluctuates when photographing in public/with people. Thank you, please keep it up!
Best video yet. You sound like my music teacher when I was a kid. Practice, Practice. Practice. Just imagine, your next shot may be the award winner.
Eli
Thank you for the kind words Eli Sloves ! Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any videos!
Months of watching youtube videos to help learn more photography and finally stumble on this page.......Are you the only person that actually goes into so much detail and in depth how things work??? My brain doesn't do well with so many others giving such simple or no explanations.
Thank you for the kind words Tango Lima. I try to focus on as many details about the hows and whys of photography as possible. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any videos!
@@theJoeEdelman Yup, I totally did already! So much good stuff, debating trying to find time to book a 1 on 1 too!
Awesome@@taisho1125R! Looking forward to hearing from you!
Joe, you're awesome and very much appreciated. Let me modify this "old adage" a bit. Some of us have a saying in dance: PRACTICE MAKES PERMANENT, NOT PERFECT. The point is; that just practicing without instruction/mentoring/evolution of technique just reinforces already established habits which become more resistant to change. Athletes, musicians, dancers etc improve with valuable coaching and then lots of practice. The successful ones (like yourself) practice a lot. I'll add one of my personal thoughts to the previous one and your intent: "PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE". Together, both statements really encompass your original statement with statement #4 in your video (never stop learning). I may be a beginner photographer, but I try (not always successfully) to have intent when practicing. Hoping to see you in Dallas. Your channel is simply the most efficient experience on UA-cam. You rock it!
Thank you dance2jam! I appreciate the kind words and support!
Joel, I surprisingly just started watching your videos tonight, but I must say that you are by far that best photography teacher on youtube. Not just by your easy-going attitude & knowledge, but the sheer simplistic structure of your videos. You get right to the point, while being informative & captivating. I will definitely be watching your videos regularly from here on out.
I appreciate your kind words and comments BringerOfTruth123! Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any videos.
Been learning Photography on UA-cam for 7 years now from many different experienced photographers. You by far are the best in my opinion. Keep 'em coming please :-)
Thank you for the kind words ChaChaChávez ! Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any videos!
"Practice makes perfect" .... not always!
Science says (and our top athletes, performers etc agree): Practice makes Permanent!
(Of course "no practice" makes ... well not very much at all)
Hence: Do practice (a lot!) but make sure that what and how you practice is aligned with the objectives and is of the best quality.
A big THANKS Joe for your contribution in this field: On all three major criteria you score max - Quality, Pertinence and Actionable.
With this I guess we strugglers have to work really hard to come up with some new excuses for not improving ... now that lack of actionable quality advice is no longer available.
Keep going Joe: you are making a difference!
I do photography since 2003, I’m still successful wedding photographer in beautiful Toronto area. I love the way you talk brother, I’m disappointed why I didn’t know years back, anyway I practice everyday every moments even though I tell my kids to practice about their study, they will not any problems on exams day. I gonna share your video with my kids.
I can't imagine not shooting/practicing almost daily. I was a music major back in the 1980s, so this just seems obvious. You are so right, Joe. Practice on specifics...like a pianist practicing scales. I am really appreciating your channel. Thanks!
Thank you Jared Tremper! I appreciate the kind words and support!
This is GOLD Joe. Should be required viewing for any aspiring photographer. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for the kind words Paul Harrison ! Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any videos!
Thanks Joe, this is the best advice I have heard on UA-cam yet. Just knowing that the top award winning Photographers still practice makes me feel comfortable & inspire me to get out there & practice.
Thanks Pixelmotivator and THANKS for subscribing - great to have you along for the ride!
You are one of my favorite UA-camrs teaching about photography. Keep up the good work! I try to learn something every day and apply it to my hobby. I know how to use photoshop very well and went to college for graphic design, but being able to take stunning photographs without filters and enhancements is a goal of mine each time I take pictures.
Thanks so much for the very kind words Fubar Circus and THANKS for subscribing - great to have you along for the ride!
Usually my best work is when I'm shooting while with my family or just on my own. I find that without the pressures of getting the necessary shots for the client I can be much more creative, sometimes wildly creative, sometimes the photos are really "out there" but through those exercises I'm able to build my own style and bring some of those techniques into my work for paying clients. If I only practiced while working I would never try as creative an approach as I could otherwise and I'd lose out on the opportunities to broaden my technical abilities & hone my individual style. It also makes paid work much more enjoyable when implementing new techniques learned while not under any pressure. Thanks again for the wonderful videos and positive reinforcement.
Joe,
This video has brought a smile to my face. I too started a long time ago (’74 to be precise) shooting … HS, merchants , anything I could get my hands and lens around. The Sunpack potato masher has been put to rest , the Braun remains. .You give excellent sage advice for anyone at the beginning, middle, and upper levels of photography today. Glad you brought up Minor White (an inspiration here as well) and David [the man who brought Coors to the white house] glad he’s still active. Glad you are back as well. Keep on trucking friend.
Thanks for the kind words Nat Nichols and THANKS for subscribing - great to have you along for the ride!
I watch hundreds of photography tutorials and how-to's on UA-cam. It's a great resource. Lessons like this however are also important.
Thank you Lewis Miller! I really appreciate the kind words!
Great info. And also something a lot of people forget!
Practice makes perfect.
Couple of days before Christmass I had to shoot a school Christmass prom. I never shot a prom before. So I contacted the prom event manager and asked how the party would look like. Medium to dark environment, with disco lights and everybody in nice suits and dresses.
So I turned down some lights in my house and started to practice focussing (manual and auto) in darker environments. Next to that I got my speedlight and started shooting and figuring out how to light the guests. Watched some 'club photography' videos on UA-cam for some tips (because clubs uses a LOT of discolights) and practiced some more.
And after all this practice: The prom was great and my shots were amazing! The people enjoyed the pictures so much that I've been asked to shoot the graduation prom next year too! :)
That's the way to do it pdebie1982! Thanks for sharing!
Right on point, practice, practice, practice!
Thanks Paris Troy and THANKS for subscribing - great to have you along for the ride!
I ran across your videos this morning and BOY was I happy, ALL the videos are great and very helpful!!!! I have been watching for hours now. lol. THANKS
You're very welcome Katrina Joseph! Thank you so much for the kind words!
Thanks, Joe. You've helped me ponder my gear. I once shot an assignment at a cooking workshop with a small mirrorless camera. On a whim, I took a bunch of frames with my (ancient 2013 vintage) Nokia PureView 808 phone - you know, the 41 mpx sensor from which the camera cab choose the best 8 mpx. The results were illuminating. First of all, the experience of shooting with the phone was more INTIMATE. As a result, the pictures were more warm and human. Second, the long aspect ratio lent a more INTIMATE feeling to the shots. A bit of LR work with dehaze, and I had very usable, fun shots. I carry the phone everywhere now - thanks to this video I'm inspired to see if I can take my phone as seriously as David Hume Kennerly takes his! Love your creative enthusiasm!
Very inspiring and informative! Joe you are among the BEST teachers I have experienced... I got out of photography over 25 years ago. I was a product of the film era. With the encouragement of a good friend I plunged back in. The digital world is has been a learning experience. As I have progressed I realize the media (digital) may be different but I find more similarity with the "old" than I find differences. Keep putting out quality information (And great coaching) Joe! Thanks so much!
Thank you for the kind words jeff beeman! I appreciate the comment! In reality photography has changed very little from the 1970's when I got started. The equipment has changed and technology has made many things easier - but photography is pretty much the same.
I saw this video only a few weeks ago, about when I "discovered" Joe Eldeman. And this, like almost all your videos and article Joe, has inspired me a lot. So immediately after I decided to buy a small camera (instead my great bag with all lenses) bag and always carry my dslr with only one lens so you can shoot at any time. Now it's almost a month that every day I take it with me (I'm not a professional photographer, I'm a computer technician for work) and every day I able to make at least one photo, whether it's a colleague, a landscape or some photos of street photograpy. Thanks Joe!
Your channel is one of the best on UA-cam. love how you get your point across.
Thank you for the kind words quatie ! Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any videos!
Hey Joe, I've subscribed to many UA-cam photographers in my quest to become a better amateur photographer and have recently discovered and subscribed to yours. I have to say I really love your fun and enthusiastic (but not over the top) presentation style and the clear and interesting way you share your plentiful knowledge and experience. Everybody looking to be inspired to improve their photography should subscribe to your channel! Keep up the good work.
I have no intention of becoming a professional photographer but these tips will certainly
help me to improve my photography.Out of all the videos I have seen about photography this video is by far the most helpful.Thanks once again.
Thanks Paulo Contente and THANKS for subscribing - great to have you along for the ride!
Joe, what you said in this video has solidified my desire and determination to become a professional photographer.
I’ve been practicing everyday, reading workbooks everyday, watching instructional videos here on UA-cam everyday.
Thank you so much for your dedication and commitment to the craft of photography.
Thank you for this video.
how could 2 people not like this guy. They must be jealous I'm guessing. Great vid
Thank you for the kind words Bill Smith ! Maybe they mis-understood the Brad Pitt comment?? ;-) Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any videos!
Maybe they just don't like the fact that skill actually does require work. Maybe they didn't realise that Mozart also had to practise, and were hoping that they could simply purchase the necessary skills. "Hi, i'd like a photo app for my brain - where can I buy one?"
Or they might focus more on form than content. To me Joe Edelman IS a little over enthusiastic like a salesman. But I can easily forgive him, because he's so obviously RIGHT.
I was thinking the same thing. KUDOS
Simple, Straightforward, Clear Advice! Great!
Glad you enjoyed it Franz David Toro! I appreciate the comment!
I strive for professional quality in everything I shoot, even if it's for myself and not for a client. I don't accept any amateurish basic snapshot type photos out of me. What I post now is only the best of the best and I still have plenty of room for improvement. I've been shooting since June 2016 and I absolutely love it. I still practice too, especially with my off camera flash units!
Thank you for your words of encouragement 💕
Awesome Michelle Jones! Thanks for commenting!
Whether it is 10,000 hours to become an expert or 100, it takes a lot! Thanks for the reminder, Joe. (And I have GOT to get my iPhone out more often!)
Wow...Joe tonight you have blown me away ...Im always wishing i could be a better photographer and now i realise its my lack of practice thats holding me back .... I have all the gear and no idea ... Thanks Joe for another great educational vlog ... Amazing ......keep up the good work ...
Thank you so much for the kind words Richard Morris and THANKS for subscribing - great to have you along for the ride!
Sage advise Joe, to become good at anything practice is what needed
Glad you enjoyed it Mark Jacobs! I appreciate the comment!
Dude. You are a national treasure to photographers everywhere. Inspiring video. Many thanks.......
I appreciate your kind words and comments Tom Kaszuba!
Great video as always! I find assignments a great way to get better at photography. You can start with an assignment to take an interesting photo every day for two weeks. Then you can start to constrain yourself, pick a subject. For example, take a photo every day that will contain a drink. Now do that for two weeks and you will see the progress by looking at each photo you took.
Great idea Paul Iştoan!
+Joe Edelman you're right !
I was needing this "slap in the face". Thanks again!
Thanks for commenting Robson Cesco!
My piano teacher used to say, "Perfect practice makes perfect." Haphazard, sporadic practice doesn't have the same value as methodical, regular practice. Thanks, Joe. Love your stuff!
Wise teacher Reno Christian Fellowship! Thanks for commenting!
Oops! I didn't realize I was logged in as RCF when I wrote that. LOL.
Great video Joe....well done and as usual a ton of details to teach us all.
Glad you enjoyed it Luis' Tuber Channel! I appreciate the comment!
I watch a lot of tutorials, and I am a coach, Joe's vids beat the lot....and he talks pure sense........take this practice vid......it is so much sense but whilst we practice a musical instrument or a sport........but would we ever consider to practice our photography? Yes practice......sound advice to any photographer......and I would add, you never stop learning!
I appreciate your kind words and comments Aidan CK! Thank you!
Another great video, Joe! Thanks. I was cleaning up some of my photos to make some space and I deleted over 3000 photos taken of things around my office. I was shooting a guitar headstock with a long zoom practicing hand holding without shake. I shot an old styrofoam wig stand shaped like a head to practice framing headshots and nailing the focus on the 'eye' (or in this case, a marble I jammed into the foam). Finally, there were a hundreds of shots of an old Minolta MC zoom lens that I took that were intentionally varying degrees of bad to practice some of my post processing techniques.
I've always got a camera with me and although I really don't like using the cam in my phone, I do walk around Atlanta on my lunch with a Canon SD880i point and shoot.
Thanks!
I have never seen more useful video on UA-cam than this one regarding Photography and I have seen a lot. Thank you so much Joe for the great video and I promise you that I follow it to the letter.
Thank you !!!!!!!!!! 5:58 pm on California so glad I found your channel !!!
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Always enjoy your show Joe. Thanks
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Brilliant, very informative. I have subscribed. Cant wait to watch all the other video's. Great tips!!!!
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Sound advice you got the sub with this one. I am a painter primarily, with a degree in studio work, I did not get there without having painted everyday, for 4-5 hours, without missing a day for over a decade now. People think I was born with this innate gift for painting but it's not true. It takes work, and failing, then doing it over and over to get better.
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Well said. Should be included with every newbie wanting to get into the photography business. Thanks for doing this.
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Great video series Joe. Extremely helpful. Many good points.
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Absolutely amazing videos - great presentation, very instructive, truly inspirational! Thanks, Joe !
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Wow great and powerful video that even experienced photographers can benefit from
Thank you Michael Jones! I really appreciate the kind words!
Love, love, love this video! Thank you for these!
You're very welcome Bill Killillay! I am glad you enjoyed it!
I'm only an enthusiast photographer, I do photograph for fun but that doesn't mean I don't want to do it the best that I can, and I'm far from that. I appreciate very much your advices, they are terribly helpful letting me know what I'm doing wrong and pointing me in the right direction. Thank you!
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I've recently found you. You are great sir. You speak plainly and easly. Your tips are on point and accurate. Keep it up!
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Wow! This is one of the best videos on photography (and can be applied to about anything) out there. Hit me like a very cold bucket of water. Thanks for telling me like it is, Joe. Setting up a practice schedule now!
Great advice. This video should be required before watching the others.
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I am binge watching your videos...love you!
Awesome Ruthie Lee Williams! I'm glad to hear! Have you subscribed to the channel yet?
Joe Edelman absolutely!
I loved viewing your video, Joe. Your are an inspiration to me and, I'm sure, to others. Looking forward to your next video. In the meantime, I will keep practicing.
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great advice! you have a soothing voice that makes me pay attention to everything you have to say. thanks!
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So basic..but so relevant...great advice..!!! Luv it 😊🙏🏽
Glad you enjoyed it Richard* Abstracts, fitness, faith and Fender! Be sure to follow me on Instagram - instagram.com/joeedelman - I post a lot of behind the scenes images and clips!
This was great advice, and the story of how you practiced by sitting on the curb focusing on the cars as they drove past was a wonderful example of the dedication you have and a clear analogy of the kind others should be aspiring to.
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Thanks Joe for taking out your precious time and sharing your brilliant ideas. Those are truly inspirational.
Highly appreciated😊👍
Thank you Sarajit Sil! I really appreciate the kind words!
I practice by making my personal project. I still shoot many things depending on the assignment, but it is the personal project that I push through year after year that helps me develop. I'm still not where I want to be, but I'm getting there, and I'm happy to find your vlog, Joe! Great tutorials, and good motivation. Cheers! Tom.
Muy inspirador Joel, Gracias.
Thank you Mauricio pg! I appreciate the kind words and support!
As always a brilliant and helpful video. Before I dared to charge anyone I did some free shoots for a charity I'm involved with. It was important to me to do the best job possible for them each time. I rent a room off them to use as a studio, I insist on paying although I've been offered it for free but I strongly believe in what the charity does. This gave me the chance to practice for 3 days before doing my first "corporate shoot", because for me it had to be the best they could get. This year we for our Christmas Raffle the first prize is a studio photoshoot, I've already arranged with family that I'm practising on them prior to the shoot. I also enjoy experimenting in these practice sessions as I'm someone who learns from mistakes. Today I've spent all day practising Lightroom as I'm trying to move over from Camera Raw, I made mistakes, but I learnt a lot.
Bravo for a wonderful set of values and Thank You for the kind words Mark Harris ! Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any videos!
Wonderful video thanks Joe. Why would anyone thumb down?!
LOL Plimpton - not everybody likes practice!
Thank you so much for this video! I found your channel today after a long day taking pictures all over the Florida panhandle. I was being very hard on myself and was even thinking about... but now I'm sitting in my living room with a 35mm and taking "product " pics. Thanks!
Thank you very much to inspire and encurage me to follow lerning and practicing!! Big hug!!
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I just LOVE YOU!!!!! I'm absolute beginner and your channel is the most inspiring and interesting one!!! Thank you!
Luv ya back Violeta! I am glad you are enjoying them!
Great advice Joe! it amazes me how many people in the business actually never go through their camera manual...
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Thank you Mr. Edelman, your videos are an inspiration for all of us!!!
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Excellent video Joe! I really enjoyed it!
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Joe Edelman thank you Joe! I am certainly subscribed to your excellent channel! I have learned very interesting stuff there.
You are a wonderful speaker and a natural teacher. awesome. thank you :)
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Oh I already am :D Thank you!!
great words of wisdom. I am struggling right now with some sort of confidence problem and this is going to get me out there again
I have just discovered your channel, with this video. I have since viewed several others and joined the Facebook group. Thank you for some of the best practical tips I have seen here on UA-cam. I will certainly stay tuned.
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Absolutely Brilliant and insightful Joe. Thank you so much. I myself am a strong believer in one learn each and everyday. 100% intel.
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Enjoying the tips Joe!!!
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Thank you for all the teaching videos I subscribed instantly and having so much fun listening to you!
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Thank you Joe, I really needed this!
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thanks joe , needed to hear this today, continued success
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You are so awesome, so happy I found your channel !!!!
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As a teenager trying to learn photography, I really appreciate your videos!
This is the advise I need to hear. Practice even with my cell phone. Look around at things as pictures, which I started doing before seeing your video. Thank you!🙋🏽
One of the best photography channels. I would love to see more but I am going out to PRACTICE instead.
Thank you. Simple, sound (sage) advice - the no cost, no gadgets best way to improve. I usually use my Olympus EM1 but today took my Canon 6D out - and missed a shot due to having forgotten the camera layout (Pelican taking off from light poll on jetty). Practice, know your equipment, keep it simple and learn from your own mistakes and others ideas.
Hey Joe, first of all, I really like the set up and lighting on your video :-) But even more so, the advice is great and just what I needed to hear right now. Had a bit of a downer of few weeks after an exiting trip and I didn't go out shooting as much as I should have. Now after watching your video I have no excuses ;-) Thanks.
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I don't know how it's taken so long for me to come across your channel, but I've been watching a lot of your videos over the past few days (and I subscribed). I find you refreshingly inspirational compared to the other photographers on UA-cam I follow. I don't practice as much as I used to, but I'm just about to get out my camera, set up my lighting and use my mannequin to practice some different lighting techniques after watching this video. Thanks for being such an inspiring person.
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This is a very educative video. Thanks. I will do more practice from now on.
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Yes, thank you! This principle is FUNDAMENTAL. Just because I watched a video or read a book (remember those?), or several, doesn't mean I know how to do something, even if I can accurately explain everything from the material in detail. Until I've successfully done it myself, my knowledge is worthless. Subbed and shared this on FB ;)
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wow ! great piece of advice ! thank you, i'd need to hear that again: "Practice". i will !
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Brilliant. I to come from the film days with Tri-x, D76 and contact sheets. I appreciate your point that nothing beats practice - you've got to love photography, be inquisitive and always willing to try new things...
It's really the best valuable advice I ever heard ,, unfortunately,, really it's true !!!
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that is the first time I have found a video that satisfying me about being a professional photographer
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Great simple advice for all of us!
Glad you enjoyed it Paul D! Thanks for the kind words!
Great video, Joe! Subscribed.
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Wow. You should have your own tv show.
Great video! Funny thing is, your words are quite applicable to... everything in life. Really inspiring, thank you!
Indeed they are Sofialpaca! Thanks for noticing and commenting!
Thanks a lot! Such an inspiring video!
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Joe Edelman, today's video was great. I love that advice. Mentally photographing everything I look at is one of my irritating (according to some) habits. I sometimes get lost and have to rewind TV shows and movies because I'm paying attention to the lighting angles and don't catch dialogue.
Muchas gracias Joe, eres increíble, de hoy en adelante seras mi mentor, gracias por los subtítulos en español.
De nada Raudel Alvarez!
Phenomenal words of wisdom, thank you.
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I'm glad to be here and thank you for being a digital mentor!