3 PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS YOU SHOULD LEARN (and will pay off forever)
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- Опубліковано 18 тра 2024
- These 3 skills have made the biggest difference to my photography and if you can learn them they will help you get better photos.
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My wife is always asking “why aren’t you taking a photo” and I have to repeat your words, it looks great to our eyes but as a photo it just won’t work.
Very familiar! :D
You might lose some shots though if you don´t try. Better to delete a hundred photos and maybe get that one keeper (if you ar not shooting film that is) 😊
@@fotografi4fun True up to a point, and I sometimes take a photograph thinking it will work, only to find when I process it that it doesn't - and no amount of editing will make it work. However the point is to train your eye to recognize when an image will work and when it won't. When I used film, with only 36 frames available, I got used to making every frame count. It's a good discipline and one I try to continue since I changed to digital.
@@jimt249 I do the same but I often need to remind myself that I´m not restricted to 24 or 36 frames. But I´m no expert in any way, so for me it´s better to delete a few shots when it doesn´t work out. 😊
"That looks really cool...Can't make it look good in a photo though..." is something I say at least 10 times every time I go out... haha
1: 1:26 Observation, 2: 11:15 understanding light, 3: 16:50 Editing. Thanks for the video. Always great to revisit what might seem obvious but which is often forgotten - in my case form sure!
Making too long video on topics which can be covered in short videos ... Wastage of time .... Making viewers fool
@@NikhilMace 15 minutes. It took you longer to comment!
@@NikhilMace Be grateful that Nigel has taken the time to share his experience with you. Go find a shorter video if you have the attention span of a golden retreiver.
thx
The hero we need
An apple rolls down a hill: lose inspiration. An apple lands on your head: gain inspiration 🙂
how high are you?
I liked that one, that made me laugh!
😂😂
if apple lands on my head, I shall just eat it. nothing inspiration about the apple?
@@lawcch It was a reference to Isaac Newton.
Pebbles is constantly looking for the oerson you are talking to.
Just starting to juggle. Going well so far, have only dropped my prime lens 47 times so far
I like how in these videos you start off with a white dog that has some brown patches and end up with an almost totally brown dog. Very clever.
I used to have a yellow Labrador that would turn into a chocolate Labrador...
Nigel, you're such a good teacher. Always a pleasure to watch your relaxing vlogs.
Great video, these are things I've definitely learned over time! I used to do a lot of "snap and shoot" but really good photos often take time and planning. You've gotten some beautiful shots!
6:25 Absolutely love that ferns shot! Couldn't agree more on the importance of light as well - I've spent hours camping out at a few popular spots just to wait for that perfect window where everything, shadows, highlights, temperature falls into place to get a great shot.
Observation and good editing skills, the fundamentals of photography, you are so absolutely right Nigel. Thanks for sharing!!
I love how your images have an overall "movement" given in the shapes. For instance, the mountain scene at 16:15 has the hills, mountains, and clouds all slanting up to the right. Beautiful!
Your fine videos have turn my attention to cinematography to discover and create more meaningful landscapes. I thank you so much for your directional tips each week to discover more. I'm always discovering "the rest of the story" with cinema that got its beginnings as a still life landscape. Thanks Nigel - love the light.
Excellent video and presentation of core skills in photography, that even as an experienced photographers, need to be part of our conscious thought processes and guard against them subconscious to prevent complacency. I really enjoyed it. I imagine a lot of work went into the planning, shooting and editing of the video, thanks for doing it.
Thanks for the episode Nigel. Editing being 50% of the creative process is so true. My photos and editing have been slowly improving over time. Your channel is a great source of information and inspiration.
Maybe it's a little away from the topic, but as a non-native speaker of English, I really like your accent and how you pronounce. It's clear and in an appropriate speed, which makes it really easy to understand the contents. Thank you for your amazing videos!
I really appreciate your passion for images, the realities of creating them, and for teaching others. Humbling.
Glad to see you enjoying the forest - it has been one of my go-to places during the restrictions in all weather conditions, it keeps on giving images. Another great video Nigel with many learning points for us all. The magic of light and how it paints the scenes for me is the core of my photography.
Thank you! Such simple, but important advice about patience and taking time that I had never thought about before. I am usually impatient, but see now that taking a good photo takes work! I love your photos!
Really love the care you took is walking through your examples and video clips to explain your points. So super helpful, thank you so much!
Really insightful learning Nigel! I have learned so much from these and your Masters photography course- I am incredibly grateful.
these are truly wise words, I have noticed how my skill has improved over time just observing light and spending tons of time learning post-processing. Yet there is so much to learn. Thank you Nigel for reminding me of these skills again.
I enjoyed your work and particularly in light and getting the best shot possible before editing. I believe that doing most of your work in the field; taking time to observe the surroundings to take time with your photos. I'm impressed with your work. Thank you and keep inspiring us!
Magnificent presentation Nigel! You practice what you preach. During your videos, you don't give us just "how to" snapshots. You create paths to guide thinking and considering, encouraging creation. Tx so very much .
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Thanks a lot for the shout-out, Nigel! ;)
Love these simple tips videos, which is not just the usual stuff :)
Thanks for sharing! Comparison photos help cement the concepts.
Excellent video. You make the invisible, visible. Really liked your video walk through of the scene to show the different qualities of the light and its impact. A few more of these videos would be very helpful. For some reason It is easier to observe the difference in the walk through than just looking at a photograph and talking about the light. Thank you.
Dude. The apple part. Brilliant.
I am new to serious photography. Seems like there is quite a spread of things you can do with digital photography, and it is all up to you. On the left, use the camera as a substitute for painting, gather and haul images into an image editor, then change and create whatever you like. On the right, become obsessed with image clarity and faithful reproduction. Keep taking pictures until you get one that works, tweak a little but reject the rest! And then everything inbetween :) Lots to think about, thank you for posting.
Do what makes you the happiest. You can dive into the technicalities and science if you want to but, as a novice, just go out and make pictures that give you joy. There are quite a few "rules" in photography which are worth knowing. You need to know what they are, so that you can judge for yourself which ones to bend or ignore and when.
This video matched the moment perfectly. Early Sunday, a calm morning. It was very pleasant to take Pebbles for a walk. I could even smell the place. Thank you Nigel, have a great week.
Very insightful video. When I first became serious about my photography, I began seeing light and form everywhere. It was like jazz playing in my head. Getting better at editing is a real challenge now so thanks for the recommendations.
omg - even the forest setting in your intro looks amazing, as if you are walking through a painting! love learning from you!
Excellent content Nigel. What a Sunday morning delight watching your videos has become. Thank you.
Thanks so much for that. I find that I now notice more since I started looking more whilst learning to draw.
Simple advice but all so easily forgotten in the field. Practice, practice, practice.... Thank you for an awesome reminder!
Great, I suck at these 3 skills. That means I have room to practice and improve!
So ... juggling was just a way to gain confidence is the task of apple management?
Extremely helpful video. At is core, photography is more about the power of observation than the application of technology. I really appreciate you going in to a scene and pointing out the various areas of contrast and how you might adjust those elements. Thanks!
All really good advice Nigel. I know I don't 'observe' as much as I should - too impatient. The bit about not trying to copy a style of editing just letting it evolve struck a cord with me. I have tried to edit some shots to match your style as I really like that look but don't often pull it off unfortunately. Still only 2.5years into my serious hobbyist phase so hopefully still time to improve!
Brilliant quality reflection on what's important. Thank you Nigel.
I’ve heard your “detail” point also referred to as “micro-compositions” within a shot. Interesting way of thinking about it, for there is the main composition (the image itself), then small adjustments and placements within to nest elements, fix overlapping lines, etc.
Great advice and a really well put together presentation Nigel!
Classic Danson video tutorial - thoughtful and very useful for photographers of all abilities - many thanks!
Perfect Sunday morning w/cup of coffee video. Big fan of your videos Nigel. Regards from Croatia
Thank you for the tips,they are much appreciated Nigel!
Great topic Nigel! This is the real essence of photography as an art. One tip a photography friend gave me I still use today is when you are looking at a stunning landscape you are going to take a picture of, turn around 180 degrees and see what you may be missing there as well.... I have done this multiple times and it is amazing what else may be there..... To your point about light, it is amazing how it changes just by turning around...
Thanks Nigel for the inspiration. The photography is stunning.
After having watched so many videos on technique, camera settings and all other important things, which are need to make a technically good image, it's great to see videos about the less technical skills. I think one doesn't go without the other, but not enough videos teach about the skills you are talking about in this video. Thanks!
Again your timing is impeccable. I needed to hear the tip about observation (as well as the other ones). Thank you. Also great to see Pebbles enjoying the mud.
Hands on the best tips that I've heard about photography skills. I realized I've actually been practising these skills unknowingly for years! I look at everything, even when I don't have a camera I think about composition, light and different perspectives of things around me. I struggle with editing the most to be honest.
As always it's a pleasure to watch your videos. There is so much wisdom without any unnecessary showing off, or beginning for likes or subscription. You are the best!
Thanks - I certainly jump in and start taking photos too soon. Next time I will have a sit and look. Thanks for. the tip
Great information! I love this, thank you for a very helpful video.
Easy to forget or gloss over but so often its strong fundamentals that make the big differences in anything.
Profound and comprehensive teaching for beginner like me with outstanding samples
The first skill you mentioned is something I've wracked my brain over. So glad to see suggestions here!
These are three great tips which you do not really appreciate them until some like you highlights them. They are something I will practice and develop during my next outing. Thanks for the video Nigel and clear explanation of the three skills.
Thank you. Wonderful advice. I have watched many of your videos and I am always impressed by your photos, your way of interacting with viewers, and your advice.
Nigel, this one of the most important videos to date: look, Slow down, observe, compose and edit the final result. Skills I will take with me going forward. I do not have a square space yet, but it will be forthcoming after following you for the last two years. Many thanks, Richard
Even the sites in the woods you stopped to talk at in the woods were nice compositions. I appreciate your attention to detail.
You can’t emphasise enough these simple tips! And I have to remind me again and again! Having said this I will take on my shoes and go out 😊 thanks Nigel for that lesson 👍🏻
I absolutely adore your style!! I'm brand new to photography and just bought my first camera. Can't wait to get out there and start shooting!
Nigel - Fantastic video - You were able to take complex issues and boil then down to simple instruction. What i believe people will discover is that following these simple categories out will lead to compelling images that have a measure of complexity.
Love the video, thank you Nigel! I really like how you present some theory behind your thoughts. In my mind, if you understand light and its properties you are 75% of the way to a great photograph...art as opposed to a snapshot. I really enjoyed the video and took a lot from it. Thank you again!
Thank you! I'm a beginner with an iPhone and you explain things so well. Blessing.
thank you Nigel. One of the best tips vlog for me.
Nigel Thank you for the tips passed on in this video, very helpful.
Advice on style was interesting as I am just starting out really thank you Nigel, loving the videos helping me a lot.
Nigel you are so right on the mark. Taking photographs is so much more than knowing how to use your camera. I find it quite interesting to hear other photographers talk about their approach to observing a particular scene; to find that view that sings to perhaps just you. Photography is a creative endeavor and so much more than just knowing how to use your gear. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Nigel. A great summary of key skills needed to take better photos. Off to practice my observation next time I'm out 👍
Loved the apple! And great tips, I believe observing life places situations etc, in general, is key to seeing
Great Video! These 3 photography skills are for sure taking me a step forward in my awareness in the field to improve my photography.
Thanks for another great video, Nigel!
Slowing down and observing -- I'm slowly starting to do that more and more. Looking at the place and thinking about where do I want to put up my camera, how do I want to frame things, etc.
I still make a lot of rookie mistakes in that, and it still happens a lot that after I take the shots I planned and walk around a bit more that I then start snapping images with less and less though going into it, just hasting to snap more and more from slightly different angles, slightly different framing, etc...
Sometimes also after reviewing my "planned" shots at home I look at the scenes again and I get new inspiration for different shots at the same location -- things I could have seen then and there if I would have taken more time to observe when in the field.
Fortunately, due to current travel restrictions, all the shots which I take are relatively nearby so unless it was a shot taken under special circumstances, such as the heavy ice in February, I can always go out again another day and take shots again.
About SquareSpace or other place for my photo portfolio -- I don't have a website yet. Still thinking on that on the backburner.
I post my photos on Flickr and from time to time I put some on Facebook. If you're interested at looking at more of my shots than what I posted on the Facebook group for your Landscape Photography Masterclass -- it's a bit of a hodgepodge of all sorts of photos and not quite a portfolio, but here's the link: www.flickr.com/photos/95999386@N04/ ;)
Thanks for taking an interest. :D
I am an amateur photographer from Canada, your advice is great thank you for taking the time making this video.
Excellent presentation and tips! Many thanks, Nigel!
Great tips to think about Nigel.
Most importantly, always take extra care when handling your apples on a hilltop.
Thanks for sharing again Nigel.
Stay safe 😷🇦🇺
A most enjoyable video. Plenty for me to start thinking about on my learning journey. Thanks.
It's just what i need. I have some language barriers, do sometimes i feel not much information and in need of some practical shots that will show differences. In the beginning i fill, that i need some shots, and u show them, greate choice!
Sometimes i bored with shootig on kit lens, and my only one long range lens. I feel like i need new lenses, and then realise that with my economic situation and my skill it's unnessesary. Thank you! I wish everyone got from this video as much as i.
Great video as always! These are all skills I need to improve.
Great information. I would love to see more like these.
11:43 - I loved this part of the video. I appreciate all the effort you put in here! Thank you! 💙
A great tutorial thank you Nigel best wishes.
5:00 - Just Wow! That is beautiful.
Thank you for putting together another great video - the advice in this one about stopping to actually look at the scene and its elements and create the image rather than take the obvious shot is something I really need to work on. Also, being in the Lake District, I can go to some of the places you showed and try to see what you have.
Pebbles adds a unique flavour to your videos, Nigel. What I REALLY WATCH are her antics !!
Good work Nigel, Helped me a LOT.
Sorry about your apple man, that was a tragic experience that you had to endure. I hope you got it back. Pebbles was hilarious this week.
Great trips Sir! Thanks so much!
What a ''simple'' but really helpful video. Many thanks. Powerful ideas and tools.
Great tips video, definitely need to spend more time observing the environment I'm in.
Great video thanks for giving us wonderful insight. Really enjoy you trainings. Thanks.
thanks for the video. I like how you show you first shot then talk thru subsequent shots. Also like how you analyzed the different lighting at the stream. Nice dog.
😊 Thanks so much for sharing...really appreciate...always learning for your UA-cams...
LOVE LOVE your content! So well done and very professional. Thank you and keep bringing us this fantastic content.
I'm always interested in deconstructing what makes a good photo good. The photos showcased around the 16:20 mark grab my attention and sustain my interest as the result of the incorporation of the following aesthetic elements:
- interesting shapes;
- the shapes repeating in a pattern of sorts
- ambient/soulful colours;
- the gritty textures
Thanks for sharing... great video for your advice... cheers 😀
Thank you for you videos. They are so helpful. You are my idol. Its so great. So just Thank you for all of that.
As always, what an amazing video...good to see Pebbles made an appearance too.
I think to date, this has to be one of the most relevant videos that I have watched over the years of me taking photos...thank you.
I really love the photo with all the triangles!
Excellent video Nigel. Worth watching several times.
man you explain everything so so nicely! I really love your videos
Great advice and really clearly communicated. Excellent video!
Awesome video, I will try and apply these while out and about this week! 🙏🏼