This is why your photos are boring.

In this week’s video, I wanna talk about some of the reasons why your photos may look a bit boring. Maybe you feel your photos look too similar to everybody else’s, they lack uniqueness or don’t have a feeling of impact. This is totally normal for everybody starting out in photography and certainly also something I struggled with when I first picked up a camera. I will of course also talk about how to overcome those mistakes, so you can start capturing photos that stand out a little bit more.

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[robertdeeter]

Your videos are simply the best. Very valuable to us not-so-experienced photographers. Thank you.

[steveking]

Mads, this is one of your best videos ever. The attention you put into selecting the examples shines through.

[photosbyjosef]

Love all your videos but this particular one was absolutely Shocked full of great great tips ideas and Concepts that can be used by photographers of all levels
Thank you for all the work you put into these

[petercollins]

At the end of the day it all depends on being ‘out there’ as much as you can. If you are not out you will not get any photos regardless of what ‘gear’ you may have. And the changing seasons offer more opportunities too. Very helpful video!

[alpha-xdr]

I learned so much from you over the years. Thank you Mads. You’re a true inspiration

[therealbonj]

I much prefer the wide angle photo at 08:50. I love the ripples spreading out in the pool

[paulseymour]

This is an exceptional teaching video Mads. Incredoble tips and photos to illustrate each point.

[scotty]

Love these types of videos Mads, as not only is there always learning to take away, the opportunity to see your stunning images to emphasise your points is a real pleasure

[niksiotv]

It's a great reminder for me 😃 Thank you so much Mads for this value.

[fabiocapelli]

it's really true that the photographer sees things that "normal" people don't see.
people see that a photo is beautiful but don't know why.
we know it right? 😉

[yvonnecooper]

You are a fantastic teacher. You explained the concepts in such an understandable way. I would love to have the money to attend one of your workshops. It is definitely going on my bucket list!

[JDon]

Great video Mads. Shows your depth of knowledge. Thanks for sharing so many tips. 😊

[michaelbierbaum-zx]

Thanks Mad, very good video, Your images are just amazing. Need to remind myself about your tips.

[georgemason]

Thanks for posting. Lots of great shots and points!

[shmvon]

Excellent discussion. Better than most!

[Jake-vtow]

Excellent video, Mads! Thank you so much.

[stevechilvers]

Yet ANOTHER very informative video from you Mads. I learned so much just from this. Many thanks & keep up the good work.

[alberthoo]

Hi Mads, a lot of tips at a time, all very good explained, . But every tip is resulting from long learning process and experiencing a lot. The most important tip is being somewhere at the right time. Knowing your home environment or exploring it in different seasons and light conditions. So it implies a form af alertness and preparing, but also of observing the elements of potential interesting scenes. Subsequently good shooting techniques, knowing or experimenting with compositional tools and settings, followed by good editing techniques, Alt together a very complex task. Going out and learning to see compositions and interesting scenes is proven to be the best starting point of finding good locations. Making some boring photo's is not a problem, it helps me learning to 'see something' in the landscape that is definitly not boring and use ther right techniques from the examples you demonstrated. I definitely will profit from your tips, planning more shootdays and chances to return home with impactful shots. Thanks Mads for inspiring me again, Bert.

[JohnDoe-wsiv]

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[kristinevanclooster]

What a good explanation you gave. I love it.