THIS Photography Advice Changed My Career

Discover the best photography advice that will take your skills to the next level! Whether you're a beginner or professional, these tips from a commercial photographer will improve your studio photography and help you capture stunning images. Don't miss out on this game-changing advice!
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[TinHouseStudioUK]

Apologies for the brightness, the sun randomly came out to play

[chrisbeschi]

“Don’t be a dick” is the best piece of advice that I try to stick to.
Be someone people want to be around, stick to your principles and trust the process.

[mindfulcreative]

"Keep putting film through the camera" was good advice given to me. If it's quiet, don't take a day off, or a week off. Shoot some personal work. Keep being creative. Keep things moving forward. Keep your mind and your creativity in the game so you're sharp and ready when it picks up again. As you say, you have to love the process.

[onceandaway]

"The one who stops trying to get better eventually stops being good." Got it from one of my bosses a long time ago. Been my motto ever since.

[kenfournelle]

That was a great advice video! I was a news photographer and had the fortunate experience to work with a former NBC reporter who was at the beginning of television news in the early 1950's. He told me, "when in doubt, shoot". "shoot it anyway" . Today, at 73 years old, I am shooting architectural images as a photographic interest. When out on a shoot a little voice goes off im my head and says: " you should shoot that". And yes, I should. Good advice every time.

[monicanlamppost]

Was watching my friend's instagram the last couple of months, thinking she was on a creative roll and living her best life. I was happy for her, but had a mild twinge of envy, of course.

Met up with her last week, and she starts telling me all the things that have happened since last fall to make this a terrible, traumatic period in her life. She was dragging herself to shoots she'd previously committed to, then going home and hiding from the world in her apartment.

Not to say that people should feel bad all the time instead of enjoying their accomplishments, but it was certainly a reminder that you can't always assume that what you see is the entire truth.

[terryclark]

Nailed it, as always. My mentors gave me great advice, too. As a budding 15 year old, my first photojournalism mentor handed me his Leica M3 and said, "Go out and see the world, kid. But don't drop it!!" Later, when I apprenticed with a master printer, he told me, "You don't just see light, you feel it." That one took me a while to understand, but when I did, it was glorious. And in college, my professor stressed, "If everyone is going right, go left. See what they don't. And do it in your way, always."

Anyone can master f-stops and shutter speeds, especially today, but that next step takes profound help from those who came before us and are willing to share their knowledge, mentors.

[EdAb]

After 33 years of being a professional photographer I got scared. I applied for another job... got it... didn't take it and went on to have the best year I've ever had in photography. Go figure.

[ray_wilton]

I'll offer you two. Somebody once told me "Don't count other people's money". And one I worked out for myself, "You won't get ahead by following the other person, yo have to do something different". Thanks for sharing your nuggets, they are spot on.

[SuperJackjackie]

The best advice I have received, and I keep sharing it with others, is to "Keep shooting and reviewing the photos later". Years ago, a photographer told me that, and It has helped me a long way. He explains that "later" means a while. It is always fascinating how people could see his photos so differently, even just after a week or so. It allows one to reflect on their work with refreshed eyes and improve and understand the mistakes during shooting; people couldn't lie to themselves easily. And also, buy second-hand gear, of course.

[nickhill]

Never think you've made it and you are the man! The minute you stop pushing forward and trying to be better is the minute the wheels start to come off!

[Twobarpsi]

Best advice from my pro photographer friend..."You have to understand how the camera sees light".

[madmechanic]

"if it ain't broke.. Don't fix it".. " Don't be a sheep".. "Long time dead".. All good advice my grandad and me dad gave me in the '70s .. And now it takes a stranger 40 years later for me to listen.. Because of a shared interest.! Brilliant. I love your vids/blogs/whatever nowadays but you blew me away when you said your favourite cam was F1. Sometimes I wish my dad had given me his cam instead of a Mecanno set when I was younger... But I grew up to be an engineer.. And I'm pretty good at it. Not making great money, Not a millionaire But I go to sleep every night safe in the knowledge I've done my best and my customers are happy. And we can't all fix the world we can only do our best. No I am not a great photographer but I try.. ( I can't play any instruments either.. ) Keep it up Scott .. I've re-Subscribed.. Thankyou for good wisdom. Be happy. Many success and hope your effort helps humanity through dark times.... : )

[colinstock]

I’m a hobbyist. I did try to become at least semi-professional, but in the end decided I didn’t want to shoot what other people wanted me to shoot. However, the best piece of advice I was given was if you want to know what makes a good photo then study the masters of photography. It was on a course and we studied, Eggleston, Atget, Strand and Frank amongst a whole host of others.

[cvaguam]

Good advice! When I thought about selling all my gear and taking a 9-5 job shortly after I started making money again. I think it’s realizing what is wrong and taking action to fix your business.

[dalloiselle]

Well and wisely put.

Rarity has value you cannot develop your unique style by copying others.

[pinkace]

The neutral field law of the Universe always work!!! I am all the way with you!!

[MakersTeleMark]

Don't ignore the things that scare you the most. e.g. if you are worried about your balance sheet, don't ignore it, look at it everyday to know where you are really at. Or if you aren't skilled on something, don't avoid it, dive into it and learn more. Your mind is telling you your weaknesses. Address them.

[RustyBrownPhotography]

This is pure gold! Very well-said, and so practical. Thanks for this, mate.

[z]

The best advice I was ever given was: "Be People Friendly". Communicating with people who give us work is super important in being creative.