Starting over as a Photographer... (5 tips every beginner should know)

If I was starting out as a brand new photographer TODAY, here is exactly what I would do!

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0:00 Starting over as a Photographer
0:27 Don't wait, Practice MORE
2:29 Photography Communities
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[danputzz]

One tip I had to learn the hard way, is focusing to much on the perfect picture and spending hours trying to achieve the perfect editing, masks etc. in one specific photo. Most of the time my pictures get better when I don’t slide down the rabbit hole of perfection.

[DavidSenteno]

Someone once told me in order to get better shoot more. It was my High School Basketball Coach. As I’ve grown older I find that advice holds true to so many things including photography. So I have two cameras. An everyday carry and a client camera. One is inexpensive and I use less expensive lenses. So I’m not afraid of it being banged up. I definitely shoot more now and, hopefully, I’m getting better every year.
Thanks for sharing.

[Automobilestats]

I took casual photos for 3, 4 years, and now i have jumped into editing.
I don't regret it. Learning along the way. I have a lot of photos to try with fun edits.

[magsto]

One thing that is important. Dont marry just one «style». Photographers allways say that you must fint your own style. But learn a bunch of styles and methods! Go crazy and explore. Only then can you find your «style». But if you master a lot of styles you can do lot of diferent jobs.

[jaughnekow]

Started photography as a hobby with an iPhone 7plus, then changed to the Pixel 6. Now i use a nikon camera as a photographer. There's a lot I've learned and a lot to learn. It's an interesting profession.

Thank you for making this video. There's always something to learn.

[Hireup]

I’m just starting out on my photography journey, this video is encouraging. Beautiful scenery there!

[Texasphotoguy]

Something I found out after starting a photography business, was sometimes it’s best to keep your “hobby/passion” just that.

Turning photography into a business absolutely destroyed my love for it. Taking photos and editing is a very small part of owning and operating a small business. I’d suggest taking some business and marketing courses or internships that allow you access to the behind the scenes work.

[CreoVox]

I love this! I found you on tiktok first and you have been such a great help. Something I am doing this year is learning my canon rebel t6, different terminology, lenses, and getting out and practicing. I found this thing called the 365 photo challenge where each day of the month is a different photo topic (i.e., day 5 of January is fire) and I take a photo of that topic for the day. Im also learning so basics of photo editing and finding my style. I haven't been this hyperfocused on something in a long time and it feels good to have something stimulating my creative side. One thing I did notice is this hobby can get crazy expensive haha.

[randymwiebe]

Would have joined thé photography club in high school when I started I only understood iso and shutter speed didn’t know about fstops and starting on 35mm film camera was a big learning curve.

[sucharsharma]

Turbo Yoda does the mic clip on the cap but on the side compared to the center and sounds epic while dishing out epic turbo knowledge.

[skmatabber]

I have been watching your videos for a Time I have learnt a Thanks..🥰🥰

[jeffrey-ywbi]

Love your video style, mixing up tips and knowledge together with vlog clips. very relaxing to watch!

[vaskoobscura_]

Awesome points in this video. Maybe i'll see you at an event in Toronto.

[HR-wdcw]

For me, the number one thing I would do differently is once I learned the basics, shoot more and not be so obsessed with the "perfect" image, but just shoot different genres, in different light, different situations, etc, just to build experience (I mean make it meaningful, but shoot a wider variety of subjects). Second would be with gear -- not be obsessed with gear and this is something everyone goes through and some people never learn or let go of, but really focusing on the kit I had with the lenses I had and really work with those until I was getting the results I wanted, instead of thinking that going FF was going to some how make my photos better. It has helped in some respects, but it was a longer, more expensive route to get to where I am today.

[robertceron]

If you have the money, buy a camera lens or just test one out that is third party like I did with reliable results and good build quality, if not learn how to use the phone and edit. One thing that has helped me more than anything was focusing one type of photography, settings for this type, editing style, which was landscape photography, I was invited hot desert springs and managed to capture the desert during golden hour and stayed until the stars came out to capture them. Even though I didnt bring my camera (as photography wasnt my intention) I remembered what I learned and applied it on a smartphone. I believe skills that are transferable are the key to becoming proficient then master then repeat with the next style of photography that interest you, I am leaning towards nighttime photography now because how much emotion you can get with low light and city shots.

[adventurecoalition]

This was a fun, energetic learning experience. Thx for sharing

[AlPellotJr]

I hear a lot in YT invest in lens. I think is great idea, but how do you invest in lens if you don’t know what camera is good to start and maybe the only one. For example, year ago (89-90) I buy a Minolta X-370, don’t use a lot for some issues in life. Now I am interesting in a Full Frame, a lot to choose, but I still learn the different aspects of the cameras and the pros vs cons. Be in this process for two months, still no decision yet. 😂😂😂

[JGazze]

My tips: Shooting often helps get practice. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes! Have fun!

[KengCheong]

You never learn as fast as you do when you have the expectation and trust of a paying client looking over you.

The transition from hobbyist to semi professional was huge for me.

[nevvanclarke]

I teach photography in my community

I see it very differently

Just take photos ...just get a feel for what you see ...self taught to a point then look at expansion

Too much too quick can be overwhelming

Start.small
..fujj or small crop sensor camera and go crazy

Don't think just shoot and shoot until you yes YOU like.the look.of it

Then slowly look at other people's work and refine again

Shoot in auto ...it's ok

Progess to aperture mode ....one step at a time