The Most Underrated Skill Every Photographer Should Master

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In this week's outdoor photography video, I share an underrated but highly effective photography skill that I think everyone should try.

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[ian_worth]

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[djdawso]

Rick Sammon often says "Light illuminates, shadows define." I find that really helps me, and it goes well with the back lighting challenge you had early in the video. You really have a great knack for making concepts very practical. Nicely done!

[djstuc]

Another top video Ian. Thanks for keeping it real with the photography content too. There's a gang of UK photographers who are a shining light in Youtube world.

[TheParadoxDestroyer]

Thank you for taking us on your walks along the coast.

[flyingo]

Regarding the watch vs subscribe thing, I think I subscribed a bit over a year ago, even though I’m not a big fan of landscape photography and I shoot on film exclusively. I subscribed because I find your approach/ delivery very pleasant, not too “preachy”, and your advice is really good in that the same techniques apply to almost any type of photography. With so many new photographers just beginning their journeys, they’ll do well to take your information to heart. Cheers!

[sandyknight]

Thank you for this video. Its the first time you have come up on my feed and I thoroughly enjoyed your simple explaination on what can be a very tricky subject for many out in the field. I work on a film set as a film extra, and I often see the this technique employed by filmakers: Long shot taking the whole scene in, medium shot taking in sections that are less confusing but complimentary, and close up really focussing on the subject you want to pay attention to. This isn't so easy with expensive film to pay out for, but with digital its easier since restrictions are not so tight. You can gently hone in without the fear of 'getting it wrong' since all shots are on the memory card either as scouting shots, or to refine the composition when in front of the pc. All the time you try that, you are learning what works and what doesnt, but you've lost nothing by taking as much as you can when you are not so sure.

[ajblitzstein]

Another excellent video full of useful tips!

[charliejg]

I am amazed that this channel doesn't have more subs. It's so useful! This subtraction idea is something I've been trying to work on recently. One place I find it really difficult is in a forest scene. I do a lot of hiking and I often find it really hard to make an image that I see in my mind because of all of the clutter in the woods. Loved that black and white image of the cove. I almost always have my X-T3 in a BNW simulations for shooting. I like seeing the scene that way. Thanks for taking us along and for all of the tips! Have a great weekend.

[christian.irmler]

Hi Ian, a fantastic video, buddy! I absolutely agree: it is not difficult to include the right things, we should focus on what to exclude. I also made a video about that topic some time ago, as that is so important to get a strong photo.
Enjoy your Sunday,
Christian

[danniielle]

I'm really enjoying your content, Ian. I subscribed to your channel yesterday after watching your video on shooting with a 50mm prime.
I've been into photography since the late 70s when I started with a Kodak Box Brownie camera (which I still own).
I'm picking up a new Nikon Z6iii and a 50mm f1.8 prime later this week.
📷💥💖

[richardburridge]

I really enjoyed your down-to-earth informative video. I’ve not watched you before, but you now have another subscriber!

[ryanmooncat]

Great video again. Thanks. Especially for sharing a photo that you weren't happy with; the first one of the cottage. It's SO valuable when professionals like yourself share such images, because I immediately recognized the weaknesses of some of my own photos in it; the flat uniform light, the uninteresting sky. It's very affirming to see that, well, how can I put it, ... even a photographer as great as you are is not going to be able to make much out of such a scene at such a time of day with that kind of light. I hear too many Youtubers telling me that there's ALWAYS a shot to get, and if I'm not getting it, then I'm not trying hard enough or I lack the knowledge or skill to capture it or edit it into shape later. Thanks for so simply demonstrating "Yeah, this isn't going to work. Look at this unsatisfying result. There's really nothing more for it."

[kenhenley]

Look at what to safely exclude. Brilliant concept. Must try it. The last photo was simply beautiful.

[DanaPushie]

Ian, I always enjoy seeing your commitment and enthusiasm for the craft. I find your presentation quite instructive. Thank you, as always, for sharing your knowledge and skills. Love receiving your newsletter. Cheers.

[Kayahdog]

I’ve been watching and learning from you for quite some time, but didn’t realize I hadn’t subscribed. I just did…didn’t hurt one bit! Lol

[CarlKoop]

I really enjoyed this video. I struggle with composition and specifically spending enough rime to truly set up the best shot I can get from a scene. However, videos like this one are excellent for showing the how and why of setting these shots up properly. I am getting more patient and doing better thanks to you and others sharing information & knowledge, thank you. And that B&W pano was spectacular!

[rogersteele]

Great subject explained clearly, equally great images.

[hjones]

There's also a skill in mastering the opposite of all the topics that you discussed in your video, Ian - making a crowded, messy scene look good for example. A good approach is to remember that pretty much everything is possible in Photography.

[markthompson]

Great video. The eye/ brain combination is surely the most important equipment a photographer has. As you say to simplify to the essentials. But also to see all potential photos in a scene, even an initially mundane view and then simplifying each one out into a good photo.
Excellent

[timrosenburgh]

I enjoyed the video as usual Ian.
Some really good advice for people.
Where you were was really difficult to get a composition and at least you managed to get something out of it with a few good image's.
Catch you on the next one mate.