The Best Photography Advice I've Ever Heard. | Stills in Motion Ep.3

I'm in the Snowdonia for episode 3 of Stills in Motion, and today I'm talking about the first and best photography tip I've ever heard. I also got to spend a day looking at one of my favourite mountains, Tryfan.

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[robbie]

James from about 7:00 for about three minutes I didn't listen to a word you said, was busy enjoying watching the light change

[OakleefMoto]

I've been a follower of this channel for a while and I still think that the combination of entertainment and education is still one of the best out there. Thank you.

[Dan-kboz]

The beams of light shining down on that lake you missed whilst yapping were amazing! 😜

Awesome place. Cheers James

[robinmartin]

I'm always amazed at how you can hold your camera so still, especial hanging so close to the water, and push the shutter without blurring it. Great photos. Things to aspire to.

[patrickguilfoyle]

I look forward to your videos. Your dry humor accompanied by photography information is priceless. Well done.

[michel]

Normally i get bored instantly just listening to people talk but this is the only person that doesnt make me bored listening for 15 minutes

[chuckmoser]

I've carried a camera around for nearly fifty years and it wasn't until the last ten years or so (youtube) that I started to understand that a good picture is created more than captured..

[finnillson]

I think the light at the second lake was absolutely amazing. One of those times you just soak it in as the landscape is painted.

[nancymatheson]

I'm binge watching your 2020 vlogs. This was one of the best pieces of composition advice I've ever heard. I'll be out trying it. Thanks.

[michaelcarrithers]

Your compositions of yourself on the hillside talking to camera are neatly balanced and a joy to for the eye to rest on. Thanks!

[JamesBrownHeh]

I also have been a follower of this channel for a few years, and though it took me years to see the light as far as the combination of entertainment and education, and I would add, wonderful humility, I finally have. I'm hoping that the advice in this video helps me to improve my photos. I'm not the most deliberate photographer so far, but I hope to change that, largely because of the advice in this video, which really clicked for me. James, I really appreciate all the work you do!

[ablueslenz]

You have access to some of the best mountain and lake landscapes, and I love that you like the overcast days to shoot such scenery. The only time I want to shoot landscapes is when it is cloudy/overcast. There’s something about that weather condition that puts me in a pensive mood. As always, thanks for sharing your craft.

[mucklark]

Wow. Not only did that all make sense but, not for the first time, you've changed completely how I go about making photos !

[JohnDrummondPhoto]

- Talks for three minutes as epic crepuscular rays daub the mountains and lake with beautiful dappled light while we silently scream TURN AROUND AND TAKE THE SHOT
- Finally turns around at 10:23 and comments "At the moment, it's dark"
- Viewers around the world: face-palms

[aaronsmith]

I'm subscribed to several photography channels and most of the time, the videos seem to consist of more of the technical aspect of photography. And while I understand the concept of telling a story with your photos, I feel like that's one of the more difficult things to do. When you're dealing with people, it usually means being in the right place at the right time with the right settings on your camera and already knowing the best composition for the story you're trying to tell. Obviously, with landscape photography in a lot of cases, you're subject matter isn't going anywhere and it's more of a matter of waiting for the "perfect" light. All that being said, I think this advice really helps with finding those stories to tell and how to find the best composition. Long story short, more videos on the artistic aspect of photography would be much appreciated.

[CatalinPomeanu]

Probably the best piece of advice I've heard too. Now I have something new to think about to improve my photos. Thanks for sharing!

[sicilia]

Witty mixed with great advice in such a lovely location. Brilliant video. As always i'm looking forward to the next one

[pattysherrard]

Thank you for teaching WHILE you create. So refreshing.

[RobertFGardner]

This one was extremely helpful. I always like to see the unedited process photographers I like go through. To many times we see the finished product and think and believe, the process is perfect. We think, as amateurs that the process is completely flawless. Thanks for letting us inside your mind while creating an image!

[debrareither]

How beautiful!!! Love your perspective