Tips to Quickly IMPROVE your Photography

Hey everyone! I thought I'd do a little sit down video today sharing some of my favourite tips to help improve your photography. These "mistakes" are things I used to do when I first started photography almost 15 years ago now. When I started working on my skills of each of these tips I have for you today, I saw a HUGE improvement in my work. Let me know which one is your favourite in the comments :) Also I of course have some behind the scene snippets and photos that I've never shared before from a couple of different shoots in this video too! This is the camera equipment I was using for each of those shoots in order:

First I was taking portraits of Amanda with the Sony A7R4 and Zeiss 35mm f1.4. After, Hayley and I were taking photos in the water with the Fujifilm GFX100 and manual focus Mitakon 65mm f1.4 lens - this is SUCH a magical lens!!

Finally I have 2 outfits with Aroha - first I was using both the A1 and A7III with the Zeiss 35mm f1.4 and the last shots of her sitting down are with the A1 and Zeiss 50mm f1.4.

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[BenelliMr]

Fully agree with one lens, one prime lens. When getting my new full frame camera, I sold all my zoom lenses and went back to basics: Zeiss 55 mm 1.8. Fantastic lens with a high res sensor, amplified with DXO lens corrections and denoise. I had to learn to zoom with my feet. But I learned to know my lens and intuitively chose the right position and distance after a while. My portrait shots became so much better; the bokeh was brilliant, the lens so light with the Sony mirrorless body.
I then bought a few prime lenses for travel, but today I shoot the vast majority with the “nifty fifty”. And I feel so much prouder with excellent photos with this challenge. Isn’t this what photography is all about? Joy of life?

[DanielRodriguez-fgll]

Very good advice. what I would humbly add is to do not hesitate to ask the model/subject for what poses or compositions she/he would suggest. That is, it is clear the concept/plan for the session should come from the photographer, but I sense an experienced or half-way experienced model might have significant knowledge including of what angles/style of photos work better with her in the past. Do not underestimate the contribution of the model beyond freezing for the photos.

[igehring]

I really like your communication, your accent, you make yourself so clear to be understood. Your channel is a must see ! Thanks for sharing in such great quality of content

[tanoshiifun]

Wow! Walking out into water, chest-deep, with a GFX100. That in itself shows courage in photography!

[dalenawatson]

I definitely struggle with posing / prompting non models. Using a mood board or inspiration board has been such a big help with that! Having a shot list included in the board with short prompts to jog my memory for easier transitions has been a game changer so thank you for your helpful advice! Love your videos!

[GiannisVeronis]

@3:39 I have never seen someone so casually moving in the water without any sign of discomfort!! Way to Go Girls!:)

[TheSpectacularRob]

Communication is key in every field ! Thanks for the suggestion. Explaining what aspects I like on the mood board pictures will make a huge difference 🙌

[NathanaelFetizanan]

I wish I could go back shooting, I miss doing photoshoots so much. Thank you for this one Julia!

[jillgallagher]

Brilliant Julia, you explain everything so well, thankyou love your channel

[RupaliDas]

I have been using 50mm lens with sony a7iii for last 3 years.. Finally got a new 85mm lens… Super excited 😊

[kierrajohnson]

So happy to have came across this video! I am a beginner and I love photography, but communication is my biggest struggle and just multitasking honestly. but these tips helped so much!

[martinapit]

Omg i'm so in love with your photo

[rebecca.mc]

I’d love to see a video focussing on the Sony 35 mm 1.8 lens! I just got this lens and would love to see what photos you could take with it 😄

[DanielRodriguez-fgll]

After accumulating a few primes from Sigma: 24, 35, 40, 50, 85, 105, 135 and Nikon's 50, and 58. I have learned a bit the advantages of each one but I will surely benefit from the challenge you suggest.

[JFebrillet]

you give the best tips, and even show examples its thanks to you that my photography has improved during lockdown . i love learning new tips and tricks from you.

[peterwilson]

Wonderful! So happy I found your channel!

[RealPearlMania]

Fantastic, helpful and informative video.
My next shoot is with the Canon 90D (my newest body) + Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM II (I'm addicted to this lens and use it for 90% of my shoots)
I shoot Cosplay+Fashion.

[adamrosenberg]

Thank you for the tips. Much appreciated! I'd like to know what you have attached to the camera. Is it a wireless tether?

[chipcurry]

I always like your comments, thanks for Sharing your experience.

[DaittonneMulleyy]

❤ this so much... Thanks alot for sharing.. may God grant you more years. So that u can help others..