The BEST Way to Learn Photography BY YOURSELF! 📸

In this video, I show you the best way to learn photography by yourself! I'm not encouraging anyone to don't go to the university but all I say here is that YOU DON'T NEED TO do that to become a professional photographer. If you do everything I mention today, you'll be able to learn everything you need! I hope you enjoy this video!

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[mediaflmcreation]

I agree with everything! As a 22 year paid professional photographer, I want to add in by saying stop trying to knit pick up on other people settings and being stuck on facebook copy catting, making excuses why you can't. Saying what she said about the gear. You can get a $150 T3i with Mieke 50mm and get absolutely awesome shots even with the 18mp it has. Learn to close your apertures too. Most don't realize they can shoot manual on the fly if they stop over thinking everything as well, that's where all the magic happens. Use your live view to set your exposure because it's exactly what you see is what you get. Don't just flick the knobs to your liking and start firing away, Look at what you did, look and learn the setting you put it at while looking at the light in the shot and REMEMBER it. Then you'll be able to literally look with your eyes one day and you be able to just about dial your setting in before you bust the first shot. Just get out there and shoot! SEPARATE YOUR BACKGROUNDS for those shooting with subjects(Not just setting it to at F1.2 and leaving it there). Separate also means using your exposure and ISO so your shots are not super flat as if you shot on 100% full auto.

[lisajanene]

I am binge watching all your videos! Bringing me so much hope and inspiration! You’re doing so much more than teaching photography!

[primotehcko]

Last semester I registered at a local college on their “Digital Media” certificate program. What a waste of time and money. With that 5k I lost there I should I have spent it on more glass and equipment. I learned more with learning packages I got online and YouTube. At the point that the questions I had for the photography instructor his answers were to check on Google because it was out of his knowledge. If you are not going to be on the medical field or other professions that require a diploma, DON’T DO IT. You will learn more from Laura, other YouTubers and online by yourself… thank you mama for this video, I’m happy to see your health got better. Un beso y abrazo desde Albany, NY. Pa’ lante chica!

[sarniasam]

Who knew a year of listening to Estepario Siberiano was prep for listening to your much better sounding voice. That's not a knock, the faster cadence and different syllabic stressing is something to get used to.❤👍😊

[Gerald_G]

If we can't get motivation/clarity after watching this video, then I don't think we ever will. Thanks for laying everything out so clearly and for caring, Laura. ❤‍🩹🫂

[pathogan]

great to see you out and about I hope you feel as good as you look !!🙂 Big hugs !!

[hoggmedia]

i started a year ago with a Nikon D3200 and i shoot video and photo with only a year experience. I am now learning flash... im using myself, and i post my photos and work as i learn! my social media get to see my growth.

[positivityTuber]

im about to study your channel. directing and videos/photos/music production is my thing. I will be watching all of your videos!!

[wilfredo-teyrosalesfotos]

Gracias Laura for everything you’ve done for us learning the genre. God bless you!

[rachaelsantoyofit]

Love your personality, story, and videos! Thank you for providing such helpful content.

[stgbgb]

I loved the round edges in the intro. 😍😍😍

[joncothranphotography]

Awesome tips! I got started with my phone and I hit a wall with the limitations, then I purchased my first camera. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[darkshaman]

I taught the basics off YouTube how to set up the camera etc, and then went out by night and started astro landscape photography and my photos was not that great but kept at it and now I’m doing star trails in my photos, and after that I got bored so I started taking pics of dragonflies in flight, birds etc and picked photography up that way, my photos are unique as I did not copy off anyone that have taught me and that’s why a lot of other peoples photos looks alike and are boring.

[robpastore]

This is very insightful, I have selft taught myself, you are correct when it comes about experimenting with all. It makes the photographer better. I love hanging out with other photographers but I enjoy when I go on my own and experiment. Mistakes are gonna me made no matter if you are a pro or a beginner. Good to see you outdoors.

[robbob]

I've been watching all your videos lately. Thank you Laura. You're my hero!

[yahshawnel]

I love to just take pictures. I have a lot of gear, but it is nothing if I don't learn my camera. I need to spend more time with my camera to learn lighting and compositions. I must take photographs much more often than I do. You are a tremendous help keep doing what you are doing looking to soon become a great photographer and help other like you.

[ramonedixon]

Lots of useful tips in this video that anyone starting out should take action with. No more excuses, just go shoot.

[Fifthimagez]

This video is a must save! To watch later thank You so much

[TechographyTimes]

Thank you so much, I got a lot out of your video. I want to explore more portraits and will for sure practice more on myself so that i can get better with composition. Great tip!

[DrIsang]

basically you've become my fav creator! this was awesome!