We give our BEST Photography Tips ft. James Popsys & Mads Peter Iversen

NIKON GEAR (Main STILLS camera)

FILM GEAR

OTHER PHOTO GEAR

00:00 - Introduction
00:31 - Best beginner tip in landscape photography?
08:16 - App to determine the best weather conditions?
09:55 - What are you doing to improve your photography?
17:40 - Best advice for capturing woodlands in winter?
22:55 - How to shoot Instagram reel footage?
26:18 - Favourite destination in the world for photography?
32:00 - How to make money from photography?

[PhilHarmonicus]

I was out shooting with my son the other day and told him that out of a million shots I take, 99% are rubbish. He responded with, "That means you've taken 10, 000 good shots". That cheered me up a bit.

[PhotoTrekr]

Since I've been doing landscape photography for 45 years now I thought I'd offer my two cents. Even before I started doing photography, I loved being in the mountains. I sometimes tell people that photography gives me something to do instead of just standing there staring at the scenery. So, the first thing is that you have to love being out in nature. The second thing is that if you want to get the best photos, you have to be at the best places at the best times. I always say that this is one of the many reasons that I'm not a professional photographer. I've never been willing or able to get up at 4:00am to get a photo at 6:00am. But, if like me you do photography for the sheer joy of it, then you know your limitations and don't expect to get the best photos. Third, you don't need the latest and greatest equipment to get great photos. But, equipment does have to serve your needs and not limit what you are trying to do. Fourth, I would suggest learning from other photographers whose work you admire and respect, whether it be from social media, tours, books, or photographs. And finally, get out there and shoot. Nothing can replace hands on experience. If anyone reads this, I hope you have at least as much enjoyment as I've had over all these years doing landscape photography.

[TheeJaneDoe]

Love the idea of a podcast, sort of a "round table" of landscape photogs discussing all things photography

[DannyB-csvx]

The 4th tip hit home with me. I would go to a National Park and compare my photos with those in the gift shop. Very disappointing.
One must realize someone has taken more time to get the perfect shot. They may have waited a whole year to get the right conditions.
They may have taken hundreds of photos of the same scene to pick the best. As a hobbyist, it is more about the memory of being there rather than having a product to sell.
I enjoy your cooperative videos. You all have wonderful perspectives on the same subject.

[CassidyHansen]

Ventusky is the name of the app mentioned at about 8:35 for those wondering. Took me a bit to find it

[karenbergmann]

Yes, come to Canada! Every province and territory has amazing landscapes!

[meesy]

This was such a good talk to listen to, thanks.
I started shooting on a nikon d50 a friend gave me with a kit lens a battery and a memory card (no manual) about 15 years ago. I was so confused as to what all the buttons did and constantly took bad photos. I genuinely thought at the time maybe there was something wrong with the camera as every image I took was blurry.
The nikon d80 came out a few months later so I bought that and read the manual. I know this sounds like the most simple thing ever, but read your manual if you've never used a dslr before. I honesty can't put into words how much my photography improved from that one thing. the second thing that improved my photography the most changing to manual mode, not because manual mode is the best, but because it made me think about every setting and how they harmonise together. I had shot in AP mode for about 4 years because it was simple and I learned more in 1 month of using manual mode than in 4 years of AP mode.

[matthewiverson]

My brother a retired photojournalist-editor for Dallas Times Herald gave me the same advice as his cub photographers. Get out in the morning and the evening and take pictures!

[fernandoMPadue]

Great meeting with great photographers!

[johnharkness]

I love the format of this video. Four world class photographers answering questions with simple to understand responses. Please continue to take questions from your viewers. I found great value in the answers. Also, whether or not you get 5000 likes, please do the podcast. I believe it will be a hit and offers your viewers another avenue to hear your views on photography!

[hamsterneckliving]

A podcast like this would be fantastic.

[rolsonn]

Great video, guys! I like the podcast idea. Thanks

[mkafadar]

So refreshing video, almost as having a cup of coffee chatting with professionals about realistic cases and photography challenges. 👍🏻

[cbimage]

Thanks, chaps. I enjoyed listening to this discussion.

[billnorthcott]

If you do get to the west coast some places you would like would be Haida Gwaii an island on the coast of BC Canada, also Tofino on Vancouver Island. The Pacific Coast in Oregonn USA and Northern California, and the Giant Red Woods also in Northern California

[centurion]

Would LOVE to see future podcasts Nigel.

[josecavazos]

Absolutely, I would enjoy watching a few videos of Nigel finding compositions in Denmark... I would definitely learn out of the process of walking into an environment that requires more work to pull out compositions. As it was shared by James, it is easier to let the environment, light, and weather do the heavy lifting. Perhaps, a lens challenge would be interesting. Kudos to all 4 of you.

[ejwkooi]

sorry, the video ended and skipped to the next where i put the comment about the book. It is here. Great video!

[DominicMuir]

I've wanted you guys to do a Q&A for ages!!! Amazing.

[celestewalz]

"It will cost you your hobby." Truer words were never spoken. I went the route many years ago of trying to earn some (not even most) of my income from my photography and it was soul-sucking. I don't know how you guys do it. I hated the deadlines, and the marketing, and the selling. I just wanted to take pictures. It is much harder than it looks to make a living from something you love.