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The barriers to photography are coming down. I got my start in photography in the Army. That was a blessing, because when I got out of the Army, I could not make a living at photography, and could not find a job that would support it as a hobby. That was in 1978. I had to completely leave photography behind until I retired. In 2019 Dollars, a 36 exposure roll of film cost $15 to $20, and processing, just to develop the film and provide proofs would go at $25 per roll. That is $35 to$50, or more just for 36 exposures, and if you wanted gallery prints, it cost $20 and up, according to size per print. Back in the 70's and 80's, no matter how little or how much you paid for your camera, your biggest investment was in film and processing. I don't think I am uncommon now, when I go out and shoot 200 exposures a day now. If I decide I need custom processing, I can do that myself, on my own computer. The biggest barrier now, as you note, is the "elite ceiling".
I am a little late here but I have watched a few dozen of your/these videos in the last few days. I feel like people such as myself come to you/here with little to no experience in photography and would like to learn the basics of the tools first as a foundation to get started so the most views are technical videos. I feel like I would learn a lot of the creative and storytelling aspects by collaborating with experienced photographers however I would feel a bit intimidated asking questions that are easily learned from videos like this. I would prefer to ask questions that I feel are good questions with the little time I have to spend with experienced photographers. If I am confident I understand the technical aspect I wont be embarrassed when I ask questions because they wont be questions that they have been asked a million times already. Just the perspective of a currently ignorant photographer 3 days into his new hobby.
Hi guys thanks for the video. You guys seem to cover every field except event photography. Im just about to finish my photography diploma. It would be great if you guys could consider covering the ins and outs of event photography such as pricing, what to consider and things to look out for. Thank you.
Chelsea looks so good!
Does a picture profile settingd effects image quality?
Technicality is easy to learn. It doesn't take a great deal of personal struggle or work. It's really useful, but I think a lot of people focus an awful lot on gear and technique because you can put a dollar value to it, and because you can get better at it purely by watching videos. Every other aspect of art requires you to struggle and work.
clearly a beginner is not interested in technical just how to get a photo out of camera , pro's looking at things differently – things get more complicated the more you know not less – the real key to all of it is the active conscious mind behind the whole process after all thats what interprets it !
That guy just gets very self conscious in between
Great channel.
Have you guys tried using an EQ in your video post?
I think if you get rid of low end (20-90Hz) the noise gate will be less audible.
Best photography podcast I have seen in years – glad this came up in my searches.
I feel as though one important trait is always striving to improve. The moment I think I am good is the moment I stop growing :/
Well, this is a hard one…
Yes, like most I do like to understand the technical side of the art of photography.
But my choice in photography is mostly film or trying to make a film look.
Out of the tech side, I have developed an understanding of vintage film cameras and can modify most to my own standards, that is very high. YouTube has been a very helpful tool what the mixed community’s on film and digital photography. What I feel makes a great photographer is when we find out new ways of working and pushing our selfs hard to try new things. I worked as a Pottery in a studio for 11 years, a potter can only be seen as a master in his art “after his life time”.
Or that you have mastered your art but can’t go forward as you are no longer here “but have left your mastered art works behind you for outer”. This has been my own understanding of artistic work and what is great in all arts after we have moved on to new things.
Thank you so much for this video! Today, I just received my Costco Fujifilm xt100 kit! I'm pursuing my photographic journry/dreams that I closed off a long time ago. I've been listening to your videos the past couple hours as I do my daily chores at home and your videos have enlightened me and encouraged me and empowered me. I now feel more confident about the photographic world. I am thankful for you. Happy holidays!
The main reason why technique and gear are more popular overall is because there is a knowledge gap between how a camera really works, so that you can truly get to manipulate it via iso, shutter speed, aperture and so on, as well as finding out the best tool that allows you to further manipulate a space between the lens and push your creativity further. And with camera's being more affordable you have more person being interested in an art they probably never got a chance to take so seriously. But once the top two gaps are meet and people become more knowledgeable and adept to using the tools then it can only lead to seeing the world in a new way hence bringing forth creativity.
I stumbled across this video randomly. Unrelated perhaps but the two of you have such amazing chemistry together, you can feel the intensity and mutual respect between you two in the way you look and listen to each other. Hope you're still doing this series. Subbed
Really simple answer: Don't buy books…, stay off the internet, take your camera, study the manual, practice taking photos… like famous photographers did before they had other people telling them how, taking their money, and wasting their time.
Hello Sir & Madam, I am a fan of your photography. But today I want to say that some of your videos are very boring like this one. The topic is good and your informations are also valuable for me. But the way of presentation is not working for me. If you can show examples with your discussion than one can understand the thing properly. Thanks.
Part of the reason your creative videos don't reach your top 20 is because there are so many available (which I love!) – the technical videos are more specific. So when people are looking for a camera or lens review, they have a couple videos to choose from, whereas if people are looking for creative videos, there are hundreds to choose from!
The answer is Talent! 😂
Someone who can use any camera and produce great images . Oh! and one that's doesn't keep moaning about his 4K video on a photographic camera. He's either a film maker or a photographer . If he's both he has two cameras each made for the job. Not trying to shoehorn one camera to do both, as all reviewers are trying to do at this moment in time. That's my bobs worth! Haha
to me, the NON Gear questions are SOOO super important! it's what makes you a business professional and not a technician.
Vivian Maier is probably one example of a great photographer who did not come from a privileged background. She worked as a nanny and pursued street photography during her spare time.
I see things in a certain way…I just dont know how to get my camera to capture how I am seeing things
Can you make a postcast about Ara Guler who is the most important photojournalist in Turkey. He is one of the masters of Leica. I think every photography lovers should know the master.