5 BEGINNER Landscape Photography MISTAKES To AVOID

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In this week’s episode, I discuss the five biggest landscape photography mistakes I made when I was a beginner and how you can avoid them. I've been interested in photography for the majority of my life, but it wasn't until about six years ago, that I discovered my love for landscape photography. When I was first starting out, I didn't have anyone to tell me when I was making mistakes, I just had to learn the hard way - lots of trial and error. This caused me to progress at a slower pace than I would have liked as I ended up making the same photographic mistakes over and over until I eventually realized what I was doing wrong. These mistakes ranged from basic camera usage issues to fundamental composition errors and even mistakes related to how I was holding my camera.
In this video, I review the five beginner landscape photography mistakes I made in hopes that you'll recognize at least one of these and will be able to correct it much sooner than I did. Making mistakes when you’re first starting out in anything is part of the process, but the sooner you can identify and fix them the quicker you'll progress - and that’s the purpose of this week’s video.
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@fredwilsenack8634 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing images that don’t work and explaining why they lack punch. That’s how we learn. It gives us a reference from which to improve. Appreciate the time and effort it took to compile this video.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Fred Wilsenack Glad to do it Fred! Really appreciate ya watching it!

@diyimprover6887 4 жыл бұрын

I got a lot of good attitude adjustments here. In return, I'll offer up one of my own. Early morning and late in the day provide the best light, but what do you do with the late morning to mid-afternoon hours when the light is harsh, or if the sky is overcast creating flat, gray light? These are the times to switch from grand vistas to small subjects. Think and shoot close-up and even macro. It could also be a good time to seek out textures and abstract patterns either for their own sake or to use later as overlays in post. Mid-day is a good time to be in deep forests. It's easier to manipulate ambient light if you keep your field of view restricted. It's also a good time to try urban locations. Again, just focus on more intimate compositions. I often find urban images lend themselves to black and white images and sometimes the harsh mid-day light can accentuate the urban or industrial subject. So if you snooze your way through the golden hour, look for settings and compositions that will work in stark or overcast lighting and you can still be very productive that day. A quick anecdote. I was shooting in southern coastal Maine one morning. Got some really nice shots in the very early morning hours, just as one would hope for having some golden light to work with. By 8 or 9 AM, the gold was gone and the scenes I had shot earlier just weren't working at all anymore. As I walked along the beach, I noticed that there were some very colorful beach houses and that the strong, bright light was causing them to reflect very nicely in the very slight amount of water that had been left behind when the tide went out. The inconsistency of the water created stripes of reflection and I got many very satisfying abstracts of these reflections. The buildings were not reflecting in the golden hour at all when the sun was lower to the horizon, but in the late morning, they lit up nicely. Golden hour is great, but try to learn to work with the light you have available and find the masterpieces hiding in the bright light.

@gypsybisschops4262 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this comment, thank you 🙌🏻

@calebsteuer Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! Having a clear subject is something I never really thought about before!

@GoBrushYourTeeth 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for confirming I’m not the only one who suffered from gear hoarding syndrome. I bought T7i and sold it in 2 weeks without using almost at all. Bought the latest canon mirrorless and spend 2 months searching for the best lenses. After spending $10K+ I’m still a beginner. When I saw people taking better photos than me on their phones, I realized my mistake. 😞

@nightmareaccomplice5816 4 жыл бұрын

Even the photos with NO subject matter can be more beautiful than the ones that do!!!!😊

@vickikgibson9470 4 жыл бұрын

The reason why I can enjoy those is that it is what you first see when coming onto a place you have not visited before. It has surprises everywhere, which allows you to explore the scene, rather than being told you need to see this or that first. Sometimes it us good just to allow the earth to be wide open to all of what is right in front of you. Then explore focal points next. When done go back to the first impression which drew you into the details in the first place. Which brings you full circle back to the voyage of your walk into adventure and passion of visual delight. One soon learns to crop inside the camera first and see what is really there that draws you into the magic.

@alfredtaylor1076 3 жыл бұрын

Yep. What's not in the frame is just as, and sometimes more important than what is in the frame.

@cjmadridtv4289 3 жыл бұрын

@@alfredtaylor1076 you've gotten it right

@antoniofagarto2033 4 жыл бұрын

Yes... My main problem was with the point about equipment. I bough cheap but new, Olympus E510 and after two weeks I was looking for new cameras over and over again. And it really bothers me because instead of learning photography I focused more on the equipment and wasted a lot of time. Fortunatelly I controlled myself and stayed with my Olympus, which started to give results. It's cheap, heavy, quite difficult to control, but I'm getting better every day.

@andreen888 4 жыл бұрын

Mark, you're a humble photography teacher. Like your tutorials and style. Thanks

@MarkDenneyPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@daikuone 5 жыл бұрын

The old Kodak Joy of Photography book really helped me with composition. Converting parallel lines is really fun for depth, and also changing viewpoint from traditional standing position.

@victorfine5094 4 жыл бұрын

Just started and my tutors basically told me all of this. Glad to know I’m on the right track! This is really fun. Only problem is that I love gear and also a musician 😩

@kpritch2387 4 жыл бұрын

When u we’re talking about different perspectives I was reminded of a time I spent half an hour squatting in a stream to get the camera at water level😂 couldn’t walk the next day

@stuartneil8682 5 жыл бұрын

I started on a Kodak Instamatic with flash cubes! I was 11 at the time. Skip 10 years and I got a Praktica B200 slr. Loved Ilford’s black and white film that used monochrome dye instead of sliver. Still have a second hand Bronica somewhere but I’m getting great shots with my iPad, on the odd occasion that I imagine I’m actually a photographer!

@VladimirLem86 4 жыл бұрын

This is the first video in a VERY long time that i have watched from beginning to end. Esp considering that its 20+ minutes. Great personality, great sound levels and visuals - but most importantly, it's packed with information and your own experiences! Bravo to you Mark. Thank you.

@CadreFighter 5 жыл бұрын

I love how as soon as you said "I researched other cameras" and the video zoomed out. I knew right away where you were going with it, lol. Low-key full-frame hint.

@65mooncap 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, I just had complete shoulder replacement surgery so while sitting around moaning I figured I try to tighten up my landscape photo skills so I stumbled on you. I couldn’t be any more grateful. Your prospectives are spot on. Looking forward to following you on Instagram.

@johnchilver536 5 жыл бұрын

I have watched many advice videos and read numerous guides on landscape photography but Mark this is the first one that is assistance at a level that maintains attention for the viewer and makes absolute sense. I was able to relate my experience with yours. I look forward to following you for more of your sensible advice. Thanks for your help.

@garyolson2676 8 ай бұрын

Mark, your approach to helping others learn by starting from your own mistakes makes your content so accessible. So many photographer's videos are presented as the "master" dispensing "wisdom" to ignorant. You are wise, and I am ignorant, but your humility welcomes me into a shared space - I feel like I'm sitting with a good friend. Thanks so much!

@GregorKrenker 5 жыл бұрын

Found your channel today and just wanna say: I really enjoy your down-to-earth and honest approach.

@ThinkingWest 5 жыл бұрын

This was great. Love the very candid nature of this video. I'm just starting out photography, and enjoyed (and will put into practice as best as possible) the things mentioned here. Thanks Mark!

@adamedoo3765 5 жыл бұрын

Loved this. No matter how advanced people become watching videos like this help me to realise what I have forgot! Thanks Mark, appreciate your hard work!

@anniecrooney9640 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent helpful information,especially for me, getting back into photography after being away for many years. I decided to jump back in,got all the gear I needed,and am learning all the functions of my very complicated camera,lenses,macro gear and flashes.Your suggestions are invaluable and very sensible and realistic.You have inspired me to practice,practice,practice.Thank you!

@scottheppel8847 Жыл бұрын

Of the 5 mistakes you discussed, the two most impactful to me were shooting at times of best light and trying different camera positions. I am a bird photographer. On a recent trip to Iceland to photograph birds, I tried to photograph the birds at their eye level as much as possible. For shorebirds, that usually means getting in a prone position which is uncomfortable for me. But that produced the best photos of my trip. The interesting landscape in Iceland reawakened my interest in landscape photography, so that led me to start watching some landscape KZfaq videos, including many older ones. This one really hit home. Thank you for producing it.

@hankypanky9380 5 жыл бұрын

Clear explanation and understanding, a great tutorial: specific, with examples of what works and what doesn't. Subscribed.

@NorthernHistory 4 жыл бұрын

You are so absolutely right about focusing your resources and attention on the settings and the time you devote to photography rather than gear. We find ourselves in a day and age where virtually every camera can make great images; but if all you are doing is test shots of your local neighbourhood, when you could be out there travelling, you are missing out.

@carthick1000 3 жыл бұрын

It takes a lot of guts to come out in the open and declare the mistakes that we make. I respect for listing those and how you outgrew them to learn your way around photography. Wish you success!

@TeKnoVKNG23 4 жыл бұрын

4 is probably the most important tip here. I started with a Nikon D3400 and shot with it for a few weeks and immediately wished I had at least bought a 5000 series for some additional features like the timelapse ability, etc., but instead of spending more money, I spent the next 2-3 months watching youtube videos on how to get the most of my camera and just went out and shot thousands of shots at local parks and hiking trails with my 18-55 kit. I got a 70-300 AF-P off of KEH.com for like $40 and then spent quite a bit of time shooting that lens before picking up a 35mm prime. I wound up shooting with the D3400 for almost a year as the additional lenses really unlocked a lot of potential even with the entry level DSLR. After I felt like I had really picked it up, that's when I pulled the trigger on the upgrade and instead of going for a 5000 series, I found a lightly used D7100 which I had decided I wanted for the weather sealing and focus motor so I could add a few other lenses to my collection. Best decision I ever made was waiting to upgrade bodies. I've been tempted by the Z6 this year, but I'm going to try to wait until around Christmas time to see if they go on sale. It's so important to stick to a piece of gear and just learn all its ins and outs. Even today when I get a new lens, I probably go out and shoot several hundred photos with it before I even feel like I'm picking up on its nuances.

@Ramotttholl 5 жыл бұрын

great advice, aspecially since i just bought my first system camera after going hx400v till the stabilizer broke.

@Denafalt 5 жыл бұрын

Love the fact that you actually stick to the subject when you go into a new tip. Some people talk way to much around the subject just to fill out time! So i get tired of listening to them... you however did an good job with that, keep it up!

@dodobarbar 5 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up! You are so so so so right about not focusing that much on a type of a gear but on shooting and getting experience!

@ttk0139 4 жыл бұрын

very..very ....informative!!! you guy devoted most of your times to teach others, which is very much appreciable. Keep it up...

@81wwwolf 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for the useful tips. The photos illustrated the points really well. Honest, clear and to the point. You sir are amazing.

@alexn6950 4 жыл бұрын

The video - it's very inspiring, thank you for sharing your experience. It gives me a powerful reason and will to keep a steady pace and not to leave my camera on a shelf. Practice is the key: both for understanig the technical side of the things and for the ability to catch the composition (which is they main key to create an art); seems like I'm trying to repeat it to myself with the last sentence, - kinda helps preserve the passion for a most long time. Thank you again

@paulduan1848 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mark for your advises! I am 3rd year into photography and 2nd year landscape and I totally agree and appreciate all of your points. I also found my challenge in the composition of landscapes and lack of planning/looking around before snapping a shot. Thanks again!!

@MarkDenneyPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

Paul Duan Glad to do it Paul and many thanks for checking out the video! It’s great to hear that you enjoyed it!

@lcador9 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent, I too shoot golden hour landscape but spend the time in between shooting everything else when given wonderful diffused light from overcast skies and black and white when given wonderfully shadowy vistas from harsh contrasty light. I would add a number 6 to your list, that being overly rigid and restricted. .

@StephenHolst 5 жыл бұрын

I started with the D3200. Since I didn't have the money to immediately upgrade I was forced to live with it for about 2 years. It was really much easier to live with than I thought hahaha. The way I avoided falling into your mistake, other than being poor, was that I always asked myself if the camera or my skills was limiting the quality of my images. 99% of the time the answer was my skill. Once that dropped to about 97% I felt compelled to upgrade my camera ;-)

@MarkDenneyPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Great story Stephen! You're exactly right - I should have implemented your strategy back in the day!

@NetGawker 5 жыл бұрын

I started with the same camera about 5 years ago but thanks to a nice tax return I bought a Sony A7II. Unfortunately, I had more money than photography skills and looking back I should've kept the Nikon and worked on my skills.

@strote 5 жыл бұрын

Still shoot with a 3200. It'll be a sad day when I blame that camera for a crappy shot.

@StephenHolst 5 жыл бұрын

@@strote While I would agree I have to admit that some of the features in my D750 have come very useful. The autofocus system is much better and it's easier to see in the view finder. I have pushed it where I needed weather sealing too so there's that. Finally the high ISO capabilities are well above the D3200 and that is a definite benefit. I do miss the light weight of the simpler models though.

@strote 5 жыл бұрын

@@StephenHolst Yes, I have no doubt that I would enjoy the added features of a D750 or one of the new mirrorless cameras. I'm just not a gadget geek. I do understand that a camera like a D3200 imposes limitations and there are some shots I just won't be able to get. But this is my first DSLR and I've only been shooting for a couple of years (had the camera longer, but it just sat there). Just like some of the mistakes Mark outlined in the video, I'm still learning what to do and not to do. I'm sure in a few years I'll upgrade and make the leap over a few generations of iterative technology improvements. Right now, my photography would improve most if I got up an hour and a half before sunrise on a regular basis ;-).

@jenniferqcchiu7444 4 жыл бұрын

It's great to hear from your photography experience in such a simple and easy to understand ways. Much appreciated!

@MarkDenneyPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

Jennifer QC Chiu Thanks so much Jennifer!

@georgeferguson9779 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video Mark! I like the straightforward honesty that you present. It's encouraging, and real. I've kind of followed the same path; in and out of photography as a hobby but when I am in it I am always trying to learn. Similar to your story in this video, my big turn in photography came when I really learned the impact of ISO, aperture, shutter speed, and what using the exposure indicator could do for me. I tried different variations of the ISO/aperture/shutter speed triangle to achieve the same outcome in the exposure indicator. That was a real eye opener for me and I shoot mostly in the manual mode now. I still haven't gotten serious about using the histogram so much or learning Lightroom, but I will.

@cattymionepotter1939 5 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, not all flat photos are bad photos. They are just of a different style. Especially the one that you have shown of the tree actually looked great, it doesn't have depth, but that is the reason why it looks kinda special. :) Both are looking good, you just have to recognize when to use what

@kaiedenphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Gursky's Cheops is about the flattest image I can imagine, and it's incredible. It's definitely harder to create interesting flat images though.

@CarlosArturoVelarde 5 жыл бұрын

The tree shot looks a lot like the Japanese paintings. It would make a great image to hang in an office. The birdhouse is cool because it looks like it’s flying.

@ericroberts8820 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, many of your comments hit home with me as I have spent way to much on gear vs. getting experience. Each time I was unsatisfied with the results and instead of stepping back, I wanted bigger and better. The image issues were user error and not realizing the power of the gear I had at the time.

@yannisgutmann7923 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video and advice. When someone is so humble everybody listens.

@atbien21 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark. I still find myself making these common mistakes once and awhile. When I am in a new scenic area and get so excited about the new scenery that I forget the basics. Oh, I still get some good shots, but some I look at and say"What was I thinking?":-) So you have to step aside of the emotions and use your professional eye. And I agree about equipment. When the typical non-photographic person looks at a breath-taking landscape photo; they're not thinking about ISO, exposure, ND filters and all that. They are just thinking ,"Wow! He was in the right place at the right time!" A so-so camera with good editing can give some awesome results. Thank you for all the good points you pointed out. Now I have to subscribe and see what other great info you have shared . Thank you for taking the time.

@bobbymints 4 жыл бұрын

Very educational, Thank you for sharing your experiences I learned to change my techniques from your tutorials.

@Amirali-ed7kf 5 жыл бұрын

you are one of the best I just started my landscape photography a few months ago and I am doing the mistakes you explained, I learned from you and I will keep learning. thanks

@94crock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You have really opened my eyes to mistakes I have done as an amateur.

@Gavla13 5 жыл бұрын

Great video 👌 everything you have mentioned sounds like me when I started. Still learning now but getting a lot better. Thank you 👍👍

@julessanchez9216 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your video, I could relate with you about falling in and out of photography. At 66, I have too many interests, which some ways are good. But those people that focus on one subject find more perfection on that one subject I believe. But in another way sometimes different talents bring different ideas and many several interest can come together at the time. There is so much to learn in this life and I believe there will be so much in the next one also. The best to you and your photos !

@straightouttathe7thcircle431 4 жыл бұрын

Like you, Mark, I try to learn as much as I can about photography from books and KZfaq videos. Out of all of the videos I've watched, this one was certainly one of the best. This was very useful information, explained in an easy to understand way. Thank you for taking the time to make this video, and I look forward to subscribing and diving into your other videos!

@pavelfilippov5463 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much - having both examples really worked to get the point across! Love the pacing and advise overall!

@JeffWalshPhotography 5 жыл бұрын

The fact that you only have 18k subs is sad. Your content is top notch, and frankly, so many people could benefit from your channel. Great stuff here.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that - many thanks!

@FranktheDachshund 4 жыл бұрын

I see he has more than tripled that in 6 months. New subscriber and I can see why.

@ignusgraius 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience! My biggest takeaway that I got was the topic of depth (and using shadows/gradients to introduce depth to an otherwise “flat” composition). Also a classy choice to critique your own work to teach others... great video!

@MarkDenneyPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

ignusgraius Many thanks - glad you enjoyed the video!

@jaimegulrud2252 5 жыл бұрын

Not being obsessed with gear, learning your camera and investing in travel- wow that was a good reminder! Also, for the first couple tips about composition (focal point, having fire/middle/background) I would have loved to see side-by-side images for those like you did later on. I struggle with that and sometimes I know something is off but can’t identify how to adjust. I think seeing someone else walk through the thought process would help.

@JanneRanta 5 жыл бұрын

Your point about the right light hits pretty damn hard when you present such clear examples.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

The difference in such a short amount of time is pretty crazy!

@fabsamba 4 жыл бұрын

Great video I put in my favorites to watch always.

@nvisn81 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, you really brought up some great points, especially about overspending on gear, and not utilizing what you own to its fullest before moving on. Thanks for the great video!

@MarkDenneyPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

nvisn81 Great to hear you enjoyed it!

@AdamRelayson 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I discovered your channel. I've always thought of myself as a portrait photographer, but in the last year I've been trying to learn landscape. Your work is amazing.

@amber5936 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! You are a skilled instructor in the way you speak. I recently uncovered my love for landscape photography on a trip to Colorado. Landscape photography gives such purpose to your adventures.

@danlightened 4 жыл бұрын

As a semi-professional, I thought I would watch it anyway since I might still be making these mistakes. Fortunately, I'm not. But this is everything that I would suggest to a beginner as well. Very well explained.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

Ninad Sethi Many thanks! I’m glad you think so!

@courtneyabbruzzese6217 5 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! I liked everything you said about wanting to buy new gear.

@tete_abba 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Mark. I appreciate it. Your explanation is easy to understand and very valuable.

@alb41ful 5 жыл бұрын

I am so pleased I discovered your channel! Your videos are very helpful! Much appreciated! Thank you!

@asharsakir87 4 жыл бұрын

That tree at the top and grass under actually looks dramatic, will look good in B&W.

@johnkaper1129 4 жыл бұрын

Mark I was just scrolling through the KZfaq videos and happened to this particular Landscape video, mistakes to avoid and your suggestions and shooting tips are so basic and logical, it made me really go back and review my photos that I have taken over the years. I can some of the exact same mistakes that you discussed in your video. As a result of the suggestions that you make, mistakes to avoid, I feel that my future photographs will be much better, thanks to you. I also want thank you for saving me some big money, I have a number of great cameras and I am constantly looking to update my gear, instead of really learning the features that I have on my current camera. Your example of the Nikon 3200 to the Sony camera really hit home. I have a number of really good cameras, but haven't properly taken the time as you suggest to get to know better and take advantage of their features and setting. Sounds pretty basic.... Thank you for your clear, easy to follow and very helpful videos.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

John Kaper This is great to hear John! Many thanks for sharing!

@triciacutler5407 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mark! I am a beginner, headed out to my 4th class and what you have just shared will save me lots of time because I have already realized I am doing much of what you said NOT TO DO! Grateful for this video! - Tricia

@kesavachandran6313 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark,for your valuable advice and moreover for sincere and honest disclosure of your experience.

@NetGawker 5 жыл бұрын

Your practicality towards gear has earned you a new subscriber.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

NetGawker Awesome! Thanks so much!

@1AXMRDR 5 жыл бұрын

You made some excellent points, very good advice that we all could have used back when we started. You should do a video on post processing. The birdhouse photo could have been cropped to let the sky be the depth, perhaps a little blur on the clouds. Using HDR tricks on the Arches photo that was taken after the sun came up could make it more interesting. We can't always shoot in the morning and evening, especially while traveling. Agree that midday photos are less interesting because you have to get creative and shoot subjects using the shadows from overhead sun. Closer objects, not so much landscape. IMO lens are more important than the bodies. If you are going to spend money focus, pardon the pun, on good sharp glass instead of the latest body. Heading to Grand Canyon and the 5 Utah national parks soon. Photo ops galore. Thanks for sharing.

@boolean9391 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, I also made those mistakes. Thanks for sharing and pointing them to us. It really helps a lot!

@lovethesummer26 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your candid and honest words of your progression in understanding your camera and how to shoot this type of photography 🙂

@michaeltucker7920 5 жыл бұрын

This is the best advice Ive ever seen about photography !!!! its true and relevant !!! and you can't do much without these 5 foundational points !

@MarkDenneyPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael! I'm glad you think so!

@jeffwestnedge6135 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, although I know all these things, I often still make these mistakes. This is a great reminder to slow down and pay attention to the details!

@MarkDenneyPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching the video Jeff!

@johnlahti9485 Жыл бұрын

I've been searching for a video that explains composition with examples. Thank you so much.

@jlukas5539 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great lesson, I needed to hear exactly that 😊

@StephanieStoven 5 жыл бұрын

That’s me right now... I just need to learn my camera Lumix G7 but I keep researching other Canon camera bodies and lenses when I have no idea how to use my Lumix yet! I love 40 minutes away from Yosemite and that’s where I did a small bit of practice last weekend but my composition is all off.

@JohKemStYl3 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips! The composition tips are always the best.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Joh Kem Thanks Joh! I could talk composition all day - I love it👍

@702couch 4 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel today. I am just starting out in landscape after realizing I have always enjoyed it. Love the content and tailoring it to people like myself.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

chris couch This is great to hear Chris - thank you!

@HannahAilsa 4 жыл бұрын

Super helpful! Glad I found your video, can't wait to shoot with these new tips in mind.

@krisda00 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, I lol at the part "Focusing to much on gear" because I am doing the exact same thing now. Thank for pull me out from that part. Just bought my first gear couple months ago.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

Kris Lambert Thanks Kris!

@danlightened 4 жыл бұрын

If you are a beginner, a cheap DSLR is good enough. Rather, invest in a nifty 50 and a good telephoto lens. And unless you're shooting for the biggest of brands which would go up for huge billboards, banners, huge wall art, you don't need a medium or large format. A full frame is good enough for a pro.

@jacobthomson9369 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice to both novices and advance amateurs. Thank you so much.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

Jacob Thomson Glad to do it Jacob!

@deBurrows 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the useful tips and for the clear explanations. It's really easy to understand everything all 20 minutes long for non native english speakers.

@lilatoff 8 ай бұрын

I think this is the best video I have seen in rookie mistakes. Sharing of the images is so appreciated! Never before have I been able to really understand the mistakes that I am making but here they are all laid out in crystal clear detail. Brilliant!

@jamiethomas2055 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your content Mark, keep it coming.

@MarkDenneyPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

Thank ya Jamie!!

@tahirrazzaq9494 4 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one who loves that Moab Photo at 3:50? I mean I get what you mean about the distractions but that's the beauty of nature. I think my idea of photography is capturing nature in it's purest form and that's what you have at 3:50.

@gedhs1311 4 жыл бұрын

maybe the real idea was peace and harmony of hard and cold stones and soft and warm sunlight. The difference between this photo and good photo like between new wikipedia article and an article in "new yorker" magazine. Words can be the same, but ways they are composed...

@arthurchen794 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to people like you sharing all things like this so that I can have good sense of avoiding each of the mistakes even if I bought my camera 4 months ago.

@jimwlouavl 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for videos like this where you talk openly about stepping up your work. I too have been photographing since my teens and am trying to concentrate on it in my 50s.

@saucierdavid8109 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your foresight!

@MarkDenneyPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

Chris Alister Appreciate it Chris!

@DebbieMcVegan 5 жыл бұрын

oh yeah I thought of a mistake I still make. I have been taking the same shots for 40 years just different places. the trees in the same places, the flowers in the same pattern, the lake from the same viewpoint...I think I shoot for myself

@mlrs1990 4 жыл бұрын

Unless you're shooting for a gallery where others primarily enjoy the photos then what you shoot IS from your perspective and what catches your eye at the time. Who cares what others think about what catches your eye at a specific moment in your life. :)

@scottewers9507 4 жыл бұрын

I come back to this video when I’m struggling with my landscape photos. Marks perfectly summarizes a logical progression into better landscapes.

@krzysztofszafranek2000 5 жыл бұрын

This is a great tutorial: specific, with examples of what works and what doesn't. Subscribed.

@zandeosaddles208 5 жыл бұрын

What super advice. Thank you. Just getting sony a6000 as starter. Used mu smart phone up to now.

@leopoldkirgo 4 жыл бұрын

Hey. How do you find it? I want to begin photography and I am aiming for this one!

@hkalgaonkar 5 жыл бұрын

Sensible advice. Thanks. I purchased my first Sony A 58 four years ago and I have stayed with it since then. I am not a pro, not even enthusiast.... just a weekend hobbyist. And as you rightly said, instead of acquiring the greatest and the latest, it's better to travel and snap better shots. Thanks.

@nicola6323 4 жыл бұрын

hrishikesh kalgaonkar People take good photographs, not cameras. 🙂

@NG290584 4 жыл бұрын

I have an Alpha 35 HD since 2011 and I'm very satisfied ,probably one of the most advanced then

@mayergloton6470 4 жыл бұрын

I truly agree!

@pacificnorthwester 4 жыл бұрын

@@nicola6323 Wow, never heard that before.

@alanepeacock 4 жыл бұрын

@@pacificnorthwester Try watching some vireos by Mike Browne. People take photos not cameras is one of the main planks of his photography teaching.

@BPLeroyLotusEvora 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great advice!

@louiebodenstaff6772 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome advice, thanks for sharing Mark!

@The_World_Of_Wonders 4 жыл бұрын

What a great video! I learned a lot. Thank you!

@MarkDenneyPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

Yosif Starkov I’m glad you think so!

@erichstocker4173 5 жыл бұрын

Good video and I agree with everything that you have suggested. I recognize those mistakes as I still make them. However, just one warning about travel. Everybody is traveling, especially landscape photographers, it is not uncommon to have hundreds of photographers with tripods out at the "golden hours" jostling for the perfect view. Not a very pleasant situation and can really turn one off on photography. So, now people are going to more out of the way places, e.g.. Patagonia, VietNam, Bhutan, etc. These places are starting to get that same overcrowded field. So, it is important to learn to take interesting photos locally also. Not to discourage folks from traveling but to make expectations real. Those wonderful empty places are often really not so empty.

@philipae27 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree. Some of my favorite photos I've taken have been within an hour from home. Explore your region to the fullest!

@davidbristoll195 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thank you for sharing and providing excellent examples too!

@akasistudio3409 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark! Big Thank you for all the info you providing through your videos.

@KoreyHart 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, I completely agree with the statement on Depth in a photo, and loved the images. Isn’t it fun to look back at the oldies?!?

@MarkDenneyPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Korey Hart Thank ya Korey! Indeed - Love looking back to see how’ve I progressed over time👍

@rodolfhochona 4 жыл бұрын

This is just true! Haha thank you so much! I learn folder hour today! And much more! But you are right! Great pointless

@ekimagem 5 жыл бұрын

This video is great. All my shots are hobby work. And this is something I’ve never paid much attention to is a focus point in the landscape. As i look back at all my shots over the years some have them and some don’t. Now i know to remember to be more consistent.