EXACTLY! You nailed it completely. There’s a fine line and you just have to use your best judgement

im looking into doing photography and videos but do you do it full time or on the side? if full time are you able to make enough to cover all your needs? and do you only do cars?

That’s awesome! Thank you so much, appreciate you watching and commenting 🙌🏻

it is incredibly difficult to establish a unique signature style when it comes to photography. Alot of the artform has become algorithmic to certain extents.. Perhaps as the tech advances, it will become easier to craft different and unique styles unrelated to subject matter.

YO! I’m so excited for your journey! Picking up my first camera changed my life. Hope you enjoy it!

So glad you liked the video! I don’t think you ever stop learning with photography. Best advice is to just keep going. Glad you started and hope you really enjoy it!

Thank you so much! Appreciate the feedback a ton 👏🏻

So happy to hear that. You got this! Get out there and start taking photos 🙌🏻

Thanks Jordan! 🙌🏻

I’d love to make a video like this!

Utah is BEAUTIFUL! I used to visit there every year. Congratulations on your first shoot, keep it up!

Love me some retro games. Thanks for the sub!

I could definitely do that! It can be tricky starting out. The biggest thing is so get out and learn. Don’t be afraid to fail. I’ve gotten to this point by learning from where I failed. You got this! Hopefully I can make some more photography videos to help out

Thank you for this comment!! Man it gets me so excited when you guys enjoy content I’m so passionate about. I’d love to make videos of photoshoots I do and break them down

@DakotaStone as an amateur photographer and quite new to the car scene/community, I'd love for some more insight on how you do your fotography and editing. I also find it easier to under expose😆

Thank you so much Andrew!

Appreciate the support! Thank you!

🫡 🤝 Thanks for the subscribe

Thanks for watching and commenting!

I appreciate you ❤️

@Dakota Stone I just finished the video and loved it! Makes me want to go out and get back on the grind of photography! I haven't been able to for mo ths because how busy I have gotten, but man you scratched my itch lol. I look forward to the day I can score a paid shoot, thanks a bunch for making this video!

Awesome comment and happy to hear you’re having a blast taking photos. If I inspired someone that is one of the best compliments I could receive so thank you!

Thank you! Lovin your name!

Thank you Ryan! 🙏🏻

YOOO! Thank you for watching! You’re an inspiration to my film photography 100%. I’d love to collab anytime! 💕

Don’t feel you NEED to take photos of anything! Take photos of what you enjoy. Sounds like you’re on the right path. Never stop creating!

I only take pictures if it’s ultimately weird or rare when it comes to cars (California is great for that). Most of what I end up taking are scenery or architecture, but it’s all experience and practice! Fortunately phones like Pixels and iPhones also take decent photos for being as convenient as they are, so I usually end up using those. I mostly use free applications like GIMP for editing, since I don’t do it often. Maybe I’ll get to a show this year to practice.

Thanks Daniel! That tv is pretty old, specifically because that’s my retro game corner! That’s where I play SNES, N64, GameCube, PS2, etc! They look so much better on an older TV and you can find these suckers for free nowadays!

I remember that shoot vividly! Thanks so much man!

Thank you! I started with a Nikon D3100. I'd recommend any entry level DSLR or mirrorless camera that has interchangeable lenses. I use a Sony A7iii now and love it. Would 100% recommend that but I know it can be a bit pricey. Look up some reviews, go to some camera stores and hold some, nowadays pretty much any of the big brands are going to have a solid entry level camera.

100% great advice

OH I WENT THROUGH THAT PHASE! Hahahaha

@@DakotaStone everyone does. Not everyone makes it past that phase.

😂😂😂😂

I like this idea! Because this was one of the things i struggled to figure out most as well

​@@DakotaStoneThanks for the reponse, I am having issues charging people, I started making reels with my phone on a gimball and people liked my editing skills, I now moved into a Canon M50 markii and people are asking me, how much I charge and know what to answer 😅

I tried to jam pack as much as I could into this episode!

Yes! I love shooting at nighttime and it can be a bit challenging. Great idea!

I’ve only ever shot my AE-1 from Canon. I’ve never shot a digital Canon camera!

I have never been!

Lmao please help me make it better

THANKS FOR BEING HERE! 🙏🏻

Aye thanks mane

You have 90% of what’s needed. The camera is the least important step

Yes, it’s an AE-1! My first Canon camera actually. Bought it a few years ago and I was so impressed with its photos

@@DakotaStone Nice!! Surprised I spotted it 😂😂 My first Canon was a T6, now I’ve got an 80D along with 19 film cameras 💀 (I wish I was exaggerating)

BMW if you ask 90% of the community!

@@DakotaStone 😒 I mean technically they are right. It is 90% bmw 10% Toyota still a beast of a car!

I love it! Has been my daily for the last two years. It sounds FANTASTIC

@@DakotaStone So I’m running stock cat to a resonator delete with a magna flow muffler. What are you running?

Hey, no shame starting with your phone. However if you’re going to start doing photoshoots with others or for people I would 100% recommend getting an actual camera

@@DakotaStone I appreciate the advice. I definetly need to start looking into getting one because photography seems fun

Ayyy good taste 😅

Tbh it was one of my biggest pet peeves when I’d take photos for someone and they’d go and put 5 IG filters on it haha.

GoPro is great for doing some video, but I wouldn’t recommend it as a dedicated photography camera. An iPhone is better for photos than a GoPro. Definitely get a camera!

Thanks for being here!

I think going to school for something can be very beneficial and I won’t tell you not to do it. I will say that I am 100% self taught and was able to do paid shoots and find a career in media without going to school for it. Everyone learns in different ways so take the path that is best for you! Follow what you love. Figure out what inspires you most and chase that. I hope nothing but the best for you and hope you can take photography to the next level!

@@DakotaStone Thanks for answering and your advice man!

It’s one short video, I wanted to provide some tips for someone just starting out. Could definitely make a part 2 and start to get more in depth. Thanks for watching.

Adobe software like PS or Lightroom are perhaps the best way to polish photos (e.g. for more professional or outstanding results). Editing also allows you to add your own language to the photos and produce them with a unique style that is like a trademark (not as a beginner, but eventually and with practise!) However, editing is definitely not a necessity as your photography skills will tell their own language, which will still be different from everyone else's (if you work hard at it!) Personally I think you need to ace the raw photo in the first instance (get the best angles/perspective, exposure settings etc.) and that although that in itself is a success, you can take your work so much further if you edit them afterwards!! The key is balance; you don't want to over-edit as that eats into the photograph itself and deflates the natural beauty of the subject. Adding subtle tweaks using lighting or colour techniques can enhance the subject to bring your work to a whole new level of incredible!! Give it a go! But also know that you don't need PS or lightroom to be a good photographer 😊