How to Improve Your Photography for Noobs

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Tips to help beginner photographers up their photo game!
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@shibapatrol801 7 жыл бұрын

Probably the biggest hurdle to improving as a photographer is confidence. Confidence to take photos publicly and not feel too self conscious about it or worry what others might think about you. Its a slow process but once you get past the initial road block its gets much easier. And you're completely right about copying others, its a great way to expand your knowledge and styles. If there is a particular photo you like the look of, find out how it was taken, what kind of editing was done etc. You'll always over do it in the beginning (especially editing) but eventually you mature as a photographer and start developing your own style/flavor.

@danseabreeze1404 7 жыл бұрын

I agree, I've been laughed at with my point and shoot by a guy with a dslr and insulted with my full frame & zoom lens; someone thinking I was taking a pic of them when the camera wasn't even angled towards them. I've overheard a guy at the beach say "Why is that guy taking a picture of trees?" and another day followed by a security again with my zoom lens at a lighthouse beach/park in Key Biscayne, Fl.

@echike 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this. That has been my biggest problem (re: being too self conscious about other people while taking photos). Helps to hear that it gets better, I'll try and come back to this comment every now and then lol

@KaiManWong 7 жыл бұрын

300k subscribers!!! Awwww, you guys...high five team boke ✋Thank you, 謝謝, merci, gracias, danke (and other languages I don't know) 😘

@Daniel_Ilyich 7 жыл бұрын

No problem! On a serious note: I'm glad things are going well and that your channel is growing fairly rapidly. Keep up the stellar work!

@Gynra 7 жыл бұрын

Diolch yn fawr in Welsh

@jonitan76 7 жыл бұрын

terima kasih

7 жыл бұрын

Hvala (Croatian), Dankie (Afrikaans), Asante (Kiswahili), Murakoze (Kinyarwanda), Grazie (Italian), Natasha (Bemba Zambian), Zikomo (Nyanja Zambian), Obrigado (Portugese)... From me, for your 'thank you' collection... :D

@markiemarc8342 7 жыл бұрын

bedankt (in dutch - flemish)

@juanquispe3494 7 жыл бұрын

3:17 "Find some work that you really enjoy and try to do exactly the same photo." Yeah, saw some dude throwing around a transparent vibrator on the coast and take pictures of that thing. Now I'm doing the same.

@waynebelfast 7 жыл бұрын

Juan Quispe lol. Wut?

@rodiaz6652 7 жыл бұрын

Sounds like art. 10/10 would do it.

@yanj2945 7 жыл бұрын

Is Kai, Immortal? He doesn't age..

@LongTran-yv2nq 7 жыл бұрын

The curious case of Kai Man Wong...

@333dae 7 жыл бұрын

he's asian, his aging is delayed until he hit 50-60, that's when he instantly loses all his hair and gets wrinkles

@Laudas_Tattoo 6 жыл бұрын

How old is he btw??

@God-yb2cg 5 жыл бұрын

It's Wang not Wong

@jeanettettette 5 жыл бұрын

Jun Not to all Asian, a lot if Asian just really don’t age much! My dad is 71, he looks like he is at his 50s! Aging is actually a disease, how to grow old without looking old? Google and learn.

@olliegray6429 7 жыл бұрын

Kai, you legit are a fuckin legend...

@mrscillalatte 7 жыл бұрын

YES!!!!!

@teodorsweden670 7 жыл бұрын

agree

@ruhulruy9121 6 жыл бұрын

Oliver Gray you mean he is fucking a legend?

@elijahdiller5253 6 жыл бұрын

Definitely

@geoblk3000 7 жыл бұрын

You're the Jeremy Clarkson of photography

@CulturePhilter 7 жыл бұрын

George Fekete - his delivery is very Clarkson-esq isn't it.

@Trazynn 7 жыл бұрын

Harsh.

@EXHUMEnCONSUME 7 жыл бұрын

I've said this before on one of his videos! I've thought the same thing for the longest time!

@lightflix 7 жыл бұрын

George Fekete Jeremy Clarkson is the Kai of Top Gear

@flower-ld5id 7 жыл бұрын

he sounds similar and digitalrev was like top gear. you're right lol, but kai's nicer

@Theytoldmetodoit1 7 жыл бұрын

actually...this was the most serious educational video I have seen you in. Great advice. I really need to take my camera out more but I never like my photos.

@philm 7 жыл бұрын

Dont let that stop you - enjoy the journey ;) best of luck

@danseabreeze1404 7 жыл бұрын

+Phil m Photographic I like your hat Mr. Smurf! : P

@philm 7 жыл бұрын

thanks ;)

@ayol1011 7 жыл бұрын

How to improve editing for noobs next please.

@joeldoxtator9804 7 жыл бұрын

This, CF cards FULL. Still have no desire to edit them.

@ethanbarrett2430 7 жыл бұрын

Amirol_XI i edit i just mess around and see what looks best

@Tzadeck 7 жыл бұрын

I got a lot better by watching people do full edits on KZfaq. Stick with Lightroom for a long time before you get into Photoshop.

@ian9outof10 7 жыл бұрын

I've got into editing a bit more. Like most things I used to sort of mock the people who spend hours in lightroom. I like to shoot in-camera and leave it at that. The problem is, I literally CANNOT shoot a straight photo EVER. So some tweaking is always needed. Plus, now I use RAW more than anything else so some degree of tweaking is needed to publish photos anywhere. In short, I still don't love editing, but RAW gave me a bit of passion because of the creative control it offers. And in Photoshop, it's not actually that hard to get some nice photos quickly - I don't really get on with Lightroom.

@karosu2936 7 жыл бұрын

commenting here for future reference

@nkcreativity1454 7 жыл бұрын

I really like the style of your videos. It's fantastic how many informations you pack into a short and humorous video like this. I love it!

@bossjfc 7 жыл бұрын

This video was great Kai! Thanks for the tips! Keep doing what you're doing!

@jimwertman2288 6 жыл бұрын

One of the best videos I've seen for new photographers. The comments on taking your camera everywhere and using the auto modes.... brilliant in their simpliscity.

@Ghostrider03Z 7 жыл бұрын

thank you for so much for being real about these tips. nobody ever says gear matters and to copy other ideas, but dangit it helps you so much and learn so much

@EdgarAndresGarciaHernandez 7 жыл бұрын

I like instructional more than review videos

@nothajzl 7 жыл бұрын

Edgar Andres Garcia Hernandez i love all Kai's videos :D

@schmangin 7 жыл бұрын

This was posted on my birthday, what a lovely belated gift.

@MustangBoss1973 6 жыл бұрын

Kai, your vocabulary is absolutely legendary. Love your videos, I've never watched one without being in stitches. Thank you.

@shawn4820 6 жыл бұрын

Really digging the new channel dude! Awesome to see you able to have a more direct connection with your audience (not that you didn't in your DR days - but it's quite apparent this is all you) Keep it up and good luck moving forward!

@avish1795 7 жыл бұрын

emails and porn im dead lmao

@TLRPhotographe 7 жыл бұрын

Avish internet is for p0rn 😂

@KaiManWong 7 жыл бұрын

Hi notification squaaaaaaaaaaaad!!!!!!!!!

@DangerMau5 7 жыл бұрын

Kai W squad

@JackMcCorkellVlog 7 жыл бұрын

SQUAAAAAAAAAAA

@nothajzl 7 жыл бұрын

Kai W that 1999 footage is legit m8

@dizzij 7 жыл бұрын

Come to ITALY! Let's try some street photography in Milan!

@KaiManWong 7 жыл бұрын

Yep, I fell asleep as I was typing the "a".

@iamkaioken 7 жыл бұрын

Kai, really diggin' the channel. I find your new content even more engaging than the already great work you'd been producing at DR. Thanks for keeping it real and keep up the great work man!

@benjihardwick960 7 жыл бұрын

I love this guy. Takes a point of view of learning that really makes things easier. I learn by trying to replicate, failing and winning and in your failures you can pick out your flaws or what you have nailed.

@alenaxp 6 жыл бұрын

I am for photography between

@hteekay 7 жыл бұрын

1st rule: DON'T. DROP. YOUR. GEARS

@NJX0722 7 жыл бұрын

Pisstaking (quite literally this time) half-educational videos from Kai is always great fun to watch.

@robertsmith4912 7 жыл бұрын

I've watched and enjoyed a lot of your videos. What I've learned has really helped me gear up for getting back into photography. Looking forward to following you in the future.

@MeloFloww 7 жыл бұрын

When Kai uploads, it's a good day

@rialbb 7 жыл бұрын

do some redmakes of the old videos from digital rev. ive been watching those and they have the ads on every video and can't skip them. do anything! remake of why you should get a 35, 50mm etc. tips for landscapes, things street photographers encounter, etc.

@maximilianwe851 7 жыл бұрын

I already liked most of your work on DR, especially the pro photographer cheap camera videos and other creative stuff that made it possible to learn something new or see how others take pictures. I would love to see more videos like that on your new channel!

@chrissomos5710 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Love to see more tips, how to, and inspiration!

@vay-den 7 жыл бұрын

can u do video on ND filters?

@KaiManWong 7 жыл бұрын

Does anyone else want to see that?

@vay-den 7 жыл бұрын

Kai W qadhFJstjgkxhmxmigsyk

@hkTrazor 7 жыл бұрын

yes! would be awesome and helpful :D

@rocketdog67ify 7 жыл бұрын

Kai W yes definitely

@RorySinn 7 жыл бұрын

We'd definitely like to see a video of you screwing some dark holes...onto lenses.

@InAUGral 7 жыл бұрын

The hurdle that I need to jump over is getting up early enough for those sunrise photos.

@iezopen 7 жыл бұрын

Top video, Kai, your passion for photography really shines through. Thanks for continually taking the time to put out entertaining and useful content!

@BlueNETGaming 7 жыл бұрын

I have to say, now that you are on your own yt channel I just find you so much better. Keep up the good work, love ya!

@Fantastika 7 жыл бұрын

kai is amazing

@ddd778 7 жыл бұрын

What did you google to see the rejected photos?

@kckreationz7258 7 жыл бұрын

kai is the best! been following his video since the early beginning!! learned alot!!

@jesperegeland7075 6 жыл бұрын

That shot with the birds above the tree at 1:19 is fantastic

@bianosaurus 7 жыл бұрын

how bout make some tutorial series with your 'style'?

@addictedtoart 7 жыл бұрын

i laughed so hard at the Vivitar comment

@WhiteStarlinesPlease 7 жыл бұрын

Critiquing your own photos and being honest with yourself has helped me so much - super useful advice as usual Kai! Also you had me in stitches with 'Sick in a bucket' haha!

@keithr2835 6 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! They are entertaining and full of useful information. Thanks!

@victoriawhite649 7 жыл бұрын

I could only afford a Canon 1300D, I have bought a 50mm 1.8. I just can't afford anything better. I am a beginner, but I want to take it as far as I can. Is it possible to make good pictures on a budget? Love your videos, you're lots of fun.

@NickIrvineFortescue 7 жыл бұрын

Tori White are you not getting great portraits already with the 50mm 1.8? That lens is brilliant. Try using f1.8 in aperture priority with auto ISO. If you don't have a zoom, the kit lens is good enough to give decent photos.

@victoriawhite649 7 жыл бұрын

Nick Irvine-Fortescue Hi, yes that lens is great, it's more the camera I was worried about. I have since bought a zoom/macro lens and loving that also. Everything I have are cheap versions, so I've had issues with chromatic aberration. It's just things like that. Thank you for your reply. :)

@gesangmanggala9966 6 жыл бұрын

I've used a 1200D before, and it's pretty similar to 1300D. It really comes down to how you define good picture. As long as you're not shooting wildlife or sport, or any other action-packed shot for that matter, it works just fine! Chromatic aberration can be eliminated in post-editing. Anyway, you have taken the right step by investing more in lenses.

@ryanvacation7319 6 жыл бұрын

Tori White a good way to get inspiration and copy a technique or two is to search for Flickr groups of your camera model or lens. Tons of amazing shots from skilled photographers there. I usually just Google lens/camera name with "Flickr."

@TheMetalButcher 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly that lens is so great, and that sensor is fine. With proper lighting and viewing at web resolutions, you wouldn't tell a difference between it and a 1dx with 50mm f1.2@1.8. You'll only start having issues if you try to do "hard" photography, such as BIF, low light, or sports.

@BobIzam 7 жыл бұрын

I think you forgot a massive one: EDIT YOUR PHOTOS. You will almost never 'get it right in camera', so sit down behind your laptop and turn your good photo into a great photo

@SJ-kf5zh 7 жыл бұрын

Bob Izam your tru

@levipicard7685 5 жыл бұрын

this is incorrect. most of my photos are exactly as I want them to be without editing. here's one of my Instagram posts that's directly out of camera: instagram.com/p/BzbyReigR_o/?igshid=47q1fp1ffci5

@thigoror 4 жыл бұрын

@@levipicard7685 that is a good photo. But like raeef said, by editing it you could get a great photo. If you like your photos with minimal to no editing, that's ok, but understand that it could be better (even if you personally don't like it) with editing.

@The1ich 7 жыл бұрын

Hey, nice Video. I love how you can make a video both very informative and funny at the same time. Also all the cut-in scenes from old/other videos are very fitting. Keep up the good work!

@mtjsrc1 7 жыл бұрын

Kai, I'm glad to see you are continuing on your own after DR, I always love your videos and humor.

@MrRuffun 7 жыл бұрын

Sending you some love from Norwich. Hewett School represent.

@KaiManWong 7 жыл бұрын

Hewett masssssive!

@ClayWilliams 7 жыл бұрын

Ohh that shirt is really cool! what brand is it?

@77Marius77 7 жыл бұрын

Clay Williams I want to know it as well

@joelscb 6 жыл бұрын

Clay Williams topman men's cotton pullover

@DontKnowLetsGo 7 жыл бұрын

I have nothing but respect for you... thanks for the helpful content Kai.

@tiborfekete6510 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kai for everything you're one of the major reasons why I started photography. Thank you for everything

@acanalesc 7 жыл бұрын

"Learn the rules", so you can break them later.

@HighlandChicken 7 жыл бұрын

Kinda surprised you're from norfolk but never did any wildlife photography It's literally one of the most popular bird watching sites in the U.K

@oslego 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for putting into words and video some sensible advice! Yes, gear does matter; it's not directly correlated to better photos, but better tools do help. Yes, copying some style is a great way to learn about it and form one's own. One piece of advice I'd include is making people feel more confident regarding editing tools. I used to beat myself up a lot that my pictures didn't turn up from the camera as good as the ones I'd try so hard to emulate. I learned much later in life that even professionals edit and that editing itself is part of the photography process. It's worth saying that editing alone can't save a bad photo with no subject or with crappy composition.

@TheAznMunk 7 жыл бұрын

I always look forward to your videos! Please make more in a week Kai! 😢

@champ3737 6 жыл бұрын

Come to Australia Kai!

@user-ut5gr7xm5j 6 жыл бұрын

Sahir Raja yess please!

@garthdewilcho 7 жыл бұрын

i love you kai daddy

@KaiManWong 7 жыл бұрын

Who's your daddy

@KaiManWong 7 жыл бұрын

....well, presumably, your dad.

@cheesecakelasagna 6 жыл бұрын

"Lisa, it's me, daddy. Your father. "

@motorek963 7 жыл бұрын

OK, that's undoubtfully the best video by Kai so far. Including everything he ever did in DigitalRev.

@happydragon3205 7 жыл бұрын

I just want to say thank you for all of your videos. I have learned a lot! and you helped me deside my upgrade! about 2 months ago I got a real good deal on a Canon 60d. I loved your review on it! I also love the heck out of the "tilty, swively thing" (tilt screen) lol it helped. thanks again!

@PONTIACOX 7 жыл бұрын

5:23 Take that fro knows crap

@ben________3156 7 жыл бұрын

Bruno Herrera yeah, really. Impossible to get truly spontaneous photography of multiple things and not use auto.

@MalcolmPowder 7 жыл бұрын

Fro Knows Fuck-All

@crunchysauce 7 жыл бұрын

You guys need to chilllll. Fro actually says shoot auto when starting out...

@PedroSilva-jl9bt 7 жыл бұрын

Ben _______ Get a fully manual camera (film), learn the sunny 16 rule, and you will get a completely different, stimulating photography experience. No need for automatic modes.

@keithr2835 6 жыл бұрын

Very true. While cameras may not get it right all of the time they do get it right most of the time. It is a good tool to learn settings.

@jjbmxer 7 жыл бұрын

hey Kai , i miss Alamby!

@MegaJackpot180 7 жыл бұрын

yes totally agree about try something new after 30 odd years ive taken my first steps into product photography and im learning a lot !

@Steyrshrek1 7 жыл бұрын

Great vlog I teach my colleagues basic photography, I tell them they live in the best age to learn. Digital has made it easy to experiment and learn what your camera does. They always ask "what does this do", I tell them change it an take a picture and see what it does. There's never been more great gear available in the history of photography.

@PrashantRawat 7 жыл бұрын

love from India .. Kai .. not in the interesting way though 😁

@KaiManWong 7 жыл бұрын

Shame.

@joeldoxtator9804 7 жыл бұрын

Shame. *Ding Ding*

@KiranPatel-wl9tr 7 жыл бұрын

What's all that shit on the lens 😆😆

@KaiManWong 7 жыл бұрын

Mostly shit.

@roni910 6 жыл бұрын

Are you have zeiss 35 mm f 2.8? Is it great lens?

@sjokolademonsteret 7 жыл бұрын

Great video Kai! Keep up the great work!

@afkpianist5818 7 жыл бұрын

Love you vids Kai. Never stop!

@Drone1Media 7 жыл бұрын

Do A How To Improve Your KZfaq Channel For Noobs I Need That Stuck At 130 Subscribers Goal Of 5000

@KosmicKorgi 7 жыл бұрын

Thank's so much Kai!! This was a great vid!!

@ardentdfender4116 7 жыл бұрын

Recent new subscriber, you ended up in my feed somehow and have watched a few of your videos. What i like about you vs watching other standard photographers or even many pro is you just have a maverick style of just going out and do it. You Vlog, you go out and shoot and just do it and you learn what you learn from it. As well enjoy your recommendations and advice.

@winnieli5893 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your photography wisdom! You're so inspirational and amusing LOL

@dangernba 7 жыл бұрын

One of the best videos you published ever. Greetings from Brazil.

@duncanupjohn1481 7 жыл бұрын

Love this style of vid Kai. It was what attracted me to DR when you were there. A few of these occaisionally should boost your following no end. Keep up the good work.

@javinlopez 5 жыл бұрын

Kai thanks for giving us great content , keep up the great work

@DmitriiGlandarius 7 жыл бұрын

Hai, Kai! Thanks for all your good work. Really fun and inspiring stuff.

@royyoung9646 7 жыл бұрын

love your vids man keep up the good work!

@aintnynja 7 жыл бұрын

this is how I seriously stepped up my photo game fast. Best video out there for beginners

@makemarker 7 жыл бұрын

Kai, thanks so much for all that you do, you are the man, lots of love from Croatia

@rocketdog67ify 7 жыл бұрын

Great, passionate, enthusiastic video. Love it! Nice one man 😊

@ChrisGouge 7 жыл бұрын

Great video Kai. Loving the old VHS footage too!

@oswinksbxl9865 6 жыл бұрын

After seeing soooo many videos about "Mistakes of beginners" / "How to improve your photogrpahy skills" / Etc I realize - you sir made it simple and god damn clear about how to do so ! Clap clap clap ! u_u

@ndanson123 7 жыл бұрын

Nice! Enjoyed this video ~ one of your best recently. Also inspired me to go and shoot another video for my vlog ~ so thanks

@Mark-gg8xx 6 жыл бұрын

Love this guy !! LOL.. You keep the content really fun.

@starchild24 7 жыл бұрын

Love the vids man! Keep it up!

@xTiiDDY 7 жыл бұрын

I've started to get back into photography lately and im enjoying it but im a bit reluctant to share anything ive taken. I just like experimenting at the moment so this video is very helpful. Thanks!

@SmartPhotoVault 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips and fun as always.

@CarcanStudios 6 жыл бұрын

I truly appreciate your videos!

@BertieFett 7 жыл бұрын

Great tips Kai, thanks for sharing 😀

@ArcticRc 7 жыл бұрын

uplifting video. Just got my GH5 and love it. Im a Noob but learning every minute. Thank you

@ianjoc00 7 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work, Kai!

@ClassicRockRadioEU 4 жыл бұрын

Love it Kai as ever right on the target, beauty of digital is you are not wasting film or money if you don't hit that shot (not dwelling on those wasted rolls of HP5) , so take some more give yourself a chance to pull it off and toss the ones that don't work (ooh er missus)

@incee_netinai 7 жыл бұрын

this is easily the most entertaining photography/camera channel on youtube

@guerrillasneeded 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kai! Excellent video

@fabio.santos 7 жыл бұрын

love your work,man

@shonaguthrie848 7 жыл бұрын

I was in Hong Kong & China late last year. I used you as my muse for my street photography- I hope you don't mind! I did get some great shots, and even shots of people with trolleys! I stayed in Sheung Wan and spent a lot of time in Mong Kok & loved it.