Photography MISTAKES that all beginners make (but I wish I could have avoided).

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@simon_dentremont 10 ай бұрын

What’s the weirdest « Tree in head » thing you’ve ever found in one of your photos?

@vincentmulder70 10 ай бұрын

Yes, electrical wires that were all connected to the head of my wife's grandparents. Even from their ears. They were sitting together on a coach in the living room and a light with cables was behind them. It later appeared to be the best available pictures of them before they passed away of old age... I had to touch up the entire photo using photoshop many years ago without all the modern options. It is weird touching up photos from dlte deceased, but very rewarding.

@pepper6253 10 ай бұрын

My weirdest was a twig sticking out of a portrait shot. A small branch sticking right of my subject's ear. Hahaha looked like an arrow, learned a good lesson there. I will tape HASTE on the back of my camera bag TY.

@mawavoy 10 ай бұрын

Dust specs or hard water stains on a flower petal of an image created for fine art image.

@Loretta-pl6km 10 ай бұрын

Unfortunately my latest "tree in head" was literally in my head! Ugh, I was taking photos of this amazing tree stump, had a hat on, and turned around and bam - I hit a limb sticking out so hard it drew blood! (By the way, I love your videos! Thank you so much for all that you share with us)

@FlatWaterFilms 10 ай бұрын

More so in video. Either my knee or foot gets in the way on pans sometimes. Speaking of photos. Those dang hiking poles always get in the pictures somehow. 😑

@PhotoTrekr 10 ай бұрын

My biggest beginner mistake was not stopping to take a photo when I saw it, thinking that I could come back later and it would still be there. Nope. If you see a photo, take the shot then. The light might change or maybe you can't return to the exact spot. A related mistake is not working the shot. Sometimes just moving a little or changing the angle of a shot can greatly improve it.

@wanneske1969 10 ай бұрын

If you drive to work on a bike (for instance) and you see a buzzard sitting on a pole 5 days in a row, and you return in the weekend, you can be sure the bird isn't sitting there :-). Wildlife is unpredictable

@lindenwatson846 10 ай бұрын

Yes and often you only a very short window, light can change so quick, and or your subject moves on.

@NeilArthurs 10 ай бұрын

I would be the same for sure!

@reinhard8053 10 ай бұрын

That's so true. And additionally shoot more photos. You might think, you got what you wanted. But chances are, something went wrong with one picture or the other. I started with film, where you had only a very limited number of pictures available. Some of that still is in my mind. Even if I have the feeling I have done so many shots, in the end there is not always the picture I really wanted or too many are not sharp, or I just did one perspective and missed some other, e.g. just tele and nothing of the surrounding or the complete scenery.

@PhotoTrekr 10 ай бұрын

@@reinhard8053 I started with film too. So, every shot counted. You only had 12, 24, or 36 shots per roll. It made you slow down and think about all the things you should think about to get a good photo. It was a great way to learn photography.

@ludwigvonn9889 7 ай бұрын

That bird in the cold with the visible breath is amazing!

@thatcherfreeman 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for that "And...?" tip. It's so simple but I don't think I've heard it put so well and intuitively beforehand.

@simon_dentremont 9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@ShayShaked 10 ай бұрын

I'm an amateur photographer, and I've followed several KZfaq channels. This one is by far the best one for learning. While other photographers talk about photos outside with background music and inspiring you to take photos of the great outdoors (nothing wrong with that), Simon sits you down and explains things clearly and concisely.

@simon_dentremont 10 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@mrki412 9 ай бұрын

I agree, also Mike Browne is channel to watch, I learned everyhing there.

@marlonm396 10 ай бұрын

"This is a photo of my subject and ..." Genius.

@SergioEduP 10 ай бұрын

I bought my first camera this year, and your channel has been one of the greatest sources of information and help to make my photos better! Thank you for making all of these videos!

@simon_dentremont 10 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@terrylstarks 10 ай бұрын

Sir, my best wishes for you on your new adventure!!!!!! I hope it’s as fun and rewarding as mine has been!!!!!! Yes this is a great channel to learn from and please, please never be afraid or embarrassed to ask any questions!!! How else are we to learn!!!! I learn everyday and I’ve been a photographer for over 40 years!!!!!!

@fedorkoshel4138 10 ай бұрын

I bought my camera more than 10 years ago, but this channel is still a great source of information 😄

@cbhat5 Ай бұрын

Same here

@davidtverberg2606 9 ай бұрын

This is a great mnemonic! I especially appreciate the “and ?”-that tip can really take a mediocre or decent shot to the next level. You have an outstanding channel and explain things well without making me feel terrible for the mistakes I’ve made along the way.

@Jeff-jg7jh 9 ай бұрын

If you can pronounce mnemonic you have a great memory.

@orangejjay 9 ай бұрын

I am a total newb to this game and your videos have been incredible. Best of all, unlike so many other photo/videography channels, your videos are actually designed to be helpful instead of just being ads designed to look like something helpful.

@simon_dentremont 9 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@nicktasteless360 10 ай бұрын

I relate to the "Subject AND SOMETHING". Whenever I review my pictures, the one I'm naturally attracted to are the pictures that has Subject AND something. I didn't notice it until you mentioned it. Will now try to make a habit when I take photographs and hopefully have a higher keeper rate.

@RockOfAges00 3 ай бұрын

Really like your ”You can do it” approach. Assertive, but with an underlying humility. As a retired photo/video teacher I'm guilty of many photo-mistakes throughout the years. Here was a chance to raise my level! Alas, I lost concentration because of the short appearance of two gorgeous models in this video. Always loved portrait work, any age, any sex. A truly unique and exciting way to interact with another human being.

@lexbraxman9270 10 ай бұрын

Loved this video. "HASTE" - so helpful ! Thanks Simon d'Entremont

@simon_dentremont 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@peteryyz43 10 ай бұрын

4:17 This is a great point to highlight the importance of composition : even something as majestically spectacular as an Aurora needs an 'And?'.

@douglashill4567 10 ай бұрын

In addition to the useful content and the lack of anything that is off-putting, I enjoy listening to your voice.

@fintux 9 ай бұрын

My tips that would have saved a lot of my photos: 1) Examine the photo carefully and critically on the spot. Maybe I can have a better composition. Maybe there's a twig that I can remove from the shot. 2) Reset some settings at the *end* of a photo session to typical settings: ISO (auto for me), aperture (depends, but F/5..F/7), exposure compensation (0), shutter timer (off), white balance (auto), focus mode (auto) or anything such. That way, I will not end up with noisy/blurry photos and/or will not miss a shot when I have to quickly grab the camera. 3) With a moving subject, take the photo. The readjust. I've missed some photos because I wanted to adjust it to be better (especially if I had not followed through on my second tip).

@terilapetino6337 10 ай бұрын

I’m thrilled, but not surprised, to see how fast your subscribers have grown! Wow, I remember when you had less than 20K…it’s a testament to how valuable your content is to photographers! Great to see the growth and thanks for all the great videos!

@simon_dentremont 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@alanpods2 10 ай бұрын

I’m a relatively experienced street photographer, who mainly shoots film, but even I’m finding this channel useful! The advice is very well presented and relevant to different styles of photography 👍

@antoniosgwozdz2945 8 ай бұрын

You’re awesome. Your tips can be applied even to my amateur photography with iPhone, and theyre very precious. Great job, cant wait for next tips!

@simon_dentremont 8 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@mylife1221 9 ай бұрын

Your mentioning of the histogram just saved my life (well... my gallery). I'm an amateur photographer with a Canon EOS 850D/Rebel T8i, and there were so many features I never knew my camera had. All it took was you mentioning histograms, and I was like "ooooh, where do I find that?", and I not only found the histograms but also something that tells me if my camera is tilted too far to the right or left.

@DesertCookie 9 ай бұрын

Blinkies made me laugh :). Hadnt heard them called this. I always worked with zebras.

@Moujik6540 10 ай бұрын

Hi thanks for your video.

@yeagyeag 6 ай бұрын

I know it's counter to the point being made, but that image at 6:13 is incredible. Maybe even *because* it consciously has no single subject in this specific case?

@tmsmqwx 10 ай бұрын

I could never compute hyperfocal distance in my head on the fly. That 1/3 distance focus tip is gold - it will help me greatly

@khari83637 8 ай бұрын

Bottom third?

@darksider2239 9 ай бұрын

Also 1 tip I found is we can change the auto focus mode to servo for moving target which will keep tracking the subject.

@BigO_Productions 10 ай бұрын

Common Simon great video

@Theprofw2 10 ай бұрын

Always appreciate your great tips!

@world_with_me 10 ай бұрын

Your are my favorite sir ❤❤❤❤

@simon_dentremont 10 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks

@gabeatv 10 ай бұрын

Was hoping for more footage from Africa, but these tips are fantastic! What I tend to do, especially when taking photos of a species I haven't seen much before, is take a quick picture to lower my anxiety/adrenaline and just add the species to my "collection", and then take time to consider HASTE. The acronym helps a lot. Thanks again!

@Stactic91 10 ай бұрын

After over 10 year hiatus, I started to do some photography this year. It's been a pleasure to learn from a professional like you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

@kevinwebb9344 10 ай бұрын

Another great video ,thank you 😊

@richardpesce5325 10 ай бұрын

Great advice Simon! Thanks!

@PrecisionRifleNetwork 10 ай бұрын

Extremely helpful. Thank you

@shannonneifert2075 3 ай бұрын

You have answered so many questions for me. Thank you!!

@simon_dentremont 3 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

@sebagathipe7056 6 ай бұрын

Im glad you enjoyed my country😊

@geniej2378 8 ай бұрын

My biggest learning moment was going out shooting city lights at night with some friends, but forgetting to turn face-detect on my camera! I'm so used to phone cameras having the feature that I forgot in my digital camera it's a separate setting, and came home with lots of blurry faces! Now I've added the setting as a quick-access menu item and won't forget to use it when shooting portraits

@indiewrestlingchannel 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this!

@allenriley2483 10 ай бұрын

Another round of good relevant advice. Thanks Simon.

@toneguerrero8232 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the video!

@shlomoeshet8525 10 ай бұрын

Love the "And?"

@JD_JR 10 ай бұрын

Thank for the acronym! Love your channel, knowledge, and work. Looking forward to more videos about your Africa trip!

@Soothing_Relaxaing_Music 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos. I've learned a lot

@tatangl14 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tips, Simon. The accronym is very easy to remember!

@charliejg 10 ай бұрын

Spot on acronym!! As an amateur who doesn't shoot daily like a pro it's super useful to have a tool like your HASTE acronym as a reminder to slow down and practice getting it right because that's how you'll get quicker at it eventually. Have a great week!

@jf11mm 6 ай бұрын

I couldn't figure what blinking black light thank you!

@chapy2g 10 ай бұрын

OMG... this is GOLDEN info... thank you Simon!

@flostevematt 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the acronym, Simon! It is very helpful.

@user-pl3db9lr7y 10 ай бұрын

More power sir. greetings from Philippines ❤

@andycoleman2708 10 ай бұрын

Great video!

@xaviesposito2485 10 ай бұрын

This is a Master class! Thank you very much

@anlangms4208 10 ай бұрын

My husband got me the canon T7 for Christmas. I always love taking photos and only used my cell phone. And now I think I have an addiction.🙂 I have learned so much from all your videos. I listened to you when you said it is better to have a better lens on your camera body than the body itself. I recently got the canon telephoto zoom, 100 to 400 mm. The difference in my photos, the sharpness it also has the stabilizer which my telephoto lens that came with the camera did not have this lens for me has been a game changer. I am definitely ready for an upgrade on the body. I need a much larger range now the T7 is just too limiting, but I can still make that thing hum with this amazing lens. I’m gonna work on what you said in this video shooting pelicans tomorrow.

@paulvalerio3887 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the EDU Simon, I’m a lifer from the Journal of Wildlife Photography but first remember you from Gavin’s videos. Just wanted to say thanks for the meaningful content!!🙏🏼

@user-qy8wy5ud8g 24 күн бұрын

Simon i love ur videos!! ❤❤❤

@TheBarimark 10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot AGAIN! ;)

@fragelicious 8 ай бұрын

You make photography easy to understand.

@TheTimedCarbGuy 8 ай бұрын

Such great tips thanks a lot and the tip with the histagram was a gem too🎉

@lynsmith1096 10 ай бұрын

Some more great tips Simon.

@sundeepsembi6091 10 ай бұрын

Loved this. Thank you

@simon_dentremont 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@skakdosmer 10 ай бұрын

All great advice. But HASTE? I'll never be able to remember those!

@felipeiglesias 10 ай бұрын

Excellent tips! I've shared in a photography sub-reditt because I was amazed how many people with really good gear where asking for "solutions to gear problems" that were actually photo basics. Great channel, you got a new subscriber :)

@GODSGOODNESSSTUDIO1 10 ай бұрын

You are the best photography teacher I have seen here on this app Most guys stick to ISO 100 😂😂😂😂

@laszlokoszorus5656 10 ай бұрын

Thank again for this clear and understandable video helping get better photos! I like your style how you are teaching and your great examples. Please keep going and I am looking for your next tips. I can use it in my hobbie. Thank you for sharing us your experience in this way!

@jessecrawford6722 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos. I've learned a lot as an amateur, and you are an invaluable source I keep returning too for guidance. Great work sir!

@navis5284 10 ай бұрын

excellent tips! THANK YOU!

@lukebn. 10 ай бұрын

Great tips! I was struggling yesterday with some of these things, your tips helped me get the photos I wished for! 👍

@rrr46060 10 ай бұрын

GREAT tip Simon , haste makes waste

@tdawg719 10 ай бұрын

My most recently realization is regarding the ISO. With todays AI denoise programs and sharpening tools, there’s no reason to avoid high iso, if you’re able to actually expose the image correctly then even extreme iso can be corrected in post.

@Centauri27 10 ай бұрын

Yes, the noise reduction of these new AI apps is a godsend, especially for those of us who shoot Micro Four Thirds.

@tdawg719 10 ай бұрын

@@Centauri27 loved my g7

@Centauri27 10 ай бұрын

@@tdawg719 Just picked up a GX7, which I love. Then I saw the tiny GX850 and had to get that too. All to go with my E-M5 Mk III.

@benhatto 2 ай бұрын

I’ve been shooting for years and have not had a good way to put the “and?” into words. Thank you!

@jpbousquet6446 10 ай бұрын

Great video tips Simon! In the 'haste' of the moment, I do tend at times to forget about a few of those. Makes a big difference to take a deep breath and spend a few seconds checking what I'm doing ;-)

@gerrysmith5597 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Simon, very handy video :)

@prasinpradeep 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful video. Thanks for the clarification on ISO

@dougwelch5049 10 ай бұрын

Great video.

@yacinaft 3 ай бұрын

Incredible video very informative 👏

@tysonbrown249 10 ай бұрын

Amazing tutorials, so professional. I will use your videos to train my kids in photography. Thank you for making these.

@mattj1556 10 ай бұрын

this was solid advice, especially the and part. I really appreciate this video and I am excited to apply what Ive learned soon!

@daynechua4755 9 ай бұрын

Very educational. Great video

@kiubekpl5863 10 ай бұрын

Glad you got a sponsorship, you deserve it.

@robinht7466 10 ай бұрын

I like the ”And” part! Easily forgotten.

@jesss7930 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the straightforward advice on ISO! I still underexpose quite a bit and it not only takes me hours to process photos that wouldn’t have needed it, but I lose sharpness and quality. I’ll try your tips next time I go out!

@Barszcz_z_uszkami 6 ай бұрын

Those are really the best advices on photography I've ever heard

@cottonbomb8272 8 ай бұрын

dude, that AND really inspired me well, I went to a trip to a local mansion with my friends, and I took photo basically thinking about AND every time. suddenly my photos are not that boring anymore lol

@simon_dentremont 8 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@rameshkumarthakur8565 10 ай бұрын

Perfect revision before a trip

@Twobarpsi 10 ай бұрын

I love the "AND" tip! Thank you Simon!

@bensaunders616 10 ай бұрын

Terrific summary of basic considerations. Love the HASTE acronym!

@vzshadow1 10 ай бұрын

Another gem.

@avibongo 10 ай бұрын

Great video and advice. I really appreciated the “and”.

@wilfs1196 5 ай бұрын

Another note for my field notes back pocket booklet. Thanks , Simon.All the best for 2024.

@gregv2821 3 ай бұрын

Your content is top notch. Subscribed.

@pinnsnare 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Simon

@retirewithjames6745 10 ай бұрын

Helpful information! Thanks

@simon_dentremont 10 ай бұрын

You bet!

@saarin0tsorry 9 ай бұрын

Love the AND! I may have done this before but it wasn’t defined. This is an excellent lesson!

@rohitmitruka 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this amazingly Informative video!

@SkylarkFields 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant tips, Simon, thank you.

@simon_dentremont 10 ай бұрын

Very welcome

@EconaelGaming 9 ай бұрын

That's such high quality content. Thank you Simon!

@simon_dentremont 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@mawavoy 10 ай бұрын

Simon, thanks for this great tip set and the HASTE acronym to facilitate memory, when it counts ie. , in the field.

@algd26 10 ай бұрын

Very helpful and a pleasure to watch as always, thanks for the tips Simon :)

@simon_dentremont 10 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@theturdflinger 9 ай бұрын

This video is fantastic.

@joshhead9368 3 ай бұрын

I spend most of my time in thick woods with terrible light. My photos are always noisey and very often have sticks in the way or coming out of the head. I might start looking for other places to go.