The photography lesson I wish I'd learned sooner

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The photography lesson I wish I'd learned sooner

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There's an awful lot of focus on learning settings when it comes to photography. But this lesson is one that actually helped me become a good photographer.
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00:00 - The Intro
01:00 - The problem
03:33 - The journey
04:24 - The solution
05:48 - The lesson

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@TheJoshuaPeg 11 ай бұрын

Like the idea of doing photo analysis..? Let me know 👇🏼

@Twobarpsi 11 ай бұрын

Yes! Also analyzing viewer submitted photos too, would be a good idea as well.

@trevorsneath4665 11 ай бұрын

Yep. Anything that teaches good photography is worthwhile. 'Getting your eye in' is important.

@sorenrasmussen8676 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@zacharygoodrich1199 11 ай бұрын

For the love of all that’s wholesome, YES! Please. Thanks for all that you dew.

@ka8eno 11 ай бұрын

Yes! Yes! Yes! I can’t believe the timing! I was only thinking this morning that I need to learn to analyse my photos (and others) in order to improve my photography and learn to see. I love watching your videos and can’t wait for what is to come.

@HaiTomVlog 11 ай бұрын

Yes! I rarely watch gear videos anymore (can’t give them up 100%), but I’ve definitely been more drawn to the discussion-style and art form of photography type videos. Glad you’re also focusing on this and look forward to the next one!

@TheJoshuaPeg 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Tom 🤙🏼

@BaamGames 11 ай бұрын

This week I was out with my camera and was met an older lady who was trying to get some pictures of insects and nature. She had a Nikon DSLR of some sort with a single lens, I think it was a 55-200mm. She looked at me and because I had multiple lenses on me and was changing them at the time we started to talk, she said something like "Oh I only really only point and click. I know what the settings do but in the moment I cannot work them out fast enough, so I do what I can to get the photo instead of worrying about the settings. I can see the photo, but the technical side of it I am not fast enough with". I replied to her saying that it was pointless to know how to use a camera if you cannot see the photos. This video is perfectly timed and has solidified my thoughts. I can use a camera, and thankfully I can take a photo too. I am not professional at either, but sometimes I just like the journey to try and find photos. That itch you mentioned, I happened to scratch it during this same trip where I caught a farmer tending to his fields and I shot his tractor though the opening of the trees and bushes. I thought I had something special at the time but when I got home I was amazed in what I had caught. The tractor was pin sharp, the red on the paintwork glowing, and the green around them soft and complimented the photo. Such a rush. Thanks for another great video.

@TheJoshuaPeg 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏

@Whizzer_ 11 ай бұрын

Where I live in Tokyo there are a lot of street photographers (with good reason). But so many just take photos of what’s in front of them, never asking themselves “am I just taking a picture of a bloke on the street?” there needs to be an energy, a beauty, A STORY! Once you can see those things, you’re well on your way. So yes I think analysis is a great idea! Love your work btw, my fav photographer creator.

@TheJoshuaPeg 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😁

@UCBerkeley_videos 10 ай бұрын

Dear Joshua, becoming a good photographer and helping others to do the same is a worthy achievement. But letting your spirit shine the way you do is absolutely priceless. Thank you for being so genuine, so unpretentious, so original, and so profound,.. and thank you for sharing all of that with us. Wishing you all the best in your life and in your career.

@TheJoshuaPeg 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Olga 🙏🏼

@briankennerley5833 11 ай бұрын

What a fantastic video, so true in every aspect 👌🏻I’m part of a group of Photographers that have become very good friends , we’re out every Tuesdays and set ourselves challenges from Black & White street to Bird Photography and Landscape. We’re not as able bodied as most but photography has enhanced all our lives and introduced us to challenges within every Photography Genre. Well done my friend an very easy to listen to and follow chap 🙏🏻

@TheJoshuaPeg 11 ай бұрын

That’s great to hear Brian!

@stephanielewis9849 11 ай бұрын

Great video 😊 I manly only take photos now with my iPhone. But the pleasure I get is in the composition. I see it as my form of art.

@stephanielewis9849 11 ай бұрын

*mainly!

@sonjamedic634 5 ай бұрын

I enjoy watching your videos as much as looking at your beautiful photos. Very inspiring, thank you!

@lyonsdavid 11 ай бұрын

15 years ago I got into photography had cameras, lens, every accessory you can think of, I got too overwhelmed and sold it all. I recently bought a used Nikon D3200, and have taken better photos now just by keeping it simple, and like you said getting "out there".

@TheJoshuaPeg 11 ай бұрын

Great attitude to have 😁

@russellevicente1233 5 ай бұрын

You are underselling your photo! I think it IS portfolio worthy! Thank you for your message. Go out there and shoot!

@nigelwest3430 11 ай бұрын

I'm new to your channel (but not to photography, approx 48 years so far) I like your presentation style, you seem a natural speaking to camera, keep it up.

@rogerwalton8160 11 ай бұрын

I love winter (when we get one!) - it's the spur for me to get out with my camera.

@JohnSmith-rk6jt 11 ай бұрын

Good video. I agree with what you’re saying. Many videos don’t talk about the “why” of the photo.

@twilight3388 2 ай бұрын

How does this video not have a million views, great job

@ClarityOffGrid 11 ай бұрын

Love this. I've been looking for inspiration... your photos are beautiful and your philosophy is refreshing. Thanks!!!

@TheJoshuaPeg 11 ай бұрын

That means a lot, thank you 😁

@prhistory2 10 ай бұрын

Love your focus on the art of seeing. Thanks!

@omarlnd 11 ай бұрын

One of the best videos I watched for you .. and maybe one of the best .. I wish you the best in your journey

@TheJoshuaPeg 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Omar 😁

@byelochka 11 ай бұрын

That focus of the tower on the water is one of the best I've seen. Excellent job!!

@TheJoshuaPeg 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 😁

@stevenpotter534 11 ай бұрын

Love the idea of analysing photos and explaining what you saw and why you captured it

@marycarron5118 11 ай бұрын

I love your photography discussions, Joshua. You always give us something to take away and ponder over. I agree that nothing beats getting out there and taking photos, regardless of the outcome. I rarely feel disappointed by my final results because I have enjoyed the experience so much, and to me that is what the joy of photography is all about.

@MAXR_ 11 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this video, learned a valuable lesson on composition, great work 👍🏼

@andrewbesford324 11 ай бұрын

Great video, I'm not a photographer but I do like to get out with my camera , great advice

@c.augustin 11 ай бұрын

Knowing the settings can be useful from time to time - but more for those who already know the basics and as a reminder for when it matters. Sometimes I'm just curious about focal length and aperture as a reminder that there is more than one focal length to use … 😁 (I did find this video a bit long and not as to the point as I would've liked. On the other hand - I did watch it till the end, so it *did* work.)

@HR-wd6cw 11 ай бұрын

The issue with settings videos is that while it is important to know what settings perhaps are suggested overall, your actual settings will be dictated by what you "see" and want to capture. There's technically correct settings and creatively correct settings I guess I'll say. And the two often times are different. But even if it's not landscape photography, getting out and shooting in whatever genres it is that you focus on, that's the important part. You basically learn by doing and by failing and trying again. And one of the benefits of practicing (actual practicing, not just watching videos) is that you will hopefully be able to first identify different compositions because you're able to see different compositions (versus just seeing the hero shot) and then being able to compose the subject.

@carlvanbeek8238 9 ай бұрын

Love your videos. You're an inspiring man!

@martinperkinsimagery7107 11 ай бұрын

Very interesting video.....also really good to see how your videos have developed massively in this past year, very inspiring 👍

@TheJoshuaPeg 11 ай бұрын

That's very kind of you Martin 😁

@josephmansfield2875 11 ай бұрын

Another great video Joshua. Thank you so much its wonderful to see your own growth and development as a class photographer. Whant a teacher you are and arent we so lucky to be, learning from you. Photo analysis would be a very helpful tool. Keep up the good work. Míle buíochas.

@TheJoshuaPeg 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Joseph

@robertjohns7010 11 ай бұрын

Great thoughtful video. I used to go for photography walks worried about my camera settings, keeping the camera on aperture priority most of the time Sometimes though, I suddenly want to shoot a bird in flight, so I quickly change to shutter priority, bring the camera up... and the bird has gone! Needless to say, I now leave the camera on "Intelligent Auto" until I need something else, so now, the composition and subject come first, settings next.

@pauldarville3843 11 ай бұрын

Great video, Thanks!

@craigpiferphotography 11 ай бұрын

Another good one Joshua. I've been subscribed to your channel for a while now, but not real sure why I wasn't following you on insta. This oversight on my part has now been corrected. Have a great day.

@TheJoshuaPeg 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Craig, glad you liked it 🙏

@peterhamilton8913 11 ай бұрын

Great conversation, thanks for sharing your insights - from a hobbyist photographer that can use my camera but still struggling to see the image. Working on it !

@TheJoshuaPeg 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Peter 😁

@fiddleandfart 11 ай бұрын

A very nicely put-together video... telling a personal story rather well!

@TheJoshuaPeg 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 😁

@stevenharper6888 11 ай бұрын

Simple but great advice ! Every video you create gives us something new to work with until the next one. Hopefully making us all better photographers. Cheers Josh 👍

@TheJoshuaPeg 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Steven 😁

@erikerik1634 9 ай бұрын

You think the weather there is bad. You should come to the north and experience snow storms all year round. Great video btw

@thebikeracer 11 ай бұрын

Great video

@pixelated-pain 10 ай бұрын

I don't believe in bad lighting, good or bad weather yeah I might not have the lighting or weather i would have liked for some photos, taking the shot is half the battle you can throw anything into editing software now of days and make a masterpiece. I do believe that you don't have to edit every photo, but there is no denying the artwork that comes out of editing photos. There is never a right or wrong way to shoot a photo get creative and don't be afraid to edit a shot into whatever suits you, impress yourself before you try to impress others your photos will mean more to you when you do this, if you believe in what you create others will follow and respect you.

@pquirke 11 ай бұрын

One thing you didn't mention is that you might not like the rock photo, not think it is very interesting, or wouldn't make your portfolio. However, I and many others think that photo IS incredible, IS interesting and I would be showing it off to all my friends and family. Stay strong through winter, keep exploring all types of photography and what might be mundane for you, uplifts and inspires others like me.

@TheJoshuaPeg 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, that's very kind of you to say 😁

@Twobarpsi 11 ай бұрын

When confronted with a problem, you have two choices. Complain, or find a solution. Our local settings, or weather might not be perfect, but we need to overcome its limitations. In order to become a better photographer, strive to take 10,000 photos a year. Review your work critically, try different genres, and you will become a better photographer.