Thank you for your view on rules and their application - or not - in one’s photography. Rules can be like training wheels on a bicycle; necessary until one learns to ride without them.
OMG. It's taken me years to understand the rules. Now I have to learn how to break them! It's a funny old life. Seriously, another excellent, thought provoking video. Cheers and thanks.
Great video. I think it is good to know the rules to create good, but it is important to know when to break the rules on purpose to make even better images
Photography is much like writing. One has to know what they're wanting to say, what story is it they want their readers to "get". When intention is known, both come alive. Thanks so much.
Gotta love your channel and content! It's 100% about photography and you show us great pictures. It's true art and not that 90% anything and 10% photography on other channels. Your work is much appreciated! Thanks
I think so many beginners stick firmly to the rules that all the images become very samey. It is good to break the rules sometimes. Another excellent video. 👍
Excellent Craig for reiterating the "rules" Its good to refresh ones mind on how to and when to use the rules or simply break the rules to achieve a better and more interesting view!
Really enjoyed your video. I always find it worthwhile considering different compositions. I find myself defaulting to the rule of thirds too often, but some of my favourite work clearly goes against that.
"you need to learn the rules to know how to break them".. Exactly this Craig.. and do I get extra credit for picking out the Christmas music in the background at one point lol
Well, yeah, but it’s vitally, vitally, vitally important that shooters first learn the guidelines. It’s almost like learning to juggle two lemons with two hands, then jumping to chucking seven knives, one-handed: There’s levels to this ish, folks. In my head, I say stuff like: Find out how the shooters you admire use the guidelines, copy them assiduously, figure out why their style falls short of your own vision. I don’t actually copy Gordon Parks, but I think about him, and my shots get better. I still stick to the guidelines most of the time, but when I step away, it’s with great consideration and forethought, or because my subject is in motion and doesn’t give a damn about my high-faluting artistic ambitions.
Good advice. But there are too many people out there which then will say: You broke a rule, that's bad! At least, that's what I heard nearly every time.
As the band Status Quo once sang, "Everybody has to SOMETIMES break the rules". But as you said, it is down to subject..... you did say that didn't you? :)
The only rule I’ve learned over the last 18 months is........ never sell your Olympus EM1 MK2 and trinity of f2.8 lenses for a FF Sony setup. I’ll be coming back to 4/3 pretty soon.
In fact, it's not even necessary to learn the rules! Why? Because contrary to popular belief, the rules are not man made - rather they are inherent within nature itself. In other words, the better and more experienced photographer you become, these so called 'rules' will emerge in your work naturally, spontaneously and inevitably. You don't even have to 'learn' about them first.
@@e6Vlogs any time. It seems to mostly be a millennial thing. Saying “you’re welcome” before thanks have been offered, is generally perceived as snarky and insincere, no matter whether it was intended that way or not. As a polite response to thanks, that’s something different altogether.
I've started completely breaking the rules by placing my subject completely out of the frame. Beat that! 😀😉
Brill 👍🏻
Finally a balanced, nuanced, and reasoned discussion of the "rules". And, as always, excellent examples to showcase when to keep and when to break.
One rule you should never ever break, is to watch e6 Vlogs video's :-)
Bravo, .... Finally a photography channel that is realistic, Informative, and non Egotistical. Wow , Farout.. Spot on .
Thank you sir!
Sorry, I have nothing new to say: very good photgraphy talk and the best pictures on the Internet!
Thank you for your view on rules and their application - or not - in one’s photography. Rules can be like training wheels on a bicycle; necessary until one learns to ride without them.
OMG. It's taken me years to understand the rules. Now I have to learn how to break them! It's a funny old life. Seriously, another excellent, thought provoking video. Cheers and thanks.
Great information, I couldn't agree more. Nice examples to talk through too. Really enjoyable.
Great video. I think it is good to know the rules to create good, but it is important to know when to break the rules on purpose to make even better images
Photography is much like writing. One has to know what they're wanting to say, what story is it they want their readers to "get". When intention is known, both come alive. Thanks so much.
Another brilliant episode!
Excellent video Craig 👌
Quite eloquent and insightful. Thank you.
Great stuff as always Craig.
Always refreshing content. Best on YT.
Definitely different situations will best be represented through different techniques. Another video with sage advice!
Gotta love your channel and content! It's 100% about photography and you show us great pictures. It's true art and not that 90% anything and 10% photography on other channels. Your work is much appreciated! Thanks
I think so many beginners stick firmly to the rules that all the images become very samey. It is good to break the rules sometimes. Another excellent video. 👍
Always good to keep the basics in mind.
Excellent Craig for reiterating the "rules"
Its good to refresh ones mind on how to and when to use the rules or simply break the rules to achieve a better and more interesting view!
Wonderful advice. All images that breaking the rules are also interesting. 🙏🙏
Really enjoyed your video. I always find it worthwhile considering different compositions. I find myself defaulting to the rule of thirds too often, but some of my favourite work clearly goes against that.
Great video. Break the rules once you know all the rules. Masters can "bend" the rules. I am really interested what lens filter are you using ?
"you need to learn the rules to know how to break them".. Exactly this Craig.. and do I get extra credit for picking out the Christmas music in the background at one point lol
You must be hearing things!
@@e6Vlogs 🤨 😂
Nice one. I like the idea of making your own rules over time. Create your own working philosophy.
Thanks.
Excellent video!
Rules are made to be broken. :)
that looks like a t90 on your table, I had one of them, what was it 5fps a roll film gone in 6 seconds thank goodness it's digital now
Yes, the most beautiful camera ever invented!
If you want your style to be a clone of everyone else follow the rules. If you want to be different make your own.
I kept looking at that camera in the background leaning precariously forward without tipping over. What kind of magic are you using to create this??
Super et merci, cela prouve bien que les règles photographique n'existent pas.
Well, yeah, but it’s vitally, vitally, vitally important that shooters first learn the guidelines. It’s almost like learning to juggle two lemons with two hands, then jumping to chucking seven knives, one-handed: There’s levels to this ish, folks.
In my head, I say stuff like: Find out how the shooters you admire use the guidelines, copy them assiduously, figure out why their style falls short of your own vision.
I don’t actually copy Gordon Parks, but I think about him, and my shots get better. I still stick to the guidelines most of the time, but when I step away, it’s with great consideration and forethought, or because my subject is in motion and doesn’t give a damn about my high-faluting artistic ambitions.
Good advice. But there are too many people out there which then will say: You broke a rule, that's bad! At least, that's what I heard nearly every time.
As the band Status Quo once sang, "Everybody has to SOMETIMES break the rules". But as you said, it is down to subject..... you did say that didn't you? :)
OK, I'll learn how to break the rules.
I will go for what DerRick Toppert said " One rule you should never break, is to watch e6 Vlogs video's"
Stick to the rules, break the rules. So many choices.
You need to understand the rules to allow you to break them when it makes sense.
" There are no rules for good photographs, just good photographs ", Ansel Adams.
Not helpful if you're a beginner who isn't Ansel Adams.
The only rule I’ve learned over the last 18 months is........ never sell your Olympus EM1 MK2 and trinity of f2.8 lenses for a FF Sony setup. I’ll be coming back to 4/3 pretty soon.
Oh!
@@e6Vlogs Yep..... body was great, but lenses expensive, large and heavy and really only slightly better in quality over my old gear
In fact, it's not even necessary to learn the rules! Why? Because contrary to popular belief, the rules are not man made - rather they are inherent within nature itself. In other words, the better and more experienced photographer you become, these so called 'rules' will emerge in your work naturally, spontaneously and inevitably. You don't even have to 'learn' about them first.
Truth.
“you’re welcome” ugh I hate that.
Thanks for telling me. You obviously needed to do that. This is the place that gives you the opportunity to do so. You’re welcome.
@@e6Vlogs any time. It seems to mostly be a millennial thing. Saying “you’re welcome” before thanks have been offered, is generally perceived as snarky and insincere, no matter whether it was intended that way or not. As a polite response to thanks, that’s something different altogether.
E6 destroyed Lake Mjøsa, and will soon destroy more.
Another spendid 8.11 mins.
Rather annoying. Every time I see one of your videos I cannot suppress the urge to go out and shoot some photos. I just have to :-)
Post or pre watch?! 🤔