Thank you! I've been struggling with inspiration and motivation. Your advice was very helpful. I especially appreciate how you just talked. No flashy gimmicks, no showing off your mansion, no waiting thru 2min driving in a BMW before you get to your point. Just a down to earth talk. Thank you!
Peter -- I've been watching most of your videos (TH-cam puts you up there on my Recommended videos) -- and despite me being a Panasonic M43 user and you being Olympus -- I'm going to go ahead and subscribe, because the majority of your videos inspire and encourage me. And this one is a good example -- you are not talking *photography technique* here, you are talking photography philosophy -- and that is really much more fundamental, and it's great to hear you talk about what drives us, inspires us, turns us on/off about photos and photography. I like Jamie Windsor for the same reasons. I love my G85 (it was what I could afford after doing a lot of research) for family pictures/videos and my own creative pictures and videos. I'm also hopelessly stuck on film photography (grew up with it) in many formats. But again -- it's the photo, the image, the feeling personal and in community. Thank you for talking about that and showing that it is just as (if not more) important than format, lens aperture, shutter speed or *bokeh* :-) I was in Norway in the mid-1970s when I was a teenager, and I loved that part of the world -- would love to hang out in Finland sometime too! But stuck here in the states with grown up (and growing up kids), an ex-wife, my first grandchild -- and a daily job to pay the bills. Sigh. Thanks again!
I learned so much and gained loads of inspiration way back when camera shops were a more than just a shop to buy gear, but also a place to hang out meet up and learn from others who may be passing through. My memory of camera shops were they were just like pubs but without the beer.
Those places are rare nowadays. We have a big dealer in Finland called Rajala Pro shop. They have a big store right in downtown Helsinki. It used to be the main Post office in Helsinki. But it could more.
YES, Yes, maybe, yes, yes. As someone who is a part-time lecturer in photography, I totally agree your list, and your order of priorities. My only caveat is the way in which some photography clubs criticize images. In my experience, too many judges will get out their magnify glass to look for technical aberrations (blue fringing, ISO noise, whatever) and have no idea how to judge an image on its artistic quality. My caveat is not to let such "rivet counters" discourage you. Finally, I'd add a 6th item to your list, Peter. Watch TH-cam videos by inspiring photographers who'll show you photographic technique, and stop watching too many technical equipment reviews. Watching Peter Forsgård's inspirational videos is a good start. Rick Bear
👍 Good advice, Peter. Sadly, Ive seen a decline in camera clubs here in the US - difficult to attract younger enthusiasts; most members are “seniors” like myself. Getting seeds of inspiration from other photos can work very well, without resorting to copying. Reviewing your own “almost” images can also inspire to improve. For folks on a budget, local libraries sometimes offer free on-line courses that include critiques by more advanced photographers. Cheers.
The same problem also in Finland. Members of the camera Clubs are mostly seniors. But here in Helsinki, they have a very active group of young photographers.
An earlier video offered 5 setting tips for the OM1 ll. I tried assigning the Fn1 button to power off. Clearly I did something wrong because my camera will not turn on. Is there a way to reset the camera when it is not turned on. I enjoy your vlog. Thanks
@@ForsgardPeter Thank you for your prompt reply. I just moved the AEL/AFL lever to 2 and the camera came on, but it wouldn't come on at 1. I'm new to this camera so I think I'll leave it as is until I'm a bit more competent! Thanks again.
The second time of viewing this video and still very pertinent ! Peter if you have not already done this I wonder if I can suggest that you might consider a series of videos on Creativity in photography - focusing on e.g. landscapes / street / portraits / nature etc ?
Very good explanation Peter, couldn’t agree more! I try to take my camera even when I go shopping in the city with my wife. It keeps me aware of nice thinks to shoot, of course I could use the mobile phone but carrying a camera will make you take pictures. The E PL 8 is great to carry with the 14-42 pancake. Also the tg 5 is easy to carry around.
I always say, make the picture for yourself, not for the likes on instagram/facebook. And give yourself assignments. I my beginning years i worked with color repetition, setting the object free or making it a part of the scenery. Later you will remember those lessons and they will help you deliver on assignments....
Dear Peter, as far as #2 is concerned I do not agree on the advice of mere copying. What is important is to understand the principles behind the composition, or in other words the reasons of one's involvement in the image. Thus having understood a principle it can be applied resulting in quite another surface.
Thank you! I've been struggling with inspiration and motivation. Your advice was very helpful. I especially appreciate how you just talked. No flashy gimmicks, no showing off your mansion, no waiting thru 2min driving in a BMW before you get to your point. Just a down to earth talk. Thank you!
Peter -- I've been watching most of your videos (TH-cam puts you up there on my Recommended videos) -- and despite me being a Panasonic M43 user and you being Olympus -- I'm going to go ahead and subscribe, because the majority of your videos inspire and encourage me. And this one is a good example -- you are not talking *photography technique* here, you are talking photography philosophy -- and that is really much more fundamental, and it's great to hear you talk about what drives us, inspires us, turns us on/off about photos and photography. I like Jamie Windsor for the same reasons. I love my G85 (it was what I could afford after doing a lot of research) for family pictures/videos and my own creative pictures and videos. I'm also hopelessly stuck on film photography (grew up with it) in many formats. But again -- it's the photo, the image, the feeling personal and in community. Thank you for talking about that and showing that it is just as (if not more) important than format, lens aperture, shutter speed or *bokeh* :-) I was in Norway in the mid-1970s when I was a teenager, and I loved that part of the world -- would love to hang out in Finland sometime too! But stuck here in the states with grown up (and growing up kids), an ex-wife, my first grandchild -- and a daily job to pay the bills. Sigh. Thanks again!
Photo philosophy, I love that idea.
I learned so much and gained loads of inspiration way back when camera shops were a more than just a shop to buy gear, but also a place to hang out meet up and learn from others who may be passing through. My memory of camera shops were they were just like pubs but without the beer.
Those places are rare nowadays. We have a big dealer in Finland called Rajala Pro shop. They have a big store right in downtown Helsinki. It used to be the main Post office in Helsinki. But it could more.
Thanks Peter. I really enjoyed your video
Thank you.
YES, Yes, maybe, yes, yes.
As someone who is a part-time lecturer in photography, I totally agree your list, and your order of priorities.
My only caveat is the way in which some photography clubs criticize images. In my experience, too many judges will get out their magnify glass to look for technical aberrations (blue fringing, ISO noise, whatever) and have no idea how to judge an image on its artistic quality. My caveat is not to let such "rivet counters" discourage you.
Finally, I'd add a 6th item to your list, Peter. Watch TH-cam videos by inspiring photographers who'll show you photographic technique, and stop watching too many technical equipment reviews. Watching Peter Forsgård's inspirational videos is a good start.
Rick Bear
I like your number 6! Very good idea :D. Thanks.
👍 Good advice, Peter. Sadly, Ive seen a decline in camera clubs here in the US - difficult to attract younger enthusiasts; most members are “seniors” like myself. Getting seeds of inspiration from other photos can work very well, without resorting to copying. Reviewing your own “almost” images can also inspire to improve. For folks on a budget, local libraries sometimes offer free on-line courses that include critiques by more advanced photographers. Cheers.
The same problem also in Finland. Members of the camera Clubs are mostly seniors. But here in Helsinki, they have a very active group of young photographers.
An earlier video offered 5 setting tips for the OM1 ll. I tried assigning the Fn1 button to power off. Clearly I did something wrong because my camera will not turn on.
Is there a way to reset the camera when it is not turned on.
I enjoy your vlog. Thanks
That sounds weird. Did you try to take out the battery? That is the only thing that comes to my mind. The Fn-leveler should not affect anything else.
@@ForsgardPeter Thank you for your prompt reply. I just moved the AEL/AFL lever to 2 and the camera came on, but it wouldn't come on at 1. I'm new to this camera
so I think I'll leave it as is until I'm a bit more competent! Thanks again.
Ok, you can assign it to be turned when the leveler is either position, 1 or 2.
Well explained Peter. Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank You Peter. Very good tips. I think that this episode is the best film on Your channel.
Thanks.
Thanks Peter, always inspiring us to grow.
Thanks.
Peter, top insights. Be curious is my favourite! Happy shooting!!!
Thanks!
The second time of viewing this video and still very pertinent ! Peter if you have not already done this I wonder if I can suggest that you might consider a series of videos on Creativity in photography - focusing on e.g. landscapes / street / portraits / nature etc ?
Good idea. I actually just published a video about 5 tricks that you can do with your Olympus to be creative. th-cam.com/video/UXi4EGxJqeI/w-d-xo.html
I am not sure whether I understand, should I be shooting at 1.2?
Very good explanation Peter, couldn’t agree more! I try to take my camera even when I go shopping in the city with my wife. It keeps me aware of nice thinks to shoot, of course I could use the mobile phone but carrying a camera will make you take pictures. The E PL 8 is great to carry with the 14-42 pancake. Also the tg 5 is easy to carry around.
Thank you for this 5 tips!!
You are welcome.
Thank you for your great advice! 👍
You are welcome
Good Tips Peter.
Thanks!
Great advice.
Thanks.
Solid advise ... thanks 😎👍
Thank you.
Great video.
Thank you.
I always say, make the picture for yourself, not for the likes on instagram/facebook. And give yourself assignments. I my beginning years i worked with color repetition, setting the object free or making it a part of the scenery. Later you will remember those lessons and they will help you deliver on assignments....
Giving yourself assignments is a good tip. That will make the image making more focused.
Great tips on how to become a better photographer... 😉 greetings from 🇵🇹
Thank you.
Dear Peter, as far as #2 is concerned I do not agree on the advice of mere copying. What is important is to understand the principles behind the composition, or in other words the reasons of one's involvement in the image. Thus having understood a principle it can be applied resulting in quite another surface.
Good point. In my opinion, the copying is going to lead to something else that will not be a copy. It is impossible to copy anyway in a constant pace.
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