Thanks for watching!! - I hope that you've found this video useful, and, or interesting... I'm sure there are Negatives reasons behind getting out as an Amateur Photographer... However don't get me wrong, Photography is an amazing hobby, and if you've my previous videos you'll know how much the Positives out way the Negatives - Let me know though down in the comments , what things you dislike about Photography, are there other aspects, or can you relate?
Great video Neil, some really nice images too. I think there are two types of images, one that you take of a grand vista type scene where the landscape does all the work for you. And then there are ones that look meh, that you see every day and you have to work to make a good composition, something you demonstrate by taking photos in the same locations, you make the ordinary look awesome. I think that’s what makes it worth it for me. It keeps me trying, because I don’t have the epic landscapes
Think that is so very true Keith... Its also worth going back to those spots time and again, as you never know how lucky you might get - That Sunrise shot of the boat is probably one of my favourites of the year
I carry a lumix gx80 for my bike rides wit 2 lenses getting me some images I am just as proud of taking on my Fuji , it’s just knowing how to use a camera and software
Canon shooter here too...i agree gear is costly where i live too with the shipping and taxes..agree with u .. socials is a next i treat social media with a small doses and i dont even share much again only when i feel..like i say i am hobbiest and do this with my fulltime job for fun...keep up yhe good work Neil
Seems these days, it doesnt matter what gear you use... Its all really costly sadly - Remember though, we might just be hobbyists with Photography, but at least the pressure is off, and we can just enjoy the moments, without worrying about whether we'll make money from it.
As far as social media is concerned, Neil, I don't believe it's important at all. I agree that it can be fun but it can also take up time which could be better spent taking photos, tending to the garden or just going for a walk. Clearly, it's different if you're trying to build a following and/or becoming a professional. One negative I have is getting to somewhere I actually find interesting and WANT to photograph. East Anglia (where I live) doesn't inspire me at all and because it's so far away from the hills and mountain scenery I love, getting there requires planning and a budget. Another negative is when shooting in the middle of the day is the only time available. I have found a way to flip this, though; get an infrared (IR) converted camera. Bright sun, high contrast, etc are the ideal conditions for IR and I always pack my IR body whenever I'm out - just incase the skies are blue and the contrast is off the scale.
Yeah I can really relate to what you say there Paul... Social Media is one for me, where I just get bored of having to take the time to post, as its just a chore, this is where I like YT as it allows me to add in the experience of getting out to the location, and sharing the Images in one go - Agree as well about the planning needed to go further afield, I'm off to Cornwall on Friday for a week, and in the process now actually of looking around for various spots to get out with the Camera!! I like the idea of getting a IR Camera, and think its one of the best aspects of Photography, in the sense that there are no limitations, Landscape Photography may be our favoured avenue for example, but no where does it stop you from branching out to other areas of the hobby
I look around for gear on auction sites and in pawn shops. I don't mind used gear, in fact, I've only had a few brand new pieces of kit in my entire life, and even these were either bought with someone else's money (I spent part of a grant on photo gear once) or at a decent discount, after hunting for a few months. It makes no sense to pay the full price unless you really have to. That being said, gear needn't be super expensive; it's our expectations that are too high. We **want** those megapixels, we don't **need** them. Meanwhile, you can get excellent photos on a DSLR that's ten years old or even on a film SLR. File down your expectations and you'll be amazed at how little you actually **need** to pay for gear.
Yeah I've only got one piece of kit that isn't second hand... If you go to the right places then you can definitely end up with some good gear without paying top money!!
Thanks for watching!! - I hope that you've found this video useful, and, or interesting...
I'm sure there are Negatives reasons behind getting out as an Amateur Photographer... However don't get me wrong, Photography is an amazing hobby, and if you've my previous videos you'll know how much the Positives out way the Negatives - Let me know though down in the comments , what things you dislike about Photography, are there other aspects, or can you relate?
Hi Neil. Great video mate. Nice images. Hope your ok mate. Take care, Shawn
Thanks mate... Hope that you're doing well 👍👍
Great video Neil, some really nice images too. I think there are two types of images, one that you take of a grand vista type scene where the landscape does all the work for you. And then there are ones that look meh, that you see every day and you have to work to make a good composition, something you demonstrate by taking photos in the same locations, you make the ordinary look awesome. I think that’s what makes it worth it for me. It keeps me trying, because I don’t have the epic landscapes
Think that is so very true Keith... Its also worth going back to those spots time and again, as you never know how lucky you might get - That Sunrise shot of the boat is probably one of my favourites of the year
I carry a lumix gx80 for my bike rides wit 2 lenses getting me some images I am just as proud of taking on my Fuji , it’s just knowing how to use a camera and software
Canon shooter here too...i agree gear is costly where i live too with the shipping and taxes..agree with u .. socials is a next i treat social media with a small doses and i dont even share much again only when i feel..like i say i am hobbiest and do this with my fulltime job for fun...keep up yhe good work Neil
Seems these days, it doesnt matter what gear you use... Its all really costly sadly - Remember though, we might just be hobbyists with Photography, but at least the pressure is off, and we can just enjoy the moments, without worrying about whether we'll make money from it.
As far as social media is concerned, Neil, I don't believe it's important at all. I agree that it can be fun but it can also take up time which could be better spent taking photos, tending to the garden or just going for a walk. Clearly, it's different if you're trying to build a following and/or becoming a professional. One negative I have is getting to somewhere I actually find interesting and WANT to photograph. East Anglia (where I live) doesn't inspire me at all and because it's so far away from the hills and mountain scenery I love, getting there requires planning and a budget. Another negative is when shooting in the middle of the day is the only time available. I have found a way to flip this, though; get an infrared (IR) converted camera. Bright sun, high contrast, etc are the ideal conditions for IR and I always pack my IR body whenever I'm out - just incase the skies are blue and the contrast is off the scale.
Yeah I can really relate to what you say there Paul... Social Media is one for me, where I just get bored of having to take the time to post, as its just a chore, this is where I like YT as it allows me to add in the experience of getting out to the location, and sharing the Images in one go - Agree as well about the planning needed to go further afield, I'm off to Cornwall on Friday for a week, and in the process now actually of looking around for various spots to get out with the Camera!!
I like the idea of getting a IR Camera, and think its one of the best aspects of Photography, in the sense that there are no limitations, Landscape Photography may be our favoured avenue for example, but no where does it stop you from branching out to other areas of the hobby
I look around for gear on auction sites and in pawn shops. I don't mind used gear, in fact, I've only had a few brand new pieces of kit in my entire life, and even these were either bought with someone else's money (I spent part of a grant on photo gear once) or at a decent discount, after hunting for a few months. It makes no sense to pay the full price unless you really have to.
That being said, gear needn't be super expensive; it's our expectations that are too high. We **want** those megapixels, we don't **need** them. Meanwhile, you can get excellent photos on a DSLR that's ten years old or even on a film SLR. File down your expectations and you'll be amazed at how little you actually **need** to pay for gear.
Yeah I've only got one piece of kit that isn't second hand... If you go to the right places then you can definitely end up with some good gear without paying top money!!