Every shot does not have to be your best is so true. The truly best shot is the one you like. If someone else likes it, then it’s just more icing on the cake..
Agreed! More pictures, more better. It's been 43 degrees C around here, so I've been doing my photography driving, not walking. Ten to twelve hours most weekends the last couple of months. Having a blast!
Taking your camera wherever you go is great advice as you can't use it if it's a shelf queen. Also, walking about and being observant is more important. Too often we are in a hurry to get somewhere unimportant and don't see the scenes around us.
One of my best photos, that has earned a permanent place on the wall of our home, was taken in mid day, bright light and almost clear blue sky. I did take at least then photos of the same location to get the composition right - changing zoom and position slightly each time, framing the subjects differently each time.
I find myself always looking at the weather, mist, fog, high medium and low cloud cover, the list is endless, watching this video Rick is a step towards just go to your location and shoot and sod the weather forecast! ❤
That is amazing advice. I have started to challenge myself to take either certain images, or tackle a new type of photography or even edit in certain styles. One thing I don’t do and will do from now on, is to have my small camera in my bag whenever I leave the house. Great post this week!!
Just like the challenge facing us in photography is to ‘see’ the potential, I appreciated your thoughts stimulating our mental processes on the craft. Every shot can indeed be an opportunity to learn but we need the mind-set of wanting to learn. I love the philosophy of striving to always have a camera available. With that I think we also need the ability to capture a thought, a lesson, an insight at the moment. Then have a process to review that ‘captured’ lesson at a later time for then and only then will there be learning. I really enjoyed the mental journey you took us on. Thank you
Thanks - if there's one thing I've realised over the last few years it's that living well has a direct impact on photography. Your technique and gear could be the best in the world, but if you aren't living well it's all pointless.
Great pieces of advice Rick! I think the reason why people don’t go out with their camera is due to the weight of it, hence the importance of getting a smaller device. I totally agree with you: practice is the key! Waiting for the “best” won’t help getting better at one’s craft, whatever the field.
Thanks Julien. I think you're right, a lot of the best cameras aren't the easiest to carry around all day. Picking something you'll use more is a lot more important than how good it is.
Great video and as always good advice. Agree going out in town sometimes with an every day camera helps me come away with something different but I also remove the pressure of thinking I need to find a shot that can be posted online, and only do that if Ireally fancy it.
Really great video Rick, thanks! I’ve ended up going to film cameras because I didn’t want to tackle the massive backlog for editing but this has inspired me to get back out with my mirrorless again and improve my editing
Thanks!! I've been trying to use my camera a bit more like a film camera and try to be more selective... half of me things that will help the creative process but the other half thinks, 'I've got endless shots here so I may as well experiment'. Still not sure which is right. Neither?!
Sounds like sound advice, I have few times that stay in my head, of when I really regret not having a camera with me, that I cannot go back to & recreate.
Thank you, Rick. I heartily agree with your suggestions. I truly wish I could get out and walk more with a camera, but age has taken a toll on my ability to do that. I'm pretty much restricted to a very local area, but I try to get out when I can. No 100K steps attempt in my future.
I'm sorry to hear that 😔 hopefully you can find and see things in your local area that most people will miss. I hope you can continue to get out as much as possible.
another thought-provoking video, but I caught laughing at myself. Until recently, biking was my primary means of transportation in our area but because of my own misjudgment (and poor reflexes - I'm old) I have been confined to a walker and a chair placed somewhere in the yard, with my camera. In my chair I have terrorized the bugs, birds, and deer in my yard in pursuit of an acceptable image. Now in my 6th week of this sentence (recovery), very few "good" images were taken, but I learned much about patience, light, composition (if these animals and bugs would only sit still) and dialing my phone without my glasses - falling is embarrassing especially when you can't get up!
Eek! I hope you continue to recover. I think it's hard to get something when you are that restricted, but you'll still be learning stuff for when you can get out a bit more 👍🏻 wishing you the best in your recovery! I've actually just bought a bike to see if I can combine getting a bit further locally with photography... I'll be sure to be careful!
Would love to learn what you have to say about tv & film, I'm involved in the independent film industry so this would hugely benefit. Great advice mate 👏🏽👏🏽
THAT is a very good question, and people have very different interpretations. Photos that you as the photographer are happy with would be the primary meaning I guess. But are we ever completely happy??! Opening a can of worms here...
@@RickBebbington ahaha it took me 34 years to have a beginning of happiness in my photography. When I recently discovered cameras from 1900s with brass lenses in 5x7. I get the results I have in my mind. But before I was very frustrated.
I love the philosophy of photographing life. That’s what I strive for.
Thanks Tom, it's not all that specific but it's what I love to do :)
"Every shot doesn't have to be your best shot" advice which ironically made me a better photo due to the improved practice
Same!!
Agree mate
Yes go everywhere with camera
Every shot does not have to be your best is so true. The truly best shot is the one you like. If someone else likes it, then it’s just more icing on the cake..
Absolutely 👏🏻
Agreed! More pictures, more better. It's been 43 degrees C around here, so I've been doing my photography driving, not walking. Ten to twelve hours most weekends the last couple of months. Having a blast!
That sounds like a fun way to explore! 43c though 😬
Taking your camera wherever you go is great advice as you can't use it if it's a shelf queen. Also, walking about and being observant is more important. Too often we are in a hurry to get somewhere unimportant and don't see the scenes around us.
Couldn't agree more. Everyone is in a hurry but people will happily rack up 3+ hours of screen time when they aren't charging about 😬
One of my best photos, that has earned a permanent place on the wall of our home, was taken in mid day, bright light and almost clear blue sky.
I did take at least then photos of the same location to get the composition right - changing zoom and position slightly each time, framing the subjects differently each time.
That's a great example of how best to learn - trying different things in the same place 👍🏻
I find myself always looking at the weather, mist, fog, high medium and low cloud cover, the list is endless, watching this video Rick is a step towards just go to your location and shoot and sod the weather forecast! ❤
I've often used weather as a reason (excuse?!) not to go out, which is just daft really. Go out whatever is always the best way!
Excellent video that I absolutely relate. Thank you and in a way you have expressed my journey. Always a camera at hand. Thanks again for the words.
Thank you Jennifer, glad you liked it.
That is amazing advice. I have started to challenge myself to take either certain images, or tackle a new type of photography or even edit in certain styles. One thing I don’t do and will do from now on, is to have my small camera in my bag whenever I leave the house. Great post this week!!
Thanks! Always a good idea to keep challenging yourself - hope you enjoy always having a camera on hand!
Just like the challenge facing us in photography is to ‘see’ the potential, I appreciated your thoughts stimulating our mental processes on the craft. Every shot can indeed be an opportunity to learn but we need the mind-set of wanting to learn. I love the philosophy of striving to always have a camera available. With that I think we also need the ability to capture a thought, a lesson, an insight at the moment. Then have a process to review that ‘captured’ lesson at a later time for then and only then will there be learning. I really enjoyed the mental journey you took us on. Thank you
Thanks, appreciate your thoughts
Great advice, and not just for photography, but generally for living well.
Thanks - if there's one thing I've realised over the last few years it's that living well has a direct impact on photography. Your technique and gear could be the best in the world, but if you aren't living well it's all pointless.
Great pieces of advice Rick! I think the reason why people don’t go out with their camera is due to the weight of it, hence the importance of getting a smaller device. I totally agree with you: practice is the key! Waiting for the “best” won’t help getting better at one’s craft, whatever the field.
Thanks Julien. I think you're right, a lot of the best cameras aren't the easiest to carry around all day. Picking something you'll use more is a lot more important than how good it is.
Great advice Rick 🙌
Thanks Ryan!
Thanks Rick, much needed to hear this weekend.
Glad I could help!!
Great video and as always good advice. Agree going out in town sometimes with an every day camera helps me come away with something different but I also remove the pressure of thinking I need to find a shot that can be posted online, and only do that if Ireally fancy it.
Thanks Bernie, appreciate your comments. It's all about getting the reps in!
My favorite tip is the community one
Thanks Deepti!
Great video. Excellent advice. I am going to apply them to my work.
Thanks, hope it works out for you!
Thanks very much!
Really great video Rick, thanks! I’ve ended up going to film cameras because I didn’t want to tackle the massive backlog for editing but this has inspired me to get back out with my mirrorless again and improve my editing
Thanks!! I've been trying to use my camera a bit more like a film camera and try to be more selective... half of me things that will help the creative process but the other half thinks, 'I've got endless shots here so I may as well experiment'. Still not sure which is right. Neither?!
@@RickBebbington Yeah, it’s a really hard balance to get right and I definitely haven’t found it yet!
My phone spends 99% of the time when I'm out in my back pocket, but I still don't carry my camera enough! Good content, Rick, an enjoyable watch.
Thanks, glad you liked it! I'm pretty good at keeping my phone away too, but I have my moments!
Good advice. Carry on. 👍🥂
Thanks, I will!!
Sounds like sound advice, I have few times that stay in my head, of when I really regret not having a camera with me, that I cannot go back to & recreate.
Thank you, Rick. I heartily agree with your suggestions. I truly wish I could get out and walk more with a camera, but age has taken a toll on my ability to do that. I'm pretty much restricted to a very local area, but I try to get out when I can. No 100K steps attempt in my future.
I'm sorry to hear that 😔 hopefully you can find and see things in your local area that most people will miss. I hope you can continue to get out as much as possible.
another thought-provoking video, but I caught laughing at myself. Until recently, biking was my primary means of transportation in our area but because of my own misjudgment (and poor reflexes - I'm old) I have been confined to a walker and a chair placed somewhere in the yard, with my camera. In my chair I have terrorized the bugs, birds, and deer in my yard in pursuit of an acceptable image. Now in my 6th week of this sentence (recovery), very few "good" images were taken, but I learned much about patience, light, composition (if these animals and bugs would only sit still) and dialing my phone without my glasses - falling is embarrassing especially when you can't get up!
Eek! I hope you continue to recover. I think it's hard to get something when you are that restricted, but you'll still be learning stuff for when you can get out a bit more 👍🏻 wishing you the best in your recovery! I've actually just bought a bike to see if I can combine getting a bit further locally with photography... I'll be sure to be careful!
Would love to learn what you have to say about tv & film, I'm involved in the independent film industry so this would hugely benefit. Great advice mate 👏🏽👏🏽
Thanks, I'll look to pull something together in the future 👍🏻
Perhaps 'not sexy advice" but solid advice.
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what does it mean: taking better pictures ?
THAT is a very good question, and people have very different interpretations. Photos that you as the photographer are happy with would be the primary meaning I guess. But are we ever completely happy??! Opening a can of worms here...
@@RickBebbington ahaha it took me 34 years to have a beginning of happiness in my photography. When I recently discovered cameras from 1900s with brass lenses in 5x7. I get the results I have in my mind. But before I was very frustrated.
Super obvious common sense advise.