Four habits to take better photos

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  • @TomNorthenscold
    @TomNorthenscold 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I love the philosophy of photographing life. That’s what I strive for.

    • @RickBebbington
      @RickBebbington  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Tom, it's not all that specific but it's what I love to do :)

  • @AadidevSooknananNXS
    @AadidevSooknananNXS 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    "Every shot doesn't have to be your best shot" advice which ironically made me a better photo due to the improved practice

  • @jameschetwynd
    @jameschetwynd 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Agree mate
    Yes go everywhere with camera

  • @mikebartow9415
    @mikebartow9415 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    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..

  • @brianmckeever5280
    @brianmckeever5280 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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!

    • @RickBebbington
      @RickBebbington  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That sounds like a fun way to explore! 43c though 😬

  • @washingtonradio
    @washingtonradio 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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.

    • @RickBebbington
      @RickBebbington  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 😬

  • @TimvanderLeeuw
    @TimvanderLeeuw 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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.

    • @RickBebbington
      @RickBebbington  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That's a great example of how best to learn - trying different things in the same place 👍🏻

  • @andy_simmo
    @andy_simmo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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! ❤

    • @RickBebbington
      @RickBebbington  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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!

  • @jennifercall9014
    @jennifercall9014 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

    • @RickBebbington
      @RickBebbington  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Jennifer, glad you liked it.

  • @wesleysteyn3006
    @wesleysteyn3006 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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!!

    • @RickBebbington
      @RickBebbington  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! Always a good idea to keep challenging yourself - hope you enjoy always having a camera on hand!

  • @SenorGancho
    @SenorGancho 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

    • @RickBebbington
      @RickBebbington  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, appreciate your thoughts

  • @SJAS1968
    @SJAS1968 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great advice, and not just for photography, but generally for living well.

    • @RickBebbington
      @RickBebbington  หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @JulienBoulardMW
    @JulienBoulardMW 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

    • @RickBebbington
      @RickBebbington  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @RyanCurran98
    @RyanCurran98 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great advice Rick 🙌

  • @RandyPollock
    @RandyPollock 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks Rick, much needed to hear this weekend.

  • @bernardjohnwright
    @bernardjohnwright 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

    • @RickBebbington
      @RickBebbington  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Bernie, appreciate your comments. It's all about getting the reps in!

  • @deeptipw
    @deeptipw 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My favorite tip is the community one

  • @Cool-last-name
    @Cool-last-name 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. Excellent advice. I am going to apply them to my work.

    • @RickBebbington
      @RickBebbington  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks, hope it works out for you!

  • @principlephotography
    @principlephotography 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks very much!

  • @AlexanderConey
    @AlexanderConey 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

    • @RickBebbington
      @RickBebbington  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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?!

    • @AlexanderConey
      @AlexanderConey 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RickBebbington Yeah, it’s a really hard balance to get right and I definitely haven’t found it yet!

  • @the_rat_run
    @the_rat_run 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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.

    • @RickBebbington
      @RickBebbington  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, glad you liked it! I'm pretty good at keeping my phone away too, but I have my moments!

  • @tjsinva
    @tjsinva 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good advice. Carry on. 👍🥂

  • @chasjm21
    @chasjm21 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @billingalls1940
    @billingalls1940 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

    • @RickBebbington
      @RickBebbington  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @petevonschondorf4609
    @petevonschondorf4609 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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!

    • @RickBebbington
      @RickBebbington  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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!

  • @kidbouji283
    @kidbouji283 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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 👏🏽👏🏽

    • @RickBebbington
      @RickBebbington  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks, I'll look to pull something together in the future 👍🏻

  • @sridipnag1117
    @sridipnag1117 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Perhaps 'not sexy advice" but solid advice.

  • @chriscard6544
    @chriscard6544 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    what does it mean: taking better pictures ?

    • @RickBebbington
      @RickBebbington  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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...

    • @chriscard6544
      @chriscard6544 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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.

  • @sallieturner8771
    @sallieturner8771 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Super obvious common sense advise.