My Photos Suck.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2024
- My photos suck lately. It's natural to not always be amazing. But what happens when your photos suck on assignment?
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I'm on assignment in Wales and the weather really isn't cooperating. As a result, my photos suck. I feel like I'm in a bit of a photography slump. The images aren't as good as they should be, and to be honest I don't think I'm to blame. It's just that the conditions in Wales haven't been good for the type of photos I'm trying to take.
I mean, it's no big deal, right?
But what happens when your photos suck and you're on an assignment for a client? That's what I'm going through in Wales. So as such, I kind of explain the process of working with a photography client and why they might hire someone like me rather than just go into the stocks to get cheap images from a local.
All that and some epic locations on today's photography vlog.
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Accidentally starts #myphotossuck movement to help take the stress out if Photography.
Yes, I love that idea.
Brendan van Son Looks like we started something. I already have a bunch of photos that suck so count me in.
I really like how the client as well as others are very understanding when things don't turn perfect especially when things are beyond your control. After all, the effort is one of the most important parts as well as having fun taking pictures!
LOVE that you're in South Wales! I lived there for 4 years when I was at university and I often go back for the WRC Wales rally GB and have often been stood in a forest watching rally cars! You're making it look awesome and bringing back so many memories for me! I wasn't into photography when I was at uni,, but have been thinking about going back and photographing the landscape rather than rally cars and you've given me so many location ideas - thank you Brendan!!
I've always wanted to do the really cars thing, but I'm scared hahaha
Literally cannot believe you drove past my office 😳 epic locations mate. Thanks for showing them off. If I ever meet a Canadian in gower now I’ll assume they know you 😂 both are visually beautiful places but can be very tricky to shoot. I’ve done a few vids there too. Wales is so stunning we’re very lucky. ❤️🏴
Don't beat yourself up Brendan, you produced excellent images considering the weather conditions and time constraints you were up against. It has been a great set of videos following you on assignment. Many thanks.
Thank you Wendy!
Great point about a visitor having a fresh eye for photographing a location. I've lived in NYC my whole life. It's a cityscape destination for photographers around the world, but I struggle to shoot here. Put me in Shanghai and I'd go nuts.
I love this place. I went on a photo workshop in Wales about a year ago. We ate at the King Arthur Hotel, we stayed in an awesome ranch house and we hit up all the locations you shot in this video. Super cool.
Thanks for the fantastic explanation of how it works when things go wrong. Love this channel from a fellow Canadian.
Thank you for the great explanation! I have been wondering before what happens if for some reason the conditions are not ideal and the photos aren't as they've expected / hoped for. When you started as a travel photographer, did you just contact the tourism boards after you took pictures, and asked them if they were interested in buying them?
The lighthouse in Wales was there for a good reason! Thankfully, it is still in use. Take care young man and keep up what you're doing. Travel the world for us. Love from GA.
Rhossili (my all time fave) 3, Cliffs ( I have done a sunrise from there) and Mumbles (best view is from Bracelet around the corner).. you just had bad luck with the weather. When the light is shite think Black & White - I go out with an 85 year old mate who has always had that thought in mind - and it works. Pity you didn't get along to Nash Point either, its a cracking location.
Wow! Frustrating when you have such an epic and beautiful location and the lighting just isn't working (3:30). Those shots on the cliff could have been really amazing..you have a great attitude about it though. I would have marked that spot as a 'place to come back to' as well. Maybe next time...thanks for sharing...safe travels.
Thanks for capturing our lovely country in the way yo have. It's nice to see someone with your reputation visiting my home town. Thanks butt 👍 👍 🙏
Ha! The first time I visited the UK I pretended I was Canadian (during the Bush years) but I screwed up and wore a Red Sox ball cap! Now I do the same thing with my BVS squad cap and it's fine! :^)
Brendan, how lucky you are to visit such beautiful countryside. Enjoy your time in travel. Great job!
Start watching Adam Gibbs youtube channel. He also has days where the weather doesnt work out but he still manages to capture bangers. I think you need to just challenge yourself to change up how you photograph a certain location. I get in the trap where I have a vision and it doesnt work out and I dont want to change things up but sometimes that is your only option.
I would second that, and add that sometimes you can save a meh image with creative shooting or processing. For example, exposure stacking that seascape last week with the blown-out sun. He could have underexposed the sky and gotten a nice starburst effect on the sun, then combine that with a properly-exposed foreground. That's a hard image to capture in one exposure; it requires time and patience in both execution and processing.
At least it wasn't raining. It always rains in Wales. Or windy. Looking forward to the Patagonia videos
Thank you for this great video. I lived in Swansea for a few years and enjoyed the coast very much. Three cliffs bay is amazing. You just need some good weather. There is also a great graveyard next to Oxwich Bay on the other side of Three Cliffs Bay.
Hello everyone, Wow I still find it hard to believe a photographer would struggle with different kinds of light. Why do people feel they can only shoot in perfect lighting and conditions? Every type of light presents a unique and amazing opportunity. A so called Hero shot can be had at any time in any type of light. The worlds greatest photographers all talk about how they never wait for the so called perfect light.I go out in the pouring rain and get amazing shoots so I'm always a bit confused when I hear stories like this. Great video. Love your work👍👍😎😎🌹
I agree 100%! If a photographer primarily relegates themselves to only shooting at sunrise and sunset...the photos all begin to look alike to a certain extent. Good photographers can capture good images no matter what the light conditions are...in most cases. Sometimes the "magic" just happens when you least expect it! That being said...I think Brendan is being a bit hard on himself to say his images captured during this video "Suck"...they don't. Good luck Brendan...looking forward to seeing more of your excellent work!
Agree 100% with your comment. But when there's an expectation of a certain type of image (ie: travel) it does make it a bit more complicated. Thanks for watching and the support!
Hello, I'm with you on this. His images looked amazing to me. I hope to see more photographers take them self away from this outdated idea.
Hello, I know exactly what you mean. But I think like you had said today's client is a bit more savvy and knows good art and how to utilize it to their advantage. Don't be so hard on yourself. Love your work and your channel.
this is good stuff. i would add that one of the things i do when i travel photog is do different types of shooting. granted i'm selling my photos direct and to office clients but i think the idea is still a good one. don't just shoot the epic sunset and sunrise. do some street, architecture, long exposure, night photography b&w and stuff. of course this doesn't apply to having a client who specifically wants a particular thing. this is why i tend to shy away from that. i prefer to shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot and then shoot some more. once i have a few thousand images of different types of focuses, i select the best of the bunch, edit and sell them.
nevertheless this is/was a good lesson.
so glad you enjoyed Gower Peninsula Brendan. It's right on my doorstep and sometimes as a local I take it for granted!
Yeah man, I've been there! :) One of the best locations in West Wales beside Pembrokeshire Coast and Tenby. But the weather is just unpredictable, that's how it goes in Wales.
Your videos are always inspiring, thank you for sharing. Still waiting for the content of Patagonia.
Brendan, What Lowpro backpack are you sporting? I looked at your gear link and its not the backpack you reference? Thanks
You bring us the world!
Thanks for watching JD!
well explained mate. I agree with all of the info about a welsh photographer etc.... i don't think your photos suck but yes I do think they are what i would say as just good. Sometimes less is more that for sure. what you're creating here is awesome so keep at it mate. PS why do Canadians and Americans use the term 'hike' a lot when we just call it walking lol.
I would be extremely extremely happy to have a photo that if you took you feel sucks!!!!!! On another note when are you coming back home to Canada and do a photography training session here??? Algonquin Park is calling you Brendan. .........
1:08 reminds me of Zoolander, I like your videos a lot though very interesting. I have been binge watching them!
Whales is why Lightroom has a Dehaze tool hahaha Damit Brendan it's working now I want to go to Whales
Lightroom has a Dehaze tool for big marine mammals? I thought they might have it for all the mist in Wales... ; )
Awesome area the Gower, three cliffs is fab too.
Great explanation for why Visit Britian chose a Canadian photographer. I apologise for asking that very same question.
No problem. It's a good question!
You are not alone. ;)
Awww.
If you ever find yourself in my hometown of Tenby, give me a shout. We'll do Coffee. My treat! 👊
You are the best keep posting
Hey Brendon, when did you switch to a LowePro camera bag?
Recently. I have a video about it coming soon-ish
Cool can't wait to see it.
What Model Lowpro is it?
@@PapaDougsAdventures01 I honestly can't remember the name. But something like the tactical. And then it's the biggest version.
Brendan van Son Thanks I bought that one Lowepro ProTactic BP 450 AWII but its a lot larger than I thought it would be. I don’t have a drone but I liked the tripod centered on the back. I might return it for the 350. Thanks
Why didn't you photograph the peir but from an angle
Random Q, but anyone know what brand wellington boots he's wearing? I'm guessing they're hiking wellies
Honestly, I don't even know myself. I bought them on amazon. haha
I've got some bogz wellies...not sure if they sell them in the UK but they are super tough and I can walk for miles in them. Really happy with them!
They look like Muck Boots to me. www.muckbootcompany.com/collections/men-style-tall-boots
You think you got sucky photos, I Finally got in front of the camera and talked, got a great three minutes and eighteen seconds of video what I did not get was audio, I had the mic plugged in, but on playback no audio. LOL tried two doing short videos after that and all was fine, but I ran out of time to do it over, I even had a great location at a city park under a nice tree. Life goes on.
Are you liking the new backpack?
May I ask what tripod Head are you using ?
mate it is in his gear description link.
If you're lucky you can photograph bioluminescent plankton here in Wales in the summer months at night obviously. They have a dedicated Facebook group.
Can’t believe you’re using a gimbal to vlog😂😂😂
Wales is beautiful
Nothing the dehaze filter in LR can’t fix
It definitely helps.
All my photos suck, regardless of conditions. Mind you the weather hates me. I can travel all night to a location for sunrise, or all day for sunset. I check the weather beforehand but the forcasted weather never happens. However, the only pressure I have is likes on Instagram. I got 20 likes for one photo....yay!
Awwww... That said, we all go through that phase. You'll come out better for it.
First yehhhhhhhhhh, hope your having a great time with TH.
Thanks TC!
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So good to see Mother Nature’s screwing with a professional photographer, makes us peasants feel so much better. There’s always tomorrow.
Good thing you were lucky enough to get a change to be in presence of master photographer Thomas Heaton. Just being near him must've elevated you back into a cabable photographer. Not a master like he is but at least decent photographer.
hahahahahha :D
As weather forecaster, I'm gonna make a great travel photographer... because I can avoid this nonsense!
Tigers and Wales just don't splice
Too bad that you didn't get a chance to get out to the "Mach Loop" while you were in Wales. It may not be your usual type of photography, but it is definitely turning into a tourist destination.
Having said that, I think you are becoming your own harshest critic. The light is going to do whatever it is going to do, and whatever the light conditions, a carefully scouted and composed image is a fair representation of the area at a given time. Sometimes you get clear blue skies, sometimes you get pea-soup fog. Both make legitimate images.
I looked up the Mach Loop, but I was a bit confused on when there are flights and if they are always there, so I chose against it. But, I'd love to some day!
@@BrendanvanSon I don't think that the schedule for the Mach Loop is available publicly. I think (and I could be wrong) that it is a matter of you go there and whatever flies through while you are there is what you get. FWIW, there is a similar spot in Death Valley California that is known as the "Jedi Transition" that I had the opportunity to go to for a couple days in March. (The Jedi Transition is SUPER easy to get to. You can literally pull into the parking lot & start shooting.)
rob-hogarth.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Jedi-Transition-Star-Wars-Canyon/
@@R.Hogarth www.gov.uk/government/publications/operational-low-flying-training-timetable
I looove lighthouses i don't know why....
It's a cool place. I really want to go back and photograph it again
Wales! I thought you are in Patagonia?
You didn't watch the whole video, did you?
Your image at 4 min. does not suck.
I'm not sure if anyone has pronounced the hotel for you but I think it's pronounced. Tour yur fell in.
Nice video, but again too short display of the taken pictures for my taste...
How many times do we get good light when we go out, love to know what the actual percentage is, i bet it is quite small. So you have to make the best of a crap situation. I know you feel like you don't even want to load them up when you get back to the office, because you feel like they suck. But letting that get to you is a no, no. As for British photographers, there are only 3 or 4 that I follow the rest are foreigners, like your self ha ha. Have a word with TH, what is going on with his vlogs, if I wanted a psychiatrist I would have visited one years ago, lol,
Great video 👏👏👏✊
Thank you!
My photos never suck bcuz my wife says so.
Can you heart this 😊
Done.
Good Luck in South America ....
Also you ever think about doing sky swaps when you have horrible skies like you had
No. I think that provides a false reality - which is fine for fine art, but for travel it's wrong - in my opinion.
The white balance is not good as you were.
I’m not going to watch this .... you bloody you tubers and your click bait !
Except I actually talk about my photos sucking. But, sure.
Brendan van Son It’s just sarcasm old chap ! Don’t get all hurt 👍🏼✌🏼
Oh damn! no offence but travelling Canadians are the worst! I don't actually live in the UK at the moment so it wont affect me but damn I hope thats not true about advertising to Canadians... again apologies to any nice Canadians out there XD
Educate us Shua who are your favourite travellers? From a travelling Canadian.