Five stars for this one. After 50 years in the business, I won't say I have seen it all, but I have definitely seen it come to exactly what you have described. Well done!
Trust me, a lot of photographers don't know even basics like exposure and aperture. You are viewing from your point, today kids dont have will power to study, examine, watch or learn. So much possibilities and only thing important to become great photographer is how many likes you get.
I totally agree. Being able to say something with the pictures is the key to being a professional photographer in 2022. The comparison I make is that everyone can tell a joke but not everyone can make you laugh.
Top advice... forget about the gear once you have mastered it, technical knowledge, how to use gear is a given, then there is the other 90 odd percentage of an image. It’s been like that forever, at least in the higher levels of photography.
Nailed it on the head as always. A lot of pwople are concerned about the barrier of entry lowering so much. The good news is that it makes more room for creativity and less for technical stuff.
Big yes. Love this, and I’m sending to some of my clients with more creative businesses, because this underlying point is so broadly applicable. The new Blackmagic 6K footage looks great too, so sharp and with much better colours.
Makes a lot of sense. John Keatley has a long standing series of portraits shot on iPhones. And yet he shoots big campaigns for Amazon, editorial work of Bill Gates, etc. He's a brilliant portrait photographer with a very clear style and view on the world and it doesn't matter if he's shooting his Hasselblad or his iPhone.
A useful message to me because I have come to documentary film making late in life, and I know that I have to show that I am not a camera operator for hire (not to disparage camera operators...).
Probably depends on the market. I my not so small city in Poland there are plenty photographers, most of them consider themselves pros. They got long queues lined up, especially during seasonal things and they charge a lot (like Christmas shoots - you have to book it in September and have a shoot early November). But they do not know how to retouch faces correctly or they just do not care. Still anything changes from season to season ... long queues. Same for wedding photographers, seems that demand is still bigger than number of available photographers ... cause you can see some really lame wedding photos ;). Unless you define pro photographer differently. I assume it's a person who lives of his photo shoots.
Interesting and valid point. Kind of spells doom for high end camera manufactures though if no one is going to buy their kit and we just shoot on smart phones LOL.
Great advice. Gets me back on track. Only the good story tellers will succeed. I wonder, when and how does a style become your style. And what if your style is a nice. Cus the main pictures i see on commercial and advertising a lit from the front, not a lot of shadows and most of the time there's a pretty girl in frame... i see photography as a hobby, is that maybe the wrong intention? Imo im no where near the level i want to be and i hope if im at that level i'm able to land some clients in the advertising world. But how to take that leap? Insta isnt helping? How agressive do you need to be. Thanks for your advice! Take care.
In my opinion what makes the difference is not necessarily concept or vision. There are people who produce incredible product while seemingly making nothing, and at the same time there are people with mediocre product raking it in. Gaining an audience has as much if not more to due with the ability to self-promote and be confident in your product than anything else.
When a client wants something unique and visionary and they will pay money to achieve it I think the mediocre and very popular photographer will not be the one called.
@@peter_shadow7559 You can also have two photographers producing similar work, but one will be much more successful. Ask yourself why that is and you will understand my point.
@@trekkeruss I understand your point my friend and it is a valid point. What I mean is that someone who does things similar to others is not called to do something special regardless of whether he is popular, successful, or with a full agenda. And I ask you something, Successful in what? Because we are living in the days that being fun and social sells more than making a good product.
Wait, you can trigger off camera flashes with your phone? As in you can use the phone to take photos and off camera flashes for lighting? Is that an app?
This video happens at the right time for me but it puts even more doubt in my mind! 😂 I deal with creative direction for photos and product video shooting . So I direct people also from the point of view of aesthetics and light as well as creative idea decided with the client . In the last period I'm thinking about the fact that I want to learn how to do it myself technically because I know exactly what I want and …why it fascinates me... on the other hand I wonder: will it bring me an advantage at work? Any advice for me? Thanks
I am actually at a loss for words. A professional commercial photographer sitting here telling me that it's no longer required to be able to know settings from walking into a room or know how to expose a scene correctly. You, sir, have lost quite a few subs on this one I am betting. Myself included. Good day to you and best of luck.
@Devon Eltone Would you surround yourself with people and ideas you thought were inaccurate? Didn't think so. Also I think if you re-watch the video you'll find I quoted him correctly. Why are you in such a tizzy about me disagreeing with him anyway? Go live your life.
@Devon Eltone If you were to use your head you might realize that the reason there are multiple days between replies is because I am doing exactly what you suggest - living my life.
@Devon Eltone I mean yes that is how most lives tend to go, with things happening and then there being periods of not so many things happening known as "spare time" you absolute BOZO ahahahaha
Such helpful insight! And the technology is only going to keep getting better, so even more reason to lean into this. We ain't seen nothin' yet!
All about how you convey an image using creativity to stimulate peoples minds
Five stars for this one. After 50 years in the business, I won't say I have seen it all, but I have definitely seen it come to exactly what you have described. Well done!
Glad you enjoyed it
Trust me, a lot of photographers don't know even basics like exposure and aperture. You are viewing from your point, today kids dont have will power to study, examine, watch or learn. So much possibilities and only thing important to become great photographer is how many likes you get.
Thank you for saying this. So much of what is on message boards or forums is stuck in the technical data phase and the only voice is argument.
telling it straight as always Scott **thumbs up**
Wise words! Great piece of education!
Microdosing mushrooms and embracing bionic enhancements is what's needed by this next generation of shooters
Brilliant analogies at the end. Totally agree. 💯
Today you need a […] concept, context and the perspective you have […]
Excellent reflexion. Straight to the point.
I totally agree. Being able to say something with the pictures is the key to being a professional photographer in 2022. The comparison I make is that everyone can tell a joke but not everyone can make you laugh.
Yeah, he's basically saying when everyone has the same tools and the same access to everything what are YOU gonna bring to the table.
Spot on 👍
Spot on
Painters (artists) have been creating conceptual work for years because of the invention of photography.
Great message. Thank you as I begin my journey.
Top advice... forget about the gear once you have mastered it, technical knowledge, how to use gear is a given, then there is the other 90 odd percentage of an image.
It’s been like that forever, at least in the higher levels of photography.
Great perspective on having a POV...as a studio...
Nailed it on the head as always. A lot of pwople are concerned about the barrier of entry lowering so much. The good news is that it makes more room for creativity and less for technical stuff.
Excellent Content!!!!!
Big yes. Love this, and I’m sending to some of my clients with more creative businesses, because this underlying point is so broadly applicable.
The new Blackmagic 6K footage looks great too, so sharp and with much better colours.
Makes a lot of sense. John Keatley has a long standing series of portraits shot on iPhones. And yet he shoots big campaigns for Amazon, editorial work of Bill Gates, etc. He's a brilliant portrait photographer with a very clear style and view on the world and it doesn't matter if he's shooting his Hasselblad or his iPhone.
A useful message to me because I have come to documentary film making late in life, and I know that I have to show that I am not a camera operator for hire (not to disparage camera operators...).
I wish I found you sooner. Solid vids!
Probably depends on the market.
I my not so small city in Poland there are plenty photographers, most of them consider themselves pros.
They got long queues lined up, especially during seasonal things and they charge a lot (like Christmas shoots - you have to book it in September and have a shoot early November).
But they do not know how to retouch faces correctly or they just do not care. Still anything changes from season to season ... long queues.
Same for wedding photographers, seems that demand is still bigger than number of available photographers ... cause you can see some really lame wedding photos ;).
Unless you define pro photographer differently. I assume it's a person who lives of his photo shoots.
Out there most photographers think that because they know the exposure triangle, they know quantum theory.
Interesting and valid point. Kind of spells doom for high end camera manufactures though if no one is going to buy their kit and we just shoot on smart phones LOL.
Great advice. Gets me back on track. Only the good story tellers will succeed. I wonder, when and how does a style become your style. And what if your style is a nice. Cus the main pictures i see on commercial and advertising a lit from the front, not a lot of shadows and most of the time there's a pretty girl in frame... i see photography as a hobby, is that maybe the wrong intention? Imo im no where near the level i want to be and i hope if im at that level i'm able to land some clients in the advertising world. But how to take that leap? Insta isnt helping? How agressive do you need to be. Thanks for your advice! Take care.
In my opinion what makes the difference is not necessarily concept or vision. There are people who produce incredible product while seemingly making nothing, and at the same time there are people with mediocre product raking it in. Gaining an audience has as much if not more to due with the ability to self-promote and be confident in your product than anything else.
When a client wants something unique and visionary and they will pay money to achieve it I think the mediocre and very popular photographer will not be the one called.
@@peter_shadow7559 You can also have two photographers producing similar work, but one will be much more successful. Ask yourself why that is and you will understand my point.
@@trekkeruss I understand your point my friend and it is a valid point. What I mean is that someone who does things similar to others is not called to do something special regardless of whether he is popular, successful, or with a full agenda. And I ask you something, Successful in what? Because we are living in the days that being fun and social sells more than making a good product.
Wait, you can trigger off camera flashes with your phone? As in you can use the phone to take photos and off camera flashes for lighting? Is that an app?
It always has been a “Box that Captures Light”.
May the Force
be with you.🌀
Jim🌀
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This video happens at the right time for me but it puts even more doubt in my mind! 😂 I deal with creative direction for photos and product video shooting . So I direct people also from the point of view of aesthetics and light as well as creative idea decided with the client .
In the last period I'm thinking about the fact that I want to learn how to do it myself technically because I know exactly what I want and …why it fascinates me... on the other hand I wonder: will it bring me an advantage at work? Any advice for me? Thanks
How can one find their style?
Agreed
Master the art and not the tool
I am actually at a loss for words. A professional commercial photographer sitting here telling me that it's no longer required to be able to know settings from walking into a room or know how to expose a scene correctly. You, sir, have lost quite a few subs on this one I am betting. Myself included. Good day to you and best of luck.
someone seems to be frustrated heh
@Devon Eltone Would you surround yourself with people and ideas you thought were inaccurate? Didn't think so. Also I think if you re-watch the video you'll find I quoted him correctly. Why are you in such a tizzy about me disagreeing with him anyway? Go live your life.
@Devon Eltone If you were to use your head you might realize that the reason there are multiple days between replies is because I am doing exactly what you suggest - living my life.
@Devon Eltone I mean yes that is how most lives tend to go, with things happening and then there being periods of not so many things happening known as "spare time" you absolute BOZO ahahahaha
" yet you still feel the need to waste time to come back to reply to this thread" inb4 my guy comes back to reply to me AHAHAH