If I Had To Learn Photography Again, This Is How I Would Do It.
TLDRThis video provides a step-by-step guide for beginners on the most efficient path to learn photography. It starts with learning photographic history and genres, followed by basic gear knowledge. Next it emphasizes mastering exposure, focus, and quality of light. After getting out and practicing with thousands of photos, learn visual composition patterns. Then develop a workflow and aesthetic through photo editing. Finally, take a break to find inspiration and direction before reassessing gear needs. Getting feedback from communities, not just Instagram, is critical for improvement.
Takeaways
- ๐ Learn photography history and genres to understand the foundations.
- ๐ท Master the exposure triangle for proper image exposure.
- ๐ญ Learn about focus modes for sharpness.
- ๐ธ Shoot thousands of images to practice techniques.
- โ๏ธ Study light quality for visual impact.
- ๐จ Learn composition and visual patterns for strong images.
- โ๏ธ Edit photos to develop a visual aesthetic.
- ๐ฅ Take a break, find inspiration and purpose.
- ๐ Get feedback from communities for growth.
- ๐ Revisit gear when you've outgrown it.
Q & A
What are the most important foundational skills to learn when starting photography?
-The most important foundational skills are learning exposure (the exposure triangle of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO), focus techniques, and understanding light quality.
What is a good way for beginners to start practicing and learning?
-Beginners should get out and shoot a lot, trying every camera setting and making thousands of mistakes. The goal at this stage is hands-on experience, not perfect photos.
When is a good time for beginners to start editing their photos?
-After building experience through taking lots of photos, beginners can start editing once they begin making good quality images. Editing bad images is not an efficient use of time.
What is visual language, and why is it important in photography?
-Visual language is using compositional elements like lines, shapes, patterns etc. to communicate meaning, similar to how grammar allows effective communication via written language. Learning visual language allows photographers to effectively convey messages through images.
Why is receiving feedback important for growing photographers?
-Receiving real feedback exposes areas for improvement that photographers often can't see themselves early on due to bias. It pushes skills forward much more quickly.
What gear considerations are most important for landscape photographers?
-Landscape photographers generally do not need fast aperture lenses, as depth of field is deep anyway. Priority should be sharpness and weight/portability over speed.
What is a common beginner trap regarding gear purchases?
-Purchasing complex gear too early that hinders learning due to not yet having the required skills or experience to use it properly.
What is the Dunning-Kruger effect in photography?
-The tendency for beginners to perceive their work as much higher quality than it objectively is early on, due to lack of discernment from experience.
What are characteristics of quality feedback?
-Effective feedback should provide objective assessments pushing skills forward rather than just flattery or reflections of personal taste.
What is a good goal for number of photos taken in the first years?
-Shooting 0.5-1 million intentional, deliberate photos within the first 5 years forces skills to progress quickly from high volume practice.
Outlines
๐ Getting Started in Photography
The first paragraph provides guidance for beginners getting started in photography. It suggests first learning photography history and genres to find direction and passion. Then briefly research basic gear without getting overwhelmed. Most critically, master exposure triangle and focus skills to properly capture images.
๐ท Practicing Photography Skills
The second paragraph advises new photographers to practice by shooting thousands of photos with their newly learned basic skills. It explains how trial and error helps develop familiarity with camera gear. It also recommends reviewing but not editing images yet.
๐ Understanding Light and Composition
The third paragraph shifts focus to improving image quality by learning about light quality and visual patterns for compelling composition. It encourages deliberate practice applying these conceptual tools through thousands more images.
โ๏ธ Developing a Personal Style
The fourth paragraph guides developing a personal style once a strong foundation is built. It suggests taking an inspirational break to find photographic purpose and direction. Then emulating others' work to transform your own until an aesthetic forms through an iterative editing process.
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Keywords
๐กexposure triangle
๐กvisual patterns
๐กquality of light
๐กvisual aesthetic
๐กfeedback
๐กinspiration
๐กefficient learning
๐กdeliberate practice
๐กiterative learning
๐กstyle development
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