I created 1.5 million photos. Here is what actually matters.
I’ve created over 1.5 million photos in the last 35 years... from weddings and portraits to landscapes and wildlife. If I could go back and talk to my younger self, these are the 5 things I would tell him to stop doing immediately.
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In this video, I break down the biggest myths in photography that hold beginners back (like the obsession with Manual Mode) and share the few things that actually made a difference in my career.
The 5 Truths...
1. Manual Mode: Why it's often overrated (and what to use instead).
2. Golden Hour: Why I stopped obsessing over sunrise and started shooting at Blue Hour.
3. Composition: How "magazine rack" research beat studying rules.
4. The "Secret" Practice: Why I copied other photographers to learn faster.
5. The Pro Mindset: What Tom Brady can teach you about photography.
CHAPTERS
0:00 - 35 Years of Photography Mistakes
0:57 - Truth 1: Is Manual Mode Overrated?
2:00 - When to Use Auto ISO
2:53 - Truth 2: Golden Hour vs. Blue Hour
4:30 - Truth 3: Composition (The Magazine Rack Method)
6:36 - Truth 4: The "Tom Brady" Mindset (Practice)
7:44 - Truth 5: Why You Should Copy Other Photographers