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Stuff ALL Beginner Photographers should know!

James Popsys

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This week I'm at Llyn Crafnant in Wales running though a list of tips for beginner photographers, that I wish I'd have known when I started! From how to buy cameras and lenses, what to expect as you improve and how to set goals for your photography, I really hope this quick video helps :)

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20 Comments

@JamesPopsysPhoto Creator 5 years ago Pinned

Quick review of the Guinness chocolate:

If you’ve ever eaten chocolate and wished that it tasted a bit of dark, heavy, Irish pudding beer - this is for you. Also, if you want to eat chocolate but don’t have anything else in the house, this is passable but just tastes like it’s been in the cupboard for a number of years. 6/10.

@tenylegnincsevem 5 years ago

"but all i want is the perfect cameraaaaa" - kasey

@wackyjack02 4 years ago

you have no idea how much I needed to hear this. I just started this hobby two weeks ago and I'm completely overwhelmed and in my head. It helps to hear that this is a journey and to learn through trial and error. Thank you

@theanimalguy341 5 years ago

I appreciate learning tips from another photographer who's still learning and doesn't state that he knows everything, love your videos, especially your new 10 photos concept

@MadsPeterIversen 5 years ago

10:00 you crack me up! :D

@stephencunningham6893 5 years ago

working on number four ourselves, best tip here was that to stay in cell service with baby on the way.

@Ginette688 5 years ago (edited)

Good point. “Most photographers take 1000 photos for every photo in their portfolio. If you don’t realize that it. Ab put a lot of pressure on you.” Yes that’s so important to realize for any type of art. It takes doing doing doing and if you expect each piece to be a perfect piece that is eshausting and prevents from creating as much. But For example in a life drawing class, having to draw draw draw drill drill drill…that’s when the skill is developed. Thanks. Good lesson.

@Paul_Wetor 5 years ago

Recently, in a used 2004 photo book, I read that smaller-sensor cameras have more depth of field than large-sensor cameras. WHOA - this is news to me!! I have many cameras, mostly smaller sensor types (bridge, point-and-shoot, Micro 4/3). I have been using some full-frame cameras lately and was having trouble getting sharp pictures. With smaller sensors, I didn't worry much about aperture. Now I know why - it came automatically. But with larger sensors, aperture is important. For people moving up from smaller sensors to larger sensors, this is something to be aware of.

@jameslock2882 5 years ago

I do agree, ive been shooting for 3 years, and ive only got one on my wall. Thank you fella.

@Tusdar 5 years ago

James you never fail to make me laugh. Thanks for brightening up my weekend!

@grahamhedges 5 years ago

Smooth graph, yes. Linear, no! But hey, it’s a great vid, thanks!

@andrewelder2739 4 years ago

A less cheesy way to say it, regarding the goal quote, is: "If you aim at nothing, you'll hit it every time" which I've most heard attributed to Zig Zigler.

@JFW5358 5 years ago

At the early stages of this video, I was thinking it's a long time since we've seen Emily.

@jml7916 5 years ago (edited)

My perfect camera is the used, castaway one that gives me the best value for my $$$. My best shot this year was taken with a camera I bought used way under market value, a 20 year old Sigma lens I scored cheap on Ebay and an adapter I found in a pawn shop for way less than it was worth. Part of the fun is the hunt I guess.

@2LargeHounds 5 years ago

I've gotten some of the most useful tips from your videos. Keep them coming.

@PeterFarrieSongwriter 5 years ago

Great advice, applicable to lots of things in life, and photography too.

@pixelpeter3883 5 years ago

James, even when you're waffling, you tend to make sense ;-)
Next episode totally shot in the backgarden? Provided it's got cell-coverage :-D

@acrummey85 5 years ago

One of your best videos, great advice.

@ChadwickRC 5 years ago

These videos have helped me tremendously, especially your reminders that progress is not linear and that disappointment is normal. More helpful than you'll ever know. Thank you.