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Is Your Entry Level Gear Really What's Holding You Back?
I’ll just say it…..your entry level camera gear probably isn’t holding you back as much as you think it is.
I know it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that better gear is the answer to your image problems - it’s certainly something that I did, and I know that when I ask my audience what is holding them back, it’s the number one answer I get, so maybe you feel this way too.
But if having the best gear was all that it took to take professional level photos, then everyone who had pro level gear would take the most amazing photos, and we all know that’s just not the case.
Why Your Focusing Technique Might Be Leading to Soft Images
The focusing method you use can have a major impact on how sharp your photos turn out.
In this video, I’m talking about a common focusing technique that many new photographers use that isn’t always the best option, as it can lead to getting images that are ever-so-slightly soft, and not the tack sharp images I know you want!
If you want to feel confident in your photography skills, then understanding how your camera works so that you can make informed decisions is so important. By doing this, you’ll see your image sharpness improve as a result!
Check it out and let me know what you think.
How to Find Time for Learning Photography As A Busy Mom
One of the things that holds back many busy parents from learning photography is lack of time.
They struggle with juggling the demands of childcare, the household, their partner, and rarely make getting time for themselves, or their hobbies, a top priority - maybe something that you can relate to as well, because I certainly can!
But as I firmly believe that we are better parents and better partners when we do take time away from the household to do things for ourselves, today I want to share with you how you can create time in your busy schedule to learn photography, and most importantly, make the most of that time.
How To Take Sharp Photos
Getting sharp images is a major component of images that look and feel professional, so it’s so incredibly important to learn how to do it right!
Most new photographers get frustrated because their images constantly come out slightly soft and blurry, and they struggle to get the tack-sharp images they want. This is usually because they are either leaving most of the key choices up to the camera, or because they are focusing in the exact same way for everything they photograph.
In order to get photos that are tack sharp, you actually need to make conscious and informed decisions about your settings, and the techniques and strategies you use, and change these based on what your subject is, or what they’re doing. That way you get everything working together to get sharp images.
In this video, I'm going to break down the 5 different components that go together to get a sharp photos, so that you can start to increase your "hite rate" of keepers.
Inside My Camera Bag Part 3 - Camera Bags & Other Accessories
This week’s video is the final part in our 3 part series where I take you behind the scenes and give you a guided tour of what’s inside my camera bag.
In this week’s video, I’m going to talk about the actual camera bags I use (all 3 of ‘em!) and the other accessories / random bits and bobs that I don’t perhaps use on a regular basis.
Underneath the video, you’ll find links to absolutely everything I mention in the video, plus a link to my free photography class “Pro Tricks for Professional Level Photos”, where I teach you how to make your images look professional, no matter what gear you have! You’ll also find links to watch Part 1 and 2 of this series.
So, are you ready for Part 3? Let’s dive in!
Inside My Camera Bag Part 2 - The Lenses
Want to learn what lenses I have in my camera bag, when I would use each one, AND see some sample photos from each lens?
This is Part 2 of the 3 part series “what’s in my camera bag” where I’m giving you a behind the scenes, guided tour of my photography equipment.
In part one I spoke about my camera body and my shooting accessories - the things that actually do make it into my camera bag on a regular basis. So if you missed that and you want to watch it, go back one post and you’ll see it :)
Today, we’re going to tackle my lens collection, and I’ll be sharing what I have, when I use it each lens, and giving you a few example photos of each one.
In the description under the video you’ll find links to all these lenses, and that’s also where you’ll find a link to our free photography class, where I teach pro tricks for professional level photos, so that you can get pro level photos regardless of the gear you have.
Because, above all, remember gear does not make the photo -you do - your gear simply gives you more options and choices! If you don’t learn how to use light, composition, change camera settings and so on, your images just won’t have that WOW effect you’re looking for, regardless of which lens you use.
So, we’ve got 7 lenses to get through today, so click play on the video to find out what they all are, and see the sample images!
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It's been quite a few years now since I made the switch from Aperture Priority Mode to shooting in Manual Mode, and it was one of the BEST things I ever did to improve my photography skills.
It was like a whole new world opened up to me, and I started TRULY understanding exposure, and in turn, getting the images that I wanted.
Of course, there was a lot to learn, and there are some things I wish I had known before I started!
So, here are 10 things about shooting in Manual Mode that you might just wish you knew…