Becoming a confident and consistently good photographer is a complex and long journey with plenty of stops along the way. If you find yourself at the start of that journey, check out this fantastic video tutorial that features an experienced professional discussing some common mistakes that tend to hold back budding photographers and how to get yourself back on the right track.
Coming to you from John Gress, this awesome video tutorial discusses some common missteps that can derail your development as a photographer and what you can do to improve. As Gress details, learning fundamentals like good lighting and the exposure triangles is a far more important pursuit than filling out your gear bag. A lot of new photographers hurriedly buy the best cameras, lenses, and accessories, but the truth is pretty much every modern camera and lens can produce competent images in the hands of someone with solid technique, and the best options will produce mediocre photos if mishandled. And as you develop your technical skills and creative voice, you may find that your gear needs and preferences may evolve or even drastically change. You'll be far better off investing in education and practice when you are starting out. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Gress.
