The 2nd Biggest Beginner Photography Mistake

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The second biggest beginner mistake I see in Photography is that people spend too much time thinking about the subject in the photo, and not the other parts of the image and composition. That's what this video is about. Well, that and cake...
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@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

CAKE! Also 10% off Squarespace: www.squarespace.com/james

@matth284 6 лет назад

James Popsys, it drives me crazy when somebody offers to take a picture for a couple then they put the couple in 80% of the photo, entirely focused on the couple, take the picture and miss the entire Hawaiian background, or anything in the background that would make that couple want the picture in the first place. I get it, most people aren't photographers but you would think there would be some sort of 'common understanding' in this regard.

@witchveil 6 лет назад

Hey, love your videos, and I know you need an income to keep making them but SquareSpace is like a disease spreading through RU-vid, so tired of hearing "this video is sponsored by Square Space..." :(

@lylestavast7652 6 лет назад

do you like coffee cake ? I have a great recipe thanks to my "mum" (rip) - glad to share it if you or your wife bakes...

@matth284 6 лет назад

Lyle Stavast, dangle some candy in front of the children, do we?.... Recipe? I'm waiting...

@wojtekw6040 6 лет назад

The only thing better than a cake is...second cake!

@barnabasbartha3507 5 лет назад

"A good photo is about something, not just of something." Good thought, thank you.

@ericmedero3908 6 лет назад

4:16... “They’ve found me...” 😂😂😂

@albertobuzziciceri 6 лет назад

They've found me... still laughing... you're always the best!

@m.d.reynolds4022 3 года назад

I have been watching your work for three years, thank for the information. I've also learned a lot.

@Garhobson 6 лет назад

So much to comment on, not talking about the photography stuff, but importantly you match the background furniture. Deliberate composition choice ?

@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

haha!

@derekwillson2538 6 лет назад

Great video James, point well made I think. Changing an image from of something to about something, can be quite a simple thing and makes such a difference, see you in Scotland, Del.

@RobertFGardner 6 лет назад

Thanks again for great content. Ideas I can actually use!

@ElwoodPDowd-nz2si 6 лет назад

I had no interest in squarespace until the last moments of this video. Excellent description of what it can do for me.

@trembichmovingmoments8778 6 лет назад

Congrats on getting the square space sponsorship 🙂 Also good video and good points. Cheers from Germany 🙂

@MikeGoodwin 6 лет назад

Your thumbnail for the video threw me off. I thought Emily had a new camera that you were going to discuss. 😳 Love your work James. Will be watching the Scotland vids with interest. Kathy and I will be there in a few weeks. Can’t wait!

@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

Mike Goodwin enjoy mate!

@frederikboving 6 лет назад

Congrats with the squarespace sponsorship - you are moving up in this world, right next to Northrup and McKinnon :)

@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

:) Thanks!

@ladymary7146 6 лет назад

Hi I’m a new subscriber really enjoyed this topic. Would you consider doing a more comprehensive video on square space and your experience please.

@angelmiguelortiz2366 6 лет назад

How you get bit with so many ticks? Did you fell Asleep at the grass ?

@Dreyno 6 лет назад

The irony. Your actual moustache is preventing you having a pen moustache.

@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

haha!

@alancoste8372 6 лет назад

Dear /james. Looking forward to Scotland posts. That gonna be your new name in the pub?

@josha6441 6 лет назад

That ig account is spot on for pics looking the same

@julesgardet659 Год назад

0:30 That’s Hyacinth!

@benharris3949 6 лет назад

I agree. My wife tells me that my best pictures are the ones that tell a story or convey a mood.

@nuuya 6 лет назад

my first thought on pic 4 (4:55) was: why is she sitting like this? She isn't a display dummy. ;) The reason why you took this photo was, I think, the great landscape. Why is she looking in in this position in the wrong direction? Just said: my first thought. My second thought: you are quite funny. I subscribed ;)

@polmacdhomhnaill3021 5 лет назад

Thanks for instagram tip

@frankjimenez9407 6 лет назад

Hey James, do you bring your tripod for this kind of shots?

@junichinomura4810 6 лет назад

Photo critics? Is that you froknowsphoto? Jared 😂😁👍🤣

@steelyscott 6 лет назад

Good luck in Scotland AND with your tick bites, Pal! 👍

@pdxmonkee 6 лет назад

I hope you’ll include your camera setting and the equipment you use whenyou show your sample photos...

@nieltab 6 лет назад

First woohoo :p And now time to watch de video.

@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

@nieltab 6 лет назад

Interesting video. I tried to tell a story with my photos from my holiday in Azores (amazing location), but I still have a learning curve.

@kerry5586 6 лет назад

So you aren't only taking the coats of sheep you are taking their ticks as well!

@briandesjardin9381 5 лет назад

Tell a story with your picture... for the countless times I have heard or read that, the statement still makes zero sense to me. Just don't get what the person is trying to say with that, let alone with the picture that often accompanies it as an example. Still hanging in for the tips that do make sense though, thanks for those.

@lylestavast7652 6 лет назад

maybe not the best idea to use your wife as the subject of the bad example photo. that's what my ex told me once.

@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

Lyle Stavast Permission requester and granted ☺️

@Munkaa 6 лет назад

Sheep police have found u, James 😂😂 Thank you for the advices in this!

@lylestavast7652 6 лет назад

get checked for Lyme - it's treatable if discovered early enough...

@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

Heading to get my bloods done next week, just in case :)

@zipp4everyone263 6 лет назад

Also check for Salt disease, common to get from the youtube comments section ;)

@cigman2000 6 лет назад

Lyme disease, Salt disease, these can only lead to one thing... Tequila Disease! This one requires no testing, however. The next morning, after a night's drinking, one can almost immediately tell if Tequila was involved! Keep in mind, the length of time required for recovery, is directly tied to the quality of Tequila consumed!

@iqman9399 6 лет назад

Prophylactic is a single dose of an antibiotic. Sooner the treated the better for the dam spirochete to not take shop.

@patrickzurfluh7075 6 лет назад

tick bites need to be treated with antibiotics asap

@lifetimesofamultiplemediam1003 6 лет назад

Hmmmm… I kinda see what your saying, but I'm not convinced. The first image told more of a story, the second just looked posed. To me, if it was supposed to be a landscape shot, it would look better with no one posing in it. Not sure it's a good idea to have two subjects competing for attention in that way. Like you say, it's all subjective.

@carlosvanvegas 6 лет назад

Ha ha brits are too damn funny we rule!! :D Wish I was as funny :(

@marthakeil9043 6 лет назад

Emily seems like a very patient person - and thanks for the helpful video.

@stevemozzie6497 6 лет назад

"Family" photos mean much more to the photographer than anyone else. There will be a story behind that moment in time. When I take photographs of runners out on the fells, I always include the landscape to remind them of where they were. And then … they crop the image to make it into a profile picture for FB. Drives me BONKERS!

@bennylofgren3208 6 лет назад

Steve Frith 😃 I can imagine! If you crop them yourself to fit the format of the FB header image instead, maybe they'll be less tempted to use the images as a profile pic and go for the header spot instead?

@Pierretlambert 6 лет назад

James, I know you love the UK. But feel free to join in the Philippines, the Maldives or India... it's warmer :D ps: I caught Lyme decease randomly. Take an antibiotic treatment for 2 weeks if your region has contaminated ticks - this is no joke :-/ It's standard treatment in Maine, USA when you are bitten - that's where they have the most ticks... Cheers!

@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

Cheers bro!

@skiffens 6 лет назад

I agree with your overall point, and I like the wider pictures more. Those blurry rocks in the foreground don't really work for me though.

@lensmanonline 6 лет назад

Great point James the idea of a photo being about something, rather of just being of something is some i've being trying to work to, rather than just snapping away i spent more time looking around me.

@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

:) Thanks!

@tomparry20 5 лет назад

whats a James Popsys video without some freak wind forcing you inside

@CBLK159 6 лет назад

0/10 no sheep, therefore completely unwatchable. 🐑🐑🐑 But seriously I love your motto, I'm going to try to remember this so much next time I shoot - and make my photos ABOUT something. I do have a tendency to spray and pray, makes me a bad photographer and an even worse professional assassin...I love Instagram but I see the same rocky arch landmark on my feed every day shot at the exact same angle by different people.

@drutgat2 6 лет назад

Thanks for this, and sorry to hear about the ticks. When I was visiting my relatives farm (in Cornwall) some years ago, a tick became embeded in my leg, and I was ill, on and off, for a year. Nothing really negative - intense fatigue at times, and a few other things. So, I hope that you do not suffer any ill effects.

@twotone3070 6 лет назад

The Emily pic at the beginning is not as bad as it could be. I sometimes refer to beginner portraits as 'all head and no feet'. The head of the subject is bang in the middle and therefore often bringing in difficult to deal with sky, making the faces dark.

@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

Nice point - That would've worked a treat :)

@drutgat2 6 лет назад

Me again. I am not having a go when I say this, so I hope you do not take this comment in that way, but it struck me as ironic that right after you were talking about photographers' work on Instagram all looking like much of a muchness, you then promoted Squarespace - a company which produces websites which all look the same to me - 'anonymous', and generic looking (and, I am sure that they are quite useful, as you said). At the same time, I do understand the desire to be sponsored, and therefore, the need for promotion of sponsors in these videos. And I have to say that you sound very natural and honest and down-to-earth in what you said about Squarespace.

@CelticSurferGaming 2 года назад

I just found your channel about a week ago, and I have to say - I love your style of video production (as well as your photography, of course). But you don’t just make a video talking about a photography subject. You make an entertaining video about a photography subject that also lets us get to know you through your sense of humor, too. Anyway - I’m very much a novice photographer (from a skill point of view) even though I’ve been taking photos since I took a summer class at college back in like…2005, or something. Im trying to get back into it and actually learn why my images are terrible. Lol. Thanks for the videos, your time, and your insight!

@WolfSe7en 6 лет назад

"Just [need] a hot chocolate now. And a cake!" I subscribed.

@cashcropquilts 6 лет назад

I got up to get a piece of cake when you mentioned it. 10/10 recommend.

@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

Solid decision Janine :)

@commentpolice676 5 лет назад

The first biggest mistake a photographer makes is thinking they have to walk up a mountain at sunset to get an interesting photo. For some this may be the case, I guess the world will never tire of seeing the same type of chocolate-box, jigsaw puzzle, image again and again, but there are talented photographers who can get much more interesting pictures just photographing their furniture at home.

@stuartcarden5402 6 лет назад

Don't you know cake is dangerous James?! I saw z list celebrities and politicians tell me so a few years back...

@meredithpottery 6 лет назад

I love your channel! You make me laugh and feel less pressured to always be worrying that I am not getting the perfect photo. After watching you, I remember that photography can be fun instead of a chore. Thanks for that and for all you do. Enjoy Scotland.

@s.oliver3687 3 года назад

"They found me!"

@paulcomptonpdphotography 6 лет назад

Cake yummy a good idea for video. I made so many school boy mistakes yesterday lol

@mediaconsumer9195 6 лет назад

20 ticks!? You are lucky one, because if you would be in my area, where is a 5% ticks with a of Lyme disease and 5% with encephalitis you would be dead at the moment.

@calumgernon9372 4 года назад

The photo at 4:54 is very nice, but wouldn't it have worked better if Emily were facing the other way and looking towards to mountains in the background?

@serz1885 3 года назад

5:38 well if you will remove girl not much gonna change in photo same on previous its more about mountain than girl main subject is landscape even if you will put house in there it well be more about mountains

@LarzB 6 лет назад

The second image, the improve one of the second set, she is dead in the middle feet to the right and she is looking to the left. I would have not moved back as far as you did and put her on the right side of the picture looking left.. What is she looking at? At least I would like to have more open space in the direction she is looking.

@LarzB 6 лет назад

Sorry, i didn't mean she is dead.. Just that she is exactly in the middle. you know what i mean.. Jeez... your humor starts to rub off..

@OldCameras 6 лет назад

Cake is better than hail and high winds. That's for sure.

@carlosvanvegas 6 лет назад

Why did ticks attack your arm, why was that more juicy to them than your other bits, and where do you get magnesium sulphate from, is it a sort of flammable?

@ser1565 6 лет назад

Fuck I read it as pornography DISAPPOINTED

@swdist68 6 лет назад

"They found me"..lol...that was good

@nikolaki 4 года назад

But I've taken lots of interesting photos of my furniture..... and the cat.

@CallMeChato 6 лет назад

Squarespace, oh no. I build websites. I'll have to unsubscribe.

@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

@williamstatt8651 6 лет назад

OK, James, there must be an interesting story behind getting "Ticked" Off. Care to share so we don't make a mistake like what happened to you?

@Jeff-jg7jh 4 года назад

Emeliy on the rock 1 I like best. Emeliy 2 looks like a little fairy waif(if that is correct).

@mattlo1661 6 лет назад

You should start selling other merch like shirts and what not, cus I would definitely buy em

@thedadoffab 6 лет назад

Wart spray freezes the tick so you can remove the head without spreading the poison

@palentier1 6 лет назад

You never disappoint. Very entertaining and informative. I don't imagine you will be under 500k subs for long.

@oneeyedphotographer 6 лет назад

You might talk about holding the camera at the wrong height sometime. Could probably do a miniseries on it.

@BloodRider1914 6 лет назад

You've become the movie industry. You ran out of ideas and started making sequels. Good job.

@flameout12345 5 лет назад

i don't understand how you'r not panicking with 50 tick bites

@aleks_the_Great13 4 года назад

They've got me😂😂😂, brilliant 👍

@PeterHemingway 6 лет назад

Great Tips, thanks James! I am trying to learn to be a better portrait photographer, as I am pretty crap at it. Each video really gives me more confidence in my work. Thanks again!

@Mark-Huigen 5 лет назад

That Instagram account is really cool thank you! I'll use it for some counter-inspiration! It's full of examples of what not to do! I've been binge watching your video's for a while now, keep em coming so I don't run out I love your channel! 👍🏻

@anouk8553 2 года назад

Same

@MrMoonpie001 6 лет назад

Love your videos James, your perspective is refreshing. Moonpie

@accutus 6 лет назад

What furniture? Im taking pictures of my cat.

@mallows_bay8193 4 года назад

Where did u take those photos? Peak District or Lake District?

@paddowhit 4 года назад

insta repeat is a cool account, places like Halstatt seem quite popular ;)

@ZopcsakFeri 6 лет назад

OMG you should never (ever) smear any substance on ticks while they are still lodged in your skin. Blocking their breathing makes them puke their everything into the bite - recipe for infection. You don't want them to cough up any Lyme or worse: TBE... just pry them out with pincers (gently). If the head remains in the skin, it's not that much of a deal, but smearing anything on "set" ticks is a big no-no.

@oneeyedphotographer 6 лет назад

Ferenc Zsolt Zopcsák I would rather seek professional advice than heed random RU-vidrs and Facebookers. I believe Western Australian government has some to search for. Include the following in your search terms site: wa.gov.au You could, of course, direct the search to the UK government, educational sites etc.

@cocteaufan 6 лет назад

As it happens Ferenc is 100% spot on. When I went up to scotland I researched a fair bit on tics and the concensus was indeed to not smear anything on them for the very reason Ferenc states. There are tic removal implements one can buy, quite cheaply, that do the required job. You have to press your skin down to get them above their head and then use a turning motion as you GENTLY pull them out. Ideally you don't want their heads to remain stuck.

@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

Most of it was out, just the head :)

@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter 6 лет назад

Thanks and safe travels, very nice images using different compositions!

@roanvasdev7520 6 лет назад

Great video as always, James! Quick question regarding lenses for sort of general purpose video and photography, PanaLeica 12-60 F2.8-4 or Pana 12-35 F2.8 on the G9?? I seem to remember you mentioning you had both. Which one do you use most? Cheers :)

@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

Roan Vasdev Tested the 12-60 but have the 12-35 and love it’s constant aperture 🙂

@anniebooo 6 лет назад

Brilliant video! James, I just set up my web portfolio yesterday and had I known that you are on the Squarespace sponsor list, I would have used your coupon!!! Now I've given another one to Heaton... jeebers

@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

Ahh, thanks for the thought Annie :)

@bencunningham9182 6 лет назад

ive just noticed the fancy logo!!!

@kennygo8300 6 лет назад

But this will eliminate the "photo bomb"!

@jettysplash 5 лет назад

For ticks I am reading you don't uses pastes, petroleum jelly, or any other "home remedies". You place tweezers near the head and gently pull them directly up from where they are attached. If any parts are still in there after you get them out you pick the pieces out with the tweezers. If any tiny pieces are still left in your skin you can't get with the tweezers, allow your skin to heal and eject them naturally. See a doctor an get tested for tick born diseases and get treated with the appropriate antibiotics as quickly as possible. They can be deadly and the key is to get them out of you as quickly as possible upon detection so they stop injecting you with their saliva while feeding, and get diagnosed and treated immediately for any diseases. Don't play with them... just get those little f&uckers out of you immediately.

@jettysplash 5 лет назад

And I am also reading, before hiking you should treat your clothing with Permethrin. Ticks attack from the ground and crawl up your leg. I read spraying a Permethrin "clothing spray" product on your boots, socks, and pants will repel or kill ticks upon contact.

@AlexMcDougallPhotography 6 лет назад

Thanks again for a cracking video James.

@MrKrupp42 6 лет назад

Thanks for another great vid forward slash James!

@josch1805 6 лет назад

I had a good laugh, great video. That’s exactly how my fist photos of people looked like ;-) See you in Scotland too. If you see a crazy German on the Isle of Skye, in Glasgow of at Fort Williams, that‘s me.

@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

haha!

@JaySellers 6 лет назад

Kudos for presenting Squarespace as a solution to a particular problem instead of just reading the prepared pitch that I see from so many others.

@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

Cheers Jay!

@acidsnow5915 6 лет назад

what an interesting video thanks for sharing this with is i will keep an eye out for this really enjyoed watching this

@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

Thanks mate!

@bevleaross8736 6 лет назад

congrats on the squarespace sponsorship.. hopefully it means you can keep affording these videos.. look forward to them every week

@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

Thanks - and it sure will :)

@rickkimotho 6 лет назад

To all web developers watching this, CSS grid for the win😂😂

@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

ooooh that sounds like what I need!

@nomadcurator 6 лет назад

Good work as always. Your humor and personality will give you much success. Quick question. Are you using an on camera mic and the gh 9 for this video? The video and sound is really good.

@JamesPopsysPhoto 6 лет назад

Cheers Juan! The mic is on a boom pole above me, wired into the G9 with an extension lead from Rode :)