Mistakes are common in photography. Here’s a checklist I created to help me avoid the worst of them so that I don’t screw up that perfect shot.
Before the Shoot
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– Charge battery in the camera, spare in the bag
– Empty memory card in the camera, spare in the bag
– Camera set to shoot raw
– Picture size to large
– Picture control to your preference (neutral is mine)
– ISO set to desired value, usually 100
– Camera in right mode (aperture priority or manual)
– Shutter release set to your preference (single or mirror up)
During the Shoot
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– Once composition is set, lock down tripod legs, ballhead, and camera plate
– Check focus and depth of field
– Before each shot inspect lens and filters for dust or water drops
– After each shot review your histogram and highlight warning, adjust exposure or bracket if necessary
– Check the corners and edges of each shot for distracting elements or important elements that are cut off
– Check for lens flare
– Bracket a few shots for white balance
– If shoot moving objects, try different shutter speeds
After the Shoot
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Celebrate your kick ass shot!
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29 responses to “Photography Mistakes: Stop Screwing Up Your Shots!”
Yoo that intro thooo
I thought to learn something here but such a waste of time
Love that sense of humour lol …. thanx for the awesome tips… (Y)
This may sound mean spirited because….well, because it will be but after watching that intro I wanted to be the lucky guy who got to drop a 70lb boulder on your head for the shoulder wipe shit.
i don't even know how to change the shutter speed
Please avoid water sounds it's disturbing your voice
??? I did some of them. I hope not to do more mistake after this video ?
oooh I just saw the beginning and I laughed a lot; this is my mistake; high ISO. … how much I laughed ?
I should continue watching…
I screwed in every way mention in the video at least a couple of times 😉
subscribed ..enjoyed your sense of humor!!
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MAN I LIKE THE HUMOR & FUN… MORE POWER…
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This is totally fun but i learnt out of it thanks
I love that silly celebration he did… 😀
I just did the "self timer" mistake. Not ten minutes ago.
I'd like to add a thing: sometimes I forget to reset the exposure compensation dial. I wish my camera would reset it to 0 stop after I power it off.
Recognizable mistakes. Indeed sounds obvious but millions make them so great to point them out.
Great presentation but audio is not up to the same level as the rest 😉 but doesn't take away from the message.
Wondering why it's so dark while still having the lens cap on
I spent the first year with my 22 mega-pixel DSLR shooting in 8 mega-pixel :/
aye man ur videos are really helpful, thanks alot for the tips.and on top of the I love how u put sum humor into ur videos,makes the learning much better
GREAT INTRO!!!!
Lol, ur funny !
This guy is Crip.
the audio is awful
man, that intro was so weird that it made laugh
just found you, love the videos
one thing: AAAAAARGH, the sound!
You look like Matthew Santoro.
tips are good, but audio!!! 🙁 next video should be 'how not to screw up your audio' :)))