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368: Manifesto Pt4 - You Don't Have to Know Everything About Photography to Know Anything About Photography

On this episode of The Beginner Photography Podcast, we dive into the dangers of needing to be a master photographer when starting out. Focusing solely on the negatives of your work and the positives of others' work can lead to a feeling of inadequacy and discourage you from progress. The Photography Manifesto, a ten-part series by the host Raymond Hatfield, aims to provide useful information for becoming a better photographer instead of gimmicky tips and tricks. I discuss the challenges of b...
Broadcast on:
02 May 2023

On this episode of The Beginner Photography Podcast, we dive into the dangers of needing to be a master photographer when starting out. Focusing solely on the negatives of your work and the positives of others' work can lead to a feeling of inadequacy and discourage you from progress. The Photography Manifesto, a ten-part series by the host Raymond Hatfield, aims to provide useful information for becoming a better photographer instead of gimmicky tips and tricks. I discuss the challenges of becoming a master photographer and how it can be difficult to achieve. However, through consistency, accuracy, and focusing on getting the shot in focus, you can improve your skills and achieve mastery in smaller steps. Finally, we discuss my lawn care journey and how it relates to the lessons learned in photography. Join us for this insightful episode on mastering photography on The Beginner Photography Podcast.

Big Take Aways with Timestamps
[00:00:02] "Introducing the Photography Manifesto: Pro Tips"
[00:01:17] "The Fourth Rule in Photography Manifesto Unveiled"
[00:02:16] "Mastering Photography: Achievable or Impossible?"
[00:05:57] "Reject the Master Photographer Mindset"
[00:08:37] "Remember Your Photography Roots: Mastering Life's Simple Pleasures"
[00:09:46] "From Skeptic to Proud Lawn Care Enthusiast"
[00:12:05] "Photographer's struggle: Seeing beyond the obvious"
[00:18:11] "Master the Art of Photography Workflow"
[00:19:26] "Mastering Photography: Focusing on the Fundamentals"

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On this episode of The Beginner Photography Podcast, we dive into the dangers of needing to be a master photographer when starting out. Focusing solely on the negatives of your work and the positives of others' work can lead to a feeling of inadequacy and discourage you from progress. The Photography Manifesto, a ten-part series by the host Raymond Hatfield, aims to provide useful information for becoming a better photographer instead of gimmicky tips and tricks. I discuss the challenges of b...