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One of my pet hates is people coming up to me and saying something along the lines of “that’s a great picture, you must have a really good camera”. To me, it’s a little like someone going up to Shakespeare and saying, “That was a great play, you must have a really good quill”!

Cameras are tools, and the fact is that if you are taking boring pictures now and you buy an expensive camera without changing anything else, you will still take boring pictures.

In this podcast, I’ll take you through the important questions to ask when looking at whether or not you need new camera gear, and what you can do to make significant changes to your results.

To start the ball rolling, ask yourself these questions:

• What do I want to take photographs of?
• How do I want to use those photographs?
• Do I understand what my current equipment is capable of?
• What is missing?
• How can I fill the gap?

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Are you tired of feeling stuck following endless photography rules, resulting in images that just… exist? What if I told you there's a way to unlock a deeper, more intuitive connection with your camera, allowing you to capture photographs that truly speak to the soul? In this podcast we’ll look at how you can move beyond rigid guidelines and embracing the organic flow of visual storytelling.

We will look at:

The Illusion of Rules; rules (like the rule of thirds) are often misinterpreted as unbreakable laws rather than helpful guides.

Strict adherence to rules can stifle creativity and lead to formulaic, uninspired images.

Build consistency and expand your style.

Move beyond technical exposure to understand how light sculpts subjects and evokes specific moods.

Experiment with unconventional lighting scenarios – backlighting, rim lighting, atmospheric light – to create impactful visuals.

Explore techniques like negative space, leading lines, and framing that guide the viewer's eye organically through the image.

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With so much free material available immediately on YouTube, is there any place for formal photography courses? That’s what I’ll be looking into in this podcast.

Please add your thoughts and comments in the comments section, or send an email to graham@ge.photography

The Appeal of Free YouTube Learning

Advantages:

• Accessibility & Cost
• Breadth of Content
• Entertaining & Bite-Sized

Limitations

• Lack of structure; scattered lessons
• Quality varies drastically
• Risk of “learning mode” without real skill progression
• Algorithm-driven rather than curriculum-driven

The Value of a Structured Photography Course

• Designed Curriculum
• Consistent Teaching Style
• Hands-On Assignments & Feedback
• In-Depth Coverage

Drawbacks

• Cost barriers
• May be less entertaining
• Must commit time and attention

Side-by-Side Comparison

• Learning Speed & Retention
• Skill Development
• Community & Support

Overall Value for Different Learner

• Hobbyists
• Serious beginners
• Professionals leveling up

The Blended Learning Strategy

• Use YouTube for inspiration, courses for structure
• Creating a personal learning plan

Do you agree?

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