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Is YouTube the best way to learn photography?

Jun 20, 2023 by Dunja Djudjic 5 Comments

The world is changing fast, and those of us who started photography with film cameras have seen how the creative world evolves. But no matter your age, I’m sure you have, at some point, learned new skills from YouTube. I know I have. Be it photography, editing, arts & crafts, fixing a leaky faucet… I’ve learned quite a few things by watching YouTube videos.

But are YouTube videos the best way to learn photography? Craig Roberts discusses this in his YouTube video (a bit ironic, isn’t it). In his recognizable, humorous tone, he raises some important questions about learning photography and practicing your craft.

Understanding light – an introduction

May 29, 2019 by Jake Hicks Add Comment

This article aims to look at how we as photographers ‘understand’ light. It may seem obvious to many of you, but to a vast majority of us, it’s simply not quite that easy. But what does it truly mean to understand light? Do we really need to understand light to take great photos? The simple answer is no…. but I guarantee it will help.

Dave Williams is an accomplished travel photographer, writer, and best-selling author from the UK. He is also a photography educator and published Aurora expert. Dave has traveled extensively in recent years, capturing stunning images from around the world in a modified van. His work has been featured in various publications and he has worked with notable brands such as Skoda, EE, Boeing, Huawei, Microsoft, BMW, Conde Nast, Electronic Arts, Discovery, BBC, The Guardian, ESPN, NBC, and many others.

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