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Matthew Johnson
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I have been teaching photography to high school students for 12 years. I feel like I have perfected how to teach photography to beginners in all aspects. I find that the best method of teaching is to be engaging and to create easy to follow tutorials with simple instructions. I hope that you find what you have been looking for to help you start on your adventure with photography. Please leave comments and suggestions about what you want to learn and I will do my best to teach.
Why you need FASTER MEMORY CARDS for Your New Camera
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We’re diving into the 6 essential accessories you need for your new camera to take your photography game to the next level! You just bought a new camera and now you need to make it even better with these 6 upgrades.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
Faster Memory Cards - Capture more shots in high resolution without waiting around. Discover why a high-speed memory card is a game-changer. Buy These: amzn.to/3XCQ2Ju
SD Card Reader - Speed up your workflow with a reliable SD card reader, making transferring photos and videos to your computer a breeze. Buy it here: amzn.to/3RGVnM0
Vertical Grip - Enhance your camera’s ergonomics and shoot comfortably in portrait orientation with a vertical grip.
UV Filters - Protect your lenses and improve image quality with UV filters. We’ll explain why they’re a must-have for any photographer. I like these filters: amzn.to/3zhTIWP
Extra Batteries - Never miss a shot due to a dead battery. Learn about the best extra batteries to keep your camera powered up.
A Better Strap - Keep your camera safe and secure with a more comfortable strap. www.peakdesign.com/
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to upgrade your gear, these accessories are essential for getting the most out of your new camera. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more photography tips and gear reviews!
#CameraGear #PhotographyEssentials #CameraAccessories #BeginnerPhotography #PhotographyTips #GearUpgrades
Make sure to check the video for detailed reviews and recommendations on each of these items. Let’s get shooting!
We’re diving into the 6 essential accessories you need for your new camera to take your photography game to the next level! You just bought a new camera and now you need to make it even better with these 6 upgrades.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
Faster Memory Cards - Capture more shots in high resolution without waiting around. Discover why a high-speed memory card is a game-changer. Buy These: amzn.to/3XCQ2Ju
SD Card Reader - Speed up your workflow with a reliable SD card reader, making transferring photos and videos to your computer a breeze. Buy it here: amzn.to/3RGVnM0
Vertical Grip - Enhance your camera’s ergonomics and shoot comfortably in portrait orientation with a vertical grip.
UV Filters - Protect your lenses and improve image quality with UV filters. We’ll explain why they’re a must-have for any photographer. I like these filters: amzn.to/3zhTIWP
Extra Batteries - Never miss a shot due to a dead battery. Learn about the best extra batteries to keep your camera powered up.
A Better Strap - Keep your camera safe and secure with a more comfortable strap. www.peakdesign.com/
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to upgrade your gear, these accessories are essential for getting the most out of your new camera. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more photography tips and gear reviews!
#CameraGear #PhotographyEssentials #CameraAccessories #BeginnerPhotography #PhotographyTips #GearUpgrades
Make sure to check the video for detailed reviews and recommendations on each of these items. Let’s get shooting!
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SIX Must-Have Accessories for Your New Camera
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We’re diving into the 6 essential accessories you need for your new camera to take your photography game to the next level! You just bought a new camera and now you need to make it even better with these 6 upgrades. Here’s what we’ll cover: Faster Memory Cards - Capture more shots in high resolution without waiting around. Discover why a high-speed memory card is a game-changer. Buy These: amzn...
6 ESSENTIAL Tips for Taking Care of your Camera Lenses
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📸 Elevate your photography game by keeping your camera lenses in top-notch condition! In this video, we'll share 6 essential tips for taking good care of your camera lenses. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, these practical tips will help you maintain your gear and ensure your lenses stay pristine for capturing those perfect shots. ✨ What You'll Learn: 1. Using Lens C...
7 Easy Ways to Level Up Your Yearbook Photos
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📸 Calling all yearbook enthusiasts! 🎓 Ready to level up your photo game? In this video, we're dropping 7 strategies to elevate your yearbook photos from basic to breathtaking! 💥 Whether you're a high school senior or a middle school student, these tips are guaranteed to take your yearbook photos to the next level. From snapping a ton of pics to mastering the art of editing, we've got you covere...
Understanding White Balance on Your Nikon D3500
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Understanding White Balance on Your Nikon D3500
How to Set a Custom White Balance | CANON R5
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How to Set a Custom White Balance | CANON R5
The Canon R5 Settings You Need To Know - High School Yearbook/Journalism
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Photo Workflow for the High School Journalism Class
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Using Exposure Compensation on Your Canon DSLR
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Using Exposure Compensation on Your Canon DSLR
How to Change the Drive on Your Canon DSLR
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How to Change the Drive on Your Canon DSLR
How to Change the Aperture or F/stop on a Canon DSLR
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Why Aperture Matters for the High School Yearbook Photographer
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Why Aperture Matters for the High School Yearbook Photographer
Comparing the Aperture on 2 Different Lenses | Why It Matters to the Yearbook Photographer
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Comparing the Aperture on 2 Different Lenses | Why It Matters to the Yearbook Photographer
How to Change the ISO on a Canon Camera
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How to Change the ISO on a Canon Camera
Changing the Auto Focus Modes on a Canon DSLR
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Changing the Auto Focus Modes on a Canon DSLR
Basic Retouching using Lightroom and Photoshop
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Basic Retouching using Lightroom and Photoshop
Slow Motion Audio Fix in Premiere Pro
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Slow Motion Audio Fix in Premiere Pro
Convert Text to a Smart Object in Photoshop
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Convert Text to a Smart Object in Photoshop
Putting Together a Composite in Photoshop
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Putting Together a Composite in Photoshop
Put together a multiplicity using Lightroom and Photoshop
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Building your First Composite in Photoshop
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Building your First Composite in Photoshop
Remove the Background in Photoshop 2022 | Object Selection Tool
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Remove the Background in Photoshop 2022 | Object Selection Tool
How to Make 3 Different Types of Memes in Photoshop
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How to Make 3 Different Types of Memes in Photoshop
Create an Awesome Pixel Drawing of Yourself
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Create an Awesome Pixel Drawing of Yourself
Disable Google Drive From Asking to Backup Your Devices
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Disable Google Drive From Asking to Backup Your Devices
Using the Crop Tool in Adobe Lightroom
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Using the Crop Tool in Adobe Lightroom
If only these cameras had like hmmm idk 2gb of built in storage to cache to. But instead practically no cameras offered built in storage, just "buffer storage". Imagine a 2TB camera, that alone would be a huge selling point for companies
That would be amazing.
@mattjohnsonphoto Leica M10 actually has a 2GB buffer actually...at $6k used lol. The $9k M11 has 64GB (😲 so much!) built in lol (the M11-P is 256GB though.) The Hasselblad X2D 100C actually had 1TB built into that $8,200 price lol. It's crazy when a 4TB really good SSD is under $500, capable of over 3000MB/s, more than enough for 12K Q0 recording from 2 streams of 12k lol.
You absolutely don't need a UV filter, lenses don't scratch easily. UV filters are just an expensive piece of glass that if anything only add more glare...
I disagree. A brand new photographer that is just getting used to their first camera should absolutely have a UV filter on their lenses. Once you are confident and comfortable with your camera and changing lenses, then you could stop using it.
what about building?
Put the point of interest on the building on a rule of thirds spot!
IMHO the only good thing i can say from this is the strap and extra batteries. It should be a given that people should buy V30 or faster cards as a minimum. Vertical grips are not a Must have. Only reason for someone to get one is to fit more batteries, or to shoot portraits all day. Not everyone needs a memory card reader, they may have a built in one on their laptop/PC. (a faster memory card might be useful if you are using super fast cards) 50mm 1.8 is a good beginner lens though. UV filters is the worst advice i have ever seen being thrown out there like they are free pokemon cards. I could stand behind polarising filter but nope to UV. Not touching that crap
How are people who don't know about fast memory cards supposed to know that V30 is a given? I say in the video that if your computer has a memory card slot to use it, but if not, then buy a card reader. Beginner photographers should have a UV filter until they get more comfortable with their cameras and lenses. Once you are confident with your gear you could stop using them.
I would not recommend buying memory cards from Amazon. Whenever someone posts that their memory card failed it is commonly from Amazon. I also have had a CF Express Type B card from Amazon fail even though they are supposed to be very reliable cards. I'd recommend a real camera store, it's not worth a card failing!
I've purchased hundreds of memory cards from amazon and not had a problem. But thanks for letting me know that there can be issues.
So detailed ❤thanks❤
You're welcome 😊
Where do you choose the 300 DPI option?
You don't need to in this case since we are making small prints and these are full resolution photos.
How to know the battery capacity of my camera same as you
Just look it up on google.
Can't we use the canon app for capturing duration ?
If you have a camera that can connect to the app then go for it.
Thatnks, but I hate that leaf placement
Where would you have put it?
Idk why but you remind me of a Disney character sir
I'm gonna take that as a compliment!
"English or Spanish" Nooooo Now im stuck here forever
Hahaha
Nice list, even though some of the entries really come down to personal preference, I'm with you regarding the camera strap as manufacturer supplied once are usually horrible, and Peak Design is indeed a great alternative with a nice lineup of other camera gear. But wouldn't recommend a battery grip for everyone, it makes the camera bulky and cumbersome to handle, if you bought it for the "I need a small one I will take everywhere and replace my smartphone to take even better pictures"-bundle. A bigger but however: V30 is not the search term you should use, when looking for fast cards in regards to photography. This specification is for video, hence the V, and in this case guarantees 30 megabytes of continues writing per second, which the SD Association itself says only covers Full-HD video depending on the manufactures chosen bitrates for that format. A single RAW file from Canon's R5 45 megapixel sensor will use up that speed and space and you are sputtering along at 1 frame per second, compared to the 20 frames per second the camera can handle at top speed. If you really want to make sure your camera can shoot for multiple seconds without the buffer lag, check if your cameras supports UHS-II, which can achieve much higher speeds (at a much higher cost). Those cards use an additional row of connectors as seen 1:19 and can even handle RAW bursts of 30 megapixel plus cameras. If you outgrow that speed you will probably have to switch cameras anyway and they will ditch SD slots in favor of CFexpress Typ A slots (mostly Sony alpha 7-series cameras) or Typ B slots (usually in higher end Canon and Nikon mirrorless cameras) and their respective speeds in the GB/s range.
Great comment and I agree with everything you say. I try to make my videos for the absolute beginner photographer (think high school kid in a photo 1 class), and for those guys, a v30 card will be plenty fast. CF express cards are phenomenal, but I don't even use those as there's nothing I do that needs a card that fast.
@@mattjohnsonphoto True, I have yet to run into the limits of SD UHS-II cards for my personal photo sessions, client work however can be demanding. Just wanted to give a bit more info on the standards, as write speeds can get extreme with the mega pixels and frames per second some cameras can get to. You wouldn't want to end up with just one picture of the touch down from the high school football match if the buffer is still writing to a Class 10 card 📷
Nikon Z9 vertical grip? It has one built in..
But I get the point :)
I know. I realized that about 10 seconds after I said it. I was just rattling off cameras that popped into my brain. Good catch!!
I find UV filters to be a horrible waste of money. If you just spent hundreds of dollars in some quality glass, why would you put some piece of cheap plastic in front of it? Use the lens cap to protect the lens when not in use and clean the dust and such from the glass with air and microfiber cloths and you'll be okay. If you treat it right, glass doesn't scratch easily. ND filters on the other hand, if you get good ones, open up a world of creative possibilities, so I would recommend investing in a good one and it's one of the accessories I would buy first
It depends on who is using the camera. My videos are designed for brand new photographers and I think brand new photographers should have a UV filter. Do pro photographers need one, probably not.
@@mattjohnsonphoto Let's find the middle ground between you two: I would suggest adding only a clear glass filter instead of a UV filter if you really want to add a layer of protection to the front element. They are cheaper, and usually don't have any special coatings on them that introduce false colors into the image, which could happen on the cheaper ones. UV filter in my opinion are still recommended because we used to buy them for analog, but film was sensitiv to UV rays and you could push the blue tones a bit. Nowadays the blue is one white balance and color correction dial away in camera, or can be corrected in post. I usually only add effect filter, like NDs or circular polarizers. But you wouldn't find me without my lens hood on, regardless if the sun is out or not, as it usually provides that extra bump protection.
@@thatguywitha.camera in my last video I said to always use your lens hood for extra protection.
@@mattjohnsonphoto The almighty algorithm brought me here 😄 so I'll watch some older videos to get up to speed.
None of these are "must-haves", more like "nice-to-haves". Don't let these UA-camrs make you fall for the gear-acquisition trap. The best gear is always the ones you have until you grow out of them.
Good call. You can get great photos without any of these things. SIX nice-to-have upgrades doesn't sound as catchy as a title though.
V30+ SD cards and extra batteries are pretty much a “must have”. Everything else is nice to have, except maybe clear filters (I prefer lens hoods over clear filters every time)
From Barbados.....thank you.....😊
Welcome!
Hi, so new to your channel here. I want to know if by any chance you have any tips on depth of field with this camera. 😊
Yes. ua-cam.com/video/Y_Zqa5ilmy8/v-deo.html
How do you get to the beginning screen ???? 0:02
Press the Q button
I have learned a lot. I had a camera with so many tricks on it that I never knew. Thank you Matthew
Happy to help!
Just remember, some of the best photos out there ignore the rule of thirds. They're a useful guide though
Very true!
Tutorial might seem simple for most, but definately clear my doubt as begineer!!!
Glad to hear that!
How can I tell which album a photo belongs to?
I don't know if you can do that on Lightroom Mobile
🎉 My second time here, still awesome 🎉🎉
This is great, thank you. Was having a brain fart and you saved my thought function!
Glad it helped!
Clearly explained and in a fun way too -- thanks!
You're welcome
Too bad you can’t use a IV filter and a lens hood at the same time 😢
You can!
@@mattjohnsonphoto really? I have the Canon 24-105 2.8 lens and I couldn’t attach both the variable ND filter and lens hood. Great video btw.
@@WavyFBaby that's because a variable nd filter is typically wider then the lens. But a uv filter should work just fine with the lens hood. That's a sweet lens you got!! What are you using it for?
@@mattjohnsonphoto good to know. Thank you for the heads up. I use this as an all purpose lens but mainly for portraits and I’ve had incredible results.
Forgive me, but is there anyway to have the image I'm about to shoot appear on the LCD screen? I have not figured that out yet.
Not with this camera.
@@mattjohnsonphoto Thank you
This was SOO helpful. ❤
I'm SOO glad!
best simple video I've seen...thanks
You're welcome!
It's so obvious in hindsight
Yep!
Great tips on rule of thirds! Can I please use this in one of my lessons? Just to show my students
Of course
Too good broo I appreciate your work 🎉🎉
Thank you!
I'm sorry, but what happened to the little girl???? She was posing so nicely, and in the final picture she looks like a plank of wood lol
Hey thanks for this video! Just wondering what do you think is the best focal point to choose for shooting couples who are same distance away and you want both of them to be in focused.
Whichever focal point is in their faces!
Well, thank you very much! ❤
My pleasure
Cool
You're cool
Great tips. Thank you.
You are so welcome!
thank you for your help man
Happy to help
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How come it only works better with the snallers items to get the background blurred shallow but when u do it with a person it doest come out as good
Because the farther away you are from your subject the harder it is to get the background blurry. With small objects it's easy to get close but with people you have to be farther away.
@@mattjohnsonphoto so does it depends on the lense. I'm using 15 44mm
@@SuAmigoElilegal yes. The lens plays a huge role. Use the lowest fstop on your lens
How long it will take to sync?
Depends on your Internet speed
The filter size is written on the back of the lens cap.
Great point!
I live by those rules
That's a good way to live!
The camera I have is making the click then flashing
Not sure what you're saying here. Can you explain it a little better?
I think I figured it out but when I meant was it took a flash picture
Thanks brother so helpful
No problem 👍
So no need for a shutter release cable or remote?
A shutter release cable or remote is a great thing to have, but if you don't have one, you can try this method. But I'd still prefer to have a cable.
As a beginner in Photography, this 60 video will be life changing for me! Thank you so much for your help!!🙏🏾
I'm so glad it helped!!
That helped me a lot, thanks.
Glad it helped!
Thanks
Welcome!