This is why your photos are boring.

Sean Dalton
Sean Dalton
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Published 2024-04-15
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00:00 - 00:48 Boring Photos?
00:48 - 02:28 Over Reliance on Subject Matter
02:28 - 04:42 Lack of a Clear Subject
04:42 - 07:17 Depth
07:17 - 10:05 Editing Mistake
10:05 - 11:48 Not Planning
11:48 Over Plannin
All Comments (21)
  • @razerone49
    The reason some of us still use very shallow depth of field is the fact that many of us don’t have the luxury of shooting in places where the background is something we’d even want in the photo. I for example shoot many of my portraits of my son in our backyard that is busy and just not very interesting. I want as much of that ugly background out of focus as possible. Your shots are in beautiful or interesting locations so I get why you don’t shoot wide opens I wouldn’t either. Point is, there is a place for 1.4 shots. It’s not just about decision to use it or being a new photographer with a new 1.4 lens.
  • @tripl3stan
    This is the first time I've come across your channel and I am blown away. You are next level talented. Those shots are all killer!
  • @jamesamoh7340
    Congrats on the 100k subs. Cheers to the next 100k. I’m guilty of over planning and things didn’t go as planned. Thanks for the tips and as always, great content.
  • @kevindonnelly8862
    Minimalist compositions are a really great way to think of capturing compelling shots. Try find a story within each frame
  • @jimaguilar4028
    Thanks for the reminders and tips. Especially the “too perfect” advice. I’ve become so intent on learning Lightroom and some of the other editing software options that I’ve forgotten this tip. Great video…
  • @VivekM1
    Great tips, Thanks for sharing. Also, your photos are inspiring, love the colors and consistency !
  • @jjpoo5563
    Thank you for this video. Many good pointers mentioned. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
  • @Jake-vt4ow
    Excellent photography. Love your editing, and your use of color and light.👍
  • @alrozanski8352
    Sean excellent video, you gave me info that I don’t use often which explains some of my photos. You have an excellent channel my friend. Great work.
  • @johnnyfal1
    Your videos are always helpful for me. Thank you and God bless you
  • @shessudar
    You’re talented Sean.You make your photos interesting 👏
  • @ravicholachagudda5912
    Wow even complex things you explained it like peace of cake i really enjoyed your video.& am subscribing your channel. Thanks for the video
  • @kultyurgeym
    I love how you say imperfections made the photos beautiful, because it is raw. Not too much, just alive
  • @don7117
    New to your channel. Love the content and your photos. Thanks.
  • @Alv1z
    Great video! 🤗 Very inspirational! 🙌
  • @olivernalen
    First video of yours I've watched. I'm a total amateur, so everything in this video was fantastic. Great advice and great photos too. Liked and subbed.