Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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How to become a professional photographer. This video reviews 41 things to need to know to become a paid professional photographer. Topics covered include image processing, gear needed, business tips, rules of composition, photo styles, depth, the exposure triangle, the rule of thirds, leading lines, visual weight, triangles, metering modes, depth of field and many more.
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Chapters:

00:00 Opening
01:55 Basic Principles to Know
02:09 Expand Your Knowledge
02:36 Experiment With Different Photographic Styles
03:14 Invest in High Quality Gear
04:10 Editing Images is Necessary
04:47 Creating Depth Make Your Work Better
05:31 Never Stop Learning
05:47 Select the Right Equipment For You
06:38 Two Things You Should Learn
06:55 Learn the Basics of Photography
07:15 The Exposure Triangle
07:40 Aperture
08:11 Shutter Speed
08:51 ISO
09:27 Perfect Exposure Takes Experience
09:51 Pay Attention to Light
10:10 Draw Attention With Eye Lines
10:37 Rule of Thirds
11:14 Understand Visual Weight
11:55 Use Triangles in Composition
12:34 Finding the Right Balance
13:07 Elements of Composition
13:51 Get to Know Your Camera
14:13 Metering Modes
14:36 Depth of Field
14:53 Histograms
15:40 Shooting Modes
17:10 White Balance
17:37 Zoom Level or Focal Length
18:10 Crop Factor
18:46 Polarizing Filters
19:28 Take Sharp Images
20:09 50mm Lense
20:35 Observe Your Environment
20:53 Develop Your own Niche and Style
21:31 Take Editing Tips From pros
21:47 Network With Other Photographers
22:12 Create a Versital Portfolio
22:32 Choose a Photography Career path
23:05 Work From a Home Studio
23:28 Freelancing
23:50 Learn More

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Photography & Video Production Tips:
youtube.com/watch?v=OsF9ZCyCLHU&list=PLBw3qczTjq1T9v75Wf5Ia1NqeiKOmc-ej

The Exposure Triangle:
youtube.com/watch?v=MwKuxnl4-mg&t=6s

Shutter Speed vs. Shutter Angle:
youtube.com/watch?v=Q0Fx38BoBaI&t=21s

Cinematic Lighting Tips:
youtube.com/watch?v=0gxk5OKUF1A&list=PLBw3qczTjq1Q3Lh9RF1pPMy6S-nshRK-P&index=6

Rules of Composition:
youtube.com/watch?v=ylbDEjsr_TM&list=PLBw3qczTjq1TP3MW-a9WzN8juPV0_WITW

Rule of Thirds:
youtube.com/watch?v=ZBOB5HvR48w&t=2s

Visual Weight:
youtube.com/watch?v=lyaRqnK7egU&t=612s

Triangles:
youtube.com/watch?v=me7KRHfkZVU&t=4s

Depth of Field:
youtube.com/watch?v=vLmtCKZcSHQ&t=10s

Histograms:
youtube.com/watch?v=vSE4TuIRo-U&t=2s

Camera Modes:
youtube.com/watch?v=eSrOKg2zbW8&list=PLBw3qczTjq1TEre7ZaQtuucyHWTMdDg5h

White Balance:
youtube.com/watch?v=e2DaKAfnYaM&list=PLBw3qczTjq1Tu5k-2dt5-7OskHN6kjaBP&index=11

Lens Guide:
youtube.com/watch?v=v9jiMcYYDVY&t=6s

Full Frame Equivalence:
youtube.com/watch?v=JhX0C4JJ8kQ&t=3s

Lens Filters:
youtube.com/watch?v=Deof4yqhdkQ&t=53s

Standard Lenses:
youtube.com/watch?v=Kufh7FORRBU&t=256s


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