2 Methods to Master Photography

Martin Wong ·

Key takeaways

  • 80/20 rule. Most of your best shots come from 20% of skills (from 1:46).
  • Light first. Then flash, LED, studio (from 3:00).
  • Composition. Thirds, leading lines (from 4:00).
  • Exposure. Lower f-number, more blur (from 5:00).
  • Daily challenge. Shoot daily with purpose (from 5:23).

After shooting photography for over 20 years, I found these two ways to be the most effective ways to improve photography skills.

00:00 Opening

00:23 Intro

01:46 Method 1: 80/20 Rule

05:23 Method 2: Daily Photo Challenge

08:58 Recap & Outro

FAQ

What is the 80/20 rule in photography?

Your best shots come from 20% of the skills you learn, so master the essentials first.

What does aperture control?

Depth of field. A lower f-number gives more background blur.

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Questions? Ask me in the comments on the video on YouTube.