Feeling Under Pressure for Perfect Photography
Show Notes
This is the first part of a two part film. When I was recording I didn’t realise that it would be as long as it was, but while I was editing I found that the film was past 30 minutes. And that was just too long. So I split it into 2.
This first part deals with some of my feelings about photography lately and addresses how I want my channel to develop. A new approach to photography that I am going to try and develop as I continue this channel. And as I talk, I wander around the loch bank.
I spent the whole day before this video searching and trying to find inspiration, I wasn’t successful. I am putting a lot of pressure on myself for photography, and it makes it hard to enjoy it as much I used to. I keep telling myself that I’m in the wrong place at the wrong time, but what I want to change is that idea. And learn to work with what I have before rather than focusing on what I may be missing out on.
All of this pressure and disappointment comes from the idea that I should somehow be clairvoyant and able to predict the perfect conditions. It’s impossible and I need to keep remembering that. All I can do is explore, enjoy myself, and keep my mind open to the possibilities that are before me.
To break this cycle of pressure I decided to just forget myself and enjoy a peaceful morning at a loch and to talk about what it is that’s bothering me. Today was a slow day of thought and contemplation, searching for compositions that are intimate and textured, rather than grand landscapes reliant on the perfect light. And if I ended the day without a single image, then so be it, I need to remember that I don’t have to have an image.
I did eventually find a couple compositions but they will be featured in the second part next Tuesday.
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About the Film
Just a little information about the film and how I made it, as well as some links to equipment.
I edited the film using the Free Version of DaVinci Resolve. It’s an incredibly powerful piece of software that I am still trying to understand and will possibly write an article about in the future.
The music in this video is a track that I licensed from Premium Beats by ShutterStock called:
Hidden Valley by Origami Pigeon and Atmosphere by Colorfilm Music.
A short Kit List
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Main Vlog Camera is a simple Panasonic G80 with the kit lens, its a great little mirrorless camera that I got for the sole purpose of creating YouTube videos. It’s capable of filming in 4k and seems to do everything that I want it to.
Rode Mic, I got this little microphone to boost the audio quality from the inbuilt microphone.
Action Camera, I use this to film myself when walking. It’s a simple DJI Pocket Osmo camera that has a motorised 3 axis gimbal head, which means that I stay in focus and static while the landscape around me moves. It’s also capable of filming in 4k and the audio quality is quite good.
Voice Recorder, to boost the audio quality when it’s windy or I’m using the action camera I use this handy little voice recorder with a lapellier microphone to record audio.
For a complete Landscape Photography Kit List you can read through what equipment I take with me when I go out here.
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Written by Daniel Long
Daniel Long created DRL Photography as a place to showcase his work as a photographer. Daniel has learnt a lot about photography and wishes to impart this knowledge with you, although the world is an ever changing place and he always says “you can never learn everything.” So as he makes his way, he continues to learn knew techniques, skills and information about photography. He focuses on Landscape and Wildlife photography and Daniel has a special focus on Scotland, his home away from home. As well as writing about photography and taking pictures out in the field, Daniel offers guided photography days so he can share his knowledge and locations in an effort to give his clients the best opportunities possible. Have a browse around this website to see his images, guided experiences and articles about photography. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to get in contact.
