Bad Photography Habits You Really Need to Quit

JamesScott86 · Mar 9, 2016

Which bad photography habits you really need to quit??

weepete · Mar 9, 2016

None of those ones anyway.

pixmedic · Mar 9, 2016

Pushing the shutter button

gckless · Mar 9, 2016

I am guilty of pixel peeping and keeping ISO low. Whenever I do use auto-ISO, I generally keep it capped at 800. Now I know I can push that for most things, and I do need to start doing so probably.

Solarflare · Mar 9, 2016

1. Hesitation

I like how the text mentions the Fuji X100 ... a very silent camera. My D750 doesnt leave any doubt if I take a picture, so yeah, I sometimes shy away.

2. ISO too low

Thats why I want a full frame sensor with "only" 12 Megapixels. Nikon ? Pretty please ? Love how the second article mentions the same thing.

4. Luck shooting

Sue me. Sometimes I'm exhausted and cant summon my spirits for good photography.

5. Editing everything

I only use the original Nikon Software for editing, there is no danger of overediting anything.

Forgetting to Reset Your Camera

Well, thats why I "chimp" at the start of every photographic session.

2. Getting Lazy with White Balance

What is "white balance" ? I shoot RAW, dammit ! I only rarely bother with white balance.

4. Not Triple Checking

... why does ONE (thorough) check not suffice ?

9. Using the Same Lens

Say what again ?

The real crime is people constantly switching lenses. I love to for example just using my trusty 28mm.

pixmedic said:
Pushing the shutter button

Whowsies !!! You clearly have an issue, go see a doctor !

Dao · Mar 9, 2016

- Worry too much about camera and lens stopping you from make good photographs.
- Worry too much about wife will get upset when buying expensive photography gears.
- Laughing at other people who still using film.
- In order to be a pro, I need to shoot all manual including manual focus.
- Drinking too much coffee and blame the IS/VR/OS/VC does not work.
- Always think "C"anon is ahead of "N"ikon base on alphabetical order.
- And most important, spending too much time reading and posting on photography forums instead of taking photos especially posting about bad photography habits.

Designer · Mar 9, 2016

JamesScott86 said:
Which bad photography habits you really need to quit??

Shoot first, check camera second.

Stop at one or two shots.

Not have a camera with me.

Not have a ( xx lens, tripod, flash, etc.) with me.

Wiping my SD cards.

Poor photo management.

astroNikon · Mar 9, 2016

reading stupid articles ... I really need to quit that and read only quality articles.

petrochemist · Mar 9, 2016

I've occasionally fallen foul of a few - not reseting ISO, is the worst as having the wrong lens on for an unexpected oportunity (be prepared) is only because I was prepared for another possibility.

I don't agree with their title for 'Hesitation' it should be TIMING. Sometimes a fraction more hesitation would vastly improve the shot.

On those occasions I spray & pray, I DO know the settings, and will tend to be pushing my luck with them, or trying to nailthe timing on tricky subjects.
Panning with a subject with the shutter speed well below that I know will be sharp, or trying to catch the exhaust flame that occurs most laps about the same spot, but is gone in a fraction of a second.

Suprisingly they missed off one many photographers suffer from - not taking their camera EVERYWHERE. I'm sure I see the best sunsets etc. on the days I leave my camera at home...

robbins.photo · Mar 9, 2016

pixmedic said:
Pushing the shutter button

Wait.. your supposed to push that?

Huh.. wow.. I think you've just taken my photography to the next level. Thanks Pix! You're a genius!

SquarePeg · Mar 9, 2016

Not resetting ISO from previous shots!

Not checking the entire viewfinder before taking the shot.

Waiting for perfect conditions for outdoor shooting.

Buying equipment that I don't really "need"!!!!