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Hi everybody. Welcome to Episode 50 of the Photography Explained podcast.

I’m your host Rick McEvoy and I explain one photographic thing per episode in plain English in less that 10 minutes without the irrelevant detail. I have well over 30 years of experience in photography so I do know what I am talking about!

In this episode - PE50 - 11 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started In Photography

Here is my answer

Here are the 11 things I wish I knew when I started in photography.

1. Learn about composition.
2. Just get down take photos
3. learn to use the gear I have
4. Don't worry about other gear.
5. Learn one piece of software properly.
6. Try lots of things.
7. Then become excellent at the one thing you enjoy.
8. Get a critique.
9. Get out and take photos more.
10. Don't worry about stuff
11.  Lastly, be yourself and be true to yourself.

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Episode 51 - What Is A Full Frame Camera?

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Cheers from me Rick