One thing I never fail to see, at least once, on one of my workshops is someone holding their camera upside down. I quickly, but not always, make the effort to “correct” this person into holding the camera the way it was “meant” to be held.
I may tell them once, or more often, if they don’t mind (I always ask if its ok!).
It is a hard things to unlearn. Like forgetting how to ride a bike. Good luck!
What I didn’t realise was that 90% of the people I was correcting were women. I may be a really good observer but sometimes I am as blind as those mice.
I have always believed viscerally that I knew what I was talking about – until I saw this video from Irene Rudnyk. Check it out. Mind blown!!…at least mine is…
Pete
24/05/2019 @ 8:20 PM
What she said! I’m a male photog, I’ve been shooting for 30 some years and I hold my camera with my right arm against my chest. It’s all about providing a stable platform for the camera and you can’t do that if your right elbow is above your head. Who are these “experts” that recommend holding your camera with essentially one hand? No one I would trust.
sophie
14/03/2019 @ 8:57 AM
If you are a woman and are seriously into photography:
– you get the point of that whole video within minute one
– you are concerned about what eye make-up you will wear because anything will smudge only on that one (squinty) eye
– you have to ditch tops skirts dresses sandals and heels, especially in summer
– the only fancy piece of clothing you will wear is … your camera! (get dirty baby)