3 Exposure Mistakes Every Beginner Makes and How to Fix Them

Struggling with overexposed or underexposed photos? In this video, I break down 3 common exposure mistakes beginner photographers make—and how to fix them fast! Whether you're stuck in Auto Mode, confused by the Exposure Triangle, or ignoring your histogram, this guide will help you take control of your camera and start capturing the images you imagined. Plus, stick around for a bonus tip on exposure bracketing that’ll boost your confidence before switching to full manual mode. Perfect for beginner and intermediate photographers ready to improve their skills and shoot with intention. 💥 Download my free photography e-book linked below and level up today! No time to watch all the way right now - feel free to jump to the chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - In This Video 01:10 - Mistake #1: Relying on Auto Mode 03:16 - Mistake #2: Ignoring the Exposure Triangle 04:15 - Mistake #3: Not Using the Histogram 05:57 - E-Book 06:16 - Bonus Tip: Exposure Bracketing 08:10 - Subscribe for More Photography Education WATCH THIS: Stops of Light Explained: https://youtu.be/6YmJjyjH6qw ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GET MY E-BOOK "THE THREE ESSENTIAL PILLARS OF GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY" (FREE download) by subscribing to my NEWSLETTER https://bit.ly/444UN1w ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Watch my MASTER PHOTOGRAPHY: BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE SKILLS Playlist here: https://bit.ly/4j2iNXn ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After two years or so in the making I’m very pleased to announce that my great friend Glyn Dewis has launched his HOW to PRINT Course. He has worked tirelessly to produce the ULTIMATE printing guide. Not only is it packed with over 7 hours of top quality content, anyone purchasing the course has lifetime access, and lifetime updates. It’s not only for those of you that print at home, but also for anyone that sends images to print houses, as the calibration and preparation process of a digital file is the same up to the point of printing. If you’d like your prints to look as they do on your computer why not take a look via the link below. bit.ly/47lxIHJ