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Photography Tutorial · 2022-04-10

What Is Photographic Pre-Production? 90% of Enthusiasts Get It Wrong

What Is Photographic Pre-Production? 90% of Enthusiasts Get It Wrong

Thomas Chu Photo

Whenever we post photos, we see all kinds of questions about the 'pre-production' side of photography — which camera was used, what the exposure settings were, and so on. But those are only a small part of pre-production.

What Is Photographic Pre-Production? 90% of Enthusiasts Get It Wrong

In today's tutorial, Thomas shares the complete pre-production workflow. The preparation, planning and scouting that happen before you press the shutter matter far more than dialing in exposure and focus.

What Is Photographic Pre-Production? 90% of Enthusiasts Get It Wrong

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