#363 Michael Collins is a member of the Beginner Photography Podcast Community and today shares his photography journey from picking up a camera to capturing amazing wildlife and birds in flight!

THE BIG IDEAS

• Start Before You’re Ready: Don’t wait for mastery to begin—dive in, learn as you go, and let early mistakes fuel your progress.
• Embrace Community Support: Surrounding yourself with an encouraging group accelerates learning and makes photography more fulfilling.
• Stay Curious and Experiment: Trying different modes, settings, and approaches leads to breakthroughs and deeper camera understanding.
• Celebrate Process Over Perfection: Every image, even imperfect ones, brings valuable experience. Share your growth, not just your best shots.

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Thanks for listening & keep shooting!