takes really great pictures.” I hear this every once in a while and it makes me laugh on the inside. While my camera is a tool, it doesn’t replace the knowledge I have of photography. It would be like me telling my wife I could make a cake just as good as she could with her recipe…which is impossible because she’s been baking for a number of years and I haven’t. There is a recipe for each photo, which is a combination of aperture, shutter speed and ISO, matched with composition and humor to draw out natural smiles and emotion. [Humbly speaking]
Simply put, a more expensive camera isn’t going to make you a better photographer. It takes fundamental understanding of both light and your equipment, creativity and lots of practice to become a better photographer. The more expensive cameras, such as the Nikon D300, D700 and the D3 variations allow you better quality results in lower light settings, such as with weddings where you might find yourself in a dimly lit church without the ability to use flash.
My advice for becoming a better photographer is to first find inspiration and then get out and shoot, a lot. In doing so you’ll learn your camera and develop your own style. You’ll discover what works and what doesn’t…for you. I remember back, taking countless photos of my cat, Dracula, he was so patient, haha! Maybe I’ll introduce him later.
Need inspiration? Try Flickr
Do you like to read? I suggest The Moment it Clicks by Joe McNally
Need a camera? I wrote this a while back. Buying a DSLR
by geoff
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