We live in an age where we are completely inundated with images every day, from all directions and in which we are often encouraged to think as much about trading instruments as the images themselves. . All of which can make a person feel frustrated or even disillusioned with the profession. If you find yourself feeling this way, check out this insightful and motivating video.
Coming to you from Maarten HeilbronThis amazing video essay discusses what it means to be a photographer and what makes impactful photographs. We are constantly attacked, even attacked by the idea that we must constantly invest in the latest and most expensive equipment, and while it is true that there can be advantages to having modern equipment , but it won’t produce a more compelling image than a sharp one. the knife would make for a five star meal. Just as restaurant customers won’t care or even know what brand of knife helped them make their meal, people who see a photo won’t know or care which camera or lens. created it. All that matters is how it grabs their attention or evokes an emotion. And that’s also why we practice photography; it is the path to deeper satisfaction from craft. Check out the video above for Heilbron’s full thoughts on the matter.
