Whether you’re a new or experienced photographer, the allure of new gear can be strong. And there’s nothing wrong with learning the latest and greatest, but when that starts to stifle your growth as a photographer you’re blaming the tools for lack of skill. artistic or creative development, it can become a serious problem. This great video discusses the topic and types of pitfalls you need to watch out for.
Coming to you from James Popsys, this important video discusses our relationship with the device. A common trap that all photographers (especially beginners) fall into is blaming the lack of technical quality or creative inspiration in the images on their device. And it’s certainly true that a certain new lens or camera can enable things that aren’t possible, but we tend to overestimate how common this is. Instead, most of the time (especially with the advanced capabilities of modern high-ceiling cameras) we will be better served by investing time, effort, and especially money. ours into education and practice. Check out the video above for a full rundown from Popsys.
