Equipment and technology Don’t get too hung up on owning the latest camera gear. Many photographers believe that a feature-laden camera makes their images better. Not so. When admiring a beautiful painting, we don’t credit the canvas and brushes used in creating it. Creativity is the product of the artist’s vision, skill, and technique. Artistic ability rests within the person handling the camera equipment, not in the equipment itself. Even
cell‑phone cameras are capable of capturing interesting images if the photographer employs sound composition techniques. It’s true that digital sensors are continually improving, and image quality gets better with each new generation of camera. But technology is a means to an end. Don’t move up to a more sophis ticated camera until you’re ready to utilize all of its new features. Ultimately, technological advance ments are simply newer tools to help you achieve your vision. Mastering the equipment’s
capabilities may make it easier to capture an image, but it won’t make the image any better. Better images come from the mind and eye of the photographer.
Many photographers believe that a feature-laden camera makes their images better. Not so. Photography teaches us to see the world differently. Even inanimate objects such as trees take on character and personality.
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