This post is a personal theory on how much or how little purchasing more camera gear helps produce better images as a photographer. Photography is a game of creativity; Expensive or more gear adds convenience and will increase the potential but, generally speaking, will not produce better pictures. Especially for those debating about entering …
Category: Gear
Why you need the Canon 50mm f1.8 II lens – practical review on the “nifty fifty”
Do you need the Canon 50mm f1.8 II lens? Yes. Why? It’s so [relatively] inexpensive that it could almost be considered disposable in the world of camera equipment. I bought mine in July 2011 for $119 off Amazon. The same lens, 3 years later, is still only $125 and can be found under $100 …
High Performance/low cost DIY ring light
Taking great photos doesn’t have to be expensive. Ring lights can create uniquely dramatic looks that can’t be replicated by other lighting methods due to the 360 degree lighting while shooting through the center of the light. I put this diy ring light together in a couple hours using a cheap (<$45) …