You’ve heard the advertisements before:

“Come get the latest and greatest smartphone/computer/camera/etc.!”

It’s tempting to want the latest things. These companies offer more and more each time, promising better results and more success, especially in the world of photography. And of course, I’m not picking on these companies because they allow us to continue doing what we love.

Don’t get me wrong, nicer gear allows great photographers to achieve more, but my point is that you don’t need the most expensive or latest gear to be a good or even great photographer.

This doesn’t even apply to just photography, it applies to any form of art.

If you are focused (haha photography pun) on the craft and improving yourself, it doesn’t matter what gear you have, so long as you have the ability to create. You can always get better gear later.

Anybody can go out and buy the best instrument, paint brushes, clay, dance shoes, etc. but they will not automatically make somebody a great artist. The artist comes from within.

∆ Abbi