Hot on the heels of a "what lens should I buy" post, I listened to this particularly relevant podcast dealing with a subject I believe strongly about.
This podcast really hit home when Brooks spoke about how there will never be the perfect equipment, how photo gear will always a compromise and to be careful not to fault your equipment for a lack of creativity.
"It is undoubtedly fun to talk about equipment, study specifications, and fantasize about a new purchase. It's fun and even useful — as long as we don't cross the line and start blaming our current equipment for our lack of creativity."
To me this applies as much to motorcycling as it does photography: If only I had that suspension upgrade... If only I could afford those aluminium panniers...
Don't blame your gear, get out there and use what you have! :)
Have a listen to the four-minute podcast below, then check out the huge archive of free podcasts on the LensWork website or subscribe free via iTunes or RSS
I've mentioned Brooks Jensen's excellent LensWork podcast in previous posts. It's all about photography and the creative process - a short n' sweet audio accompaniment to the phenomenally well-printed LensWork magazine.
This podcast really hit home when Brooks spoke about how there will never be the perfect equipment, how photo gear will always a compromise and to be careful not to fault your equipment for a lack of creativity.
"It is undoubtedly fun to talk about equipment, study specifications, and fantasize about a new purchase. It's fun and even useful — as long as we don't cross the line and start blaming our current equipment for our lack of creativity."
To me this applies as much to motorcycling as it does photography: If only I had that suspension upgrade... If only I could afford those aluminium panniers...
Don't blame your gear, get out there and use what you have! :)
Have a listen to the four-minute podcast below, then check out the huge archive of free podcasts on the LensWork website or subscribe free via iTunes or RSS
LensWork Podcast #681 - Blaming the Equipment
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