17/11/2020
(A look back) It was 2009 😊
📷 1st time I clicked the shutter button - when I tested my first camera at Mayer Photo (Hidalgo)
🐱 1st subject was a cat outside my dorm.
What made me decide to buy a camera?
I always wanted to have a DSLR to expand my photography hobby - not having one felt like "drawing without a pencil". Took me about a year reviewing DSLR cameras on youtube and blogs before finally decided to buy one. There wasn’t any urgency that time because I was too busy with my regular night-shift job.
Are you just starting out in photography? these might help.
➡️ Learn the basics (ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture)
➡️ Bring and use your camera as often as you can. Invest on a decent camera bag.
➡️ Take pictures of your family and friends - share the results to them and welcome with an open heart all feedbacks.
➡️ Know your camera - master it first before considering buying additional gears and upgrading. Study the capabilities and limitations of your camera. (Practice shooting different lighting situation)
➡️ Respect people - do not just point your camera to strangers. Develop your communication skills as you grow your know-how on photography.
BUDGET or EXPENSIVE GEARS?
There is a big evolution of camera gears for the past decade and camera manufacturers are developing better cameras every year. Currently, DSLR is being replaced by the smaller-lighter mirrorless camera. Though gears are essential for a photography business, it will never be a reason to stop enthusiast to excel in this field. 📝 In everything, being active, enjoying what we do and continuous learning will still be our best tool.
What is your photography journey? Share your tips and story in the comments section. God bless!
