EPISODE · Aug 9, 2022 · 12 MIN
Do I Need New Photography Gear? My Common Sense Check That Says Probably Not.
from Photography Explained Podcast · host Rick McEvoy
Send us Fan MailDo I Need New Photography Gear? My Common Sense Check That Says Probably Not. Hi and welcome to Episode 132 of the Photography Explained podcast.Here is the answery bitYou might want to get some shiny new photography gear, but do you actually need it? Pretty much every time I find myself looking for new photography gear, when I stop and ask myself if I really need it, the answer is no. I only get new photography gear if it willHelp me take photos that I cannot take with my existing gear, orHelp me to take better photos, orHelp me doing something new, orHelp me by saving me timeOr if I have just broken something, or something needs replacing that is life expiredOK – that is the disappointing, dull reality. If you are looking for some shiny new gear, you probably do not need it. Let me explain. Listen for more, or check out the transcript and even the blog post - so many ways to find out more!What’s next?Episode 133 - 5 More Excellent, Actionable Tips To Keep Your Photography Developing In 2022 My brand new course Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico, will teach you exactly how to get out at sunrise and come back with photos you love all told in plain English. it includes real footage of me photographing an actual sunrise in Mexico with an entry level camera. Find out more at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses. If you want to start taking stunning sunrise photos, and why wouldn't you, check out my Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico course at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses.Support the showGet your question answeredThis is what my podcast is all about: answering your photography questions. Just head over to my shiny new website to find out more about me, my podcast and my photography.Thanks very much for listeningCheers from me Rick
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Send us Fan Mail Do I Need New Photography Gear? My Common Sense Check That Says Probably Not. Hi and welcome to Episode 132 of the Photography Explained podcast. Here is the answery bit You might want to get some shiny new photography gear, but do you actually need it? Pretty much every time I find myself looking for new photography gear, when I stop and ask myself if I really need it, the answer is no. I only get new photography gear if it will Help me take photos that I cannot take with m...
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