1. Equipment
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The Equipment You Use Directly Affects Your Photographic Style
“Never forget that all the great photographs in history were made with more primitive camera equipment than you currently own.”
—Brooks Jensen
Composition begins when you bring your camera to your eye, and the equipment you use determines how you approach image making. The camera you own, the lenses that are in your bag, and the settings you program into your camera all play an important role in the outcome of your images. You probably already knew that, but have you considered the more important question: Does your equipment complement ...
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