CHAPTER 2: BRINGING YOUR GEAR AND YOUR BAG OF TRICKS

I have slowly acquired a fair amount of equipment and tools over a several-year period. I have invested financially in my gear. I try to purchase equipment that I will use frequently and that is user-friendly, and this ability to invest in my equipment has supported my creative and learning process. I’ll be honest, though—I tend to get a bit frustrated by the feeling that I need to get more or new equipment so often it can feel like a distraction. Having said that, my equipment has helped bring to reality the images in my pet photography portfolio, and for that I am grateful.

If you’re anything like me, you can get overwhelmed with too many options. This can be challenging in any scenario, ...

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