181: 3 Biggest Photography Lessons to Learn and Grow in 2020

To be a photographer is to grow. Photography is as much a
technical skill as it is a creative escape yet we fall hard in
the trap of how much gear matters and how important certain
aspects of photography are that we get lost and have a hard time
finding out own path which leads to losing the creativity. Today
I break down the 3 biggest lessons you need to learn in 2020 to
grow as a photographer.


Lesson 1: The Gear Does Not Matter


When building the fundamentals it does not matter if you use a
$25 camera or a $2500 camera. Your results will look the same. I
would argue that the more you limit yourself when getting started
the stronger the photographer you will be later on. You can see
examples of my iPhone 3G camera photos below. Use what you have
to Make more.


Lesson 2: There Is No Competition


Competition seems everywhere. Coke v. Pepsi - AT&T v. Verizon
- Ferrari v. Lamborghini. Sure each of these companies offer the
same thing but they are all unique in the way they do it. There
are a million other photographers out there, but some stand out,
why? Because they are different, they don’t keep up with everyone
else, they follow their passions and explore their creativity to
create unique pieces. Don’t worry about others, do what feels
right to you.


Lesson 3: You Don’t Have To Be An Expert to Start


An expert is someone with the knowledge and know how to create
something in just about any situation. That knowledge and know
how comes from experience. You don’t gain experience unless you
actually do something, practice. You have more access to gear
with whats in your pocket than ANYONE just 20 years ago. Make
what you have work to gain the experience and grow into the
photographer you want to be.


 


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