georgef
Well-known
the fact that you are holding a pencil doesnt make you an artist!
...no matter how sharp and what colour the pencil is
...no matter how sharp and what colour the pencil is
edrodgers731
Member
I liked Michael's article more than Ken's. It's definitely true that better equipment will not make you a better photographer.
HOWEVER: Better equipment will improve image quality, or shape image quality in ways that a cell phone camera or a holga can't. With a cell phone, a photographer limits their expression a great deal.
So, if you are already a great photographer, better equipment will open up your potential. If you are limited by your gear, then you need to upgrade until you are no longer limited.
I love my tools, and for me, better tools means better expression.
So to anyone that says cameras don't matter, I say bah.
To anyone that says that cameras take good pictures, I say bah.
You can't win at Nascar with a honda civic, I don't care who you are. That's a poor tool choice. It matters.
HOWEVER: Better equipment will improve image quality, or shape image quality in ways that a cell phone camera or a holga can't. With a cell phone, a photographer limits their expression a great deal.
So, if you are already a great photographer, better equipment will open up your potential. If you are limited by your gear, then you need to upgrade until you are no longer limited.
I love my tools, and for me, better tools means better expression.
So to anyone that says cameras don't matter, I say bah.
To anyone that says that cameras take good pictures, I say bah.
You can't win at Nascar with a honda civic, I don't care who you are. That's a poor tool choice. It matters.