No doubt, photography is not a cheap hobby, and the camera gear hype machine is designed to make you continually reach for your credit card to buy the latest and greatest gadget, camera, or lens. Whether you are a new photographer or a seasoned veteran, though, it is important to remember that a compelling image is not made by a great camera, it is made by a great photographer, as this insightful video essay demonstrates.
Coming to you from Adam Gibbs, this excellent video essay discovers the importance of good technique and creative vision over expensive camera gear. No doubt, the latest and greatest cameras and lenses can be a ton of fun, and there is certainly nothing wrong with enjoying them. Where things go awry, though, is when photographers start thinking that they can buy their way to better photos. No doubt, there are situations in which a better camera or lens might enable you to get shots that would not be possible otherwise or make your life a bit easier, but without solid technique and creative vision behind that, it won't matter. A good photographer can make great images with almost any equipment, but an unpracticed photographer will struggle no matter what gear they have. Check out the video for the full rundown from Gibbs.
