All of us want to be better photographers, and it seems like the internet is overflowing with methods that claim to help you do that — some legitimate and some not. That being said, there are some dangerous rabbit holes you can go down in this pursuit of improvement, particularly when they involve your wallet. This excellent video essay features an experienced photographer providing a good reminder of what really matters when it comes to becoming a better photographer.
Coming to you from Daniel Norton Photographer, this great video essay discusses what it is that helps us improve as photographers. Almost all of us have hovered our cursor over the "add to cart" button at some point, trapped in thinking that that new camera or lens will be the ticket to instantly better images. And of course, there are indeed times in which a new piece of gear truly can be the key that opens the door to a new type of image or simply a better one, but more often than not, the real key is practice, education, creativity, and getting more out of what you already own. Before you pull out your credit card, think carefully if that money is better spent elsewhere. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Norton.
I absolutely love this topic! But I'm not really interested in seeing a video of someone else's work. Would love for one of the Fstoppers writers to do another original article on this subject.
That pretty much sums it up. Thanks for posting, Alex.