There is a lot to learn when you are a new photographer or filmmaker, but one of the most important bits of advice does not have anything to do with your creative approach, but rather with how you spend your money. Before you pull out your credit card and go on a shopping spree, check out this important video essay that gives some crucial advice that will save you from making costly mistakes.
Coming to you from 8:45a, this fantastic video essay discusses the relationship we have with gear and the mistake of placing our faith in our equipment to produce worthwhile results instead of our creative vision and abilities. This is an extremely common trap that photographers of all skill levels fall into. That is not to say that gear makes no difference in the quality of the output; certainly, better cameras and lenses can produce higher image quality. Where photographers often go wrong is thinking that that new gear will fix a deficiency in technique or a lack of creative vision. If you find yourself unsure of what to create or unable to get the shot you want, 99% of the time, you will be better served by practice, education, or finding a source of inspiration. Check out the video above for the full rundown.
