Photography Equipment

It could be very hard for a beginner photographer to choose the right equipments. Especially, considering the numerous options our current market offers. I know it was for me. Before buying my first camera, I spent weeks researching and comparing different types until I finally decided on one.

Many people believe that they need the latest and greatest gear. But, for a beginner, it really is not necessary. So is, buying products just because they are popular. You should buy them when you truly need them. Doing so will force you to work with what you have got. Therefore, letting your creativity flourish. You should start off with some basic equipments and expand based on you needs.

Before doing so, you should obviously get a camera first. Your DSLR should give you room to grow and experiment the different styles of photography. Now, there are several things you should look for while buying your first DSLR. First, You should be able to shoot in manual mode, as that lets you have more control over the image being taken. Megapixels is also probably something you are aware of. But for those who are not, it is related to the image's quality when published or printed. Most DSLR's in today's market have at least 10 megapixels. You can also look into sensor size and the brand of the camera.

Once you decide on a camera, the next thing you should think of is getting the right lens. There are different types of lenses out there. From the basic Kit lens that you get with your DSLR to the extremely expensive ones. Starting with a kit lens is the best way to go. Which is also what I did. I recommend you get a new lens when you aim to practice a specific type of photography that requires a different type of lens. A smart thing to do when it comes to buying lenses is getting yourself a used one that is in good condition. That will definitely save you some money to invest in other equipments.

One of them being tripods. The need for one might seem less important when you start off. But, as a beginner, having a solid model is very important. Especially, if you plan on focusing on landscape and portrait photography. As I said before you shouldn't buy the latest and greatest equipment out there. But, you should also avoid buying very cheap ones, as you may have to replace it quite fast.

Finally, editing Software. There are plenty of softwares out there that you can use to enhance your pictures. You can start off with a simple photo-editing app on your smartphone. Which is also what I did. That helped me learn about contrast, saturation, clarity, temperature, etc. After you get used to using them, you can get a proper editing softwares such as Lightroom. Which I have been using for the last two years. And If you want to further alter your images you can get advance editing softwares such as Photoshop or gimp.

In summary, don't feel the need to buy any product until you know for sure that you need it. I hope this was helpful. I am happy to answer any questions down below.

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