Opinion: We Really Need to Stop Saying ‘Gear Doesn’t Matter’

As photographers, we've likely said, or have heard someone telling a new photographer, or perhaps even an experienced photographer that 'gear doesn't matter. ' Those four little words that are so quickly spoken can be some of the worst advice that you or any other photographer can give, or receive because ultimately gear does matter in photography, just like the type of equipment for many different activities matters.

After the break, we will explore the notion that gear doesn't matter a little more. .

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2019-7-17 13:00

Источник: thephoblographer.com

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