Gary and I often hear things like, `If only I had your camera..' or `Any picture can be good with editing...' etc. It kind of drives us bonkers. Even if you have an expensive camera and editing software, you're not necessarily going to get a good picture! If you are one of those people that have said that, don't worry, I'm not mad. Just educating here:)
I asked Gary to break it down into percentages of what can result in a great photo. Here is what he said, and I agree:
Equipment: 15%
Editing: 15%
Photographer: 70%
It took me about 4 years of taking an average of 100 pictures per week (just for fun, not for work) to get to where I am. Along with our part time photography work, I probably take an average of 400 pictures per week now. Gary has been taking pictures for 10 years.
By saying `photographer' in the percent breakdowns, I mean; having a good eye for it, creativity, understanding lighting and aperture, white balance, shutter speeds etc. Gary and I still have so much to learn but it takes time and effort to get better. That's what makes it fun, always new things to try out! Even if you have a cheap camera, you can still get amazing photos.
Gary and I do not do much editing. Sure, we crop and play with exposure and contrast a bit but I really feel that you can be really proud of a picture that looks good on it's own. Just my thoughts. They could change. There you go.
Thankful Thursday
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