I started out photography because it brought me joy and a satisfying release of creativity. I didn't even think too much about the technical logistics of photography. I did desire to have a "cool", big DSLR camera, but I never really thought through things like shutter speed, ISO, and all of the other operations you can work with to have more control over taking a picture. I just loved taking pictures, and finding creative ways to make them interesting.
It wasn't until I started taking photography classes, that I started to realize just how much I didn't know and how much I had to learn. Everything was confusing to me in the beginning stages of learning operations such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and so on. And then they started to bring in the equipment such as flashes and things, and I got even more overwhelmed with how much I didn't know technically.
I always say and stress even to myself that what makes your photography stand out doesn't depend on what kind of camera you use or whether you have really expensive lenses. It's all about you, the photographer. Your ideas, your vision, whatever artistry you are putting into your photographs is what makes your photography good. But even though this is true, I have been learning that it is also good to get a good grasp on the technical side of photography too.
I still have somewhat of a trouble grasping that side of photography (one of the reasons why I don't like using flash yet), but photography is all about a constant journey of learning and bettering yourself. When you are a photographer, you can't just settle and be comfortable. You have to keep adapting and attempting to better yourself as a photographer. Photography is all about learning, even if that learning never stops. If you combine that with any passion or creativity you may have, then that is what makes you the best photographer you can be. Not because of any kind of equipment you can buy.
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