Ten shooting tips for everyday photographers
1. Simplify your equipment.
The great photographers of the mid-20th century tended to use simple gear, often one camera body and one lens. Today's photographers can be tempted to over-invest in equipment but, even if you own several cameras and lots of lenses, you should always look at reducing what you carry to a minimum. There are plenty of reasons to justify this approach:
a) Simple equipment gives you more time to concentrate upon composing photos and pressing the shutter button at the right moment.
b) The less gear you carry, the more mobile you can be.
c) Keeping your camera kit simple and light makes it easier to prevent accidental loss or damage.
d) Simple equipment doesn't advertise to the world that you're a serious photographer so it's easier to take candid shots in crowded places.
When deciding what gear to use, be ruthless. Think about the photographs you want to take on a shoot and select equipment to complement your objectives. Ask yourself whether the weight of the kit will compromise your ability to get around.
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