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Do I Need New Photography Gear? My Common Sense Check That Says Probably Not. Hi and welcome to Episode 132 of the Photography Explained podcast.
Here is the answery bit
You might want to get some shiny new photography gear, but do you actually need it? Pretty much every time I find myself looking for new photography gear, when I stop and ask myself if I really need it, the answer is no. I only get new photography gear if it will
- Help me take photos that I cannot take with my existing gear, or
- Help me to take better photos, or
- Help me doing something new, or
- Help me by saving me time
- Or if I have just broken something, or something needs replacing that is life expired
OK – that is the disappointing, dull reality. If you are looking for some shiny new gear, you probably do not need it. Let me explain.
Listen for more, or check out the transcript and even the blog post - so many ways to find out more!
What’s next?
Episode 133 - 5 More Excellent, Actionable Tips To Keep Your Photography Developing In 2022
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Thanks very much for listening
Cheers from me Rick