It’s funny how people get so tied up with the technical side of photography. They worry about the number of megapixels, the sharpness of the lens, and other such mundane things. Sure these are importance, but if you concentrate too much on the technical aspects of cameras and lenses, you miss out on the pure joy of taking photographs – I mean that’s the whole point right? Despite what people think, photography is not really a technical art. Sure there are lots of technical aspects to the art of photography (e.g. chemistry, physics), but these are but a means to an end.

People often tend to believe that fancier cameras and more megapixels makes them a better photographer. It doesn’t. Good photos come from experience, and an ability to observe the world around you in such a manner that allows meaningful photographs to be taken. The device being used should almost be an afterthought, although simpler is often better. Good photographs do not come from Photoshop… if there was no substance in the photograph to begin with, manipulating it in any manner will not induce any more aesthetic appeal, will not add any more meaning.

Good photography is about what you have inside your mind. It is the sum of all your life experiences and your aesthetic point of view, your interpretation of the world around you. A camera is merely a light capturing tool. You can make a photograph using a very expensive Leica, or a cheap disposable. At the end of the day, it is all about the aesthetic you are trying to achieve, and the story you want to tell.