Few days ago, I published an article where I talked about good photographs being a product of more of the photographer's knowledge, and less of the gear he uses. I went further to explain my analogy by saying that;
A good photographer would create seemingly good photos with a bad camera, and a bad photographer would create crap even with a high-end camera.
To support my claim, I shared some pretty decent photos I shot with a Nikon D3300, which is considered an entry-level DLSR.
I conducted lots of photo sessions with that camera before I raised enough money to buy a better one.
One of the sessions I conducted was a fashion editorial for a fashion brand seeking to advertise an outfit. I initially turned down the offer because I doubted that I could execute the job with the gear I had. I couldn't get photographers to rent me theirs because I was new in town and could not be trusted.
Here's a list of my gear at that time;
- My brain
- Nikon D3300
- Yongnuo 35mm f1.8 lens
- Neweer speedlight
- 90cm Godox softbox.
I accepted to execute the job after much deliberation. I watched videos on YouTube on how to get the best photographs using the gear I had, and it was helpful.
After making arrangements with the client, the deal was sealed, and we had the photo shoot.
Check out the results from the session;
Exif Data;
The photo session was quite hectic. The location wasn't an easy place to shoot too. We were attacked ferociously by mosquitoes. Aside from the mosquitoes, the place wasn't really safe. Well, we survived the ordeal. And the session was a success.
Here's a photograph of me behind the scene;
The photo shows how stressed I was that day. Thanks to my good friend Khandee, for assisting me that day.