Myth #1 - Not going out to shoot today because the light is bad.
No such thing as bad light, if there is light you have a chance to shoot amazing images. Don't limit yourself to just the golden hours at the end of each day. Some of the most adverse weather conditions are some of the BEST times to shoot photos. Fog for one is one of my favorites! :)
Myth #2 - I need several lenses to take on my walk
That's fine and all if you want to carry several lenses and equipment along "Just in case" but having less equipment is less things to carry around with you. Plus if you limit yourself to one lens and especially to a fixed focal length lens such as a 50mm. Using one lens will allow you to slow down and think about your composition more. Plus you might just get that shot instead of fumbling around changing lenses all day...
Myth #3 - I shoot 1,000's of frames a day to increase my likelihood of more keepers
The "spay and pray" approach sounds like a good idea at first but its not guarantee you will have more keepers. Instead pretend your shooting film and limit your shots. I like to limit myself to 24 or 36 exposures a day. This makes you more creative and think about your intent of every photo. An added bonus is at the end of they day you don't have 100's or 1,000's of photos to sift through.
Myth #4 - I cant shoot, I forgot my tripod.
Tripods are great tools, they can also become a crutch also. Photographers that tend to use tripods a lot shoot form the same height all the time. This can become boring and repetitive, and you can always use other things to steady your camera, such as boulders, trees, and other objects around you. Liberate yourself from the tripod if you can and find some unique angles to shoot from. The only true time you need a tripod is for long exposures or macro shots.
Myth #5 - Loss of inspiration, Need to travel to a new place
Yes its true just like writers photographers get a creative block of sorts from time to time too! Give yourself specific things you would like to shoot and go find them! Maybe set out each day and have a specific thing each day that you want to focus on. Go and shoot with other photographers if you can! Every photographer takes photos in different ways, seeing how others do it can be inspiration for your own work! Give a child a camera and see the world through "fresh" eyes. Use your imagination and you will be out of the creative rut in no time!
Myth #6 - If I had better equipment, I could take better photos
Yes better gear in theory takes better photos. However I would strongly advise to limit out on what you currently have before spending 1,000s of dollars on camera gear. It's an expensive hobby. Not only that, to be quite honest better gear does not always equate to better photos. Remember the most important part of a good photo is truly the person taking it. Its easy to want to go out and spend tons of money in the pursuit of better pictures. Sure if its your passion and you want to spend big bucks go ahead, but better equipment densest always mean better pictures. Just look at all the good photos people take with high end phone cameras now. Getting down good technique and camera settings should be your first goal before ponying up big bucks on gear.
Myth #7 - I need tons of photos in my portfolio before I can show it to clients.
This is not true at all. When showing a portfolio to a client less is always more. Quality over quantity. Clients want to see your style and best work. Not 100's of photos of all different subject matter and different styles. Showcase you and your best work!
Myth #8 - Being a photographer is a glamorous job.
Wouldn’t that be nice? Ever heard of the expression “starving artist?” Talent is definitely an important ingredient, but solid business skills are also important. Business and marketing are a vital part of being a successful working photographer, but if that’s not your forte, be sure to get help or hire someone for that.
Myth #9 - I'm too old to learn digital photography.
If you have the strength to hold a camera and press the shutter, you can learn to use a digital camera. Photography is a life long passion. It’s never too early or too late to start!
Myth #10 - Pro photographers are better than amateur photographers
Just because some photographers make money with their pictures doesn’t make them better shooters. A successful pro will be able to offer quality and consistency. I see the work of so-called amateur photographers every day that far exceeds the work of many pros. Actually, pro photographers run the risk of losing the passion for their craft if the work becomes a routine and this can adversely affect the quality of their work. It is very important for pro photographers to make time for personal projects in order to keep their passion alive.
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