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Evolution of a photography gearhead:

1) Buy the best possible camera - no good pictures ever

2) Buy the best possible lenses - barely any good pictures

3) Buy the best possible lights - now we are getting somewhere

4) Learn how to compose and capture the moment - Bingo!

Most people assume 1) and 2) are the most important, barely anyone does 3) and some do 4). Any digital camera since 2010 or so can produce breathtaking pictures with 4) and cheap zoom kit lenses, for studio work it's all about 3). Then to get to the ultimate pro level it's about Photoshop skills to finalize the look as desired.



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