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> Similarly, do not discourage anyone from pursuing photography by telling them that they have to start with something like film. When I started photography as
by random42_ 4y ago
> Similarly, do not discourage anyone from pursuing photography by telling them that they have to start with something like film.
When I started photography as a hobby years ago, the community in the forums never suggested I used film, neither did friends (a couple of them working at pro level) and colleagues. I know there are some snob people out there but even the ones I’ve met never actually said to start with film.
That being said, every one of them gave the same advice: don’t worry too much about the gear; instead, go learn light and composition.
- Aeolun 4y agoTry taking some good pictures with a legacy polaroid :P After you manage that you can do the same with any other camera to improve quality. I think I’d suggest film because it’s just much more fun and physical, not because it gives you better pictures.
- tuatoru 4y agoThis is an oblique way of making a good point: with (some) bad gear, in order to get an acceptable photo you have to learn the essentials (light, shade, and contrast, composition, focus): whether you learn them formally, or by lots of trial and error. It makes the learning curve steep, which can be offputting for a lot of people. A polaroid is not a bad choice because the compose-shoot-view_results loop is about the right length of time, and the limited number of shots in a pack makes the "compose" step important straight away. Having a knowledgeable but not dominating friend helps. "Try kneeling. What do you see?" "What about waiting for that cloud?" That kind of help.