The MOOD Podcast - Why Creativity Beats Gear: the Art of Intent in Photography - Moments Of Mood, 1.8

Why Creativity Beats Gear: the Art of Intent in Photography - Moments Of Mood, 1.8

08/20/24 • 21 min

In this new episode of Moments of Mood, we're taking a break from guest interviews to dive into another rant, by me. Yep, this time it's the incessant topic of the narrow focus we have around photography equipment...
Creativity beats gear, hands down, all the time. No exceptions. Born from a plethora of comments, messages and questions over years posting images, the most common questions I have received is "what camera/lens did you use" or "what settings did you use for this photo"?. I want to put forward why I'm a bit bored of this being the most popular question and why it is perceived so important for beginners in photography. I was that person, so I'm not judging any individual, more the system and societal constructs we (and the big manufacturers) have created around the sector. It detracts from so much potential beauty and creativity.
Driven by the belief that gear is the key to mastering photography, many photographers today forget that the real magic does not come from expensive equipment, but from the artist's vision, creativity and ability to capture stories. My rant also draws on insights from iconic photographers like Henri Cartier-Bresson or Annie Leibovitz, which are great examples of how understanding light, composition and 'moment' will always beat the technical features of a new camera.
Am I wrong to be fed up with this topic now?

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The MOOD Podcast - Why Creativity Beats Gear: the Art of Intent in Photography - Moments Of Mood, 1.8

Transcript

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Why do we focus so much on the tools rather than the art ? Why do we let gear define our craft ? Let's try and understand why this approach might be missing the mark and explore how shifting our focus can lead to a deeper , more fulfilling practice of photography .

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Hello , fellow photographers and aspiring artists , welcome to another e