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Is it worth going into debt to buy gear?

Jun 19, 2017 by Dunja Djudjic 3 Comments
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No matter if you do photography as a hobby or for a living – it costs money. A lot of it. Because of this,ny people consider taking a loan to buy gear. In this video, Josh Enobakhare (aka Olufemii) discusses if this is a smart move or not.

If you’re “I want it all and I want it now” type of person, you probably think of going into debt as a way of getting the gear you want as soon as possible. On the other hand, you may rather take it step by step just so you don’t have to owe anyone anything. I must admit, I am this latter type, but according to Josh – there are times when it’s perfectly fine to go into debt just so you can buy gear.

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Don’t Go into Debt For Your Photography

Jul 14, 2016 by Eric Kim 6 Comments
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I remembered when I was sitting in my cubicle, dreaming and lusting after a digital Leica M9. I imagined after buying it, all of my life’s problems would be solved. I imagined the camera would inspire me to be more creative, brave, and inspired in my photography. I imagined how cool I would look in the streets with a Leica over my shoulder. I also imagined how much more people would “respect” or admire me, simply because I had a Leica.

The truth is, symbols and brands have a strong effect on our psychology. A brand is a symbol of trust, prestige, and quality.

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Alex Baker is a portrait and lifestyle driven photographer based in Valencia, Spain. She works on a range of projects from commercial to fine art and has had work featured in publications such as The Daily Mail, Conde Nast Traveller and El Mundo, and has exhibited work across Europe

Dave Williams is an accomplished travel photographer, writer, and best-selling author from the UK. He is also a photography educator and published Aurora expert. Dave has traveled extensively in recent years, capturing stunning images from around the world in a modified van. His work has been featured in various publications and he has worked with notable brands such as Skoda, EE, Boeing, Huawei, Microsoft, BMW, Conde Nast, Electronic Arts, Discovery, BBC, The Guardian, ESPN, NBC, and many others.

John Aldred is a photographer with over 20 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter - and occasional beta tester - of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.

Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.

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