Good photography is expensive. But you do not have to break the bank to achieve high-quality images. Whether you want to start photography professionally or just have it as a hobby, there are always ways to do it without it costing an arm and a leg.
Movies have been shot on smartphones and end up doing pretty well in film festivals where they compete with productions costing a fortune.
As technology evolves, so is photography. We should be very thankful to our lucky stars for letting us live in an era where technology is cutting down the costs of almost everything.
Start with what you can find at home
At the end of the day, it’s all about quality. Yes, you can have a smartphone that records in HD, but it also needs to have all the ingredients needed for a high-grade image.
If the lights are expensive then take to natural lighting, if you don’t have outside space to shoot, then use mirrors to reflect light indoors, if the sun is too harsh then use bedsheets to soften the rays. There are solutions everywhere and they are all around you.
Rent
You might not have a smartphone but that doesn’t stop you from turning your ideas into action. Borrowing is another way to take photos and still not have the burden of buying them. There are lots of companies that focus on renting out equipment. It’s a good option to learn what suits you best before buying something expensive and never really using it.
Watch out for sales
When an electronic store or an online shopping site has discounts, take advantage of it! During these periods of low prices, you can find something in your budget. Also, make sure you have done your research on the equipment you want to buy.
YouTube college
Like the gold medalist Julius Yego, who learned his craft online, YouTube has endless videos on every topic under the sun. Take advantage of all the free photography videos and plan your next steps into venturing into photography.