📸 Thinking about getting into photography?
People often ask me where to start — and what kind of camera to buy.
My answer: start with curiosity. What do you want to photograph — people, places, everyday moments? Let that guide your approach, not the gear.
Truth is, you don’t need a DSLR to begin. Your phone is a powerful creative tool, especially with manual camera apps and easy cloud storage. As the saying goes, the best camera is the one in your pocket.
Still keen on a camera? For broad, no-nonsense advice I always recommend Ken Rockwell’s site:
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Also, photography isn’t just about taking pictures — it’s about your whole workflow: computer, editing software (like Lightroom), a good monitor, reliable storage but on iPhone all of that is handled within the Apple ecosystem. If you wanted a little more control Appstore offered a host of camera apps with a more ‘camera’ feel.
For some inspiration, check out photographer Michael Christopher Brown’s iPhone-only work in the Congo for TIME:
📷 An iPhone in Congo
And if you’re looking for photographers to explore:
Walker Evans, André Kertész, Pinkhassov, Olivia Arthur, Johnny Pitts, John Spinks, Clare E. Richardson, Eva Vermandel, Sasha Arutyunova — to name just a few.
🎯 Bottom line: Start simple. Follow your interests. Shoot often.