Photography Training: Why Quality Lenses are so Important

Photography Training: Why Quality Lenses are so Important

I get asked all the time "which camera should I buy?". Well, truthfully, but the cheapest camera body you can and spend the rest on quality lenses. You're probably thinking that I am crazy right now. I mean, everyone knows that you need to newest Canon or Nikon digital camera body to look cool, right?  Wrong! I totally disagree. For example, I have a friend that has a $4,000 Nikon body and she has a cheap lens for it. Well, Hmmm, how do I say this nicely? She messed up. I did it the other way. I have a Lumix G1 camera. It cost me $250. I have spent around $4,000 on my current lens selection. I can take the same shot as her with my cheap camera body and my quality lenses and get an amazing shot that she is so jealous of. She sure looks cool with that big heavy digital monster of a camera though. No one looks at my camera. Is it really important to look cool or is it more important to get the amazing shot that can sell and make you money?  I would say the latter. I make money with my little digital camera. My clients love my photos. So, if you don't believe me, I will just add some photos below. They were taken with the same camera, but different lenses. One is a Canon FD 50mm lens and the other is a Leica lens. 

This one was taken with the Canon Lens. not a great shot but I'm trying to prove a point

This one was taken with the leica lens 

They were taken within seconds of each other.

The second one is much sharper and you can tell it is a quality lens.

Here are some other examples:

Cheap lens, not a bad photo though...

Quality lens.. Can you see the difference?  Haha.. I hope you can!

Ask yourself which image you would buy? They are both nice shots. I took them. I think the bottom shot is way better. It was taken with a quality lens.  

So, if you are going to purchase a new camera soon, think about this before you go out and but the expensive high megapixel camera with the kit lens. I would say do it the other way around. Buy expensive lenses and not as expensive camera body. In a few years your gonna get a new camera body anyway. If you have lenses you can keep them forever. Quality lenses are an investment. All brands of cameras have quality lenses available. They all have cheap lenses available too. Make sure you do your due diligence before you buy lenses and get the best one you can! Not the most expensive, but the best!

If you have questions please leave a comment and I will answer. 

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Photography Tips: A Simple Model Shoot at Sunset

Photography Tips: A Simple Model Shoot at Sunset

I have to say that this is an amazing video. You can learn a lot from watching it. If you have questions leave a comment and I will do my best to answer it.  Enjoy!!!

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Photography Training: Ebook for Beginner Photographers

Photography Training-Digital Photography For The Creative Eye ebook!

Digital Photography For The Creative Eye Click Here! Only $14 dollars!
Another great book that everyone should have

This is  a great ebook to get started with learning photography.

Here are some of the things you will learn about

DSLR Photography Essentials

 Learn How Digital Camera Works
What is Digital Image & Digital Color
Understand Photography Light 
Creative Photography Techniques 
Composition 
Digital Image Editing 

If you are starting out in photography and just need help with the basics this ebook will really help. 

Learn how to take better portraits

Learn about the different types of lighting

And learn the basics of Composition

Become a better photographer and all it costs is 14 dollars.  It costs less than a trip with my kids to Mcdonalds.

I look at books as an investment. I read a lot and I have become a better photographer because of continual learning. If you want to be a great photographer you need to keep learning and learning. This book is simple to understand and fun to read.

Digital Photography For The Creative Eye Click Here! Only $14 dollars!

Just so you know, I do make a little money when you purchase an ebook from this site. I need to pay the bills and support my family of 4, soon to me 5. Here's the thing though, I only recommend products that I have used myself and I feel are of the highest quality. So help support this blog and my family and become a better photographer at the same time!!  If you have questions or concerns you can shoot me an email at ayresphotography@yahoo.com

Thanks, Brian

Owner of Buffaloz Photography Training and Professional Photographer

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Photography Training: Choosing the best camera angle

Photography Training: Choosing the best camera angle!

Great video!! Enjoy!

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Photography Tutorial: Lighting with Clamp Lights!

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How to use basic Clamp Lights for product shots in the studio!

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Photography Training: Underwater Digital Photography

Photography Tips

A great video on how to get started in underwater photography!

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Photography Training: The Leica M3

Photography Training: The Leica M3!
I have owned my Leica M3 for over 23 years now. Just this last summer I took it out of the closet and started shooting with it. I am in love with it. It sat in my closet for over 10 years and now I am using it every week. If you want to add excitement to your photography, get one of these and put a few rolls of film through it.  It's addicitve. Anyhow, most newer photographers don't know a lot about Leica's or Film photography in general. If you want to add excitement to your work, shoot film.

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Photography Tips: Focus stacking in Photoshop CS4

Great Tutorial on Photo Stacking!!

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Photography Training: 3 Top Photographers to Follow on Flickr

I started this project a few months ago and really dropped the ball. I made my list of the top Photogaphers to follow on flickr, contacted them to make sure they were o.k. with it and then..............................nothing.  I got really busy running my own business and got side tracked from working on this site.   Well, after a few months of feeling guilt from not doing what I said I would do, I decided to resurrect the post.

When it comes to advancing in knowledge, it is always good to look at masters in your field. I mean, who better to learn from right?   I have been shooting for over 25 years and I still, constantly, look at the work of others. These are 3 of the top photographers to follow on flickr.com. I have asked them all to submit a short Bio and submit a photo of their choice. To see more of their work click on the links I have provided below!

*Note their is no order. These photographers are all at the top of their universe.


1. Lou O'Bedlam 

I was born, live and hope to one day die in Los Angeles. 
I was born in 1977. 
I work as a medic. 
I first started shooting Polaroids when I was 18. 


Flickr link

Lou O'Bedlam Website

2. Jordan Voth

My name is Jordan Voth and I'm a 22-year-old portrait photographer based out of Seattle, WA. I've been photographing people for about 4 years now and I've loved every minute of it. I'm still currently in school working on two degrees in Accounting and Finance. I love traveling and have enjoyed being able to photograph people in many different places around the country. I'm always up for talking with people so if you have any questions.
 about anything, feel free to ask!


Flickr link!

www.jordanvoth.com

3. isayx3


I started photography in 2008 when the Design Stuido i work at (PlainJoe Studios) bought a DSLR. In 2009 I started a 365 project on flickr. Within a few months the project started picking up followers and supporters which enouraged me to keep it up. After that project I setup my photoblog which shares a lot of the things I learned during that year. I shoot everything but I prefer taking portraits.




Flickr link

 www.plainjoephotoblog.com

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Photography Tips and Training:Camera Jargon Explained

Great video on how to understand what photographers say!

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Photography Training and Tips:Canon 50mm f/1.2 L vs Leica Noctilux f/0.95 (Battle of Bokeh)

Battle of the Bokeh.  Find out which lens has better bokeh, the Leica Noctilux or the 50mm Canon f/1.2

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Photography Tips and Tutorails:Creating a Natural Landscape HDR Effect in Lightroom

Great Video for learning how to use Lightroom 4!! I love this!

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Photography Tips: How to Take Pictures of Fireworks!

I know this is a little bit late, but late is still better than never! Happy 4th everyone!

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How to Pose a Male Subject in Photos!

Great video on posing.  Posing is one of the hardest things to master. This video will help you pose men!
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Behind-The-Scenes Fashion Photography Tutorial

Great Video! You get to see how a Fashion session goes!

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How the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 is Made

Very interesting video. I love it cause I am a Voigtlander fan.

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Simple Flash Portrait Photography Tips by Dom Bower

I have to tell you, I love this guy!!  Dom Bower, you rock!!

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The 5 F's Street photography tips

Very interesting video on Street Photography!  Let me know what you think about this.

Here is a short video on some great examples of street photography!

A Simple Tip to Improve Your Photography: Change Your Perspective!

This is a quick tutorial on how to improve your photography by simply changing your perspective!! Hope you enjoy and take a look at the photos below to see the results that I got!

 Here is the first Shot!

Here is the shot taken closer to the ground

The Same idea with people. This is a shot of my daughter

I took this shot 5 seconds after the one above. The only thing I did

different is to get down close to the ground and shoot her at eye level!

Here are two other photos using the same process!

hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Comments are appreciated!

-Brian

Hidden Iphone Photography Tricks!

I love this video! I have an Iphone and love it.  Enjoy!

Oh, I did a test video and put it on Youtube. I actually used my Iphone. Click here to check it out. Keep in mind that I am sick and my kids won't let me relax. Gotta love them though.