Re: Getting the photo vs the experience of getting the photo
DWOfPaul wrote:
When taking photos for yourself, do you find yourself prioritizing getting the photo or the experience of getting the photo?
For example, do you find yourself gravitating towards superzooms that let you capture a larger variety of photos quicker, or do you prefer sticking with a few MF primes because you enjoy the experience better, even if you miss some photo opportunities along the way? Similarly, on the camera side, do you prefer a larger camera with better AF, higher FPS, and more features, or a smaller, lighter, and more portable camera?
It is all about the photograph, though I do often photograph in places that I like to visit.
I'm notorious for taking so much time that most others cannot put up with me when I'm in photographer mode.
Honestly, sometimes the experience related to making the photographs isn't talways exactly "fun" in the sense that most people use the term. More like rewarding perhaps? There's a lot of getting up at ungodly hours, driving long distances, waiting for the right light, sometimes uncomfortable weather (which is often the most interesting photographically), etc.
Mar 05, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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