We all enjoy looking at pictures. You cannot escape them. We not only look at them, but many of us take them, photos of family, pets, holidays and hobbies. Often the best photographs do stand out for a few simple reasons. I hope the following discussion will throw some light on this subject.
Many people think that it is the use of the best equipment that ensures the best photo.
In fact it is usually none of those. Certainly a good camera can help, and you must have the right film and equipment, but more importantly it is the person behind the camera that is of the most importance. It is largely about technique. I will be talking about cameras and film and so on, but do not forget that it is how these are used that will have the major effect on the final product. It is useful to start talking about photography by looking at the camera.