
A brief overview of what we will be covering throughout this course.
Decide whether to buy your first camera or use your smartphone, then plan three priorities—budget, what you want to shoot, and how far you’ll take your photography—via a practical assignment.
Complete the budgeting worksheet for buying a camera, comparing high, medium, and low price points, and define top photography goals like weddings, portraits, or street photography.
Set a realistic camera budget and decide between new or used, testing options locally. Prioritize lenses over the body and upgrade only when creativity or business demands it.
Consider your photography goals and invest accordingly in gear to become a full-time photographer, choosing to buy used or upgrade beyond the kit lens as your business grows.
Decide your shooting priorities and, considering budget, choose cameras and lenses that fit your goals, from beginner mirrorless or point-and-shoot to versatile zooms and primes for portraits.
Define your photography's future: decide if you pursue full-time work or keep it as a hobby, adjust budget and gear, and invest when you target weddings, events, or portraits.
Test and rent gear to feel the right body and lenses before buying, and compare online versus local store options to secure the best deals and education.
Are you ready to buy your first camera or upgrade to the camera of your dreams and are confused about what camera to buy?
This is the perfect course to learn all of the steps you need to figuring out how to decide what camera is best for YOU.
There's no perfect camera that fits every single persons needs. In this course I will give you the tools to figure out how to decide what camera to buy for your specific needs. I'll take you through 3 steps with a work sheet that will help you determine YOUR next steps on camera research and what equipment will work for your budget, style, and future. We are not going to tell you exactly what camera to buy, but we are going to give you the tools to help you figure it out yourself.
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What will you learn in this course?
How to decipher the things needed when considering a camera to buy.
Breaking down your intentions for different genres of photography shooting.
You'll learn all of the key factors that go into buying a starter or upgrade camera.
You'll hear 2 small case studies from Will and Phil on why they chose the cameras they shoot.
You'll get a mini workbook to help you visualize your camera purchasing variables.
Lastly, you'll gain the confidence to help make a smart camera purchase for your individual self.
We believe this is a perfect first step into your camera buying process.
Key course topics:
Are you ready to buy a camera/ do you need one?
Basic photography terms when looking to buy a camera
3 variables for buying a camera for yourself
Making a decision on budget, style of photography, and your future
Case studies on what and why Will and Phill bought specific models of cameras
Who are the Instructors?
Will Carnahan - a professional photographer, cinematographer, and instructor. Will has been purchasing cameras and making money from photography and film making for over 20 years.
Along with Phil Ebiner and Sam Shimizu-Jones we've created some of the world's top-rated photography courses taken by millions of students around the world. Many of our students have gone on to make money with their photography skills as a side hustle or full time business.
You'll get premium support and feedback to help you become a better photographer!
We can't wait to see you in the course!
Will