Why I take my camera everywhere.

You’ll begin to see the world Differently - with a camera in your pocket or bag you’ll find yourself looking for opportunities to use it and when you start looking at the world in that way you’ll start to see if differently. -dPs

I got the idea for this post from Digital Photo School’s 5 Reasons to Take Your Camera Everywhere in 2008 .

I found there article extremely interesting. I carry a camera wherever I go. I have my DSLR on me about 90% of the time. When that is not on me I carry a tiny Sony Cybershot. If I fail to carry both I normally have my camera phone.

I find when I carry some form of camera the world just opens up to me. How many times have you been out and something happens or you have that great memory you want to capture? I realized once I bought my Sony T-33, which is pocket sized, I took about 10x more pictures. Then I bought the Rebel XT and that is when I feel I really got into photography. In the one year I have had my DSLR I realized I my photography have improved greatly. I have studied photography here and there over the years, but once I had the camera and carried it around daily my skills increased greatly. I have been able to capture great moments from the last year like random events on campus, parties, promotion, and family stuff. It is great when you are able to pull out your camera and catch that once in a lifetime moment.

So I encourage everyone to try and make it a point to carry some form of camera on you at all times. It is a great way to capture those memories and get some breathtaking shots. There is nothing better then a candid shot and a story about you being in the right place at the right time.

Tagged Photography | | 02.07.2008 at 1:44 pm