Taking Photos on a Budget

Many people are under the misconception that you need expensive gear and equipment to take good photos. This is simply not true. To start out in photography I would recommend the following gear:

  • A phone

  • An internet connection

No really! That’s all you need to start. I would also start an Instagram page to showcase your work to others and have an easy place for people to get in contact with you. Once you start taking some pictures I would get familiar with a free photo editor of your choice. On mobile, I recommend the free version of Adobe Lightroom. If you happen to be using a computer I would suggest GIMP. That’s all you need! Go out there and take some pictures!

- Spencer Messmann