Intro into Photography: Use What You Have

Intro into Photography: Use What You Have
Location: Mohican State Park Lodge
Instructor: Laura McCartney
Date: Saturday March 21st
Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm
Cost: $35
Age: 15-adult

Many people today believe that their phone is good enough for most photography, and they have no need to buy a separate camera. And you know what? They’re not really wrong. For most people out there, a dedicated camera is overkill.

Phones are better than dedicated cameras for most people’s needs. Folks typically have them on their person at all times they’re quicker and easier to use, and not to mention their seamless integration with social media.

It only makes sense to get a dedicated camera if your phone isn’t good enough for the photos you want (like photographing sports or low-light environments) or if you’re specifically interested in photography as a hobby.

That advice may sound crazy coming from a photographer, but it’s true. If you have any camera at all, especially a cell phone camera, you have what you need in order to take great photos. The best camera is the one you have with you at all times, ready to capture the moment! If you have a big special camera, but never take it anywhere with you, it does you no good at all!

This first part of this workshop will be going over our equipment, what we are using, and how to use it no matter how big or small. The second part we will be taking a short stroll around the Mohican State Park Lodge to shoot some images and enjoy what we’ve learned.