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Dear friend; if you have a shitty camera (or what you perceive a shitty camera) — yet want to make better photos, this is for you:

1. Underdog advantage

We all love movies with an underdog. Eminem’s 8 mile — hustling from nothing, to winning. We love sports teams which are under-dogs.

If you have a shitty camera; you are an under-dog. Your camera might be an old smartphone, or an older point and shoot. Or even an old DSLR.

But take that to your advantage. Have pride in your shitty stuff; and have pride in amazing others with your shitty gear.Have pride in your shitty camera.

2. Actually prefer a shittier camera

This is the biggest revelation I’ve had: it is actually preferable to have a shittier, less expensive, smaller, lighter camera.

I’ve shot with $7,000 Leica cameras. I’ve shot with $3,000 lenses. I’ve played with cameras that were worth $30,000 — and have played around with lenses worth $15,000.

In reality, I don’t see a difference.

3. Use the limitations as a benefit

If your camera is shitty; use it to your advantage.

For example, a lot of my friends who shot with early iPhones (iPhone 2, 3, 4, 5) made phenomenal images. They used the small image sensor to their advantage.

So if you have a shitty camera; shoot in good light. Meaning, photograph your subjects against natural window light. Photograph during sunrise and sunset. Look for the golden light.

4. Shoot monochrome

Honestly; if your camera is shitty; it is probably better to shoot in black and white. Because having more grain, more noise actually looks better in monochrome.

If you shoot RAW, use my free [Eric Kim Monochrome 1600 preset](http://erickimphotography.com/blog/pr.... Or just shoot JPEG in black and white.

5. Make simpler photos (minimalism)

When you make photos; focus on the edges of the frame. Make the edges of your frame very clean. Also subtract any distractions from the background.

Easiest assignment: start with a white or black background. Then add your subject.

You can do this by shooting a self-portrait of yourself against a blank wall. Or photograph an object on a blank desk.

6. Use the flash

If your camera has a flash; use it.

The flash will add more contrast and ‘figure to ground’ to your images.

Experiment using the flash during the day, at night, indoors, and in the shade.

7. Click the shutter, a lot.

The more photos you make; the more likely you are to hit a home run.

Conclusion

Embrace your shitty camera; and make beautiful photos that speak to your heart.

Care less about image quality. Care about the emotional quality of your photo.

Care less about megapixels. Care more about putting your heart into your photos.

Care less about having a fancy camera, to show off to your friends. Care more about being low-key with your equipment, but amazing people with your images.

Probably the best compliment you can ever get on your photo is this:

Show your photo to your friend, and have them ask you, “What camera did you shoot that on?” Then show them your shitty camera. Watch their jaw drop.

Always,
Eric

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