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Essential Photography Products for Beginners and Enthusiasts

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Caputre the moment and hold on to it forever, because they will remain longer than we will. Photography deserves to be apart of everyone and these are some tools to help you get started
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Photography Books

Photography is more than what meets the eye

 
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A classic guide to mastering exposure in photography
Understanding Exposure
 
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Explores the principles of composition in photography, essential for creating compelling images
The Photographer's Eye
 
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A stunning collection of photographs from National Geographic, offering inspiration and insight into different styles and subjects
The Photographs (National Geographic Series)
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Short lessons taught by a legend himself
National Geographic Photo Basics: Beginner's Guide
 
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Wes Anderson movies your aesthetic? Take a look at the places that inspired him!
Accidentally Wes Anderson
 
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Every expert starts as a beginner, take this book to become your own expert!
The School of Photography: Beginner’s Guide
 
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My goal is to be featured in a National Geographic one day, and with that I never tire of these books!
National Geographic Stunning Photographs
 
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To get creativity flowing, the mere metaphor for life
The Creative Act: A Way of Being
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Photography is about pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. This is a great example of that.
There and Back: Photographs from the Edge
 
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Looking for inspiration to find your twist? Fall into Ansel Adams' world of moments
Ansel Adams: 400 Photographs

Digital Cameras

Whether you like Canon, Nikon, or Sony, these are my top picks for DSLRs and Mirrorless Cameras

 
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A user-friendly DSLR with excellent image quality and a versatile autofocus system, ideal for beginners.
Canon EOS 800D / Rebel T7i DSLR Camera
 
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Another great entry-level DSLR with easy-to-use controls, good image quality, and long battery life. This is the one I use most often
Nikon D3500
 
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A compact mirrorless camera with a powerful autofocus system, fast burst shooting, and excellent image quality, perfect for travel and everyday photography.
Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera 24.3MP
 
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A versatile DSLR with advanced features like a high-resolution sensor, fast continuous shooting, and 4K video recording, suitable for enthusiasts and semi-professionals.
Canon EOS 90D
 
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A lightweight and compact mirrorless camera with a comfortable grip, a sharp electronic viewfinder, and good low-light performance, great for both photography and videography.
Nikon Z50
 
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A stylish mirrorless camera with retro design, excellent image quality, and advanced autofocus system, popular among street photographers and videographers.
Fujifilm X-T3 Mirrorless

Film Cameras

The pristine aesthetic of film never ceases to give me chills

 
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A classic manual-focus SLR known for its robust build quality, reliable metering, and smooth operation, suitable for both beginners and experienced photographers.
Nikon Fm2
 
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An iconic SLR camera with aperture-priority autoexposure and a wide range of compatible lenses, popular among students and enthusiasts for its ease of use and affordability.
Vintage Canon AE-1 Program 35mm SLR Camera ...
 
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A legendary manual-focus SLR renowned for its simplicity, durability, and compatibility with a wide range of Pentax K-mount lenses, ideal for beginners learning the basics of photography.
Pentax K1000 Manual Focus SLR Film Camera
 
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A quirky instant camera with creative shooting modes, interchangeable lenses, and colorful designs, great for spontaneous and experimental photography.
Lomo Instant Camera
 
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A groundbreaking folding instant camera with a unique design and high-quality optics, perfect for creative experimentation and artistic expression.
Polaroid SX-70

Online Learning

Learn from who you want to learn from 

 
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Whatever level of beginner you are, you can find more to learn
All Photography Classes
 
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This YouTube channel explores the ins and outs of productive photography
The Art of Photography - YouTube
 
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If you need some awesome tutorials or gear reviews, this channel is excellent
Peter McKinnon - YouTube
 
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I've been subscribed to Sean for over a year now and I love that I continually learn
Sean Dalton