Image Quality vs Quality Image
When starting out in the world of photography, chances are that you will be fixated on image quality and therefore be drawn to purchasing the latest high tech equipment. However, high value image quality doesn’t necessarily guarantee a quality image.
In this blog I will be assessing the aspects of image quality versus a quality image.
As mentioned, naturally through research online and while getting hands-on with cameras for the first time etc. the first line of marketing is always the newest features and latest equipment, making them seemingly presented as a must have. The motion of speech will be always be similar, talk of more megapixels, improved autofocus, all round greater camera speeds, wherever you look, listen, and learn, the information presented to you will more or less be the same.
Essentially, and truth be told, many of the features a camera has available you may rarely use, therefore presenting you with choices of a want or a need.
As a beginner photographer, it’s normal to think image quality is the main focus of importance within an image. Of course, certain cameras and lenses will help to enhance a photo, however over recent times technology has become so advanced that the field of image quality has narrowed significantly across all types of equipment, regardless of the budget.
I have previously wrote a blog containing information on Camera Gear for Beginners, which can be viewed here.
The definition and example of a quality image will vary from person-to-person, however there are numerous factors which can lead you to these results. No image is perfect, and it doesn’t have to be, you just need to incorporate a number of key elements which will help you to make your photos stand out from the crowd.
Elements such as lighting and composition can make such a huge difference in your images, therefore using them to your advantage and getting creative can make all the difference. Furthermore, if your image contains visual aspects from a story point-of-view, then this will add a whole new layer to the photo, creating an attractive attention grabbing image for the viewer. One way I like to do this is to incorporate subjects into an image for example.
Simply put, in order to archive results of a quality image it takes more than splashing the cash on the latest technology. Spending all the money you have on equipment won’t mean a thing if your only output is a boring image.
Time and dedication is required in order to practice and to start seeing improvements within your images, however if photography is enjoyable for you, you will start to see the difference within your images day by day, and that’s the main thing.
I have previously written a selection of blogs regarding composition and other photography aspects here.