Yesterday, I posted part of my story on Instagram. Not because I HAD to be vulnerable and not so we could all have a pity party. But because I knew I needed to be honest with my community, even if it made me a little uncomfortable.

You see, the thing is I never had a big budget for my gear, and I blamed a huge chunk of my failures to not having the pro camera. I did invest in a prime lens (the cheapest I could find, which BTW still serves me well!), but I hesitated to upgrade my camera and feel like I am behind because of that at the same time.

So, having been through what I’ve been through allows me to show you that even with beginner gear (like my old Canon EOS 600D), I was able to produce beautiful, quality photos not only for me but also for paying clients. Yes, the clients didn’t care about my ‘non-professional’ camera.

I remember comparing my work to photographers who had better cameras than me, thinking, ‘If only I had a better one as well’.

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But I overcame my imposter syndrome.

Today, I want to share with you the three things that helped me get over it:

• I made sure I learned the basics of using what I had, meaning my camera and my cheap prime lens. I spent a lot of time figuring out how to set my camera so that my photos were well-lit, not blurry, and super sharp.
• Instead of fixating on the limitations of my gear, I learned to embrace creativity and experiment with different lighting and composition techniques. I explored unique angles, played with natural light, and experimented with post-processing to add my personal touch to each photograph. This not only helped me discover my unique style but also made me realize that creativity usually wins over technical specs.
• Instead of feeling isolated in my struggles with gear envy (yep, this thing is real!), I sought out a supportive network of fellow creatives who shared similar experiences. I joined an online membership for bloggers and met a few incredible people whom I still call friends. We formed a group and supported each other, giving ourselves inspiration and motivation to continue on our paths.

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Try these and let me know how you go 🫶

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And just to show you a few examples of using my rusty old camera:

And if you want even MORE on how you can improve your photography without having to upgrade your gear, then feel free to hit reply and let’s chat!

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Happy Easter 🐣

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