2. The Elements of Exposure

For the longest time, I was convinced it was the camera that could make me a better photographer. As my passion for photography grew, I immersed myself in countless photographic magazines and books. I drew inspiration from great photographers like William Albert Allard, Jay Maisel, Mary Ellen Mark, William Eggleston, and Gordon Parks, often scouring the caption information for insight into what camera gear these legendary photographers had used.

I had the mistaken belief that if I could only afford and own the same equipment that they possessed, I would improve as a photographer. So, when I was finally able to afford ...

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