Devon Berry is a nursing professional residing in Happy Valley, Oregon with his family. Berry has recently received his MBA from Western Governors’ University and has held executive leadership positions at the University of Cincinnati, Wright State University, Cedarville University, and Oregon Health and Science University. One of his hobbies is photography.
Photography can be intimidating on the outset. Apart from the camera on your phone, getting versed in equipment including lenses, flashes, filters, and terms like ‘aspect ratio’ and ‘depth of field’ can make getting started overwhelming. Below is a list of essential equipment for beginner photographers.
DSLR Camera
While the smartphone has an easy and accessible camera, its limitations in modes and exposure make getting a DSLR worth it for the budding photographer. It produces top-quality images, allows for interchangeable lenses, and has room to grow if you choose to add more accessories.
Memory Card
How you plan to use your camera—whether for long vacations or short photo
sessions—will determine the memory card capacity you should go for. A 32 GB SD is a good for most scenarios, which can hold just over one-thousand 24 megapixel photos.
Spare Batteries and Chargers
There are few things worse than planning a shoot and having the camera die or run out of space mid-way through a session. Especially if you are somewhere remote, always be prepared with backup batteries and chargers.
Cleaning Kit
While a t-shirt or paper towel might do the trick in a pinch, they don’t ensure high-quality images and equipment longevity. Proper cleaning equipment like an air blower can remove sensor dust and lens cleaning wipes can get rid of dirt and fingerprints without leaving a residue.
Devon Berry 