Hello All

ChipI · Jan 5, 2018

I am Chip located in NE Tennessee USA. I am an aspiring photographer. I have always wanted to go pro, but life and cost have always been, and still are a factor. I learned the fundamentals of photography in high school, on a Pentax K 1000 35mm film camera. But that was 20+ years ago. Looking to start out doing some Stock with an older DSLR (Canon 7204...EOS Rebel.) Using Social Media, YouTube, Patron, etc to raise money to buy a Sony a7rIII, or a Nikon D850. Alas by the time I raise the money both will probably be obsolete.

stk · Jan 5, 2018

You don't need a fancy camera to go pro.

I don't know in witch direction you want to go, but my advice would be to buy a decent, used camera and spend the rest of your money on lenses, lights, travels, education or even marketing.

But then again, I would probably go for a nice camera myself, even when I know it's not where the money is best spent.

Designer · Jan 5, 2018

Welcome, ChipI!

ChipI said:
Using Social Media, YouTube, Patron, etc to raise money..

You can do that? Wow! I had no idea!

Why would it take a long time? How do you get money now?

ChipI · Jan 5, 2018

Designer said:
Welcome, ChipI!

ChipI said:

Using Social Media, YouTube, Patron, etc to raise money..

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You can do that? Wow! I had no idea!

Why would it take a long time? How do you get money now?

I live in a rural area the cost of living is low therefore the jobs don't pay crap. My good paying commercial printing job went to China and Mexico a few years back. I have a degree in ElectroMechanical Technology but the manufacturing sector here is all but gone. Right now I make enough to pay the bills, and a little extra sometimes, by working as a substitute high school teacher. Certainly not enough extra to buy the equipment I am looking at.

Dean_Gretsch · Jan 5, 2018

Welcome Chip. I grew up in south central Kentucky on the Tennessee border, so I know about the pay/cost of living thing you mentioned. I also know you have much scenic beauty around you once you decide your route. Looking forward to see what you share with us.