Digital Photography

So Monday night, we started discussing digital photography.  We got into how sensors work and what noise is and all that 'fun' stuff.  To me it is interesting to know some of the technology behind a camera, but there are some days I don't care how it works as long as it does.  I will admit, before digital cameras came out, I wasn't into photography all that much.  But eversince I got my first digital camera, I have absolutely fallen in love with photography.  It is a fun way to express myself and capture memories. 

So on this journey through photography knowing the difference between a CCD and CMOS sensor is interesting, but not necessary to take a picture.  The process of taking a good picture that causes someone to say "Wow" is not reliant on the camera.  It is a result of how the photographer sets up the scene, whether in a studio or out in the world.  To many people get caught up on the type of camera, the lens, the number of megapixels, etc.  These might aide in the capture of the scene or moment, but it is the photographer who takes the photo because he/she is moved by what they see.  So I encourage everyone not to worry about what type of equipment you are using (film or digital, point n shoot or SLR), just get out there and shoot.  Have fun, enjoy this process of taking a picture.