In these difficult economic times, has photography become a luxury meant for the affluent few?
In these difficult economic times, has photography become a luxury meant for the affluent few?
No.
It is a necessity for some and a luxury for others. Personally I don't feel complete without it and can't pay my bills either. So I guess it is a necessity for me.
Thanks,
Kirk
at age 73:
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep"
A study of the history of photography will give you the answer. Look at the photographic work done during the Depression, for example.
Seems to me the answer is an emphatic, no!
"If you need to ask that question, you can't afford it."
(Standard answer from people who sell luxury items)
Photography, as a hobby, is a luxury to a person who lost his/her job due to the economic downturn and has a family with three, or four kids to support.
It is a necessity to a person who does photography as their primary income.
What Mr. Gittings said.
A day without photography is like a day without sunshine.
There is more low priced good quality used LF equipment available now than I have ever seen. If you develop your own b/w LF is affordable.
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