So.. My topic this week was was going to be “Cameras of Famous Photographers” because I have some what of an obsession with Cameras and what the pros use. However, in my research this week, I discovered that MOST really good photographers like Annie Liebovitz and Patrick Ecclesine, shoot with many different cameras. Everything online says Leibovitz shoots predominately with Nikon, but in my research (on youtube) Annie use everything from a point and shoot to a Hasselblad. Same with Patrick Ecclesine, I’ve seen him with Nikons, Canons and Hasselblads.
I can tell you Lynn Goldsmith uses a Mamiya DL28 and she’s the only one I’ve seen who doesn’t switch it up.
I think Hasselblads are for the most part what most professional portrait and fashion photographers such as, Annie, Patrick, Nigel Barker, and James Russell use.
In my research, I realised it really is more about the person behind the camera. I personally can pick up any Canon and use it. But if someone was to hand me a Nikon, or Hasselblad I may just be at a loss. And I feel good photographer (who knows their stuff) should be able to know how to work whatever camera is given to them.
Therefore in my conclusion, It’s not about the Camera.. it’s about the person behind the lens, and what they bring to the shoot. Why go out and spend thousands of dollars because that’s the camera Annie Liebovitz,Patrick Ecclesine or Lynn Goldsmith uses? You will not produce the same images. Even if you had the lighting and subjects they have.
