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    My Favorite Camera and Why I Use It

    People ask me now and then what the best camera is. I always give the same answer—the best camera is the one you have with you. That’s really why my favorite camera is the one I’m using at the moment. I’m not chasing the latest model or the most expensive gear. What matters to me is having a camera close by and being willing to use it. Over the years, I’ve learned that good photos usually come from paying attention, not from having the fanciest equipment. Most of my photos are taken with an entry-level Nikon D3500. It’s simple, dependable, and comfortable to use. I don’t have to fight with…

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    Why I Started This Blog

    I’ve spent a lot of years messing with simple hobbies. Working on engines, taking pictures, standing around a grill at cookouts. Somewhere along the line I realized those were the things I looked forward to the most. They slow me down a little, keep my hands busy, and give me something worth remembering later. This blog started as a place to keep all those moments together in one spot. I’ve always liked learning by doing. In the garage you figure things out by turning wrenches and making mistakes until something finally works. Photography isn’t much different. You pay attention, try again, and once in a while you get something you…