With what budget to have to get started in photography?

Although photography is a discipline that is chosen, when you want to unleash creativity and a sense of observation, this practice entails  an  expense , which can sometimes make some doubt. But what budget do you have to have to get started in photography ?

Among the great expenses that must be made to learn to photograph, there is, of course, the purchase of a camera.  This is the basis for any beginner, but you should be well informed about it.

Digital camera, reflex camera, hybrid camera, Canon and Nikon, analog, snapshot … There are many references  in the photography market, so it is important to know what is best for you, according to your expectations, your wishes and the use potential that you will give to the camera.

Thus, a hybrid camera costs on average about € 500 to have a   fairly good value for money . You must also choose according to the brands and characteristics of each camera.

Also, keep in mind that you can, to start, opt for  a second-hand camera , which are good alternatives to practice, learn to use a camera and progress without spending too much money.

The other large part of the expense is complemented by the  different accessories : lens, tripod, transport backpack, etc. Therefore, if you are a beginner and you practice photography occasionally and without much skill, you should get only the essentials.

For a macro lens, a spare battery, an SD card, a camera bag and a tripod, your budget can be around € 600. It is a very important expense, so we advise you to think in advance how useful you are going to give them. Ideally, all accessories should be good value for money . Do not hesitate to  ask  a professional photography before embarking on so many expenses.

On the other hand, why not add a photography teacher to all of this  ? If your budget allows it, it can be a  great help  for you to learn the basic concepts and techniques of this beautiful discipline. At Superprof, for example, photography classes in Madrid cost € 16 an hour on average.

Photography is a discipline as beautiful as it is  complete , which nevertheless requires a certain budget to get started. If your budget is tight, buy the  minimum , and get the accessories  as you go , so you can measure your progress even better  !

What are you waiting for to book your first photography course ? With what budget to have to get started in photography?