"A better camera = better photos"
I hear this all the time, but it’s simply not true.
I’ve seen beginners start with a camera gear worth thousands… and still struggle to take great photos.
While gear can help, it’s not the most important thing when you’re just starting out. Learning how light, composition, and timing work matters way more.
That’s why I always recommend starting with what you already have. Even a basic camera or a phone is a great starting point. Upgrade later, when you know photography is something you want to invest in.
I’ve seen some people who spent a lot of money on gear only to realize photography wasn’t really for them - and that’s a tough spot to be in.
"Good weather = good photos"
Honestly, this is one of the most ridiculous takes I’ve heard. In fact, I’d argue the opposite is true.
Clear, sunny days are often the least interesting conditions for photography. Flat light, harsh shadows, and no mood? Not for me.
Storms, fog, snow, overcast skies… Those are the conditions that bring emotion and atmosphere into your photos.
Don’t wait for the “perfect” weather. Go shoot in worse weather conditions and you might be surprised.
"Editing is cheating"
I might have to take back what I said earlier, because this might just be even more ridiculous… I didn’t think I would even have to argue against this.
Editing is part of photography. It’s where your personal style, mood, and creative vision come to life.
Without it, it’s hard to stand out.
And just to be clear, there’s nothing wrong with preferring a natural, untouched look. But calling editing “cheating” is just unfair.
We all enjoy different styles, and that’s the beauty of it. Photography isn’t a competition, it’s an expression. So don’t drag others down just because their approach is different.
"You have to travel far to take good photos"
I used to believe this too… But I was completely wrong.
I live in a really small town, and for the longest time, I thought there was nothing to shoot here. But once I started experimenting with macro photography, self-portraits, and even astrophotography, I suddenly had tons of subjects to photograph right around me.
Eventually, I found an amazing landscape spot just 30 minutes from home. I had no idea it even existed. Now, it’s one of my favourite locations, and I’ve just taken some of my best photos there.
The truth is: you don’t need to travel very far. You just need to start looking differently.
"You must have a niche right away"
Way too many people fall for this. Especially now with Instagram full of marketing coaches pushing this idea.
But truth is, forcing a niche too early can actually slow down your growth.
You’ll limit what you shoot, experience fewer situations, and learn a lot less overall.
I fell into this trap too. I thought I could only post nature and landscape photos or the algorithm would punish me.
That is simply not true. Nowadays, I just share almost everything I shoot even though I mainly focus on nature and landscape photography.
If people genuinely enjoy your photography, they’ll stick around. Posting in multiple niches won’t turn them away.
"Instagram success = good photographer"
Not really.
Being successful on Instagram takes way more than just photography skills.
You need to understand SEO, storytelling, consistency, marketing… even videography. It’s not just about taking good photos - It’s about knowing how to share them.
So if you’re not growing fast or getting the reach you want, don’t let it make you doubt your skills.
I haven’t figured it all out yet either. I’m learning every day - and that’s what truly matters.
There will be a day it all clicks. Until then, keep creating.
Hope you learned something!
There are many more misconseptions about photography but these are some of the most important ones out there that I wanted you to be aware of.
After learning of these myths myself, my photography changed for the better.
I gained a lot more experience and stopped doubting myself.
Avoiding these traps allowed me to progress as a photographers way faster than before.
I hope you learned something new, and I’ll see you again next week with another blog post!
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