If you've ever wanted to take your Instagram posts to the next level, this episode is for you. We talk about how and why to learn the art of photography.Full show notesThis week’s episode is sponsored by:

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Things mentioned in this episode:

How to Not Get Hacked (Ep. 187)How to Grow Your Social Media Following (Ep. 224)How to Study Effectively with Flash CardsHow Much Water Should You REALLY Be Drinking?How to Think Like Sherlock HolmesFstoppers' Exposure Triangle articleCanon Rebel SL2 DSLR CameraSony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital CameraMeike Automatic Extension TubeSony SEL90M28G FE 90mm f/2.8-22 Macro LensSony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 LensSony SEL35F18 35mm f/1.8 Prime Fixed LensUnbox Therapy on YouTubeListen Money MattersMango Street on YouTubePeter McKinnon on YouTubeCaleb Wojcik on YouTubeJared Polin on YouTubeThe Photographer's EphemerisBorrow LensesAdobe LightroomAffinity PhotoPixelmatorLight Pollution MapSnapseed (iOS | Android)mmCalc

Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page.You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter.Timestamps:

0:13:31 - Why did we do an episode about this topic0:18:12 - Why does Martin like photography0:26:00 - How to get started in photography0:32:24 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:34:47 - How to feel about your old work0:38:02 - Should you buy expensive gear as a beginner?0:44:08 - Why upgrade your equipment and what to upgrade first0:57:14 - Upgrading from your smartphone to a camera and lens1:09:40 - Gear, tips and techniques for taking better photos1:24:41 - Looking at other people's work1:30:45 - Photography resource recommendations1:43:00 - Conclusion

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