How do the photographers deal with the new normal?

The new normal will change the perspective of photographers and content creators, both in terms of creativity and in making money. COVID-19 has changed the old normal to the new normal. These are new tips for photographers to be able to change their attitudes and mindset, so they can optimize their sophisticated cameras to be more productive as a professional photographer. Look at the latest Greyhound film Tom Hanks, which has to be watched on Apple TV not in the cinema, as it was in normal old times.

Because of COVID-19 many changes must be faced by the global community. Almost all aspects of life are infected by Coronavirus. Photographers and content creators also face the same thing, which creates new anxiety in realizing the creation of images and videos, which also affects their economic lives.

Project delays and contracts that should have been worked on from March to today must also be experienced by photographers and content creators, who are generally accustomed to working outside the studio. It seems like all professions and businesses must be prepared to undergo the transition from the old normal to the new normal. 

How do the photographers deal with the new normal? 

Greyhound, Tom Hanks' latest film cannot be watched in theaters.
 New Normal has changed the way to watch new movies? (thejakartapost.com)

Photographers and content creators like YouTubers or Vloggers who are accustomed to outdoor activities must be in shock after the coronavirus spreads globally, so they are forced to stay at home. Indeed, not everyone is ready to work from home. The inspiration that usually arises spontaneously, seems to be sucked in by the sad atmosphere that always appears in the media because of the impact of the Coronavirus.

Among the photographers, there might be those who have achieved new success because they have gotten out of the box so they can be creative and work from home. Most of them are content creators, Vloggers or YouTubers, and photographers who have specific expertise.


They are not very dependent on outdoor work. A new situation for most people is not profitable, instead, they start to get new contracts worth hundreds or thousands of dollars. Independent content creators may get a lot of sudden inspiration, so their videos get a lot of new viewers and subscribers during this global pandemic.

Changing attitudes and mindset is a must. 

If many people and other professions have changed the perspective of the new normal that is bound to happen, the photographers are also able to do the same thing. It is time to change attitudes and especially the mindset about the art of photography in the new normal. Some of the old normal ones might still become a tradition, of course with a slightly different adaptation and creativity.

The new style of a photographer in the new normal. (photofocus.com)

Lockdown regulations in some countries have been relaxed. However, the way business is conducted might be different. The cinema was not yet operational when Covid-19 was confirmed to be entering the second wave, so there was a new Tom Hanks film that Apple TV had bought at a very high price. Now moviegoers will switch from the cinema room to the screen that they have such as a tablet, smartphone, or laptop.

This phenomenon is real and has begun to run slowly or even faster than we expect. That is why content creators, and especially photographers, who have been very proud of outdoor creativity have dared to change their mindset and attitude in creativity. Make sure, we have to start to get out of the box, which is still hanging out in the old normal.


Change is eternal, so the wise have said in normal times. Because of Covid-19 the change has taken place and is becoming more real and has happened now. 

For professional photographers, photography is not just an ordinary hobby during COVID-19 and thereafter. Most photographers must look for new opportunities, and that can be done with new collaborations, especially if we cannot do it alone.


The new collaboration is a must in the new normal. 

New opportunities and benefits can be achieved successfully if the attitude and mindset also adapt to the new normal. There are many old-style businesses, as well as jobs and other professions that have certainly moved in the new normal direction. Don't let yourself get lost for too long with your sophisticated camera in a normal time. The choice is yours.

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A guide to choose lenses for your DSLR camera

If you are the user Digital SLR cameras or the mirrorless camera, then you will be bored with the kit lens that you get when you buy a camera for the first time. You definitely want to try a macro lens, telephoto lens, fish-eye lens or lens super zoom. Each type of lens has the character and ability according to brand, price and lens technology that you will buy. Before you buy additional lenses for your photography needs, so if you are a beginner, then you can use the following guidelines:

Original lens or a third-party

Sexy photographer. Image: wickedreport.com

You certainly want to buy the original lens made ​​by Canon, Nikon or Pentax, which is in accordance with the camera you use today. If you do not have enough budgets, then you can buy the original lens in a camera shop that sells second-hand lens. If you are allergic to used lens, then you can choose the lenses are made with high quality third-party lenses from Sigma, Tamron, Tokina or Samyang. Third-party lenses have also been made with the high technology, so you able to get sharp images.

Focal length

Focal length is the distance between lenses with the camera's sensor field where a photograph is formed. Focal length scale is expressed in millimeters. Camera with lenses focal length is shorter usually suitable for traveling (holiday), because it does not give you trouble when carrying it.

Prime lens 

Three stooges in action with cameras. Image: bajiroo.com

Prime lens or fixed lenses is a camera lenses with the focal length that cannot be changed except with the help of additional lenses. Every prime lens quality is different for each product offered. Typically, the prime lens is much more expensive than variable zoom lens or lenses (focal length can be changed).

Aperture

Landscape photographer. Image: desicolours.com

The aperture is the hole in the lenses that allows light to enter. Most cameras with the high aperture are more expensive because of its ability to capture more light when shooting. As mentioned above, you are can choose lenses with the aperture that you are want from a third party brands like Tokina, Sigma or Tamron and Samyang.

Lens mount

Lens mount or bearing lenses is arguably a physical link between the camera and lenses. Therefore you should be able to select the appropriate type of lens mount between the lenses and camera you have. Some cameras brands usually are not so suitable given the lens mount is not coming from the same production.

Big and long lens. Image: stickboydaily.com

Image stabilizer

Most of The camera lens in this era already equipped with an image stabilizer that helps you to reduce the risk of taking blurry pictures. Although the actual shooting abilities are also affect the results of the pictures taken. So you can select and buy a camera lenses with this feature or not. You can use the image stabilizer feature that already exists on your camera body. If necessary you can use a tripod to take pictures in low light conditions.

Additional suggestions:

If you are a novice photographer, your do not have to buy expensive camera so that you can buy additional lenses for more, so you can be more creative to make different types of images, both indoors, landscape, macro photos, architecture photos, sports photos, photo animals in the wild and other various types of photos, even photos with the purpose of art. You will find your identity as a photographer. This is very important so that you have the characteristics and special skills, so you can afford professional and respected photographers in the future, your even get rich because of your skills as a photographer. Do you agree with my opinion?

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