SUMMARY
Brendan Van Son challenged himself to photograph Bolivia for 12 days using only a single camera battery. This constraint, particularly with his Sony a7 IV mirrorless camera, forced him to pre-visualize shots using his phone and commit before turning on the power-draining LCD. While the limitation sometimes meant foregoing shots, it also redirected him to better compositions, such as finding a hot spring creek instead of a planned but unworkable salt flat scene. Van Son questions whether shooting less ultimately improves image quality or simply increases pickiness, leaving the comparison open for viewers.
TAKEAWAYS
Photographer Brendan Van Son limited himself to one camera battery for a 12-day trip across Bolivia.
The constraint forced pre-visualization and reduced reliance on the camera's LCD screen.
The single battery rule sometimes led to missed shots but also redirected him to better compositions.
Van Son questions if shooting less leads to stronger images or just increased selectivity.