Gear
SUMMARY
After 18 years in photography, Rick Bebbington shares his perspective on gear, creative ruts, and finding compelling images in overlooked locations. He has shifted from using a wide range of zoom lenses to primarily shooting between 24mm and 50mm, with 35mm as his preferred focal length. Bebbington found that mundane locations, like an airport stopover, yielded more satisfying results than spectacular destinations, emphasizing that the belief a location isn't worth photographing is limiting. He also details his ongoing "traffic cone" project as an example of a long-term personal project that fosters continuous engagement with ordinary subjects.
TAKEAWAYS
Photographer Rick Bebbington finds inspiration in "boring" or mundane locations over exotic destinations.
He primarily uses lenses in the 24mm to 50mm range, with 35mm being his sweet spot.
Bebbington's "traffic cone" project exemplifies a long-term personal project that maintains creative engagement.
He discusses essential skills for photographers, creative burnout, and the role of AI in photography.