Photography

The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.

RestfulPhysical
IndoorsOutdoors
SolitarySocial
PracticalCreative
InstinctiveTechnical
Hands-offHands-on
RelaxedCompetitive
CautiousDaring
Quick winsPatient
PrivatePerformer
MinimalistCollector
Just do itStudious
Low-kitGear-heavy
AnalogDigital
ObjectsLiving things

Deciding what to include, how to light it and when to press the shutter. Composition and timing matter more than the camera.

Arts & Expression improvised quiet done alone outdoorsy wants a few hours

~$716Cost to start

SteadyDifficulty

Indoors or outWhere

2 setup steps, ~$716 all in. Nothing to buy until you say so.

Is it you?

Nobody has scored this against your answers yet. $716 to find out whether it sticks.

What you need2 things

The honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$716

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The path14 quests

ASetting up2 things to sort, in any order$38

Use the camera you own, and get a memory card
Turn the camera off automatic once

Then the quests

Shoot the same scene three ways using the triangle deliberately
Shoot a whole day in manual mode
Take one photo you're genuinely proud of

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What to buy5

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From the blog30

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