As a creator, it’s your job to have a clear vision and mission behind your platform.  But without the right equipment, it would be nearly impossible to perfectly capture the moments you want to share with your audience. Using your smart phone or a basic camera is fine in the beginning, but when should you consider a tech upgrade?

You want to become a full-time creator

Deciding to become a creator full time is a big step. If you plan on spending all of your time creating high quality content, you’ll need high quality equipment to get the job done. As a full time creator, you will be using your equipment daily, so it’s important to choose technology that will make your job easier.

You want to create better quality content

Ready to take your photos and video to the next level? Upgrading your equipment with additional features and capabilities can be a great way to start, especially if you’ve been working with the same setup for a long time. Make a list of the features you think will improve the quality of your content and then find a camera that fulfills those needs. Do your research!

You want to learn new skills

If you’ve been using your phone or the auto settings on your camera, it might be time to polish your photography skills. Once you’ve decided that a higher-level camera is what you need, you’ll have a chance to learn and play with the various settings on it that will open a whole new world of creativity for you. You’ll be amazed at the ways that changing a setting here and there will be able to alter the photographs that you take. Upgrading camera accessories, like lenses and flashes, will also help you to achieve higher quality photos.

You want to focus more on video

Creating beautiful video can be a great way to connect and engage with your followers. If you plan on incorporating more video into your feed, you’ll definitely want to consider a tech upgrade. Cameras that can capture high definition video will give you a more professional finish and new technology, like drones, can add a whole new perspective to your content.

Once you’ve officially decided that it’s time for new equipment, you can shift your focus back to creating beautiful content. What tech updates have helped to boost your creativity?

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Dee is a beauty and lifestyle blogger at Liner and Glitter and Gloss, Oh My! You can find her on Instagram @linerglttrgloss. Dee is also a freelance writer and part of #ThePaidCrew editorial team.

Featured image by Matthew Henry