Lesson #19: Always Have Your Camera With You

How many times have you found yourself in a beautiful setting, watching an amazing scene unfold in front of you while the light warms to a golden hue, and you're unable to get the shot. Why? Because you don't have your camera with you.  This happens to every photographer from time to time, and it's certainly a hard, yet very easy lesson to learn.

Pyt simply, you won't get the shot unless you have your camera, so get used to carrying your camera with you wherever you go. Point and shoots are so compact these days that they'll fit right in your pocket. If you use an SLR, then get yourself a handy camera bag so that the next time you find yourself in a great setting, you won't miss the opportunity to creat a great photograph.