DO you need the latest expensive camera to shoot wonderful artistic flower portraits

In this video, we delve into the age-old debate of skills versus expensive gear when it comes to capturing dreamy and painterly flower portraits. You'll be pleasantly surprised to discover that, in many cases, your skills as a photographer matter far more than the price tag of your equipment.
We put two camera lens combinations to the test: the Canon 5D Mark III paired with a 100mm f/2.8 macro lens, and the Canon 400D equipped with a 25mm extension tube and a 50mm f/1.4 lens. The results may astonish you! When shooting these ethereal flower portraits with a shallow depth of field (DOF), the differences between the setups are often negligible. You'll notice distinctions primarily when zoomed in at 100% or if you intend to print the images in large formats.
Join us in this enlightening exploration of the true value of skills in achieving stunning flower portraits, regardless of your gear's price tag. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned photographer, this video will inspire you to focus on honing your craft and creating captivating images with the tools you have.
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[@3DWHIZZ]

Wonderful photography Dirk!
Question: What is the "shooting through technique"?

[@3DWHIZZ]

I took a chance n googled it...and found out i already do this at times...didn't know there was a name for it.
Thanks Dirk!

[@ChuckBruton]

Perfect practice ! 👍….

[@dirkercken1348]

Thanks for you comment Chuck! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lev88888]

A small correction: Nifty-fifty is 50mm f1.8, costs about $100. 50mm f1.4 is a better, more expensive lens, it costs about $400.