Getting Started Wh Rebel T2i

[welldonechef]

Hello all!
I am purchasing the Going Pro kit. I plan to turn my chef career into part photography and writing career (food related.)
I don't have much in start up funds, but I do have my trusty Canon Rebel T2i. I have heard there is a lot of functionality built into that body.
In your opinions, what is the feasibility of earning with the Rebel until I have capital built up to buy a bigger DSLR model?
Should I just worry about buying glass to start?

[i speak in math]

Originally Posted by welldonechef

Hello all!
I am purchasing the Going Pro kit. I plan to turn my chef career into part photography and writing career (food related.)
I don't have much in start up funds, but I do have my trusty Canon Rebel T2i. I have heard there is a lot of functionality built into that body.
In your opinions, what is the feasibility of earning with the Rebel until I have capital built up to buy a bigger DSLR model?
Should I just worry about buying glass to start?

Glass is important. You aren't in a hurry and don't need to be able to change settings, like autofocus from single to continuous, in a hurry when photographing food. Your camera will be fine for that. The glass will make a big difference in micro-contrast and sharpness, as well as different perspectives. Moreso than glass, though, learning the art of photography is where I'd put my money. An expensive camera doesn't take better pictures.

[AndyM2020]

You can do it with the Rebel, but as "i speak in math" said above, lenses will be more important than upgrading to a 7D for example.

Most food shots you do will be staged and lit, so for most shots you can stick with ISO 100 and you don't need a camera that has a high ISO performance, or can take loads of shots per second and so on.

I would perhaps get a couple of prime lenses, simply because you will get sharper images for less money. Perhaps an EF 85mm, and/or even a 1:1 macro lens for close ups.