The 25-step Action Plan for New Photographers

"Like many aficionados I am excessively affected by my own preferences and habits, and it leads me to give buying advice that is indeed idiosyncratic. The suggestion that you jump in from the get-go with an investment of $3,195 is indeed preposterous (good word). I would like to make amends by suggesting an objectively more characteristic 25-step course of action for you. My experience in this field has demonstrated many times that this sequence is broadly very typical, and I think you will find that these new recommendations far more objectively trace the course of most serious photographers' investments in their gear."

Mike Johnston from The Online Photographer*has posted a hilarious and tongue-in-cheek article that just about sums up the mindset of many amatuer photographers I've seen over the years. Whether you're about to take up photography seriously, or have been shooting for a long time, Mike's post is recommended reading.