Cameras, equipment and inspiration: snapper Lalea Raymond on getting started in photography

From capturing New Jersey neighborhoods to shooting celebrities at top events, photographer Lalea Raymond explains how she began her dream job as a product, portrait and events photographer.

After years of yearning to take photos, the Jersey City creative took a leap of faith, buying her first camera in 2017.

Here, she offers tips for those starting out, from how to choose the best equipment from MPB, the largest global platform to buy, sell and trade used photo and video gear, to how to master using a new style of camera, as well as where to find inspiration.

Discover more of the series here.