I have two different reasons. The original reason, which is still valid when applicable:
Originally posted by normhead 4. I like to document my pleasurable experiences with hope so re- experiencing them to some degree in the future.
And the second reason, which I found after I bought my first legacy primes. Nowadays most of my shooting falls into this category:
Originally posted by monochrome Because I enjoy the process (or act) of taking pictures - using the tools (camera, lens, processor) to create the image I hoped to create.
In my case it is more about the taking than about the pictures. That’s why I have so much gear, especially the legacy gear.
There is also a third reason due to improved skills and gear, but I can still count the occasions with my finger, so this is kind of bubbling under reason
Originally posted by normhead "10. To provide a service to an organization.", another one that never would have occurred to me.