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# Put That Camera Down
- URL: https://www.cjchilvers.com/blog/put-that-camera-down/
- Published: 2014-11-25T18:50:15.000Z
- Updated: 2014-11-25T18:50:15.000Z
- Author: CJ Chilvers

I’m a big believer in leaving the camera behind from time to time to get better at experiencing life. I believe it leads to better photos and better stories in the long run.

If you’re not quite ready to commit that completely, fear not. Some photographers are taking up drawing as a middle ground.

- [Why You Should Stop Taking Pictures on Your Phone and Learn to Draw](http://thephilosophersmail.com/perspective/why-you-should-stop-taking-pictures-on-your-phone-and-learn-to-draw/?ref=cjchilvers.com) \- The Philosopher’s Mail
- [What I Drew from Sketching](https://medium.com/tradecraft-traction/what-i-drew-from-sketching-c30d9810d0f0?ref=cjchilvers.com) \- Tara Sripunvoraskul
- [6 Lessons I’ve Learned from Photographer’s Sketchbooks](http://erickimphotography.com/blog/2014/11/14/lessons-ive-learned-photographers-sketchbooks/?ref=cjchilvers.com) \- Eric Kim