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    Default "You dont just step into the ring because you think you box"

    A friend of mine pointed something out to me recently and I couldnt help but laugh. Why do so many people think that if they just buy a damn SLR and they become a professional photographer? Who the **** would even pay for it. Every idiot on the block buhahah



    PRIME EXAMPLE!
    http://www.myspace.com/chadbeephotography



    some real ones I know/used
    http://www.myspace.com/creativeeyephotography
    http://www.myspace.com/changaroophotography
    http://www.myspace.com/jorofoto
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    Since when does Chadbee do photography?

    checking out his page right now..

    Edit: HAHAHA what a coincidence, Changaroophotography and chadbeephotography..
    Last edited by Frög; 05-28-2008 at 03:00 AM.

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    his automotive photography sucks.
    Quote Originally Posted by MR.EM1 View Post
    learn to english

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    'Cause everyone has to start somewhere.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Echonova
    'Cause everyone has to start somewhere.
    oh the failbus

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    You guys are really critical of others, especially those that have never been involved in the profession. Dont knock the man, especially since hes just starting out, you never know potential of others.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nemesis
    You guys are really critical of others, especially those that have never been involved in the profession. Dont knock the man, especially since hes just starting out, you never know potential of others.
    Understood. But I do know people just thinking they can just hop into ****

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    Quote Originally Posted by redrumracer
    that girl jessica L... she looks like she has a couple miles on her

    those auto pic SACK DEM NUTTERS


    actually ashley sharp.. SHE IS TORE UP!


    edit again: THEY ALL SUCK BAWLS
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    Quote Originally Posted by dubs04sti
    that girl jessica L... she looks like she has a couple miles on her

    those auto pic SACK DEM NUTTERS


    actually ashley sharp.. SHE IS TORE UP!


    edit again: THEY ALL SUCK BAWLS
    thats the joke they have down there about his models, none are hot and its called hot model photography

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    Quote Originally Posted by dubs04sti
    Understood. But I do know people just thinking they can just hop into ****

    I do agree though in some ways, everyone considers themselves a "photographer", which is completely fine, however I have an issue with those that consider themselves a professional. Professional is a fairly lose term anyways, since some consider themselves pro if they get paid for what they do, which is completely fine, but I only hold a few certain people on that pedestal. Some people consider a pro by the types and quality photos they put out.

    Just for reference:

    from dictionary.com

    Photographer
    –noun
    a person who takes photographs, esp. one who practices photography professionally.

    Professional
    a person who earns a living in a sport or other occupation frequently engaged in by amateurs ( I selected the one that applies most here)

    Nobody here on this site, nor most people you know make a living off photography. Its risky and the market is saturated with "professionals". Theres one difference though, they know people in the business and usually get further that way.


    Hence, to my next point. We are all mainly freelance, working odd jobs. Personally speaking I do primarily wedding photography. It pays well, hours are decent, and it has the least amount of downtime. I do automotive work only for magazines and occasionally people that ask me to ( I do afterall enjoy it, just dont have the time). Anyways, I wouldnt take someone calling themselves "XX Photography" personal, its just something they are branding.

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    Sometimes people catch the bug...if i had the cash id buy a nice camera...but i make enough money with my powershot.

    but you got to start somewhere..

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    What are you trying to prove? Call out someone in particular or just making a general QQ fest?

    It doesn't take a lot of skill to take really really good pictures.
    It takes a TON of skill to take an amazing picture. That or a hell of a lot of luck.


    Someone enjoys something and you knock them? I have a DSLR, I take pictures.

    Am I a pro photographer, no. Do I take some pictures that turn out really well, yes.


    And like others said, you have to start somewhere. Quit trying to bi*ch about ricerphotography.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JITB
    Sometimes people catch the bug...if i had the cash id buy a nice camera...but i make enough money with my powershot.

    but you got to start somewhere..

    nobody f u c k s with the POWERSHOT PRO lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by dubs04sti
    oh the failbus
    LOL, how did you intend this thread to go?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pher
    ricerphotography.
    there is your QQ

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