Rant @ IA photogs

[A.P. Photography]

Ok, let me say that there are some noobs on here that actually have an interest and want to get into photography. I have no problem with any of you doing this and I will give feedback and help when warranted. I am very blunt when it comes to feedback but that is what helps you get better. When I started shooting, I posted my photos on the big photog forums and got ripped apart. A shot I thought was great and well executed, they tore apart like a fat woman at an all you can eat buffet. So it was either get better or sell the gear. I didn't get upset but took what they told me and pushed myself to get better.

It takes time to devlop your skill and style. Remeber this, "You can't just jump in the ring with Ali cause you think you can box?" Same thing with photography, you can't just jump in with a camera and expect perfect images, it takes time and training.


Hey Chad, that white duck must have been a Pron photographer.

[Jaimecbr900]

Based on the idea that Airmax posted on here, I'm going to start a reference thread where we can all share ideas and tips on how to shoot better pictures. Notice I said PICTURES, and NOT "photoshoot" or advocating DSLR vs P&S.

I'm going to dig up some of the books I've read and liked. I've got literally a mini-library of books and magazines that helped me realize the nuts and bolts of things. It does NOT tell you how to reproduce someone's work, as Changaroo stated. It does teach you techniques and more importantly theories/reasoning behind some shots. The Ansel Adams quote is exactly right, but HOW do YOU know WHERE to stand????? By reading and practicing. No other way around it. Just like weight loss, there is no real magic pill. People always telling everyone "great pics" to get some pos reps is a false sense of security. Much like actually PLAYING Golf, which for some reason people think is "easy", posting your work on an actual photography site is a humbling experience. You'll either pack up your equipment and sell it or get better. No real in-between. You have to have thick skin because they will tear down even pics you thought were great. I personally don't totally agree with that approach myself, but it does work for some.

I'll leave everyone with this:

You don't just walk into a Hospital or Police station and start using lingo or phrases you HEARD on some TV show and think YOU are somehow at their same level simply because you TALK like them. Right?

This is why some people take offense to trendy people who have no idea what comes out of their mouth any more than the guy that walks into the Hospital thinking he's a Surgeon because he watches Grey's Anatomy on TV.