Rant @ IA photogs

[Tracy]

I am on the bandwagon as soon as I get a new camera SUCK IT! I'll take pics of cars in the grass, use HDR to death and I will even use flash when it's not necessary and I will call it all a photoshoot Now what?

www.flickr.com/photos/tracyshayhorn add me

[speedminded]

I could do it. Give me a hotshoe adapter with PC port, some alien bees, 3 crates of bananas, and one hungry chimp equipped with a Sony A200.

Not to poke fun, but glamour photography is a lot more than just you as the photographer. You could have perfect lighting, perfect settings, a kick ass backdrop, but then the laziest most un-interesting model in the world (or her clothes suck or the make-up/hair is all wrong, etc).

I do understand the point you are making....that there is another side to photography than cranking out perfectly focused, high resolution images. My observation/comment is that the people who understand this aren't usually threatened by the prospect of Peggy-Sue who just bought her 1DMark3 at best buy and wants to get into the business.

The haters (who might not have as much in the way that sets them apart) are quaking in their boots, though.

A good photographer can make something out of any situation or subject though. The question is can they do it to the expectations of the client.

The only problem with every Joe Blow getting a higher-end camera is they sometimes are willing to do things for nothing. With the current economy causing continuous advertising budget cuts, magazines dropping like flies, etc. Magazines, ad firms, promoters, etc. are taking advantage of the Joe Blow's. The work ethic and composition may not be there 100% but they are willing to work with what they get to save the almighty buck putting the pro's out on the curb...

[AndyStacy]

A good photographer can make something out of any situation or subject though. The question is can they do it to the expectations of the client.

The only problem with every Joe Blow getting a higher-end camera is they sometimes are willing to do things for nothing. With the current economy causing continuous advertising budget cuts, magazines dropping like flies, etc. Magazines, ad firms, promoters, etc. are taking advantage of the Joe Blow's. The work ethic and composition may not be there 100% but they are willing to work with what they get to save the almighty buck putting the pro's out on the curb...

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Back when i started photography as a hobby, i didn't think it would take me anywhere, its just something i did when i got bored. Took a couple courses in high school and some in college learning film development, composition, proper exposure techniques, etc.

Now i actually work at a studio, and it pays my bills, i shoot cars on the side, as well as portraits n stuff. The key thing is, that i still have fun doing it.

The only difference between a photographer and a "picture-taker" is determination.

My whole thing is, i started somewhere, entry level slr and whatnot, some people inspired me, i worked hard at it, and its gotten me a long way, i still have a LOOOOONG way to go before i would EVER call myself a professional. I am just a serious amateur.


So if you like taking pictures, want to learn more about the art of photography, then by all means, if your budget supports it, buy what you want. But if you think its going to be a hobby, (like i started) buy something sensible then upgrade when need be. I started off with a sony P&S, i still use it sometimes actually. haha but i have upgraded my gear because what i was shooting demanded something a little more versitile.


Happy Shooting Everyone!

[james]

<3 Canon

[CHADbee]

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Back when i started photography as a hobby, i didn't think it would take me anywhere, its just something i did when i got bored. Took a couple courses in high school and some in college learning film development, composition, proper exposure techniques, etc.

Now i actually work at a studio, and it pays my bills, i shoot cars on the side, as well as portraits n stuff. The key thing is, that i still have fun doing it.

The only difference between a photographer and a "picture-taker" is determination.

My whole thing is, i started somewhere, entry level slr and whatnot, some people inspired me, i worked hard at it, and its gotten me a long way, i still have a LOOOOONG way to go before i would EVER call myself a professional. I am just a serious amateur.


So if you like taking pictures, want to learn more about the art of photography, then by all means, if your budget supports it, buy what you want. But if you think its going to be a hobby, (like i started) buy something sensible then upgrade when need be. I started off with a sony P&S, i still use it sometimes actually. haha but i have upgraded my gear because what i was shooting demanded something a little more versitile.


Happy Shooting Everyone!

if you work at a studio and 90% of your income comes from photography then you are a full blown Pro like it or not LOL

[AndyStacy]

if you work at a studio and 90% of your income comes from photography then you are a full blown Pro like it or not LOL

eh, the word "pro" was so 2007.



hahaha

[rbf]

I began taking pictures/photos because of how creative you could be

That is exactly why I "take pictures" it is for pure enjoyment.I'd love to do it for a living.Is my work good enough? do I even have the correct equipment? HECK NO! but atleast I have fun doing something I love $100 camera or not.

[Nemesis]

I am on the bandwagon as soon as I get a new camera SUCK IT! I'll take pics of cars in the grass, use HDR to death and I will even use flash when it's not necessary and I will call it all a photoshoot Now what?

www.flickr.com/photos/tracyshayhorn add me

Tracy can join meh bandwagon any time. :boobies:

[DJ Maestro]

Tracy can join meh bandwagon any time. :boobies:

You are such a hoe Whore-Hay.

[Nemesis]

You are such a hoe Whore-Hay.

hey just tryin to help a future photographer

[Brian*]

This is why I'm going to take a class at NGTC on photography... I just want to be able to do it for my own sake lol

[Nemesis]

This is why I'm going to take a class at NGTC on photography... I just want to be able to do it for my own sake lol

Some of the best photographers Ive ever met are self taught...