nerwin
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So I was reading an article by DIYPhotography and thought it could make for an interesting discussion that could be useful.
Read the full article here: 5 Common Mistakes Beginners Make When They Share Photos Online - DIY Photography
I'm not sure if I agree with this. What's wrong with photographing everything? I don't have one particular genre per se..I just like bringing my camera with me and taking pictures of things I find interesting. I don't have one style. I don't think there is anything wrong with being a "jack of all trades". Isn't that called being a photographer?
I understand what the author is talking about, but I just don't think it's for everyone. I've followed a few photographers on Flickr where I fell in love with their work, but after a while the photos were just the same..sure maybe different subjects, but same genre and editing style and it just made me lose interest. I like a variety. Everyone has different tastes and there isn't anything wrong with that.
He pretty described my photostream perfectly, a little bit of landscape, cars, people, my cat, macro, etc...so what? Thats what I like it. Who knows..maybe that will change someday..but that hasn't happened to Thomas Hawk yet. He photographs everything and I mean everything. Maybe that is my niche.
Everyone is different. I say, photograph whatever you like and whatever makes you happy, afterall you are the photographer.
Happy Friday!
3. BEING A JACK OF ALL TRADES (MASTER OF NONE)
There is absolutely nothing wrong with trying different genres of photography, finding your niche, and experimenting. In fact I encourage it! But as you do it, begin honing in on a genre and then a style within that genre that you love. If you’re trying to get your work noticed, your work has to look like YOUR work. Far too often I click on a profile and find a little bit of landscape, a little bit of portraiture, and a little bit of macro (among other things). There’s nothing to latch onto. Better to find a genre or style you love and stick to that, develop it, get GREAT at it, then move on/evolve when you feel like you’ve outgrown it. It takes time to explore and develop your abilities as a particular type of photographer; don’t sell yourself short by jumping around like some crazed grasshopper. Rule of Thumb: Don’t be a jack of all trades when it comes to photography. There are a few photographers I’ve seen who can pull it off, but the vast majority end up a master of none.
Read the full article here: 5 Common Mistakes Beginners Make When They Share Photos Online - DIY Photography
I'm not sure if I agree with this. What's wrong with photographing everything? I don't have one particular genre per se..I just like bringing my camera with me and taking pictures of things I find interesting. I don't have one style. I don't think there is anything wrong with being a "jack of all trades". Isn't that called being a photographer?
I understand what the author is talking about, but I just don't think it's for everyone. I've followed a few photographers on Flickr where I fell in love with their work, but after a while the photos were just the same..sure maybe different subjects, but same genre and editing style and it just made me lose interest. I like a variety. Everyone has different tastes and there isn't anything wrong with that.
He pretty described my photostream perfectly, a little bit of landscape, cars, people, my cat, macro, etc...so what? Thats what I like it. Who knows..maybe that will change someday..but that hasn't happened to Thomas Hawk yet. He photographs everything and I mean everything. Maybe that is my niche.
Everyone is different. I say, photograph whatever you like and whatever makes you happy, afterall you are the photographer.
Happy Friday!