Ranting

[LCARSx32]

The world is full of pros. Pro accountants for example. I wonder if they get calculator endorsement deals.

No, but we get free pocket protectors and excel apps!:mrgreen:

NNNNOOOOOO! You weren't supposed to bring it back to life! It was dead! Gone!

j/k

First I make the mistake of posting in this thread... Then I post a link to it. I'm just full of good decisions.

 

[rmpbklyn]

That's like flower porn in an up skirt kind of way. Very nice.

love that quote!!!!

I dont want to join in this thread because its called ranting but

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You can't expect for a high quality images!
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Life is beautiful.....why waste time..... be productive and help others if your blessed with knowledge and capabilities

eacesign: :love: :smileys:

people are allowed opinions. if people want to just browse photos they can look at online galleries rather than forums....

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

However, they should not depend on editing their pics , then think that makes them a pro..... There are tons of graphic designers...

It's true they should increase their photography skills. If you see some of the best folks like ansel adams, he did editing , not graphic but photo/lab techniques. However, this does not apply with digital cameras ...

Hmmm...


Editing (post processing) is editing, no matter how you slice and dice it.


Really? How so?

 

[rmpbklyn]

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I'm inclined to believe the sooner you think of yourself as a pro or an artist, and work toward that ideal, the sooner you become a pro/artist.

You have to have thick skin. Some people will not like your work. Big deal. Consider yourself a pro and make money.

(This post isn't directed at anyone specifically, but it actually is, I just don't like conflict.)

I would not call myself a pro until I was able to quit my job and live full time on that means that would pay the bills. when people ask what's your profession ? they are not asking about your hobby.

It's similar the people at karaoke bars, they are not professional singers. Those in a band that get hired are professional. They like to sing, they are maybe good , maybe just as good as a professional.

Don't equate good photographer with professional. It's good to set high expectations. But becoming a pro is just like music artists, many times it just luck.

.... Pro is when you stop asking others advice. When you go past the point of feeling you need others to critique your work.

hmmmm, but they do move on to show their work and will get critique.

.... I have a friend that I did some work for free and another one I did some work for that gave me one of his shirts he was selling. I never claim to be pro. I tell anyone that I am not pro but if I practice on them and they really like the work than is it ok to charge a little more for what they buy? Yes I do have my little watermark. I don't claim that makes me pro.

Make it known to them 'this one' is free and give a card. There is nothing wrong with volunteering your work because it will give you exposure.

Also, "pro" is a reference to being paid, don't confuse it with meaning "extremely skilled"

IMO, and many dictionary definitions, that is exactly backwards.

I think if one can answer what is your profession or what do do as a living ? and you can answer as such....

Pardon my rant, I've had a glass and a half of wine.

Why is it that it seems that once one gets a DSLR, they decide to"go pro" while their pics look like crap? .....

The photog wasn't aiming to please you, he was aiming to please his client ( whether that client has low expectations and taste, is up for debate ) However, while we are sitting here pissing and moaning about it, that guy is cashing his check and paying his bills. Guess the jokes on us.

Also, "pro" is a reference to being paid, don't confuse it with meaning "extremely skilled"

simply put!!!!! good

 

[LokiZ]

Sheesh! ~ Egg on my face ~ :greenpbl:

Here I thought your pro status was measured not by whether or not you make money from photography, not by what skill level you or others feel your work displays...

... but rather by how closely you follow the teachings of all knowing Ken Rockwell!

Silly me!

Umm you do know I am joking right?