Do i have the right to be angry here

[Evesdilemma]

So I have been practicing photography for 2 years now and i love it. My work collegue decided he wants to go into professional photography. He buys a 1k sony dslr and takes an online course. He didnt even finish the course and now he has a facebook page up with some pics of his son and some pics of birds as his portfolio. Im mad that he has no experience with photoshoots other than his son and hes charging. Ive been wanting to go pro but my plan is to be a current pro's helper.Its been less than 5 months since he decided to take up photography. Im not sure if hes good enough i just dont want him to blow all his money on high end equipment and fail. I am a little jealous for his determination but im angry with his arrogance. What do you guys think

Even though you've couched your argument in your concern for his well being and that of his family, the three bolded lines scream volumes. You said it yourself-you are mad he has no experience and he's charging, while you've chosen to put your all into it and help someone else make money. It is not a necessity that you become a second shooter-but that is the path you've chosen to take and that's fine. He's chosen a different path. He's put his work up for others to see. Whether or not he makes money is up to those who choose to hire him or not.

You are jealous for his determination (your words)- because he didn't take the time to pay his dues as you feel you have and you've decided that he's wrong and arrogant. He may get better with time-there are plenty of people who are self taught who have successful businesses and create beautiful photographic images. This original post really does come across as sour grapes.

Perhaps you should examine why you feel the need to tear him down for chasing a dream, no matter how limited he may be in skill. It seems like this is the real issue. He's chasing what is in essence your dream without choosing your path, and he may have some success at it no matter what we here think of his images. Instead of being jealous, perhaps you can use what your friend is doing to inspire you. If you feel your work is that much better, then that should be encouragement for you to do what you need to do to take the entreprenuerial step and create your own destiny. We wouldn't have airplanes, cars, or a whole host of technological advancements without someone being "arrogant" and failing in chasing their dreams. But sitting back criticizing and tearing him down for his "arrogance" only demeans you, not him.

 

[o hey tyler]

Who cares, the world is supposed to end tomorrow anyways.

Not for me, and all other Atheists. Got any pets you want looked at after the Rapture? Send them up my way with $135 bucks. Eternal Earth-Bound Pets

 

[Trever1t]

My pets are going with me.


Damn what a (scam) enterprising and profitable business. I am sure they are making bank and I'm totally surprised California isn't on that list!

 

[o hey tyler]

Do i have the right to be angry here

No! You do not have a right to be angry.

If you are angry, you, not your friend, is the problem

Keith, I am pretty sure that ANYONE has the right to be angry. Bill O'Reilly is mad at the Obamas for having Common come to the White House. Donald Trump is mad at Obama for being a US Citizen, Israelis are mad at Palestinians, Zack de la Rocha was mad at Rage Against The Machine (kind of ironic).

All reasons being fairly trivial to be mad about, and the OP is no exception.

 

[KmH]

No. In this case I don't think it's the same thing. Plus you seem to be equating disagreement with anger, and they are distinctly different things.

The OP is displaying a decided lack of maturity, and judgement.

The person the OP is ineffectively whining about is not available to defend themselves, making the OP's post way out of line, IMO.

 

[o hey tyler]

Now you're just splitting hairs. Anger is human nature.

 

[XM_]

Ur not a very polite guy are u. Actually the car analogy is right. How many times has gm needed bailouts and how bout toyota. The cheaper model sells faster

I had a friend like you, who started worrying about my photography and of course he stopped talked to me after i started doing photography a bit more seriously. I heard he was telling everyone that i was not good because i didnt had a degree and he had one. Too bad i live 1200 km from him. Jealousy is a really bad thing. Can you say that i didnt even dedicated 5 min of my time worrying about him? trust me. He will most likely get his own business running before you.

Omg I don't care about making a business. I don't care about degrees. I learned everything I know off youtube. I'm worried he will crash and burn leaving his family in debt. A true friend worries about this. A bad friend sits there and complements bad shots.

What does your friend say when you tell him of your concerns?

 

[vtf]

A friend supports a friend's dreams and ambitions and success, they are also there to comfort when they can't be realized.
Where are you in this?

 

[Village Idiot]

Photography and business are totally different animals.

- Great in photography is not directly related to make good money in business.
- Great in doing business is related to make good money in business.


Have you ever wonder why a fast food chain can sell millions of $1 hamburger a day while a local small restaurant sell only a hand full of $6 gourmet tasty hamburger a day?


As for the questions, "Do i have the right to be angry here?"
You of course has the right to angry in any reasons. But why? Because he can make money? or Because he cannot make money?

Mmmmm, green curry!

 

[misstwinklytoes]

You have the right to be angry. Everyone has the right to be angry. Should you be angry? Probably not. From your post, jealousy sounds more like the emotion your feeling. If he is charging and making money great for him and his happy customers. If you want to start charging, try it. If you want to study under a professional go for it. Don't waste your energy being whatever emotion you have towards this guy (who I probably wouldn't call a friend).

 

[lyonsroar]

 

[PhotoTish]

Wow! 5 pages discussing the spending habits of someone only the OP knows :raisedbrow:

OP let your friend do it his way. If he is successful, be happy for him. If he fails, be kind enough not to say "I told you so". Meanwhile, concentrate on your own photography goals. eacesign:

Oh yes, Golden Rule : don't ask for opinions if you don't want to listen to the answers

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

Rant threads are always great threads!

 

[Geaux]

Maybe when he becomes famous, he'll let you be his assistant.

 

[Kbarredo]

I guess I'm just a little irked that I'm not the only one trying to be a photographer at my job. But seriously though how many people here has had someone act like photography is easy as taking snapshots. I guess I should stop being jealous and help him out with his shots. In the end it is an art and I've always said those who don't like to share their skills are dbags