How to look and act like a real photographer (?)

[table1349]

I've seen 70 year old men walk around in speedos and bikini tops. Grown women wearing cat ears and fairy wings in nice restaurants. College age kids with their pants around their knees. Buskers wearing nothing more than a guitar. A man with a turtle on a leash. Another wearing a rubber boot on his head carrying an enormous toothbrush... and the list goes on. Next time you feel silly carrying a camera and monopod, think of those folks.

You're in Minnesota! That's just normal behavior in Minnesota. The OP is talking about the rest of the non-lutefisk eating world.

 

[Solarflare]

Looking weird is a good start for looking like a photographer.

Photographers are artists, artists are creative people, and creative people are more likely than average to be weird and unconventional.

Looking like a professional makes you a target for thieves & increases the chances of being hassled by security etc. Having professional looking gear can in some places get people insisting you need a permit, even when you're NOT a pro. and only photographing for pleasure.

QFT

 

[table1349]

Looking weird is a good start for looking like a photographer.

Photographers are artists, artists are creative people, and creative people are more likely than average to be weird and unconventional.

Looking like a professional makes you a target for thieves & increases the chances of being hassled by security etc. Having professional looking gear can in some places get people insisting you need a permit, even when you're NOT a pro. and only photographing for pleasure.

QFT

Please tell me you didn't just turn this into a is photography art or not thread.

 

[Solarflare]

I wouldnt be interested in discussing that.

 

[sashbar]

The only way to tell a real photographer from a faux one is to look at what they are photographing.

 

[Didereaux]

First thing is to quit worrying as to what the he 11 people might think about the way you look. You out there as a fashion statement, or to get good photos?

 

[Watchful]

The thing is: anyone taking a real photo is a real photographer, that's the definition.
Anyone who looks down their nose at another's work isn't a photographer, their a snob.

 

[EIngerson]

I say you're going the wrong direction. Get a leather jacket, bandana and skinny jeans with Doc Martins. That way you can carry your camera anyway you want and no one is going to mess you.

 

[sashbar]

Do not but Doc Martins, I have two pairs, they are as heavy as 70-200 2.8

 

[4073707]

Real photographers have to ask anyone using a FUJI HS-20 "are you saving up for a real camera ?"
At least I assumed they were all real photographers, they had bigger equipment than me.

 

[Dave442]

Well my daughter sent me this video a while back, so now it is a ritual that I pull off a move or two every time I take her picture. I think a monopod could really add to the possible moves .

 

[table1349]

Positions that ALL REAL photographers must master.



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[Nevermore1]

Do not but Doc Martins, I have two pairs, they are as heavy as 70-200 2.8

I have several pairs. They are heavy but very comfortable. Been wearing them since the 10th grade and will be 40 this year. I actually was still wearing my first pair up until about 2 years ago when they finally had the sole split.

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[robbins.photo]

The only way to tell a real photographer from a faux one is to look at what they are photographing.

So selfie t-shirt then. Good point

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[table1349]

I say you're going the wrong direction. Get a leather jacket, bandana and skinny jeans with Doc Martins. That way you can carry your camera anyway you want and no one is going to mess you.

Yep, works for me.