bennielou
TPF Noob!
- Joined
- Nov 27, 2009
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- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Can others edit my Photos
- Photos OK to edit
I'm someone who makes my living, doing photography. I don't have any other job.
But I didn't start out that way.
I just liked it, and it was a dream of mine. I was lucky to make it real.
I learned a lot on this forum, and a few people here took me under their wing. I learned a ton. I learned other places too, doing apprentice work. I listened to everyone I knew who wanted to help me.
And so that is why I come here and try to give back. I try to help people, sometimes fix things for them, put up tutes, that kind of thing, because I want to give back.
But sometimes I am kind of freaked out by the resistance. Hey, you don't have to listen to me. I have no idea why anyone would listen to someone with no website and no business experience, but it happens everyday here.
People get slammed or get crazy advice. They aren't checking out the source of the information. They read these crazy posts and figure because someone said it, it's a fact.
I would suggest everyone check out the source of the info you are given.
I am suprised that I get a lot more newcomers arguing with me, than seasoned pros.
This is not a place in my opinion, to flex your muscle unless you can back it up. Let the reader decide. Sooooooo many people don't have websites with their work examples here. Why would anyone in their right mind listen to them????? They could be taking photos at Walmart for all you know.
Do your research, and listen to the people making the most sense to you.
I wish you all the very best.
But I didn't start out that way.
I just liked it, and it was a dream of mine. I was lucky to make it real.I learned a lot on this forum, and a few people here took me under their wing. I learned a ton. I learned other places too, doing apprentice work. I listened to everyone I knew who wanted to help me.
And so that is why I come here and try to give back. I try to help people, sometimes fix things for them, put up tutes, that kind of thing, because I want to give back.
But sometimes I am kind of freaked out by the resistance. Hey, you don't have to listen to me. I have no idea why anyone would listen to someone with no website and no business experience, but it happens everyday here.
People get slammed or get crazy advice. They aren't checking out the source of the information. They read these crazy posts and figure because someone said it, it's a fact.
I would suggest everyone check out the source of the info you are given.
I am suprised that I get a lot more newcomers arguing with me, than seasoned pros.
This is not a place in my opinion, to flex your muscle unless you can back it up. Let the reader decide. Sooooooo many people don't have websites with their work examples here. Why would anyone in their right mind listen to them????? They could be taking photos at Walmart for all you know.
Do your research, and listen to the people making the most sense to you.
I wish you all the very best.
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