My step-sister's promoting a Fauxtographer :(

[rexbobcat]

Just logged on to my FB page and my sig. Other just told me that my stepsister is promoting her sister-in-law's photography business.

This wouldn't have normally bothered me except that we've been trying to get her to promote my photography for months.

And the worst part? Her sister-in-law practices fauxtography.

Oh well. Photographers in my city are literally a dime a dozen when compared to the demand of the service, however there are only about 3 legitimate photogs.

I think this abbreviation is appropriate: smh

http://facebook.com/pages/Picture-This-Photography/256377257726760?id=256377257726760&_rdr

 

[MonicaBH]

Zoinks. Pretty bad.

I sold a kit lens to a local fauxtographer (via a Craigslist ad), and found his Facebook page afterward. It's a trainwreck of Picnik editing, out of focus photos and the harsh shadows that only a popup flash can create.

I am by no means a photographer (or fortunately, even a fauxtographer). I recognize my pitfalls and my need for more experience. I don't ever intend to make money at it. I just want to produce a nice image that I'd be comfortable hanging on my wall.

 

[cgipson1]

Just logged on to my FB page and my sig. Other just told me that my stepsister is promoting her sister-in-law's photography business.

This wouldn't have normally bothered me except that we've been trying to get her to promote my photography for months.

And the worst part? Her sister-in-law practices fauxtography.

Oh well. Photographers in my city are literally a dime a dozen when compared to the demand of the service, however there are only about 3 legitimate photogs.

I think this abbreviation is appropriate: smh

Picture This Photography - Photographer - Lubbock, TX | Facebook

That's too bad... those photos are terrible! She def meet my requirements for a FB fauxtographer! lol!

 

[Sw1tchFX]

Good, let her do the $100 weddings. You don't want to do those anyway.

 

[12sndsgood]

wow $250 bucks for a wedding.

 

[rexbobcat]

Good, let her do the $100 weddings. You don't want to do those anyway.

It's not really the clientele that I hate losing, it's just the fact of my stepsister deliberately ignoring me in favor of a "stay at home mom meets BestBuy" type.

Does anyone else think hat FB photogs conspire with each other, because it seems like they all use the exact same universally unprofessional effects on their "pro" photos. IE: extreme soft focus/skin smoothing, extreme vignette, unnecessary and tacky selective color.

 

[480sparky40 40]

WTB: 1 qt. of muratic acid. I must blind myself.

 

[Austin Greene]

And on this day, the photo-gods cried.

 

[Austin Greene]

WTB: 1 qt. of muratic acid. I must blind myself.

Rubbing alcohol if drunk will do the same thing

 

[480sparky40 40]

WTB: 1 qt. of muratic acid. I must blind myself.

Rubbing alcohol if drunk will do the same thing

Thanks. But I just found a pair of scissors.

Be right back..............

 

[cgipson1]

Good, let her do the $100 weddings. You don't want to do those anyway.

It's not really the clientele that I hate losing, it's just the fact of my stepsister deliberately ignoring me in favor of a "stay at home mom meets BestBuy" type.

Does anyone else think hat FB photogs conspire with each other, because it seems like they all use the exact same universally unprofessional effects on their "pro" photos. IE: extreme soft focus/skin smoothing, extreme vignette, unnecessary and tacky selective color.

I always thought it was just some sort of contagious stupidity! LOL!

 

[480sparky40 40]

I always thought it was just some sort of contagious stupidity! LOL!

It's a time-honored recipe:

Take:
1 Stay-at-home Mom with kids (preferably one with her own mother who can babysit the rug-rats on Saturdays)
1 $750 Entry-Level DSLR with low-end kit lens. One with the Magic Four Green Letters.
1 Picnik download.

Stir in a handful of well-meaning, yet less-than-truthful neighbors. You know the ones... they "Oooh!" and "Aaah!" over the MWAC's snaps of her kids, and tell her she should 'go pro' because 'these photos are just so darned good!'

Fold in a trip to the camera store for a $25 tripod and a 2g card.

Bake for 75 minutes at 450°F. This baking process cooks the brains cells, and leaves the MWAC with the belief that her $825 investment and love of photography is more than a match for someone with years in the trade, running a business, spending 6 figures on gear and attending seminars annually so they can buy a house, pay for their kid's college education and put food on the table.

Allow entire batch to cool, just like the US economy has. This allows for multitudes of customers who are just looking at the lowest price, thinking all photographers are the same so price is the only consideration. This is a side-effect of "Wal-Marting of America".

 

[jamesbjenkins]

Good, let her do the $100 weddings. You don't want to do those anyway.

It's not really the clientele that I hate losing, it's just the fact of my stepsister deliberately ignoring me in favor of a "stay at home mom meets BestBuy" type.Does anyone else think hat FB photogs conspire with each other, because it seems like they all use the exact same universally unprofessional effects on their "pro" photos. IE: extreme soft focus/skin smoothing, extreme vignette, unnecessary and tacky selective color.

I always thought it was just some sort of contagious stupidity! LOL!

I vote for contagious stupidity. There are few things that really truly make me angry in life, but these types of people trying to pass themselves off as professionals is near the top of the list. Just...go...away...

 

[jamesbjenkins]

I always thought it was just some sort of contagious stupidity! LOL!

It's a time-honored recipe:Take:1 Stay-at-home Mom with kids (preferably one with her own mother who can babysit the rug-rats on Saturdays)1 $750 Entry-Level DSLR with low-end kit lens. One with the Magic Four Green Letters.1 Picnik download.Stir in a handful of well-meaning, yet less-than-truthful neighbors. You know the ones... they "Oooh!" and "Aaah!" over the MWAC's snaps of her kids, and tell her she should 'go pro' because 'these photos are just so darned good!'Fold in a trip to the camera store for a $25 tripod and a 2g card.Bake for 75 minutes at 450°F. This baking process cooks the brains cells, and leaves the MWAC with the belief that her $825 investment and love of photography is more than a match for someone with years in the trade, running a business, spending 6 figures on gear and attending seminars annually so they can buy a house, pay for their kid's college education and put food on the table.Allow entire batch to cool, just like the US economy has. This allows for multitudes of customers who are just looking at the lowest price, thinking all photographers are the same so price is the only consideration. This is a side-effect of "Wal-Marting of America".

This exact situation is why I have so much trouble getting clients to sign. At least 90% of the people who contact me walk away mad that I'm not going to give them a session and a disc of 5000 images for $25... (slight exaggeration).

 

[12sndsgood]

Well if your liking all your other friends on facebook that's likely how allot of them learn. by following other facebook friends.