Portfolio

[Rick58]

"So I have somewhere to have them, something that is nice to look at, I hate Facebook and Flickr is the ugliest site ever. Photobucket is rubbish. I just want somewhere to keep my nice pictures, the ones I like."


I don't think using 500pix should be an issue what-so-ever. You're right. It's your money. Actually I was impressed with the presentation and I'm considering opening an account for myself. As you say, a nice way to store and present your photos. I think everyone's issue is the word "Portfolio" I personally don't have a problem with it. In your case, The World Dictionary defines "Portfolio" as...
"the contents of such a case, such as drawings, paintings, or photographs, that demonstrate recent work: an art student's portfolio"

Which part of that is a problem?

 

[theraven]

Very true, I do appreciate the comments, as said before, if I need to work on my composition, then I will, this means that I will think more about how each shot is laid out, not just the settings required to shoot it.

 

[theraven]

"So I have somewhere to have them, something that is nice to look at, I hate Facebook and Flickr is the ugliest site ever. Photobucket is rubbish. I just want somewhere to keep my nice pictures, the ones I like."


I don't think using 500pix should be an issue what-so-ever. You're right. It's your money. Actually I was impressed with the presentation and I'm concerning opening an account for myself. As you say, a nice way to store and present your photos. I think everyone's issue is the word "Portfolio" I personally don't have a problem with it. In your case, The World Dictionary defines "Portfolio" as...
"the contents of such a case, such as drawings, paintings, or photographs, that demonstrate recent work: an art student's portfolio"

Which part of that is a problem?

I don't know, if I had said this is my professional portfolio then fair enough, but I did stipulate that it was part of a free trial!

 

[fjrabon]

also, my favorite comment ever is "read up on and study the rule of thirds!" It's like "uh, put things 1/3 of the way in the image? That's it, you 'studied' this?"

 

[fjrabon]

"So I have somewhere to have them, something that is nice to look at, I hate Facebook and Flickr is the ugliest site ever. Photobucket is rubbish. I just want somewhere to keep my nice pictures, the ones I like."


I don't think using 500pix should be an issue what-so-ever. You're right. It's your money. Actually I was impressed with the presentation and I'm concerning opening an account for myself. As you say, a nice way to store and present your photos. I think everyone's issue is the word "Portfolio" I personally don't have a problem with it. In your case, The World Dictionary defines "Portfolio" as...
"the contents of such a case, such as drawings, paintings, or photographs, that demonstrate recent work: an art student's portfolio"

Which part of that is a problem?

I don't know, if I had said this is my professional portfolio then fair enough, but I did stipulate that it was part of a free trial!

professional portfolio is sort of redundant. By calling it a portfolio, you are implying that it is professional. Professional portfolio would be like you saying 'professional resume' Resumes are professional by definition, just like portfolio.

I get that you probably didn't understand that originally. I'm just telling you that's why you got the feedback you did. It was harsh, because portfolio is a very certain standard, and screwing up a portfolio can mean thousands of dollars lost. I dont think it was an intent of slamming you or anything. It was you asked a question that I dont think you fully understood, and thus got responses that you felt to be unwarranted or non-sensical.

 

[theraven]

also, my favorite comment ever is "read up on and study the rule of thirds!" It's like "uh, put things 1/3 of the way in the image? That's it, you 'studied' this?"

What I actually said was...

I don't know how to spell it out that I understand the rule of thirds, I also understand about composition. I spend many hours reading and watching tutorials and looking at peoples work, this is how I found this site. I am slowly learning and changing and trying new things.

I know the rules, I just don't follow them. There is a very big difference.

Studying various things, like light room tutorials recently. As I have just downloaded it and am learning about it. I am fully self taught. Therefore I am proud of where I am. It's a hobby, I've had no lessons, I worked hard for the money for my meager equipment which I love and I don't get paid for it! but I enjoy it! Which is what I think a lot of people lose sight of.

Enjoy it!

 

[fjrabon]

also, my favorite comment ever is "read up on and study the rule of thirds!" It's like "uh, put things 1/3 of the way in the image? That's it, you 'studied' this?"

What I actually said was...

I don't know how to spell it out that I understand the rule of thirds, I also understand about composition. I spend many hours reading and watching tutorials and looking at peoples work, this is how I found this site. I am slowly learning and changing and trying new things.

I know the rules, I just don't follow them. There is a very big difference.

Studying various things, like light room tutorials recently. As I have just downloaded it and am learning about it. I am fully self taught. Therefore I am proud of where I am. It's a hobby, I've had no lessons, I worked hard for the money for my meager equipment which I love and I don't get paid for it! but I enjoy it! Which is what I think a lot of people lose sight of.

Enjoy it!

I wasnt referring to you with that post. I was more referring to the people who just respond with "read up on the rule of thirds!"

 

[theraven]

also, my favorite comment ever is "read up on and study the rule of thirds!" It's like "uh, put things 1/3 of the way in the image? That's it, you 'studied' this?"

What I actually said was...

I don't know how to spell it out that I understand the rule of thirds, I also understand about composition. I spend many hours reading and watching tutorials and looking at peoples work, this is how I found this site. I am slowly learning and changing and trying new things.

I know the rules, I just don't follow them. There is a very big difference.

Studying various things, like light room tutorials recently. As I have just downloaded it and am learning about it. I am fully self taught. Therefore I am proud of where I am. It's a hobby, I've had no lessons, I worked hard for the money for my meager equipment which I love and I don't get paid for it! but I enjoy it! Which is what I think a lot of people lose sight of.

Enjoy it!

I wasnt referring to you with that post. I was more referring to the people who just respond with "read up on the rule of thirds!"

Please accept my apologies then! :hugs:

 

[HughGuessWho105 20]

I am really, REALLY tired of hearing about "the rule of thirds" Yes we all know about it. It's been around since the 1700's. I know it sounds really cool, but can't we find another rule to use to put people's photos down with?

I've said it many time... though a agree with basic rules as a foundation, if everyone follows every rule then we all have the same pictures. Nothing wrong with breaking the rules and setting your own style. BUT, break the rules for a reason not just out of lack of knowledge.

 

[jake337]

There are rules?


Interesting......

 

[theraven]

OK, so to show that I've taken peoples advice on here, I went Pro with Flickr instead of 500px and am seriously working on my composition!

Any more for anymore? I'm all ears and can take the worst!

Flickriver: ravenphotography2012's photosets

 

[Gadfly]

Nice job overall, but it's hard to give critique on any one thing when looking at a gallery. It looks like you've improved, so keep on shooting!

 

[theraven]

Thank you. I'm trying and taking on board what people are telling me!