Question about "Photography."

I'm new to the world of photography and have trolled around this subforum in particular for a few months. A lot of threads are titled "First shots with new DSLR, I'm a n00b lolz" then exploring the thread, their pictures are blatantly watermarked such as "(name) Photography."

Is this normal of the photography community? I find it puzzling because I wouldn't call someone who owns band-aids and watched marathons of House a healthcare professional.

 

dosen't have to be a professional photopgrapher, just shows who owns the image...i always put "R.Priestley" on my photos...im am no where close to a professional...i just want people to know I took the picture

 

The purpose of a watermark is to mark your images. Its no different than signing a painting. Doesn't mean you are a professional painter, just means you are marking it as your work. Many people choose a professional sounding name so that as they grow, they can keep their name and it can grow with them.

 

It's romanticism.

 

:lmao:

+1


It's like pissing on your territory...

It might bother some and, then again, it might bother no one.


But it might keep someone from stealing your photos. If they are worth stealing that is.

 

It's dreaming.

In high school, I worked out the name of my graphic design company and it's logo.
I spent a lot of time doing this.
I never became a graphic designer.

Conversely, when I finally was forced to open my own jewelery shop, I had to come up with a name and logo on very short order. :lmao:

 

To bad he only has one post so if he does troll is under a different name... You my be a "supporting member" but it still doesn't give you the right to bash on someones forum ignorance.

 

I am with Manaheim on here. Clearly the OP was being derogatory towards people who watermark their photos. Look at the last statement of his post.

 

Thank you everyone for your informative input. I know understand the "(name) Photography" is of zero measure towards a professional or establishment.

Manaheim, thank you for being so indirect. I'm not sure why you pointed out my usage of "trolled."

Burstintoflame81, or it was an actual question.

 

never mind - wrong thread.