Question about professional photographer Ravee Patel

[photoguy21]

Hi, I live in San Jose, and there is a professional photographer named Ravee Patel everyone goes to for wedding photos. I called him and he uses a Nikon D3, so i got one. I just can't seem to get the quality he does. He told me that I need to learn the ins and outs of the camera, and I should have started out with a simpler model. Is he right? Or was he thinking I was a noob?

 

[jritz]

Hahahahahahaha :lmao:

All I can say...

 

[Overread]

You might find reading this thread here: http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...y/246663-my-first-paid-photoshoot-help-5.html

Might shed some light on the matter.

You can't just buy a camera body, go out, shoot and get the same quality as an experienced photographer. Its about light, controling and using light; about subject posing, about creativity; about scene selection; lens range; framing; composition; editing etc...

Your camera body is fine, but until you've learnt how to take photos both technically and artistically then you won't go any further than simply pointing and shooting with a very good, expensive camera body. Yes the results will be technically better than on a cheaper body.

 

[cnutco]

I think you should sent me that D3 and I will send you my D300... after all, Ravee Patel said to!

 

[subscuck]

Is he right? Or was he thinking I was a noob?

Are you? How long have you been shooting? What were you using before the D3? From where I'm sitting, someone who buys the same equipment as a pro and expects the same quality based on equipment alone, sounds like a noob to me. Or at the very least, naive.

 

[epp_b]

This is either a troll or spam thread. Ignore.

 

[johnh2005]

Hi, I live in San Jose, and there is a professional photographer named Ravee Patel everyone goes to for wedding photos. I called him and he uses a Nikon D3, so i got one. I just can't seem to get the quality he does. He told me that I need to learn the ins and outs of the camera, and I should have started out with a simpler model. Is he right? Or was he thinking I was a noob?

While a couple of the replies here are kinda /snide I think I might be able to shed a little light on what I have learned in owning a nice camera for a couple of weeks lol. First off, no one here knows how much or how little you know about photography and/or equipment. So, we can't say if he was right or he was just thinking you are a noob. My own personal opinion is that you are probably a little more toward the noob end of the spectrum rather than the professional end. Do not take offense to that but that is just the way it comes off in text on the forum.

With that said, you can't just call up a professional race car driver and ask him what kind of car he drives, go out and buy one, then expect to turn the same lap times he does. You can't call a professional painter asking what name brand of paints he uses and expect to turn out the next "Starry Night." You can't call up a professional anything, find out what equipment they use and expect to perform the way they do. Yes, you are going to have to learn the ins and outs of anything new. I am guessing that most professional photographers do not leave their cameras settings on default. You will have to learn what to change to match what you want to do and your own personal style. Even the best equipment and years of practice cannot teach you what some people are born with. Some people have talent some do not. I am one that does not have much talent. I bought a decent camera and I am learning what I can do with it. However, I never expect to be able to be the one "everyone goes to" for anything photography related.

However, having a good camera body and good lens starts you off on the right track. All other things being equal you WILL be able to get better shots a good camera versus a bad one. The D3 will probably hold your hand a lot better than a lesser model would. But again, equipment is not everything. Better tires on a car will allow you to take corners faster than ones with less grip. But a faster engine make make your lap times slower because you do not have the experience of when to brake, how to feather the acceleration or any number of other factors.

You have a nice camera (I assume I know nothing about the D3) now is your chance to learn how to use it. I HIGHLY recommend going to the local library or bookstore and getting a copy of "Understanding Exposure, by Bryan Peterson" I went out and got a copy and now my camera stays on Manual Mode as I learn the ins and outs of it. Also, browse the forums here and look into the stickies at Photography Beginners' Forum & Photo Gallery

Welcome to the forums. =)

 

[Kerbouchard]

Hi, I live in San Jose, and there is a professional photographer named Ravee Patel everyone goes to for wedding photos. I called him and he uses a Nikon D3, so i got one. I just can't seem to get the quality he does. He told me that I need to learn the ins and outs of the camera, and I should have started out with a simpler model. Is he right? Or was he thinking I was a noob?

He just doesn't want you to know the truth. You need an 85mm 1.4 to go with the D3...That way you will always get good results.

P.S. Make sure you get the new one. Nobody ever gets good shots with the old one. The 300mm 2.8 would also be a good choice, but you might get tired of carrying it at a wedding.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

Man you should buy a superbike and join us on a track day! I'll help you put the tire warmers on

 

[Formatted]

You've all been trolled

 

[Jan Matis]

let me think about analogy:

"I've got the same canvas, paintbrushes and paint Picasso was using. Yet my paintings seem to look crap."

 

[ghache]

We have 2 options here.

1. Troll,
2. OR hes one of the most retarded person ive seen on here( after the guy who stole his wife 's passion)

 

[o hey tyler]

Or was he thinking I was a noob?

I think you're a noob.

 

[KmH]

Hi, I live in San Jose, and there is a professional photographer named Ravee Patel everyone goes to for wedding photos. I called him and he uses a Nikon D3, so i got one. I just can't seem to get the quality he does.

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