dietCoke
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Hi everyone, I am new here to post but have been reading for some time. I have learned so much!
I have a question not sure if I am placing it in the right spot but here goes...
Recently I decided to make my hobby something more. So far I haven't done much but I was kind of proud of what I have done. UNTIL....I ran into another "photographer" and they made me feel as big as a mouse. They made kind of rude comments about my "making" it in the photography world with my equipment. Well, to be honest, I thought I had some pretty decent gear that works well for me. I'm not saying I wouldn't upgrade one day but it's what I have. I am using a Canon T1I with a variety of lenses. This other photographer all but laughed and said how she started out using a Canon rebel xt and can't believe she had the nerve to do it when now she has a Mark II or III??? I just heard WAH WAH WAH WAH (like the teacher in Peanuts cartoon) after so long of hearing her go on and on. So just when I was going to get my website up and tell people about my new venture/hobby....I feel my bubble was burst.
Now I think everyone is judging my skills based on my equipment. Seriously am I fool to try to have a small business with my gear? Please tell me, I feel crushed. Oh yeah, did I mention she was very "smirky" if that's a word. I know, I know....get thick skin right?! but I don't want to feel like I'm cheating customers if they expect me to show up with really big gear. I actually love my Canon. I love photography.
Thanks for listening!!
I have a question not sure if I am placing it in the right spot but here goes...
Recently I decided to make my hobby something more. So far I haven't done much but I was kind of proud of what I have done. UNTIL....I ran into another "photographer" and they made me feel as big as a mouse. They made kind of rude comments about my "making" it in the photography world with my equipment. Well, to be honest, I thought I had some pretty decent gear that works well for me. I'm not saying I wouldn't upgrade one day but it's what I have. I am using a Canon T1I with a variety of lenses. This other photographer all but laughed and said how she started out using a Canon rebel xt and can't believe she had the nerve to do it when now she has a Mark II or III??? I just heard WAH WAH WAH WAH (like the teacher in Peanuts cartoon) after so long of hearing her go on and on. So just when I was going to get my website up and tell people about my new venture/hobby....I feel my bubble was burst.
Now I think everyone is judging my skills based on my equipment. Seriously am I fool to try to have a small business with my gear? Please tell me, I feel crushed. Oh yeah, did I mention she was very "smirky" if that's a word. I know, I know....get thick skin right?! but I don't want to feel like I'm cheating customers if they expect me to show up with really big gear. I actually love my Canon. I love photography.
Thanks for listening!!