SportsShooter Submissions: Pass or Fail?

[Rekd]

I've been thinking about trying to join SportsShooter for many months but haven't had the confidence. Here's some of my better stuff. Think it will pass?

http://photos.amusingscribe.com/sportsshooter

 

[smlblk396]

You did not put the option of what is it going to hurt. GO FOR IT!!!

 

[Rekd]

I thought about that. But I don't want to bug a SS member about sponsoring me until I feel it might be worth it. :thumbup:

 

[Nikon_Dude]

Love the dirtbike shots.

 

[Formatted]

Lose the live concert shots, this (A Musing Scribe Photos | SportsShooter) and the one of the Flamingo and you'll have a good chance!

Your photography is good but the live concert shots aren't your best, the flamingo isn't what SS are looking for and nor is the bohek one.

 

[Rekd]

Lose the live concert shots, this (A Musing Scribe Photos | SportsShooter) and the one of the Flamingo and you'll have a good chance!

Your photography is good but the live concert shots aren't your best, the flamingo isn't what SS are looking for and nor is the bohek one.

Thanks for the tips. :thumbup:

I've taken those shots out. I've heard (read) they are ok with some "other than sports" related shots is why I put them in.

 

[Formatted]

I've taken those shots out. I've heard (read) they are ok with some "other than sports" related shots is why I put them in.

When I was building my portfolio I was always told show images that represent you and your style of photography. If I'm looking at 12 images of your best work, you've got to think well does this represent the photographer.

8 good dirt bike images and then 2 random ones won't impress me as much as 8 dirt bike images!

Just my 2 cents!

 

[Rekd]

I've taken those shots out. I've heard (read) they are ok with some "other than sports" related shots is why I put them in.

When I was building my portfolio I was always told show images that represent you and your style of photography. If I'm looking at 12 images of your best work, you've got to think well does this represent the photographer.

8 good dirt bike images and then 2 random ones won't impress me as much as 8 dirt bike images!

Just my 2 cents!

Thanks, good point. I've got some good nature and landscape shots too, but wasn't sure of the ratio of sports-related to other stuff. I think I'll leave it out, so I put in some more motor/action sports shots. :thumbup:

 

[Rekd]

:sigh:

Nearly 150 views and only 4 votes. (not counting my "fail" vote )

 

[flea77]

Have you read the requirements for SS? I mean really read them all? I ask because the actual photograph is only part of the equation and you are missing the rest completely.

Allan

 

[Rekd]

Have you read the requirements for SS? I mean really read them all? I ask because the actual photograph is only part of the equation and you are missing the rest completely.

Allan

Yes, I've read them a few times.

Clean Backgrounds: It's action sports. It is what it is. Besides, mine are not that bad. I'd go as far as to say most of them are good.

Cropping Effectively: I think I've cropped these effectively.

Focus, Focus, Focus: Yup.

High Image Quality: I'm not the best critique of my own stuff, but I think I do ok.

Excellent Image Selection and Editing: See above. I think I do Ok.

Who Are You: This isn't my submission, this is where I ask my peers if my PICTURES are up to snuff. I've got a resume and several "personal profiles" already, and will make one specific for SS if I decide to try out.

Can You Write: I think so. I've been published in:

-- ATVs / Offroading Guide at About.com (The New York Times Company)
-- Big Musig Geek
-- MX Affiliate Magazine
-- ATV Magazine
-- ATV Source Magazine
-- Local Newspapers
-- Local Lifestyles Magazine
-- VerticalScope
-- Next2Eden
-- Suite101 Media Motorcycles Feature Writer
-- Sportster blog
-- Creative Weblogging
-- 451Press LLC
-- BlogCritics
-- San Diego Offroading Examiner
-- Press Release Committee American Sand Association

^^^ Most of those were/are on-going gigs. I'm still doing writing/photography for About.com, newspapers, lifestyles magazine and some others.

Are You a "One-Hit-Wonder": Um, no.

So is there something else I missed? I'd really appreciate some constructive criticism.

"You're missing the rest completely" doesn't really say much.

 

[flea77]

I stand corrected then. Good luck to you.

Allan

 

[Rekd]

I don't know if you're being sarcastic or not. If there's something I'm missing I'd like to know what it is so I can make myself a better photog.

 

[ayeelkay]

I LOVE the surfing shots. Very clear, really makes you feel like you're there!

 

[tenthumbs]

I voted pass. I liked some of the pics a lot. Some not so much. Go for it.