Under 18 Photographers

[ColeGauthier]

@Tevo: You were at the right place, at the right time. That's how people usually get those awesome jobs.

 

[picturehappy]

17 going on 18 in a week and have been at photography since 15 and doing paid jobs and did Santa at the mall / not hired by the mall did it for our selfs as I work with my family as we all run our own businesses. Have a simple studio with not a fancy camera but I learnt that even a lamp and a old camera can produce a great photo if you know what your doing. I may not have years of knowledge but I sure can run with the adults happy shooting /Sam

 

[CCericola]

School photography was how I got into the business. The work was boring to me but I learned a lot.

 

[silve225]

Im 19 but close enough to 18

 

[Luke345678]

Nope, you are not the only one.

Be ready a lot of people don't consider us as "photographers" or don't respect our opinions.

Just remember, we have the same capabilities as any other photographer!

-Luke

Luke.. you have the same "potential" as any other photographer... but it will take time and experience to bring that out. I don't think we discount anyone based on age, I think we place more emphasis on ability and knowledge. Sometimes it is probably hard to deal with a mostly adult forum... I am sure you get frustrated at times.

Yes of course I can get frustrated, we all can. I meant no offense to anyone but I have gotten crap from SOME because I'm 17.

It helps make me better though.

-Luke

 

[gw2424]

Nope, you are not the only one.

Be ready a lot of people don't consider us as "photographers" or don't respect our opinions.

Just remember, we have the same capabilities as any other photographer!

-Luke

Luke.. you have the same "potential" as any other photographer... but it will take time and experience to bring that out. I don't think we discount anyone based on age, I think we place more emphasis on ability and knowledge. Sometimes it is probably hard to deal with a mostly adult forum... I am sure you get frustrated at times.

Yes of course I can get frustrated, we all can. I meant no offense to anyone but I have gotten crap from SOME because I'm 17.

It helps make me better though.

-Luke

Hey Luke,

Is there a place that I can view your photos?

 

[theshortwhiteguy]

Going pro at 18?

LOL! My 13-y.o. would tell you otherwise...as I pay him his "confiscatory" demands (all of which he earns while at a wedding or T&I foto days) of $10/hour.

 

[DivadWaldoss]

I'm also 17 (as of November).
I started out doing video work and short films when I was 11 or so. Just bought my first DSLR at the end of last summer. I primarily bought it for filmmaking, as that's what a lot of people are using these days, but I figured I'd try my hand at photography since I had the camera. I actually really enjoy it, and it's something I can do any time I want, where as filmmaking takes a lot of planning and depending on other people.
I'm really excited about this coming year. I'm planning on doing a 365 project/challenge. I've heard a lot of good things about it and that it'll really improve your photography skills, so I'm pretty pumped to get started!

 

[SimplifiedPhotograph]

I'm 14, turing 15 in March. Just started snappin' shots back in September so I'm still getting up to you're and tevo's level.

-Chapman

 

[tirediron]

Not sure this is the right place for this thread.....but........


Am I the only one?


By the way, Instagram doesn't count!

Gabe

Gabe... you are not the only one! We have several that I can think of (although I am not one!

Noooo... but weren't you about that age when you first started at Bedrock Studios as a go-fer?

 

[gw2424]

Flickr: GabeWisePhotography's Photostream

Is this what you mean? I am rather confused.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

It's a spammer.

They don't really want to see your pictures. They want you to see their website.

 

[gw2424]

Oh...I must say, their english was quite screwed up.

 

[sam_franklin]

I'm 15 and borrowing a Nikon D60 at the moment but literally just about to order a Nikon D5100 before a trip to Munich in February. So you're not alone! My e-portfolio should be running soon as well.

 

[bl1nd]

Im 17 turning 18 in two months. I've only been shooting for a year or so now, but I'm loving every moment of it.