VERY DISCOURAGING

[dphotography]

The only ones I am intentionally rude to.. or ignore, are the ones that advertise they are "Professionals" on their websites.. and then come here and ask the simplest of beginner questions! Or those that do "PAID" shoots.. and their work is total overexposed, underexposed, harshly lit, out of focus, bad white balanced, discolored, overly processed CRAP!

I am not obligated to help anyone.. I do this for free! But I do not have to gracefully put up with those that make the word "photographer" a JOKE, either!

Well I haven't said any of those things .. Never said I was a pro , never said I get paid for my pictures. I could handle a negative comment, hell I could handle this thread .But I won't let anyone talk to me like I am less of a person cause I am asking a question or asking for some c&c. If you don't want to answer than don't .. Very simple and if you do ,than do so and be and act like an adult and give some constructive critic even if it's negative .. Very simple

 

[12sndsgood]

AMEN. You are not alone. I became very discouraged as well until I started studying with successful photographers in my area who were much moer humble about their knowledge and less arrogant. I feel like if "you" are lurking in the beginners forum than you should have a LARGE amount of patience. If you are going to become frustrated by repetitive questions or questions that seem obvious, than stick to the forums that this is less likely to happen in.

Also, try not to be discouraged. One thing I have learned is that if you do make a career of this or even on an advanced hobby your biggest critic will be other photographers. Keep that passion going because there is no HARM in being wrong in photography. Maybe you take an off' photo but no one get hurt If you are getting paid, than you do have more resposnibility to capture the moment for your clients. Believe me I know how you feel. It's sometimes hard to get decency. It's funny because so many of the experts on here claim that you become offended when you get bad reviews or cc but they fail to see this has nothing to do with it. It's the lack of respect and or the sarcasm that can be offensive. Hang in there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wonder what you consider successful? $50 a portrait session with 100 bad photos on a CD? Or those the charge $200 for a wedding.. and give 1000 bad photos on a cd? What do you define as successful?

Apparently a sucess was the lady next to me having her hair cut telling the hairdresser how she read an article in the newspaper this week saying the average wedding photographer costs $3200 and how she found one who would do engagement photos and wedding photos for $500. I just kept my eyes shut kept to myself.

 

[manaheim]

Thank YOU ...FINALLY SOME ONE GETS IT...

This is all well and good, but maybe you should ask yourself why you are a target for this? Maybe it's the rushed typing? Your posts in this thread are, frankly, a mess. That's kind of like waving a red flag in front of a pull on the internet.

What an unfortunate time to misspell BULL.

BAHAHAHAHAHAHA...

WOW.

The fates up and done smack me right in the face.

 

[dphotography]

I wonder what you consider successful? $50 a portrait session with 100 bad photos on a CD? Or those the charge $200 for a wedding.. and give 1000 bad photos on a cd? What do you define as successful?

I think you need to learn how to read correct .. She said if I wanna be successful .she was being encouraging . You have learned my name and you will see my name in other places . I may not be the best at grammar but you need to learn how to read a little bit better . You all have fueled me to be the best of the best . Thanks for the motivation and determination I have gotten from here

 

[The_Traveler]

Very simple and if you do ,than do so and be and act like an adult and give some constructive critic even if it's negative .. Very simple

I feel the same way. Talk to me, in writing, like I'm an actual adult who possibly has something you might value - not the person you are texting.
You clearly can do it, you just did.

 

[cgipson1]

The only ones I am intentionally rude to.. or ignore, are the ones that advertise they are "Professionals" on their websites.. and then come here and ask the simplest of beginner questions! Or those that do "PAID" shoots.. and their work is total overexposed, underexposed, harshly lit, out of focus, bad white balanced, discolored, overly processed CRAP!

I am not obligated to help anyone.. I do this for free! But I do not have to gracefully put up with those that make the word "photographer" a JOKE, either!

Well I haven't said any of those things .. Never said I was a pro , never said I get paid for my pictures. I could handle a negative comment, hell I could handle this thread .But I won't let anyone talk to me like I am less of a person cause I am asking a question or asking for some c&c. If you don't want to answer than don't .. Very simple and if you do ,than do so and be and act like an adult and give some constructive critic even if it's negative .. Very simple

I never said that was aimed at you either, did I! I was merely answering the question you presented in your first post! Period!

 

[mishele]

Welcome back DScience. Where have you been?

 

[cgipson1]

I wonder what you consider successful? $50 a portrait session with 100 bad photos on a CD? Or those the charge $200 for a wedding.. and give 1000 bad photos on a cd? What do you define as successful?

I think you need to learn how to read correct .. She said if I wanna be successful .she was being encouraging . You have learned my name and you will see my name in other places . I may not be the best at grammar but you need to learn how to read a little bit better . You all have fueled me to be the best of the best . Thanks for the motivation and determination I have gotten from here

Do you notice that there are a lot of very well respected, well educated photographers here that seem to feel the same way I do? Got a clue, yet?

 

[DScience]

Any person here that is bashing this lady for her typing is just SAD. This is the end of my forum participation with you people. I came back for a moment, and was reminded of why I left. I honestly cannot believe what I am seeing here. People have NO respect. You should all be ashamed of yourselves for letting your egos get out of control.

 

[dphotography]

You just proved how right or write rite .. Which one hmmmm u figure it out but back to what I was saying .. Thank for proving what I have been saying all along

 

[DScience]

I recently started a Neuroscience PhD program at UC Davis.

 

[mishele]

Bye DScience?

 

[The_Traveler]

Well, Dscience, you absolutely have the right to interact with anyone in any manner that you like.
I, on the other hand, prefer that someone take me seriously enough to speak and write in my language.

I imagine that your teachers might feel the same - but you can tell us about that later.

 

[dphotography]

This is all it comes down to most of you have proven what I said.. Read what has been posted . You are all supposed to be professional adults. Well at least I thought so. It's very petty how you couldn't and haven't broken me down that now you are looking at something to pick at. Shame on all . This is where our kids learn to be bullies and treat people the way they do .

 

[dphotography]

LOL no my friend, that was directed at the horrible woman who was putting you down. Sorry but you are misreading my post. PEACE
!

If I did sorry I am on my iPhone .. Lol