You Are Not A Photographer...

sanpan · Mar 16, 2011

Kyna said:
While these are funny and my initial reaction is to laugh........I also feel like saying who are they hurting? If they enjoy it and it makes them happy who cares? The people who go to someone with those pictures in their portfolio would obviously not be willing to pay "Real Professional" prices. So....let them take their pictures.

I had a "friend" on Facebook post this on her wall and I couldn't help but feel a little sad and hurt by it. She didn't specifically call me out obviously but as a new photographer and someone whose goal is to have a small business doing portrait work I hate feeling that judged by people. If you don't like it, don't look at it.

Hello Kyna,

The reality is when you are paid to carry out some activity, then you should be open to judging. If you are working for free/ hobbyist/enthusiast, then you cannot be judged, you are free to experiment or do your thing. But if you are paid, get ready to be judged. Thats what happens with professional athletes.

ghache · Mar 16, 2011

ChristopherCoy said:
Yes.

Would you mind share it? i am interested in seeing the work you do.

pgriz · Mar 16, 2011

ann said:
Derrel, thanks for the kind words. I have been around, just haven't had much to say. :meh:

Actually, I think you're being modest and tactful. I'm sure you have lots to say, but have been restraining yourself. But without the vinegar in the salad dressing, it just doesn't taste as good. So it is with respect to appropriate, pithy remarks that the more experienced (and wise) members should be making.

PhotoWrangler · Mar 16, 2011

ghache said:
Would you mind share it? i am interested in seeing the work you do.

Good try. The work on our wedding site is a combination of my work, my studio partners work, and our second shooters.

ghache · Mar 16, 2011

ChristopherCoy said:
ghache said:

Would you mind share it? i am interested in seeing the work you do.

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Good try. The work on our wedding site is a combination of my work, my studio partners work, and our second shooters.

Bitter Jeweler · Mar 16, 2011

Christopher, I think I found your 2010 Xmas Card. :greenpbl:

PhotoWrangler · Mar 16, 2011

Bitter Jeweler said:
Christopher, I think I found your 2010 Xmas Card. :greenpbl:

Cute isn't it. T'was my partners idea....

Bitter Jeweler · Mar 16, 2011

It is cute, and the socks really make it.

PhotoWrangler · Mar 16, 2011

Bitter Jeweler said:
It is cute, and the socks really make it.

I'll never live that effing picture down... LOL

Bitter Jeweler · Mar 16, 2011

:lmao:

o hey tyler · Mar 16, 2011

Christopher Coy: Not making any friends since June 2010.

You should become a supporting member, that would look great right below your name.

PhotoWrangler · Mar 16, 2011

o hey tyler said:
Christopher Coy: Not making any friends since June 2010.

You should become a supporting member, that would look great right below your name.

Oh, Tyler honey. If you're going to hit on me, be a man about it.

ann · Mar 16, 2011

pgriz said:
ann said:

Derrel, thanks for the kind words. I have been around, just haven't had much to say. :meh:

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Actually, I think you're being modest and tactful. I'm sure you have lots to say, but have been restraining yourself. But without the vinegar in the salad dressing, it just doesn't taste as good. So it is with respect to appropriate, pithy remarks that the more experienced (and wise) members should be making.

hm, you found me out

I also don't care for reduance comments, but i can get my back up from time to time

e.rose · Mar 16, 2011

Can someone explain to me what the bickering is *now* about in this thread? I'm confused. ...And in pain on the couch, which means I'm bored and curious. :lol:

o hey tyler · Mar 16, 2011

e.rose said:
Can someone explain to me what the bickering is *now* about in this thread? I'm confused. ...And in pain on the couch, which means I'm bored and curious.

Intertube dudes flexing their e-penis. I don't even really know.