Can you do what the top pros do?

9 years 3 months ago #420547 by Happy-pixel
Have you ever looked at some of the shots the top paid pro's take and say "I can do that"? For example, take a look at the shot that Terry Richardson took of Nicki Minaj for the cover of Rolling Stone.  I don't see what is all that special about this photos.  Do you?  


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Don't get me wrong, they are good photos.  You know this guy got paid a grip for this shoot. 


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9 years 3 months ago #420570 by effron
No, I don't like shooting (photos)  people I don't know of. I like feathered wildlife more......:)

Why so serious?
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9 years 3 months ago #420580 by Hassner
Ouch! It looks like he was not set up and they gave him 30 seconds to get his shot.

"Stand there, smile" - Straight flash. - "Thanks"


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9 years 3 months ago #420590 by Joves

Hassner wrote: Ouch! It looks like he was not set up and they gave him 30 seconds to get his shot.

"Stand there, smile" - Straight flash. - "Thanks"

:rofl:
Ummm Hassner that is what this idiot is famous for harsh crappy flash use, and IMO general bad photography.
Why Yes I could easily do what that hack can do. All I have to do is use my popup flash set to full power, with a wide aperture, and viola it is good.


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9 years 3 months ago - 9 years 3 months ago #420613 by Stealthy Ninja
Terry Richardson is a uber-hipster hack. I really don't like him or his work.

He's got himself in the celebrity circle somehow and has become a major player (in their eyes) and every celeb wants to be cool and popular so they think he's awesome... anyway...


Typical day in the Richardson Studio (probably in Hollywood California)
Terry's secretary who he probably sexually harrasses a lot: President's coming Terry, what you gonna wear?

Terry: Break out the best blue flannel shirt! STAT!

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9 years 3 months ago #420642 by Big Kevin

Joves wrote:

Hassner wrote: Ouch! It looks like he was not set up and they gave him 30 seconds to get his shot.

"Stand there, smile" - Straight flash. - "Thanks"

:rofl:
Ummm Hassner that is what this idiot is famous for harsh crappy flash use, and IMO general bad photography.
Why Yes I could easily do what that hack can do. All I have to do is use my popup flash set to full power, with a wide aperture, and viola it is good.


Well then my high school guidance counselor needs to be kicked!  I just Googled this guy and he makes a grip!  


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9 years 3 months ago #420652 by garyrhook
Terry Richardson is a talentless clown. Find someone worth considering before you ask yourself that question.


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9 years 3 months ago #420704 by Mason Katz
Regardless of his talent, I'd like to have his jobs!


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9 years 3 months ago #420724 by Baydream
Like most artists in any genre, one well placed connection and the world beats a path to your door. Some is hard work but some is pure dumb luck. Once the door is open, hipsters think everything you do is worth a grip.

Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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9 years 3 months ago #420729 by John Landolfi

Mason Katz wrote: Regardless of his talent, I'd like to have his jobs!


So, for money, you'd do what he does?:)


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9 years 3 months ago #420754 by Don Fischer

garyrhook wrote: Terry Richardson is a talentless clown. Find someone worth considering before you ask yourself that question.


Don't have any idea who this guy is but he sell's his photo's for more than I do!! Of course I don't do portrait's. Every body it seem's like's to claim a style, that's his. I wouldn't give him a quarter for it but someone is paying him fairly well!


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9 years 3 months ago #420807 by garyrhook

Don Fischer wrote:

garyrhook wrote: Terry Richardson is a talentless clown. Find someone worth considering before you ask yourself that question.


Don't have any idea who this guy is but he sell's his photo's for more than I do!! Of course I don't do portrait's. Every body it seem's like's to claim a style, that's his. I wouldn't give him a quarter for it but someone is paying him fairly well!


There are many folks in this world that make money doing a poor job at whatever it is that they do. I do not wish to be one of those people.


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9 years 3 months ago #420838 by Don Fischer
Don't blame you Gary. If I took those I'd mostly delete them.


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9 years 3 months ago #420856 by Karen Comella
All you need to do is go to the Bill Crosby school of photography :rofl:


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9 years 3 months ago #420861 by stuartsbarbie
 I too prefer the fuzzy, furry, winged and wild.  If I could sell my work enough to support what I do with my camera I probably would.  I am not one to do things just for the "glory" of doing them.  That being said, I think I would be picky about who I sell them to.  I would want my photos to be treated well B)


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