Shoot and burn?
photobod wrote: No way jose, you are assuming that everyone knows how to post process for a start, many dont, if they do whos to say they would do a good job, then they start telling all there friends who the photographer is and hey presto your reputation is ruined.
No way for me too, although I didn't really think too much for a reason, and after reading the reply, my thought was I need very little assistance ruining my reputation......
Why so serious?
effron wrote:
photobod wrote: No way jose, you are assuming that everyone knows how to post process for a start, many dont, if they do whos to say they would do a good job, then they start telling all there friends who the photographer is and hey presto your reputation is ruined.
No way for me too, although I didn't really think too much for a reason, and after reading the reply, my thought was I need very little assistance ruining my reputation......
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"A good photograph is one that communicate a fact, touches the heart, leaves the viewer a changed person for having seen it. It is, in a word, effective." - Irving Penn
There are many people who take their photo work seriously, and have dedicated years of their life improving their skills in order to make a living with a camera. It's not that hard, but it isn't easy either. There is a lot to learn in order to make a $1000 a day or more taking pictures.
During my absence, the web got taken over by a few pretend professional photographers. They may have made a little money taking pictures in their life, but have never worked full time as a professional. They also think they have the skills to teach, and profess our trade is all about marketing.
And they make a LOT of money selling this fallacy to people like you who just got a fancy camera who also want to make $$$. One promises to fill an entire whiteboard of useful information for a fee. She's cute too.
The truth is, there is no quick start up method that works. It simply takes time to build a reputation for doing excellent work, and a career.
In short, don't put your marketing in front. Become a good photographer first.
With time, you will get there.
Matthew
Matthew L Kees
MLK Studios Photography School
www.MLKstudios.com
[email protected]
"Every artist, was once an amateur"
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