Do most photographers have a "I'm better than you complex"?
Here is my observation, photographers have tendency to have this diva attitude. Kind of snobby, techy guys and gals who don't want to share to much as they think you are going to do something with their answer. No joke I only asked 4 questions last night, to 3 different people and their answers were almost as if they were talking down to me. Now I have thick skin and this stuff doesn't bother me. I really enjoy photography, so was just surprised with how people treat each other. A few of them spent more time just wanting to talk about their new camera or lens they picked up.
I'll just pass on future meetings and stick with this site.
So how about it, do you think photographers have this diva attitude?
A couple from the Nova Scotia club that spends winters in Florida encountered the same attitude you did from a large club down there.
Try meetup.com or a "google" and see if there is another group in you area.
No divas here.
Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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That's too bad. I think it depends on the group of people you get. Some may be more interested in helping newer photographers others are just sensitive. You may want to find another group that is focused a bit more on helping newer folks. Happy to have you asking questions around here though. 
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photobod wrote: have to say that this happened to me as well though it was many years ago, then it seemed like the older people had this diva attitude, I was going to join my local club here in the UK, but even there website came over as "arent we the best look at us" which has put me off, now reading this I am wondering wether to bother or not.
They almost gave the vibe that they just wanted to talk about how good they are, rather answer a newb's question. Hmmm
PS. I like the banana emoticon way too much.
When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.
Or full of something (need an emoticon for BS).Thirsty Beaver wrote: I think that going to vary, depends on the photographer! Some are humble and others are just full of them selfs.
Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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Thirsty Beaver wrote: I think that going to vary, depends on the photographer! Some are humble and others are just full of them selfs.
Hate to say, but I 100%
I've come across some photographers that are so about them selves and could care less about others.
Just like every other area of life, eh?Conner wrote:
Thirsty Beaver wrote: I think that going to vary, depends on the photographer! Some are humble and others are just full of them selfs.
Hate to say, but I 100%
I've come across some photographers that are so about them selves and could care less about others.
Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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