What do you think qualifies one to be a photographer?
Purpose of this thread? None, just stirring the pot.
My opinion, those that make a living with professional equipment deserve to be called a photographer. Heck, I'm not a photographer, I like the hobby, but don't consider myself to be a photographer.So post your feedback, let's here it. I'm bored. But better get back to work! I'll be back in a few.
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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
photobod wrote: If you have a camera in your hand and you are taking photographs then you are a photographer, maybe the question should be "at what level" the people you describe sound like amatuer photographers at the base level, to me anyway.
Anyone behind the wheel of a car is a driver, though many can't drive.
Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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A good photographer is a whole different ball game.
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.
Scotty gets his murds wixed up sometimes.Ziggy wrote:
Scotty wrote: Anybody can be a good photographer.
A good photographer is a whole different ball game.
I think you meant to say "Anybody can be a photographer" ....A good photographer is a whole different ball game.
Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
fineartamerica.com/profiles/john-g-schickler.html?tab=artwork
Baydream wrote:
Scotty gets his murds wixed up sometimes.Ziggy wrote:
Scotty wrote: Anybody can be a good photographer.
A good photographer is a whole different ball game.
I think you meant to say "Anybody can be a photographer" ....A good photographer is a whole different ball game.
I was on my phone earlier. Was in a hurry, edited to be a powerful statement now.
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.
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