Does your spouse support or understand your interest with photography?

9 years 7 months ago #405705 by Glen Mosley
I'm happily married, and have been interested in photography for nearly 3 years.  My wife at times get's upset because I bring my camera with me all the time.  I'm taking photos of use too, but what get's her is the set up time I take for each frame vs take a quick shot with her camera.  She has a Nikon point and shoot camera that all she has to do is point and press the shutter.  To me, there's a big difference between a point and shoot camera and a DSLR. 

Did your spouses support your photography interest from the start or did they 'warm up' to it over time? 


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9 years 7 months ago #405745 by Glen Martin
Yes, but it cost me a camera. I have gotten her involved in photography. 


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9 years 7 months ago #405831 by Joves
This is why I am single. :lol:
Well one of the reasons, but not the only one. The only g/f I ever had that was a serious photographer shot another system, and was mad that I would not change over to hers so she could use my lenses. That one did not work out too well.


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9 years 7 months ago #405852 by Conner
Yes, otherwise we would have a bumpy relationship


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9 years 7 months ago #405857 by Stealthy Ninja

Joves wrote: This is why I am single. :lol:
Well one of the reasons, but not the only one. The only g/f I ever had that was a serious photographer shot another system, and was mad that I would not change over to hers so she could use my lenses. That one did not work out too well.


Not because your avatar is actually you? :kmonst:
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9 years 7 months ago #405935 by effron
"Does your spouse support or understand your interest with photography?"......

Why, yes she does support and no she doesn't understand......;)

Why so serious?
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9 years 7 months ago #405937 by Joves

Stealthy Ninja wrote:

Joves wrote: This is why I am single. :lol:
Well one of the reasons, but not the only one. The only g/f I ever had that was a serious photographer shot another system, and was mad that I would not change over to hers so she could use my lenses. That one did not work out too well.


Not because your avatar is actually you? :kmonst:

:(
What?! Are you saying I am not pretty?
We can't all be Ninjas, and attract the women by being mysterious.


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9 years 7 months ago #405942 by John Landolfi

effron wrote: "Does your spouse support or understand your interest with photography?"......

Why, yes she does support and no she doesn't understand......;)


:rofl: :rofl:


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9 years 7 months ago #405980 by Roy Wilson
Most days yes, but when I fail to put the camera down.  You know what I'm talking about, then, she'll make a comment or two.

Canon 5D Mark II, 30D, 40D, 50 1.2L, 16-35 2.8L Mark II, 24-105 4L IS, 24-70 2.8L, 70-200 2.8L IS, 85 1.8, 4 x 580 EX(II)
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9 years 7 months ago #405983 by Screamin Scott
Another "yes & no" here... She likes when I have paid shoots, but she doesn't like it when I take my camera everywhere...Says I can't enjoy the places we go if all I'm doing is taking pictures.... She also says I have more than enough gear, even though most of it is quite a bit older stuff.

Scott Ditzel Photography

www.flickr.com/photos/screaminscott/

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9 years 7 months ago #406109 by Foggy
Well it depends, if I'm smart about things, yes, if I'm selfish and not paying attention to her, well then no, she's not to excited about my photography hobby.   


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9 years 7 months ago #406123 by Stealthy Ninja

Joves wrote:

Stealthy Ninja wrote:

Joves wrote: This is why I am single. :lol:
Well one of the reasons, but not the only one. The only g/f I ever had that was a serious photographer shot another system, and was mad that I would not change over to hers so she could use my lenses. That one did not work out too well.


Not because your avatar is actually you? :kmonst:

:(
What?! Are you saying I am not pretty?
We can't all be Ninjas, and attract the women by being mysterious.




What can I say? Some of us are just naturally awesome, handsome and ninjas.
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9 years 7 months ago #406189 by H Rocky
Most days, yes :whistle:


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9 years 7 months ago #406366 by Adam G
Tricky question.  Most days yes, the other days when I'm having one of my 'moments' no


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9 years 7 months ago #406438 by ThatNikonGuy
Depends on her mood :rofl:

Just joking... She's good with it


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