How has your photography work changed?

7 years 7 months ago #492974 by CaptNemo
Those of you who have shot for a number of years will most likely have more to reflect from this question.  I'm guessing most of you take time and think about how you can stay with the times, make more of that green stuff and just think about the direction you are going.  I had one of those moments this morning and really noticed just how much style has changed.

To make this more fun, I'm going to post this question here and see what you all have to contribute to this thought.  


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7 years 7 months ago #493001 by KCook
Well, I don't "work".  Photography is just my hobby.  But I would say that the Internet has had a big impact, across the board.

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7 years 7 months ago #493057 by Carry
I've had less time for my personal work!  Being so busy with my gigs.  


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7 years 7 months ago #493060 by effron
I don't do it for "green" these days, but I sleep nights now. I used to be pretty busy on weekends shooting, and spending weeknights processing and printing. I don't miss film one little bit!

Why so serious?
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7 years 7 months ago #493063 by Uplander
+1 time


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7 years 7 months ago - 7 years 7 months ago #493078 by rogdel
For me the biggest change had to be in the tools that I was using just to get the job done. The transition from film to digital was a tough one for me personally. Now that I've done it, I could never turn back


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7 years 7 months ago #493146 by Frost Photography
Honestly when I first started, I struggled with lighting.  These days I'm a lot more aware of existing light.  I also think I've slowed down a lot.  Meaning when I take a shot, I really think about what I'm doing first.  

"The quickest way to make money at photography is to sell your camera."
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7 years 7 months ago #493147 by Neillien
More so than anything, my gear and my eyes have changed the most over time - for better or for worse. I almost don't recognize the work that I made when I first started out in photography. However, I think part of being a good photographer is managing to keep on going ahead despite all of the changes that happen.


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7 years 7 months ago #493295 by Glenn Gee
I'm amazed at how much simpler my photos have become. I used to Photoshop them to death and use a ton of layers to add contrast, saturation, etc., but now its much cleaner. I think that's a result of spending more time examining my inspirations (i.e. photos online). 


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7 years 7 months ago #493309 by Moe
Oh, time spent


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7 years 7 months ago #493517 by Denise Lattimer

Frost Photography wrote: Honestly when I first started, I struggled with lighting.  These days I'm a lot more aware of existing light.  I also think I've slowed down a lot.  Meaning when I take a shot, I really think about what I'm doing first.  


Amen to that. Looking at my first portraits, it's mortifying. The lighting is so terrible! 


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7 years 7 months ago #493556 by srubio77
Since the iPhone came about, I think that I've grown quite a bit as a photographer. I know a lot of professionals argue over how valid iPhonography can be, but I think that it just gives provides more opportunities to shoot than ever before. Plus, when I come across something unexpected and magnificent, I never find myself cursing and wishing I had a camera because there's always one ready and waiting right in my pocket.


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7 years 7 months ago #493605 by danostergren
Being able to control my lighting/color and put more thought into how I use the them has been the most noticeable change, at least to me. Also learning that less is more when it comes to editing/retouching. 


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7 years 7 months ago #493660 by Garbo
Much more organized!!

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7 years 7 months ago #493969 by joirv
think i've stayed the same in many ways...it's the world that's doing the changing!!


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