My guess is that is what is driving 90% of consumer DSLR sales. They aren't trying to be pros. Just want the best results and assume an expensive camera automatically delivers superior photos. So they never try manual mode. Ever.some just like to keep up with the Jones.
I turned down a wedding job because I did not feel qualified. Just because I was shooting a 50th anniversary party with two cameras, peoples thought I was a pro. I am referring them to some friends who are. I know my place, and right now it is "avid enthusiast".Rob pix4u2 wrote: I have noticed folks over the years who facied themselves as "Pro" level because they had a top shelf camera- I've also noticed that I am still shooting after these wanna be photographers have moved on to the next big thing in their lives. It always amazes me the number of folks who think " It's the CAMERA" that does the work- not the creative person behind the viewfinder !
I agree to the point that there are some folks who are SERIOUS about photography and I never mind helping them to get better. Last hockey season a student at the local community college just walked up to me and started asking if I minded him asking me questions. Now he is learning from me and I take him along whenever I can. He is a good learner and I'm enjoying teaching him the craft as much as I can. I was referring to those people who are truly not interested in the work but in the glory of being called a "Pro" . I know several in particular who at times were more of a pain in my side than working to be/get better at photography. AS i said I'm still shooting - they have given up.Cre8tivefix wrote: Nah. I think the work speaks for itself. And every photographer had to start somewhere. Those "wannabes" may be the future Greats. I admire anyone wanting to try, and enjoy encouraging others. I guess I take the comment personally to a point, because I AM one of those. I got myself a fancy camera and POOF went after business, or I should say business went after me. I started getting requests simply based on my camera, and I explained that I was very new to it, but willing to try. First sessions were free or bartered and moved up from there. I've been learning as I go, and for whatever odd reason, business is good. I was photographing a graduation the other week (I was hired) and a young boy with a fancy camera (his dad's) wanted to catch some of my shots, He was kind of lurking behind me trying to shoot around me so I motioned him over to sit next to me and told him to just go for it. He sure did. LOL He was really into it, I had to reel him back once, but it didn't bother me at all. And I will be the first to admit that he probably got some better shots that I did.
Rob pix4u2 wrote:
I agree to the point that there are some folks who are SERIOUS about photography and I never mind helping them to get better. Last hockey season a student at the local community college just walked up to me and started asking if I minded him asking me questions. Now he is learning from me and I take him along whenever I can. He is a good learner and I'm enjoying teaching him the craft as much as I can. I was referring to those people who are truly not interested in the work but in the glory of being called a "Pro" . I know several in particular who at times were more of a pain in my side than working to be/get better at photography. AS i said I'm still shooting - they have given up.Cre8tivefix wrote: Nah. I think the work speaks for itself. And every photographer had to start somewhere. Those "wannabes" may be the future Greats. I admire anyone wanting to try, and enjoy encouraging others. I guess I take the comment personally to a point, because I AM one of those. I got myself a fancy camera and POOF went after business, or I should say business went after me. I started getting requests simply based on my camera, and I explained that I was very new to it, but willing to try. First sessions were free or bartered and moved up from there. I've been learning as I go, and for whatever odd reason, business is good. I was photographing a graduation the other week (I was hired) and a young boy with a fancy camera (his dad's) wanted to catch some of my shots, He was kind of lurking behind me trying to shoot around me so I motioned him over to sit next to me and told him to just go for it. He sure did. LOL He was really into it, I had to reel him back once, but it didn't bother me at all. And I will be the first to admit that he probably got some better shots that I did.
Rob pix4u2 wrote:
I agree to the point that there are some folks who are SERIOUS about photography and I never mind helping them to get better. Last hockey season a student at the local community college just walked up to me and started asking if I minded him asking me questions. Now he is learning from me and I take him along whenever I can. He is a good learner and I'm enjoying teaching him the craft as much as I can. I was referring to those people who are truly not interested in the work but in the glory of being called a "Pro" . I know several in particular who at times were more of a pain in my side than working to be/get better at photography. AS i said I'm still shooting - they have given up.Cre8tivefix wrote: Nah. I think the work speaks for itself. And every photographer had to start somewhere. Those "wannabes" may be the future Greats. I admire anyone wanting to try, and enjoy encouraging others. I guess I take the comment personally to a point, because I AM one of those. I got myself a fancy camera and POOF went after business, or I should say business went after me. I started getting requests simply based on my camera, and I explained that I was very new to it, but willing to try. First sessions were free or bartered and moved up from there. I've been learning as I go, and for whatever odd reason, business is good. I was photographing a graduation the other week (I was hired) and a young boy with a fancy camera (his dad's) wanted to catch some of my shots, He was kind of lurking behind me trying to shoot around me so I motioned him over to sit next to me and told him to just go for it. He sure did. LOL He was really into it, I had to reel him back once, but it didn't bother me at all. And I will be the first to admit that he probably got some better shots that I did.
SecondShooters wrote: Are there too many wanna be photographers these days???
I'm not sure. The iPhones will take over from the P&S models and the status-conscious will still but the DSLR's just like they buy the Porsches and can't parallel park.Henry Peach wrote:
SecondShooters wrote: Are there too many wanna be photographers these days???
Yes, I blame George Eastman!
"Somebody let the rabble in." -Lewis Carroll, dedicated colliodian process photographer, on the sudden popularity of photography after Kodak cameras and roll film were introduced.
EDIT: I think when point-n-shoots have zero shutter button lag and decent high ISO quality the popularity of DSLRs will fade.
Baydream wrote: The iPhones will take over from the P&S models...
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