Stealthy Ninja wrote: Just a note, I've worked with a National Geographic Photographer. That guy was a marketing machine. Even while he was shooting he was organising his next shoot.
"I want my photos sharp as possible *wipes lens with shirt*".
LOL remember I told you about the guy (picture below) who was cleaning the mirror in his camera with a tissue and his shirt. That was hilarious (BTW never do this, it's really, really dumb).
Moral: Having a DSLR a professional does NOT make.
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LOL yeah he took a shot... looked at the results... shook his head... took off the lens... cleaned the mirror with his shirt/tissue... try again... repeat...
I think he didn't get how these things work somehow. IT was funny though.
Stealthy Ninja wrote: Just a note, I've worked with a National Geographic Photographer. That guy was a marketing machine. Even while he was shooting he was organising his next shoot.
"I want my photos sharp as possible *wipes lens with shirt*".
LOL remember I told you about the guy (picture below) who was cleaning the mirror in his camera with a tissue and his shirt. That was hilarious (BTW never do this, it's really, really dumb).
Moral: Having a DSLR a professional does NOT make.
No comment
LOL yeah he kept taking shots. Looked at the results... shook his head... took off the lens... cleaned the mirror with his shirt/tissue... try again.
I think he didn't get how these things work somehow. IT was funny though.
I'm seriously laughing right now. That almost looks like a bar scene, had he been drinking?
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Stealthy Ninja wrote: Just a note, I've worked with a National Geographic Photographer. That guy was a marketing machine. Even while he was shooting he was organising his next shoot.
"I want my photos sharp as possible *wipes lens with shirt*".
LOL remember I told you about the guy (picture below) who was cleaning the mirror in his camera with a tissue and his shirt. That was hilarious (BTW never do this, it's really, really dumb).
Moral: Having a DSLR a professional does NOT make.
No comment
LOL yeah he kept taking shots. Looked at the results... shook his head... took off the lens... cleaned the mirror with his shirt/tissue... try again.
I think he didn't get how these things work somehow. IT was funny though.
I'm seriously laughing right now. That almost looks like a bar scene, had he been drinking?
LOL if he had, that would have actually made some sense. That shot was on the "Star Ferry" here in Hong Kong. He was a tourist I'm 98% sure.
Stealthy Ninja wrote: Just a note, I've worked with a National Geographic Photographer. That guy was a marketing machine. Even while he was shooting he was organising his next shoot.
"I want my photos sharp as possible *wipes lens with shirt*".
LOL remember I told you about the guy (picture below) who was cleaning the mirror in his camera with a tissue and his shirt. That was hilarious (BTW never do this, it's really, really dumb).
Moral: Having a DSLR a professional does NOT make.
No comment
LOL yeah he kept taking shots. Looked at the results... shook his head... took off the lens... cleaned the mirror with his shirt/tissue... try again.
I think he didn't get how these things work somehow. IT was funny though.
I'm seriously laughing right now. That almost looks like a bar scene, had he been drinking?
LOL if he had, that would have actually made some sense. That shot was on the "Star Ferry" here in Hong Kong. He was a tourist I'm 98% sure.
I'll take this opportunity to say "No Comment" again ha ha ha. So you born and raised in Hong Kong?
Thank you for making PhotographyTalk.com your photography community of choice.
Stealthy Ninja wrote: Just a note, I've worked with a National Geographic Photographer. That guy was a marketing machine. Even while he was shooting he was organising his next shoot.
"I want my photos sharp as possible *wipes lens with shirt*".
LOL remember I told you about the guy (picture below) who was cleaning the mirror in his camera with a tissue and his shirt. That was hilarious (BTW never do this, it's really, really dumb).
Moral: Having a DSLR a professional does NOT make.
No comment
LOL yeah he kept taking shots. Looked at the results... shook his head... took off the lens... cleaned the mirror with his shirt/tissue... try again.
I think he didn't get how these things work somehow. IT was funny though.
I'm seriously laughing right now. That almost looks like a bar scene, had he been drinking?
LOL if he had, that would have actually made some sense. That shot was on the "Star Ferry" here in Hong Kong. He was a tourist I'm 98% sure.
I'll take this opportunity to say "No Comment" again ha ha ha. So you born and raised in Hong Kong?
No I'm from Australia, but my wife is from HK. My kids were born here too.
Stealthy Ninja wrote: Just a note, I've worked with a National Geographic Photographer. That guy was a marketing machine. Even while he was shooting he was organising his next shoot.
"I want my photos sharp as possible *wipes lens with shirt*".
LOL remember I told you about the guy (picture below) who was cleaning the mirror in his camera with a tissue and his shirt. That was hilarious (BTW never do this, it's really, really dumb).
Moral: Having a DSLR a professional does NOT make.
No comment
LOL yeah he kept taking shots. Looked at the results... shook his head... took off the lens... cleaned the mirror with his shirt/tissue... try again.
I think he didn't get how these things work somehow. IT was funny though.
I'm seriously laughing right now. That almost looks like a bar scene, had he been drinking?
LOL if he had, that would have actually made some sense. That shot was on the "Star Ferry" here in Hong Kong. He was a tourist I'm 98% sure.
I'll take this opportunity to say "No Comment" again ha ha ha. So you born and raised in Hong Kong?
No I'm from Australia, but my wife is from HK. My kids were born here too.
Way cool, how long have you been in HK?
Thank you for making PhotographyTalk.com your photography community of choice.
Well.... At some point it does take some money. After you have developed your talent there will come a time to purchase some studio lights. I was assisted and tutored by an amazing Master Photographer that steered me to "White Lighting" strobes. I have in the years past actually spent more money on backgrounds and props than the total cost of my lights. Who would have thought! Shoot your friends. Get together some neighbors and tell them you'd like them to pose and for their service you'll give them a free 8x10. But - the greatest challenge is advertising you and your services. Good luck!
i think you should practice some more before going in to pro. because if you make money on it then you might not enjoy your hobby later. or you can go to school on being a professional photographer.
Rob pix4u2 wrote: Being around other shooters helps but some times it just takes persistence and patience. It's my second job mostly and for 30 years I worked as a nurse to support my photography. I get a lot of enjoyment out of the photography work even when it sucks. Having skill at marketing your self and your skill takes time and energy but can really be worth it all in the end.
Nursing is a really good field to be in, you like it?
My brother in law loves it... makes pretty good money too. takes a certain kind of person though
My older brother is a surgical nurse....He's been doing it for years & loves it as well....To get back to the OP's question, start out small & work your way up. As you do, you will be better able to afford the more expensive gear. Take a course in business at your local community college because photographers have to have the business acumen in order to be successful. You can be an excellent photographer, but unless you can market yourself properly & run the financial end of things, you are bound to fail.
Screamin Scott wrote: My older brother is a surgical nurse....He's been doing it for years & loves it as well....To get back to the OP's question, start out small & work your way up. As you do, you will be better able to afford the more expensive gear. Take a course in business at your local community college because photographers have to have the business acumen in order to be successful. You can be an excellent photographer, but unless you can market yourself properly & run the financial end of things, you are bound to fail.
Patients as well... it's a virtue. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Screamin Scott wrote: My older brother is a surgical nurse....He's been doing it for years & loves it as well....To get back to the OP's question, start out small & work your way up. As you do, you will be better able to afford the more expensive gear. Take a course in business at your local community college because photographers have to have the business acumen in order to be successful. You can be an excellent photographer, but unless you can market yourself properly & run the financial end of things, you are bound to fail.
Patients as well... it's a virtue. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
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