I haven't been to school for photography but I have a feeling I'd be pretty darn good at taking pictures.
2007-12-07 10:18:11 · 6 answers · asked by B 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
I was thinking it would be cool to do some nature travel photos but some how try to figure out how to spin it into a job.
2007-12-07 10:20:33 · update #1
you and every other camera owner, anyone can take pix, can you make images? whats your lighting like?
is the feeling convincing you? a feeling with no skills wont do much for you, whos going to pay you? are you better than those that goto photography school for years
as you dont understand cameras are just tools and they require skill to get great results - like a builder and a hammer - then maybe you need to study the craft
start with: exposure, composition and go from there
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2007-12-07 10:25:34 · answer #1 · answered by Antoni 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't think just because a person buys a professional camera, offers will be automatically coming in for paid gigs.
What I mean is that if someone gives me a Stradivarius, it won't turn me into a famous (and hopefully rich) musician.
Others here will no doubt advise you to take photography classes, etc.
Furthermore, it's not just taking photos, and good ones, alone--it's about running a business, too. A good photographer can run a business into the ground if he does not manage it well.
I hope I did not dash your dream of becoming a paid photographer. It's a lot of work, and there is always pressure (mixed with pleasure) at making the customer happy--sometimes their expectations are a bit too high.
Surely others will please comment from their own experiences.
2007-12-07 10:29:46 · answer #2 · answered by Pooky™ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A Sinar P2 4x5 camera is an exceptional camera. If I put one of these in front of you, I have very grave doubts you could make any kind of picture with it. If I used a kodak instamatic I could then out shoot you with any situation. See, it's what's is in your brain that counts, not the camera or fancy equipment. Learn the BASICS first, then put your money on expensive equipment. By the way, look up the Sinar Bron website to see what a P2 is.
2007-12-07 13:02:16 · answer #3 · answered by Kelly P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are people that have tens of thousands of dollars of photo equipment and have graduated from Photo school that still can't shoot their way out of a paper bag.
Photography that is merely beyond ordinary is one of the most difficult endeavors in the world.
2007-12-07 10:52:57 · answer #4 · answered by Michael L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds good to me. I'm gonna buy a nice set of pots and pans and be a great chef.
2007-12-07 10:53:18 · answer #5 · answered by Ara57 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
its not the camera that makes the money its the photographer. also, its not how good you think you are, its how good the buyer thinks you are.
2007-12-07 10:25:06 · answer #6 · answered by Ray E 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋