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05/27/2007 03:15:14 AM · #1 |
still need to figure out my cloaking so my steinbachphoto.ca URL will always show at the top.
My friend has made this website for me what doyou think?!
//www.steinbachphoto.ca |
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05/27/2007 10:36:42 PM · #2 |
I like the simple design. You have some really good portraits there too.
Maybe you could think about changing the "gallery" wording to "portfolio", like most people have? Probably not a big deal though. |
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05/27/2007 10:42:43 PM · #3 |
when people meet you or encounter you for the first time, they only know about you what you want them to...
"My name is Dustin Steinbach. I am a up and coming photographer who lives in Victoria B.C. Yes I am only 17 but don't let that fool you. Photography is my passion, and hopefully it will be more than just a passion for me soon. When I graduate high school I will be moving over to Vancouver B.C to pursue my career into becoming a Professional Photographer."
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"My name is Dustin Steinbach and I love photography. I'd love the opportunity to work with you."
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05/28/2007 12:12:59 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by Skip:
when people meet you or encounter you for the first time, they only know about you what you want them to...
"My name is Dustin Steinbach. I am a up and coming photographer who lives in Victoria B.C. Yes I am only 17 but don't let that fool you. Photography is my passion, and hopefully it will be more than just a passion for me soon. When I graduate high school I will be moving over to Vancouver B.C to pursue my career into becoming a Professional Photographer."
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"My name is Dustin Steinbach and I love photography. I'd love the opportunity to work with you." |
so you think i should leave it short n simple? use the wording you suggested? |
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05/28/2007 12:13:21 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by MadMan2k:
I like the simple design. You have some really good portraits there too.
Maybe you could think about changing the "gallery" wording to "portfolio", like most people have? Probably not a big deal though. |
yeah i like hte sound of portfolio better as well! i change that. Thanks
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05/28/2007 12:24:55 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by noisemaker:
Originally posted by Skip:
when people meet you or encounter you for the first time, they only know about you what you want them to...
"My name is Dustin Steinbach. I am a up and coming photographer who lives in Victoria B.C. Yes I am only 17 but don't let that fool you. Photography is my passion, and hopefully it will be more than just a passion for me soon. When I graduate high school I will be moving over to Vancouver B.C to pursue my career into becoming a Professional Photographer."
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"My name is Dustin Steinbach and I love photography. I'd love the opportunity to work with you." |
so you think i should leave it short n simple? use the wording you suggested? |
it all depends on the purpose of your site. do you want people to think you're a compentent & passionate photographer, or a high schooling photographer wannabee? it's up to you to chose the words that describe yourself to the world... |
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05/28/2007 12:26:18 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by Skip:
Originally posted by noisemaker:
Originally posted by Skip:
when people meet you or encounter you for the first time, they only know about you what you want them to...
"My name is Dustin Steinbach. I am a up and coming photographer who lives in Victoria B.C. Yes I am only 17 but don't let that fool you. Photography is my passion, and hopefully it will be more than just a passion for me soon. When I graduate high school I will be moving over to Vancouver B.C to pursue my career into becoming a Professional Photographer."
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"My name is Dustin Steinbach and I love photography. I'd love the opportunity to work with you." |
so you think i should leave it short n simple? use the wording you suggested? |
it all depends on the purpose of your site. do you want people to think you're a compentent & passionate photographer, or a high schooling photographer wannabee? it's up to you to chose the words that describe yourself to the world... |
ah i see what you mean!
and i changed the layout of the site, what doyou think now? |
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05/28/2007 12:30:03 AM · #8 |
| would you say its too much of a stretch to say I am a Professional Photographer? |
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05/28/2007 12:37:57 AM · #9 |
If that's your main job, and people pay you to do it, why not?
Personally, I'm waiting to call myself a 'professional' until I make 51% of my income for the year through photography... about 900 bucks to go here, but I'll ruin it if I get another regular job to cover expenses for art shows and printing/framing.
This is what I came up with for my about page: //jonbuder.com/about.html |
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05/28/2007 12:44:12 AM · #10 |
| i rarely make money off it, its hard while in school and working almost full time and live the life of a teenager, all the people to see and please |
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05/28/2007 07:14:47 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by noisemaker:
i rarely make money off it, its hard while in school and working almost full time and live the life of a teenager, all the people to see and please |
then yes, it would be a stretch to call yourself a professional photographer.
there are some people who'd argue that you're a professional just because you accepted any money for your work, but i completely disagree with that, and think you could get yourself in trouble if somebody hires you to do something you're incapable of doing, but they hire you based on your claiming to be a 'professional'...
there's nothing wrong with simply calling yourself a photographer. keep working at your craft, mastering it, building a portfolio that would stand up with the best of them, and, if you really love it, the money will follow. then you'll have earned the reputation of being a 'professional'.
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