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06/30/2006 10:04:54 AM · #26 |
I am professional photgrapher because I earn my living with it. I wake up in the morning with thoughts about my job and go to bed with it. If one owns big lights and cams, he is not a pro, even the one who just earns a bit on the side is not a pro.... the complete income counts...this is what we call a pro here in Europe.
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06/30/2006 10:14:05 AM · #27 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip: Originally posted by alfresco: ...am a geologist/geochemist dba an IT geek. | I'm a geologist and IT geek.
GEOLOGISTS UNITE! :-D |
yeah!!! Rock on!! :D |
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06/30/2006 10:21:36 AM · #28 |
No, I'm a photographer hobbyist. I have no flash other than the built in flash. I have no professional lights or reflectors. I have some home made lighting and a home made light box. I am currently working on a home studio room as $$ permit; then I may invest in lighting.
Message edited by author 2006-06-30 10:46:30. |
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06/30/2006 10:23:10 AM · #29 |
im a student wanting to go professional :)
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06/30/2006 10:24:46 AM · #30 |
ima ogre. i live in wooden cave on top of hill deep in creepy woods. i lika eat samiches. i make pretty pichures for hang on wall of cave.
why you want know? you not from IRS place?
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06/30/2006 10:25:10 AM · #31 |
I'm a chemist and ISO Coordinator (manage the quality system) and photography is a hobby.
I have no special lights or equipment and use what I have on hand to create my shots. I would love to have some great lighting, better camera, etc., but what I have now forces me to be creative and I'm learning a lot. I have a bunch of 13" fluorescent lamps from a mini-greenhouse that I can put anywhere for different lighting. For soft light I toss a paper towel on them and it works quite well. If they ever have a 15 point light source challenge I'm covered! |
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06/30/2006 10:44:28 AM · #32 |
Half of life is showing up/
more importantly, is the passion that you bring.
Are we our "professions" or our hobbies, or can we be pigeon-holed like that that?
Was Wallace Stevens a poet or an insurance exceutive? Is Ted Kooser a poet or an insurance actuary?
Am I a lawyer, a rock musician, a photographer, artist?
what defines a person as professional, money they make doing something? Is the person taking pictures of kids for olin mills or walmart a professional photographer? Is a person who takes yearbook photos a professional photographer? Van Gogh didn't sell any paintings, was poor and scorned while living, was he a professional?
The equipment, the money, thats all worthless, the passion defines you.
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06/30/2006 10:47:17 AM · #33 |
I'm a professional student.
I mean i'm learning on the job.
er...my life situation changed last year and i decided to try and make money at this photography thing. so far it has made me enought to buy some big lights, but no filters. Heck, i haven't even bought a lens in over 6 months!
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06/30/2006 10:53:53 AM · #34 |
I'm far from being a pro photographer...I just treat sick people. |
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06/30/2006 11:03:40 AM · #35 |
ummm I was joking...I didnt think anyone would take me seriously! ooops! Maybe I'll try modeling in my next life, HA.
Originally posted by Strikeslip: Originally posted by queanbeez: i'm a writer who takes photos. |
I thought you were a model? |
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06/30/2006 11:04:42 AM · #36 |
i'm still a student for the minute :( photography is a hobby for me right now, and i'm a very beginner photographer at that. |
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06/30/2006 11:45:10 AM · #37 |
Recently retired. Into digital photography for just under a year now, learning what I can from friends and DPC. |
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06/30/2006 11:49:20 AM · #38 |
I sure ain;t a pro. I still have lots to learn. But the moment I show people my camera (ppl who don't know much about photography), they think I'm a pro hehehe. Faaar from it. It's just a very expensive hobby hehe. |
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06/30/2006 12:21:25 PM · #39 |
Originally posted by queanbeez: ummm I was joking...I didnt think anyone would take me seriously! ooops! Maybe I'll try modeling in my next life, HA.
Originally posted by Strikeslip: Originally posted by queanbeez: i'm a writer who takes photos. |
I thought you were a model? | |
:-P
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06/30/2006 12:25:43 PM · #40 |
everyone is a photographer, the difference is most people only use their eyes. |
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06/30/2006 12:26:18 PM · #41 |
I have never made a dime on my photos...luckily I have a day job.
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06/30/2006 12:28:26 PM · #42 |
I'm just a widdle grrl with a shiny box and an intimidating yet mildly impressive (in an average kind way) telephoto lens.
I was actually told that once, but in a more serious and unfun kinda way. :P
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06/30/2006 12:29:46 PM · #43 |
im a highschool student
with a summer job
and no money
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06/30/2006 12:35:06 PM · #44 |
I am a photography hobbiest. But because I own and operate a video business I do have a few Lowel Light Kits laying around to play with. I also have 2 SB-600's with 2 Su-4's But I have been having problems figuring out how to aim them. I usually end up flooding the photo with light or I have them set somehow that they do not flash at all. For the most part it is just my camera and whatever lens i have on it at the time. maybe a CP Filter.
However my most recent entry I did a little studio style.
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06/30/2006 12:44:10 PM · #45 |
I´m a software developer, using big lights and filters!
Using some DIY things but like the pros.
Message edited by author 2006-06-30 12:45:15.
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06/30/2006 12:56:17 PM · #46 |
I gues I am just a jack of all trades master of none..
Seriously thought, im an engineer by day and try to better my self in photography in my spare time... Wait, whats spare time. :)
Rich |
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06/30/2006 01:07:30 PM · #47 |
I'm a high school student. With no summer job. And some money.
An aspiring photographer with a camera that impresses naive kids in school ;) |
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06/30/2006 01:09:41 PM · #48 |
I've made 50 cents off my photos so far...does that make me pro? lol.
Just kidding. I'm a kid who loves wandering around with a P & S while dreaming of taking photos for the rest of my life. |
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06/30/2006 01:23:36 PM · #49 |
Originally posted by lindag: Is everone a professional photographer here using big lights and filters etc or is anyone like me - just shoots pics |
I'm a professional photographer, but I don't use big lights or fancy equipment.
Let's clarify professional, though. A professional is someone that makes a majority of thier income from photography. It most often doesn't mean they are better than an amateur.
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06/30/2006 01:49:26 PM · #50 |
I just like taking pictures and trying to get better at it. My day job? I meet. Yes, I go to meetings. All day, every day.
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