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Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

01/09/2016 04:04:15 PM · #1

Artist's Statement
Please provide a brief statement (3000 character limit).

They think I'm an artist and further think that I have something to say. And only 3000 characters. Maybe I can use a lot of commas.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

01/09/2016 04:18:50 PM · #2

You can always pump up your prose by using three periods instead of the ASCII elipsis character ... :-)

Lydia

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

01/09/2016 04:51:46 PM · #3

LOL!

PennyStreet

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko

01/09/2016 06:03:28 PM · #4

I do a fair amount of reading and it seems that most artists have a lot to say... even if it sometimes comes out sounding more like chatter than music. Commas are good.

NstiG8tr

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

01/09/2016 06:12:26 PM · #5

Last show I put photos in wanted an artist statement and I didn't do it. Nobody said anything.

tnun

Ricoh GR III

Pentax DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL [IF] WR DC

01/09/2016 07:43:26 PM · #6

I generally put in something silly/stupid/smart ass. but nobody seems to notice.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

01/09/2016 07:57:05 PM · #7

Might you consider phrasing your submission as a series of questions?

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

01/09/2016 10:58:00 PM · #8

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Might you consider phrasing your submission as a series of questions?

There ya go!

"Why do I do what I do? Do I even care? Do you? Is it even relevant to your appreciation of (or disapproval of) my work? Should I make up a childhood trauma to seem more "real"? Perhaps I should get all technical and talk about f/stops and 2nd-curtain flash and dragging the shutter?" Etc Etc :-)

Pentax DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL [IF] WR DC

01/09/2016 11:14:32 PM · #9

Here's what I have so far:

Hello. I like to shoot people.

Only 2970 characters to go.

tnun

Ricoh GR III

01/09/2016 11:53:56 PM · #10

that is true. I think it will complement your work.

skewsme

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens

01/10/2016 12:01:02 AM · #11

shooting is one thing you do. how do the other things you do (or experience) affect how you shoot...?
i.e. do any of those other things either inform your shooting or inspire a rebelliousness?
provide examples. stories if possible. do not avoid embellishments. drop a crumb or two.

01/10/2016 01:46:08 AM · #12

Originally posted by bvy:

Here's what I have so far:

Hello. I like to shoot people.

Only 2970 characters to go.

I'm helping!

Hello. I like to shoot people. Also animals.In Spanish.

Message edited by author 2016-01-10 01:46:52.

01/10/2016 10:40:01 AM · #13

Originally posted by pixelpig:

Originally posted by bvy:
Here's what I have so far:

Hello. I like to shoot people.

Only 2970 characters to go.

I'm helping!

Hello. I like to shoot people. Also animals.In Spanish.

Yes, I like where this is going...

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

01/10/2016 10:44:17 AM · #14

Originally posted by skewsme:

Thanks, c. Those are good thinking exercises. I'm thinking maybe a short anecdote from my experiences shooting on the street. And building from there. Or not.

NikonJeb

Nikon D850

01/10/2016 10:48:56 AM · #15

Originally posted by skewsme:

shooting is one thing you do. how do the other things you do (or experience) affect how you shoot...?

Yeah....the brain damage thing, f'rinstance.

Originally posted by skewsme:

i.e. do any of those other things either inform your shooting or inspire a rebelliousness?

Certainly your completely normal perspective on life is reflected thru your images, right?

Originally posted by skewsme:

provide examples. stories if possible.

Stories! Yeah, that!

Originally posted by skewsme:

do not avoid embellishments.

Is there the remotest chance that you would know how to embellish something???

Originally posted by skewsme:

drop a crumb or two.

Or the whole loaf!.......8~)

Techo

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

01/10/2016 11:59:35 AM · #16

I have this thing where with the 300 words required. I start off not being able to find enough words, but as I start writing it gets to the point of ballooning to 800.

Just start writing whatever comes to mind, don't stop for grammar or anything that makes you think it's stupid to write this. Just go and don't stop. Get enough material and then start to edit it.

Some questions.
Why do you shoot(though try not to use this word in the statement)? Try to limit the I's (I this, I that,etc).

Any aha moments you want to share?

What keeps you working on your art/passion?

If all else fails?

//www.pixmaven.com/phrase_generator.html ;)

Good luck!

PennyStreet

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko

01/10/2016 12:02:29 PM · #17

Explain your approach to people and how you pick who to shoot and why. This may be much more difficult than it sounds but I have a feeling there's a story in there.

hahn23

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM Lens

01/10/2016 12:25:24 PM · #18

As far as statements go, Less is More!. Let your photography do your talking.

Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things.

_Dan Quayle

Sony Sonnar FE 2.8 35mm ZA

01/10/2016 01:50:25 PM · #19

Originally posted by bvy:

Originally posted by pixelpig:

Originally posted by bvy:
Here's what I have so far:

Hello. I like to shoot people.

Only 2970 characters to go.

I'm helping!

Hello. I like to shoot people. Also animals. In Spanish.

Yes, I like where this is going...

Hello. I like to shoot people. Also animals. In Spanish. I can't speak Spanish, though, so most of what happens when I'm shooting is incomprehensible to me.

jagar

Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+

01/10/2016 02:37:39 PM · #20

Dont forget the anger and attack anything superfluously popular.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/10/2016 03:26:15 PM · #21

Originally posted by pixelpig:

Hello. I like to shoot people. Also animals. In Spanish. I can't speak Spanish, though, so most of what happens when I'm shooting is incomprehensible to me.

This just gets better and better. I'm only sorry I didn't come with it.

GolferDDS

Canon EOS R5

01/10/2016 05:30:00 PM · #22

I think you need to talk about your childhood. It all starts there.

01/10/2016 07:23:58 PM · #23

Originally posted by bvy:

Originally posted by pixelpig:
Hello. I like to shoot people. Also animals. In Spanish. I can't speak Spanish, though, so most of what happens when I'm shooting is incomprehensible to me.

This just gets better and better. I'm only sorry I didn't come with it.

Hello. I like to shoot people. Also animals. In Spanish. I can't speak Spanish, though, so most of what happens when I'm shooting is incomprehensible to me.

My lack of verbal skills in the Spanish language began in early childhood, at the same time my grandmother gave me a little camera for my birthday. She died shortly afterward & in my young mind death, Spanish, & photography became forever linked.

01/10/2016 07:27:19 PM · #24

Originally posted by pixelpig:

Originally posted by bvy:

Originally posted by pixelpig:
Hello. I like to shoot people. Also animals. In Spanish. I can't speak Spanish, though, so most of what happens when I'm shooting is incomprehensible to me.

This just gets better and better. I'm only sorry I didn't come with it.

Hello. I like to shoot people. Also animals. In Spanish. I can't speak Spanish, though, so most of what happens when I'm shooting is incomprehensible to me.

My lack of verbal skills in the Spanish language began in early childhood, at the same time my grandmother gave me a little camera for my birthday. She died shortly afterward & in my young mind death, Spanish, & photography became forever linked.

Alright, we need to get together for a drink. I'm thinking margaritas.