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01/04/2010 11:08:54 PM · #1 |
| ...or is it like riding a bike - you never forget? I'm asking because I'll be going back to school full time, and quitting photography completely. If 5 or 10 years down the road, I decide to pursue it again as a hobby, will the techniques I've learned (lighting, posing, etc) still be fresh in my mind? |
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01/04/2010 11:11:39 PM · #2 |
Not speaking form experience but I would imagine it would come back to you fairly quickly if you forgot at all.
Why quit it completely, why not just continue as a spare time hobby while you're at school? |
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01/04/2010 11:20:40 PM · #3 |
In 5 or 10 years, P&S cams will do all that on auto, including the posing, and probably the models as well.
When I got married I was pretty much away from shooting film with a manual SLR for about 15 years, and it came right back when I got my first DSLR. You may want or need to shoot some during your school time to make some extra cash.
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01/04/2010 11:22:07 PM · #4 |
| I hope in 5 or 10 years we will all be concerned with learning how to drive our new jet cars. |
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01/04/2010 11:31:56 PM · #5 |
| I think you would retain the eye for a shot that you have already developed, but may have to brush up on the technicals a bit. Hard to say. Good luck! |
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01/05/2010 01:13:10 AM · #6 |
| is your 14th birthday fresh in your mind? |
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01/05/2010 01:23:34 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
I hope in 5 or 10 years we will all be concerned with learning how to drive our new jet cars. |
yeah right, i'm still waiting for my dick tracy 2 way television watch
Message edited by author 2010-01-05 01:23:44. |
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01/05/2010 05:02:37 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by snaffles:
I think you would retain the eye for a shot that you have already developed, but may have to brush up on the technicals a bit. Hard to say. Good luck! |
Second that. |
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01/05/2010 05:41:24 AM · #9 |
I quit photography for 6 months some time back.. no camera contact what so ever.. I pretty much had to second guess everything that used to be instinct..
I think your problem won't be getting your photography eye back but rather keeping up with technological advances.. Your relearning curve might become steeper |
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01/05/2010 06:41:52 AM · #10 |
Dude.....I looked at your images on your site. Don't be an idiot, keep shooting as time and circumstances allow......just drag your camera and your favorite walkaround lens with you and keep capturing people the way you do.
//www.petershiphoto.com/
You have an amazing talent for seeing expression and mood. Maybe you cannot do the wedding/event thing for a while, but the images that moved me the most were the ones that you really weren't shooting for, but rather the rare glimpses into the moment, and the person, that you saw and were able to capture.
It would be wrong on multiple levels for people to be deprived of the magic you have in your abilities......8>)
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01/05/2010 09:28:24 AM · #11 |
I agree with Jeb (shock horror heheheh)
You should not stop, you are great, those photos on your website are excellent
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01/05/2010 10:47:39 AM · #12 |
Unless there is a compelling reason for going cold turkey with photography, I'd keep a camera around for vacations and occasional weekends. No matter how rigorous your studies are, you need to have some time off and do something that's relaxing and fun for you.
As for losing your skills, they may get rusty, but I doubt you will ever lose them completely, and when you can take photography up again seriously, they will come back. As others have pointed out, technology will have moved ahead, though, and there will no doubt be a learning curve...
Good luck with school. |
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01/05/2010 11:01:54 AM · #13 |
Thanks for all the replies, especially Snaffles, NikonJeb, and Germaine.
In case anyone's wondering, I'll be entering Medical school which is rigorous to say the least. As much as shooting photos (casually or commercially) is fun for me, the little time and energy I'll be able to devote to it does not justify keeping around thousands of dollars of equipment. Thus, I've decided to sell all my gear as I need the money.
Some of my friends have also encouraged me not to quit cold-turkey, but sadly, it's an issue of economics :(
When I pick up a camera again on the other side, technology will definitely have revolutionized to a point where I'll probably have to re-learn everything; but it's a challenge I look forward to; and as some of you have pointed out, my "eye" will never be lost so at least I'll have that :) |
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01/05/2010 11:13:51 AM · #14 |
If you do sell your DSLR, as you say you will, you should at least keep a nice little P&S around and shoot whenever you have the urge or the time. Some of today's P&S cams can do quite a lot that they couldn't do only a few years ago. I could never imagine someone with your talent just quitting photography altogether. Although I have a couple of Fuji S3 Pro's and a pile of lenses, I keep my trusty little P&S on my belt at all times. Some of my better shots are the ones that I get with it because it's not intimidating to people, and
it's handy when the shot is there. They are great once you learn their limitations and what they do a good job with.
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01/05/2010 11:15:31 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by peterish:
Thanks for all the replies, especially Snaffles, NikonJeb, and Germaine.
In case anyone's wondering, I'll be entering Medical school which is rigorous to say the least. As much as shooting photos (casually or commercially) is fun for me, the little time and energy I'll be able to devote to it does not justify keeping around thousands of dollars of equipment. Thus, I've decided to sell all my gear as I need the money.
Some of my friends have also encouraged me not to quit cold-turkey, but sadly, it's an issue of economics :(
When I pick up a camera again on the other side, technology will definitely have revolutionized to a point where I'll probably have to re-learn everything; but it's a challenge I look forward to; and as some of you have pointed out, my "eye" will never be lost so at least I'll have that :) |
and if you're going to medical school you'll probably be able to afford much better stuff when you do! |
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01/05/2010 11:18:37 AM · #16 |
I can tell you from personal experience that you don't "forget" the skills. I was a full-time professional for a LONG time, and burned out. I got rid of all my cameras and moved on, didn't look back for at least a decade, not sure how long it was. Then I bought a digital and jumped right back in, no problem. It was quite refreshing, actually.
R. |
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01/06/2010 01:36:01 PM · #17 |
And don't forget camera-phones. I've done some nice shots (takes bow) with my iPhone, and there are some nice apps for processing.
Good luck with school.
May  DrAchoo be your role model.
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01/06/2010 04:54:32 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by peterish:
Thanks for all the replies, especially Snaffles, NikonJeb, and Germaine.
In case anyone's wondering, I'll be entering Medical school which is rigorous to say the least. As much as shooting photos (casually or commercially) is fun for me, the little time and energy I'll be able to devote to it does not justify keeping around thousands of dollars of equipment. Thus, I've decided to sell all my gear as I need the money.
Some of my friends have also encouraged me not to quit cold-turkey, but sadly, it's an issue of economics :(
When I pick up a camera again on the other side, technology will definitely have revolutionized to a point where I'll probably have to re-learn everything; but it's a challenge I look forward to; and as some of you have pointed out, my "eye" will never be lost so at least I'll have that :) |
I really hope you're not serious. Anyone can find 30 minutes out of a whole week to take a couple shots. My dad works two jobs (about 60-70 hours/week total), has to drive my mom home to and from work most days, has to go shopping with her A LOT, and he still manages to have a bit of free time to watch TV or something...
If not, shotty the D90... sometime in March, if Nikon doesn't come out with an $800-1000 successor by then. |
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