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I Am A Professional Photographer

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Talking I Am A Professional Photographer - 06-28-2010, 06:58 AM


As seen on the Digital Photography School forums:

"I am a pro photographer,
because I have a camera.

Everytime I see good equipement reviews,
I buy it so that it will make me even better.

When I'm taking pictures for clients,
they see I'm a pro since I have a large lens,
and the battery grip makes me even more pro.

I never take snapshots,
because I use a 70-200mm f/2.8,
and I use a full-frame body.

If a client don't like her portraits,
it's her fault.
She didn't use proper make-up.

I edit my photos on a Mac,
and use selective coloring.
That's why all my photos are art.

I set my camera to full auto,
since as a busy pro photographer,
I haven't time to care about details.

I can't learn from my errors,
because there aren't any.

I don't have to read about techniques.
My camera takes care of that.

So, why, WHY is my business going so bad? "

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06-28-2010, 10:41 AM


I chuckled :)

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06-28-2010, 12:12 PM


I've seen this before ... but it's still a funny read.

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06-28-2010, 12:51 PM


Sad truth is there are people who feel that way...wow..I don't see how anyone could feel they would be taken seriously with that thought process

I am NOT a pro and can't see myself thinking that way
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06-28-2010, 01:55 PM


I use selective color.....OMG, greatness.
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06-28-2010, 01:58 PM


I thought the "A" on that dial meant Awesome pictures!
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06-28-2010, 02:57 PM


"P" for professional, there, the secret is now out

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06-28-2010, 05:09 PM


Quote:
they see I'm a pro since I have a large lens
'nuff said
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06-28-2010, 08:16 PM


Quote:
Originally Posted by texkam View Post
'nuff said

AH-HA! Are you a professional..... or just 'compensating'?

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06-28-2010, 08:34 PM


Read "Fast Track Photographer" by Dane Sanders... it will change your view of "professional"

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06-28-2010, 08:47 PM


The scary thing is that I've met two "PROs" who actually believe in that mantra.

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06-28-2010, 09:37 PM


I don't choot in P, because I choot in "M" cause my name is Manual!

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