Hey mate just looking back through your photos, there seems to be a large jump from your older photos to your new photos. The older ones seem to be more "snapshoots" where your newer shots are captivating... Can i ask did something just click or did you read a book or books? the only reason i ask is i guess i struggle to capture what i see then relay that in a picture.. Keep up the great work, your images inspire me.
@longexposure Hello James. Thanks for taking a look at all my other crap. I bought a digital camera snap shot thing a couple of years ago and wanted to justify the money I had spent so then I did this project. At the time I did not comment or fav or even look at other peoples work. I did use to look at the PP and think wonder how to get onto it. I then realised that to have any control you need to have a camera that you can adjust. So I convinced her indoors that I needed a decent camera last July. Since then I have been trying to build my skill. I started simply with composition and focus, depth of field and then have tried to understand what I value visually. I made a plea in July for followers and help and got some good responses and advice. I have invested in some lenses and editing programs.
I wouldn't say anything has clicked. I am frustrated with most of what I do - because I don't have the time to invest properly. I am not sure if I have a style. I really struggle with 'professional' photographers and am amazed at what is considered to be great photography by the 'establishment'.
One thing I have tried to do is be varied. I do not see the point of taking one subject for the whole year (other than selfies) but that is because I am trying to learn. I really enjoy this site and am pleased I have done this project for a second year.
I hope this makes sense. I value you constant enthusiasm for the images I post and the positive feedback. Sorry for the long waffle.
What do you values visually?
@spanner I enjoy long waffles.... I guess I'm a bit of a deep thinker, so my end game would be to try and take photos that convey an emotion, either happy or sad.. I find I'm frustrated that say for instance I took 200+ photos and maybe 10/20 turned out well or conveyed something... So I want to try and bring that number down, but I've still got a lot to learn, which is fine. I think we are both "perfectionists" which is frustrating at times, but I think leads to a better result at the end..
I think you have found a great "niche" with the lens baby, it seems to be another fitting piece in the puzzle.
Why do you struggle with "professionals"? Do you mean guy in the studio with $6000 camera and $2000 lighting rig?
@longexposure there are a whole load of people who spend huge volumes on equipment and then learn all the tricks take perfectly exposed crystal clear soulless shots that do nothing for me. They are often keen to share their knowledge but ultimately produce blah. Good luck to them. How would this person convey emotion like what you are trying to do?
Here is what I do when confronted with a theme......
First I have a look on the internet and see if anything sparks my interest.
Second I look through books. Thirdly I talk to my kids and my wife. Then I consider how much time I have and the resources. Then I go and take 50 or so pictures and hopefully one will be decent. Then I get frustrated and make a mental note to try that again another day. Constantly review to improve.
Emotion is really difficult to capture. It has to be genuine or else it looks wrong. I don't think trying to reduce the volume of photos is the issue it is often having more purpose and a plan before shooting.
I look at people on this site with awe and wonder. There are amazing photographers on here there is also a load of crap.
I am by no means a perfectionist by the way but I do appreciate your view.
Here's another thought - photographers 50+ years ago worked with crap equipment compared to today's stuff. Why are the images so bloody good? It is not about equipment or shooting in raw or processors, pixels etc. It is about seeing. So here are some questions, whose work do you admire? Name three photographers you like. Why do you like them? What qualities do they have in common. Can you reproduce any of their shots?
I have a friend who is a professional photographer, he actually shot our wedding, anyways he posted an album on Facebook of homeless people in Perth. I found the sincerity and honesty of the photos to be overwhelming.. But myself I'm a pretty inward person and find it hard to photograph people I know.. The perfectionist part of me thinks I need to know every little detail before I photograph people. I tend to over think thing.lol
I wouldn't say anything has clicked. I am frustrated with most of what I do - because I don't have the time to invest properly. I am not sure if I have a style. I really struggle with 'professional' photographers and am amazed at what is considered to be great photography by the 'establishment'.
One thing I have tried to do is be varied. I do not see the point of taking one subject for the whole year (other than selfies) but that is because I am trying to learn. I really enjoy this site and am pleased I have done this project for a second year.
I hope this makes sense. I value you constant enthusiasm for the images I post and the positive feedback. Sorry for the long waffle.
What do you values visually?
I think you have found a great "niche" with the lens baby, it seems to be another fitting piece in the puzzle.
Why do you struggle with "professionals"? Do you mean guy in the studio with $6000 camera and $2000 lighting rig?
Here is what I do when confronted with a theme......
First I have a look on the internet and see if anything sparks my interest.
Second I look through books. Thirdly I talk to my kids and my wife. Then I consider how much time I have and the resources. Then I go and take 50 or so pictures and hopefully one will be decent. Then I get frustrated and make a mental note to try that again another day. Constantly review to improve.
Emotion is really difficult to capture. It has to be genuine or else it looks wrong. I don't think trying to reduce the volume of photos is the issue it is often having more purpose and a plan before shooting.
I look at people on this site with awe and wonder. There are amazing photographers on here there is also a load of crap.
I am by no means a perfectionist by the way but I do appreciate your view.
Here's another thought - photographers 50+ years ago worked with crap equipment compared to today's stuff. Why are the images so bloody good? It is not about equipment or shooting in raw or processors, pixels etc. It is about seeing. So here are some questions, whose work do you admire? Name three photographers you like. Why do you like them? What qualities do they have in common. Can you reproduce any of their shots?