Some favorites:
1. Just because someone has an expensive camera doesn't mean that they're a good photographer. (I see a lot of really amazing shots on this site taken with some inexpensive cameras... that's my inspiration.)
8. Go outside & shoot photos rather than spending hours a day on photography forums. (Did the latter for a while and have learned this one finally, but it took a while)
16. Girls dig photographers. (I haven't actually found this to be true, unfortunately, but I'm hoping he's right!)
46. Never let photography get in the way of enjoying life.
81. Good self-portraits are harder to take than they seem. (I'm sure you liked this one)
90. Learn how to read a histogram. (This is a huge one, I think. I never realized how much it mattered until I started paying attention)
Some I don't particularly agree with:
64. You don't need to always bring a tripod with you everywhere you go (hell, I don't even own one). - This depends a lot on the kind of photography you're doing... clearly he and I have some different styles. Night sky pictures are nearly impossible without a tripod. I agree that it shouldn't go with you everywhere, though.
72. People with DSLRS who shoot portraits with their grip pointed downwards look like morons. (?? - I don't usually shoot that way, but who cares if someone does...)
Hey, this was really interesting. Thanks for sharing!
My two cents:
18. People will always discredit your work if you tell them you "photoshop" your images. Rather, tell them that you process them in the "digital darkroom".
-- Ha! I totally agree with that one. My brother-in-law is always saying that post processing is "cheating." What.Ever.
21. Ditch the neck strap and get a handstrap.
-- what's wrong with a neckstrap? =/
28. The more photos you take, the better you get.
-- Yes.
30. Only show your best photos.
-- No. Personal growth is honest and interesting.
45. Carry your camera with you everywhere. Everywhere.
46. Never let photography get in the way of enjoying life.
-- Contradiction.
77. Be original in your photography. Don't try to copy the style of others.
-- Disagree. I have found that copying occasionally is one of the best ways I learn.
95. You will discover a lot about yourself through your photography.
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Some favorites:
1. Just because someone has an expensive camera doesn't mean that they're a good photographer. (I see a lot of really amazing shots on this site taken with some inexpensive cameras... that's my inspiration.)
8. Go outside & shoot photos rather than spending hours a day on photography forums. (Did the latter for a while and have learned this one finally, but it took a while)
16. Girls dig photographers. (I haven't actually found this to be true, unfortunately, but I'm hoping he's right!)
46. Never let photography get in the way of enjoying life.
81. Good self-portraits are harder to take than they seem. (I'm sure you liked this one)
90. Learn how to read a histogram. (This is a huge one, I think. I never realized how much it mattered until I started paying attention)
Some I don't particularly agree with:
64. You don't need to always bring a tripod with you everywhere you go (hell, I don't even own one). - This depends a lot on the kind of photography you're doing... clearly he and I have some different styles. Night sky pictures are nearly impossible without a tripod. I agree that it shouldn't go with you everywhere, though.
72. People with DSLRS who shoot portraits with their grip pointed downwards look like morons. (?? - I don't usually shoot that way, but who cares if someone does...)
Funny, there are quite a few I'd like to argue over. Though I do agree with 38, 50, and 68.
My two cents:
18. People will always discredit your work if you tell them you "photoshop" your images. Rather, tell them that you process them in the "digital darkroom".
-- Ha! I totally agree with that one. My brother-in-law is always saying that post processing is "cheating." What.Ever.
21. Ditch the neck strap and get a handstrap.
-- what's wrong with a neckstrap? =/
28. The more photos you take, the better you get.
-- Yes.
30. Only show your best photos.
-- No. Personal growth is honest and interesting.
45. Carry your camera with you everywhere. Everywhere.
46. Never let photography get in the way of enjoying life.
-- Contradiction.
77. Be original in your photography. Don't try to copy the style of others.
-- Disagree. I have found that copying occasionally is one of the best ways I learn.
95. You will discover a lot about yourself through your photography.
-- Absolutely!!
45. Carry your camera with you everywhere. Everywhere.
Really? Well, which is it to be?
also I don't think landscape photography is boring
102. Always have gaffer tape with you.
Agree with
9. Capture the beauty in the mundane and you have a winning photograph.
Interestingly enough I was given a wrist-strap (21) recently and find it a preferable most of the time.