hmm I have many but there are a few that stick out the most .. Vikdaddy, momeraths, Jinx, Lee Gordon and that is just naming a few of the many that inspire me. I've been here just a month and thought I would struggle with inspiration but am surprised to say that with all the talent here I am never at too much of a struggle - other than lack of equipment
if you're not already following @mattyb, i highly recommend him. he has such a vast range of talent (which shows in his photos) and i love his step-by-step tutorials for his set up shots.
@topaz so true! I initially thought I'd follow only the really amazing photographers but then realized that just made me feel bad about my own work. So follow anyone whose project looks interesting and inspiring to you. Just my 2 cents...
I follow people whose work appeals to me. Some of them are outstanding technical photographers with DSLR's and some only make snapshots with a P&S. I value originality and creativity over technical skills.
Many of the people that I follow closely inspire me in some way, either by there photographs, their kind words, or their wealth of knowledge.
Amy Hughes @amyhughes has lovely photos: http://365project.org/amyhughes/365
These gentleman always have kind words for me that put a smile on my face everday : @vaderkip @digitalrn @cirasj (even went through the trouble as to create a video tutorial for me)
I make it a habit to follow everyone that follows me, and then I trim off those that show no activity. It does require quite a bit of time, but I enjoy looking at the wide variety of talent and approaches to this style of art. There is so much to learn. I think you definitely need to find how it will best work for you, and I think you need to remember you are doing this for you. It's a way to capture your year. It is great getting feedback, and it makes you feel good. It is also nice to have your photo pop up on the popular page, but truthfully, I frequently do not check out the popular page, but occasionally someone will mention that my photo appeared there. Some live to have their work appear on the popular page and to have it appear in the top 20, but I think that takes away from the real purpose, and it makes it more of a competition. I guess if you are very talented and professional, that is why you have that drive, but I enjoy the sense of friendship, the relationships that this project has promoted. It is a special group of people on here. It serves many purposes. You need to find that reason for you.
I follow some people I want to be like and others that I like their photos. I follow some who edit every picture and some who don't. I also enjoy all of the help those in this community give. Don't take it too seriously, do what works the best for you. Use it as a tool and community, but don't lose sight of why you joined in the first place. :)
Anyone on my "following" list is worth the time to look into. They all bring an experienced and unique perspective to my time here. I love their work and personalities. They are all really great people to get to know. :-)
My brother @chewyteeth his pics are great and he's very dedicated to 365 and always gives really useful comments and tips, even though he pretends to know nothing about photography, hes a big help!
And definitely @oblateal his photos are incredible!! and he leaves great comments.
Everyones great on here though, you'll find the majority of people you follow will be a massive help and are massively talented :)
I always get such fantastic comments, and these guys never fail to disappoint, especially @mwest .. @eyebrows used to keep everyone entertained with his witty banter and amusing puns.. but he's been rather slack recently :P it's nice to know that people are looking, even if they just write a couple of words it is a lovely feeling to know that you all look at my photos :)
Personally, I am terrible at writing comments.. and although I try, I often feel like I am writing the same thing over and over.. Wow, fab pic.. Awesome shot.. etc. because there are so many fantastic photos on here! So thanks everyone :)
Posting this question really worked!! Many thanks to all who took the time.
I appreciate the fact that there are many reasons to follow someone: talent, community, inspiration, friendship, etc... I follow some folks for each of the above attributes. This post was not meant to imply that other reasons for following folks are not important, meaningful or even better.
I started this project inspired by my friend Steven, http://365project.org/meerimage/365 , in hopes of improving my photography skills. Now that I'm here, it's been my unexpected pleasure to get to know other members as well. All good!
My specific reason for the tread was to find individual community numbers who post technique orientated comments with their photos. After following Vikdaddy for a few days and then looking at loads of his past posts, I really appreciated reading his comments and thought, how could I find a few more photographers like him who focus their comments on technique?
I will now go take a look at the many, many suggestions!
Any more suggestions for community members who inspire you with their technique orientated comments?
I am not looking to find someone who will post comments on MY pictures, I mean folks who, on their OWN pictures, comment on the shot they took with technical/helpful info about their shot!
Sorry if I was not clear, now I think I understand some of the reply posts....although of course it's always nice to get sweet comments!
There are too many too name for me. I like a wide range of images and they all inspire me in some way or another. There are a lot of names mentioned here who I thought I was following but I'm not so sorry about that and I'm following you now because your work is totally awesome.
This is a great place to be and I'm so glad I joined up, all the advice I'm getting is helping a great deal too.
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Everyone I follow, including Vik, inspires me. And plenty I don't follow; I seldom follow just for one's work - I like to build relationships here :)
http://365project.org/kiwix/365
http://365project.org/pocketmouse/365
http://365project.org/squmblekat/365
http://365project.org/indiannie_jones/because-it-make
and also Tiffany Tregenza http://365project.org/tiggymooshoo/profile Her work is just outstanding and very powerful
@tiggymooshoo
@rebcastillo77
@annm
http://365project.org/tiggymooshoo/profile because she is a fabulous mother to the beautiful Ivy
http://365project.org/craigdtull/profile because he makes me laugh
http://365project.org/robinwarner/profile because she is the bestest photographer
Amy Hughes @amyhughes has lovely photos: http://365project.org/amyhughes/365
These gentleman always have kind words for me that put a smile on my face everday :
@vaderkip
@digitalrn
@cirasj (even went through the trouble as to create a video tutorial for me)
But I can`t recommend a few of them,or I would offend the ones I leave out :)
I follow some people I want to be like and others that I like their photos. I follow some who edit every picture and some who don't. I also enjoy all of the help those in this community give. Don't take it too seriously, do what works the best for you. Use it as a tool and community, but don't lose sight of why you joined in the first place. :)
And definitely @oblateal his photos are incredible!! and he leaves great comments.
Everyones great on here though, you'll find the majority of people you follow will be a massive help and are massively talented :)
I always get such fantastic comments, and these guys never fail to disappoint, especially @mwest .. @eyebrows used to keep everyone entertained with his witty banter and amusing puns.. but he's been rather slack recently :P it's nice to know that people are looking, even if they just write a couple of words it is a lovely feeling to know that you all look at my photos :)
Personally, I am terrible at writing comments.. and although I try, I often feel like I am writing the same thing over and over.. Wow, fab pic.. Awesome shot.. etc. because there are so many fantastic photos on here! So thanks everyone :)
@annm ~ deffo check out kate Marsden too @katiegc24 her duck greg is ace , and her writing to describe his picture & his day is always fantastic :)
Wow, thanks everyone for all the replies!
Posting this question really worked!! Many thanks to all who took the time.
I appreciate the fact that there are many reasons to follow someone: talent, community, inspiration, friendship, etc... I follow some folks for each of the above attributes. This post was not meant to imply that other reasons for following folks are not important, meaningful or even better.
I started this project inspired by my friend Steven, http://365project.org/meerimage/365 , in hopes of improving my photography skills. Now that I'm here, it's been my unexpected pleasure to get to know other members as well. All good!
My specific reason for the tread was to find individual community numbers who post technique orientated comments with their photos. After following Vikdaddy for a few days and then looking at loads of his past posts, I really appreciated reading his comments and thought, how could I find a few more photographers like him who focus their comments on technique?
I will now go take a look at the many, many suggestions!
Any more suggestions for community members who inspire you with their technique orientated comments?
Ann :-)
I am not looking to find someone who will post comments on MY pictures, I mean folks who, on their OWN pictures, comment on the shot they took with technical/helpful info about their shot!
Sorry if I was not clear, now I think I understand some of the reply posts....although of course it's always nice to get sweet comments!
Ann
http://365project.org/jinximages/profile http://365project.org/misschuff/profile
This is a great place to be and I'm so glad I joined up, all the advice I'm getting is helping a great deal too.
And to everyone for posting, I've found a bunch of great new peeps to follow! There is so much talent on this site.