02.02
So my observations since picking up a camera and associating with those whom call themselves “photographers” have led me to several conclusions…They (most photographers) can be downright annoying! They’re haters. lol.
Surfing the photography forums you always find a few different categories and a few inbetween. 1st you have the Old school shooters, The ones who’ve been shooting since the dawn of cameras. They’ll hate on other photographers simply because they haven’t been doing it as long. They often bring up the days of “film” and how “we couldn’t photoshop back then, we had to do it right the first time…” and some just can’t stand how the evolving technology has made it easier to get creative with your work. They secretly despise the new guy who shows up with a bit of talent and knows how to create something cool with today’s technology. Then you might have the Professional – The guys who shoot every day. They survive on it. Even when they are good, they still hate on the ones who casually shoot yet create stunning images. Don’t take out your frustrations of having to do this as “work” on the guy who mainly does it for fun. They also often feel the need to boast about new jobs they might be getting with company X to shoot a spread or how “THESE are definitely getting published in Magazine X.” Dude! There’s a billion hot women out there, just because you shot one doesn’t mean it’s taking you places…lol. But no matter the length of time or the purpose they shoot, there’s almost always the guys who constantly feel the need to measure their cock. A few of the forums and FB groups I peruse, I swear there is so much cock hanging out being measured you’d think you were in a high school locker room. I mean that figuratively. In my highschool days, I don’t recall actual cocks being measured in the locker room. lol…I’m talking about the need to prove ones self. (This isn’t just for men, there are women out there trying to measure too!) In some cases it’s acceptable. I’m not talking about when it’s an open forum situation where people are asked to post images on a particular subject matter to see what others come up with. I’m talking about when some of them feel the need to make it a point to “show” how much they know or how little another one knows with sly little comments. Those are the MOST entertaining to watch. And let’s not forget, if you are not shooting the same type of content as they are, you are discredited or they just don’t understand what you are doing.
The bottom line, the field is filled with arrogant, insecure, jealous and pompous fools. But to be fair, I guess that is any particular skilled field – dancers, writers, film makers…I guess even musicians, but with musicians you almost always see a group of them get together and simply “make music”. For a second there, they’ll forget who or what the other person is and just rely on them to be a part of the song they are playing. Perhaps because music is often a team sport. 1 person can make some great music alone, but a group of musicians can sometimes make that music better.
Am I griping? nahh, I’m just making an observation. And really this post was made to save me from boredom this Wednesday morning and I told myself I’d blog more. This wasn’t exactly what I meant about blogging more, but it’s a start. I usually update this site whenever I shoot, but I think I’ll start just talking in general about photography. It was guys who did this very thing and shared what they know that helped me learn. I guess it’s time I did the same. I don’t know it all, and don’t claim to be an expert but what I lack in knowledge I assure you I make up with knack for lying. Besides, it’s the internet…EVERYONE PLAYS AN EXPERT!
OH! and if you were offended by this post, you’re probably one of the people it’s referring to. 
So what’s an update without any photography?
One from my most recent shoots from part of project I’m working on. That doesn’t say much, but the image should let your imagination run wild.
Bella Blue
Model Credits: Bella Blue – http://thebellalounge.com
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