- Every once in a while, Brad will sit down next to me while I show him all of the cool stuff I've found on Pinterest. And he actually acts interested and makes comments about them. He's the best husband ever.
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- Noah decided that his train will go much faster if he just picks up the pieces and runs.- A friend of mine (former coworker) brought me a picture that was taken of Brad and I at her daughter's wedding last August. It was a good picture. But the best part? It was obvious that I'm much thinner now. I have no idea where I'm at weight-wise (Noah broke our scale and we haven't sprung for a new one yet). But just the fact that I could see a difference lets me know this whole WW thing is working.
- I'm starting to get annoyed by the number of people buying nice DSLR cameras and immediately decide to start a photography business cold-turkey. They have zero experience, no idea how to even start a business (not to mention run one) , and the idea of shooting in manual mode sends them into a panic attack. They've yet to develop their own personal style, their taste level, and what they are and aren't willing to do in terms of photoshoots. They don't have a mentor... someone who is more seasoned and can give them pointers/criticism/suggestions when they need it. All they have is a really expensive piece of equipment and assume they can make some money off of it.
Why does this bother me? Because owning my own photog biz is actually a dream of mine. *whew* There, I said it. I haven't ever confessed this before, because... well, I don't know. I think it's because I don't want to get grouped in with the other amatuer photographers that think they're ready to run a business when they're not. Even though I've been learning, researching, and taking an insane amount of pics for almost 2 years... I know I'm not ready to be a *P*hotographer. In the photog world, I'm still a baby. I need more practice. More time. More experience. And maybe more than two lenses, ya think? :)
Sure, I totally believe people can have a natural talent, but there are so many aspects to consider besides just the "I can take a pretty picture" part. Even pro photographers will admit that they've never stopped learning; after 20 years, they're still growing. No one wants to pay people for crappy work, where you're taking 1000 pictures and only getting 10 good ones. And you better believe I want to give people their money's worth. I don't want to show up and act like I have no clue what I'm doing. Thankfully, I have lots of friends and family who are willing to let me practice on them. It's also the only thing I've been passionate about in a very long time. I have a hard time putting the dang camera down, just because I love capturing moments so much. I've found myself talking the ears off of my husband/mom/total strangers about apertures, ISO, bokeh, etc. I have to remind myself that they, more than likely, don't care and I'm boring them to tears.
But assuming that because I have a fancy camera, I can be a professional photographer? That's like saying I can make a 5-star meal and open my own restaurant because I just bought a super fancy stove.
The passion is there. The skill just needs to be developed more, and I know that. So to watch all of these people who just bought a new camera go ahead and file for a business license? It kind of crushes my spirits a little.
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The camera thing seems to be the 'it' job of the SAHM lately and it IS sad. I feel bad for people paying hundreds of dollars for crappy photos they could probably have taken themselves. AND it irritates me that a lot of these women charging hundreds of dollars a session don't have a business license. They are doing it for cash only with a camera and a FB page. What happened to actual photographer websites and blogs showing their portfolios?
I'm not a photographer by any means, nor do I ever plan to be one, but I feel bad for those with a ton of experience, education and talent who are being overtaken by all these new 'hobby' photographers.
First of all...CONGRATS on the weight loss! Isn't is a GREAT feeling to actually see the results? Makes the hard work worth it...
I'm with you. I read an article recently that refers to this type of photographer as a MWAC (mom with a camera). HA!!!
I have a fancy camera, some really cool lenses and some expensive editing software...but I am FAR from a professional. Any pictures I take are purely for fun.
I can't believe you've never had all those things.
I am jealous that your hubby looks at your pins.
And I couldn't agree more about the photography thing.
I am sending you a virtual high five on the photography thing, because girrrllllll I couldn't agree more. I think we are very much in the same boat. Very much so. And same general thoughts and ideas too. Would I love to have my own business? Heck yes. One day I will. But not for a few years yet (or maybe longer, who knows), because I just want to keep working at it. I admire you!
i can see by your wordless wednesday pics that you have a gift with photography. your friends and family are lucky to have you. you get to practice and they get lovely pictures. sounds like a win, win to me!
POTSTICKERS. They are amazingness.
And the photography thing. Yeah. I can't even comment adequately on that, because it burns me. Hard. It's one of the few things that makes me hot-angry.
A camera doesn't make a photographer. Consumers who pay NiceCameraOwners for a photography session are getting screwed. Makes me insane. UGH. I have to stop now. I've written posts on this, and never published them, because I can't write about it without being nasty.
I totally agree with Sassy Times comment.
Also congrats on the weight loss.
Finally - you need to have at least 1 beer before you get too old. ;-)
One of my daughters (age 15) is very interested in photography and the possibility of making it a career. I wasn't aware of this trend buying a camera and putting out a shingle without much experience, but it makes me wonder if there will be a market for true professionals when she is old enough to be looking for work. It makes me think of the state of literary criticism these days -- magazines and newspapers aren't willing to pay much for book reviews when there are so many amateurs (myself included) writing book blogs that readers can access for free.
Never had potstickers, cigs, or beer? I guess I know what I'm bringing over for movie night :-).
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