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Do You Consider Your Self A Good Photographer....?
Interesting question ... Wether im good or not is not so important to me ... the reaction to my work is the only thing that matters ...
I'm beginning to think that maybe i am at least OK (I know how to create the effect I invisage) however my ability at choosing which images are good appears to be pants ... I recently got POTW with possably (in my opinion) the worsed photo in my folio, I only uploaded it because it was funny ...
I aspire to alot of other peoples work but im constantly torn between the notion that their work is better or my style is different ...
I'm beginning to think that maybe i am at least OK (I know how to create the effect I invisage) however my ability at choosing which images are good appears to be pants ... I recently got POTW with possably (in my opinion) the worsed photo in my folio, I only uploaded it because it was funny ...
I aspire to alot of other peoples work but im constantly torn between the notion that their work is better or my style is different ...
I miss Ben in this thread 
There's probably a whole stack of members who really just want to say yes but daren't
A few more who will say yes regardless of what other's think
Quite a few who will say no but actually think yes
Some who will say no in the hope that someone else will say, oh but you are.
and hundreds who just don't care as long as they enjoy what they do.
A few more who will say yes regardless of what other's think
Quite a few who will say no but actually think yes
Some who will say no in the hope that someone else will say, oh but you are.
and hundreds who just don't care as long as they enjoy what they do.
Quote:A few more who will say yes regardless of what other's think
Now you made me miss Ben again
It's all relative isn't it?
In terms of winning lots of competitions, having my 'work' (how pretentious!) displayed for appreciation, getting accolade on EPZ? No.
In terms of my friends and models expressing their pleasure at the pictures I have taken of them or their dogs; in terms of my confidence at at least turning out an acceptable picture wheras 3 years ago it would be hit and miss? Yes.
Luckily the latter means a lot more to me, but.. I do not really consider myself a 'photographer' - just as someone who tries to incorporate the skill of photography into my other passions in life.
So my answer would be, I'm relatively better than I was, but I hope to keep on improving, but I don't think anyone can ever consider themselves 'good enough' or they would stop growing.
All relative. Am I rich? Not compared to the chap down the street, but compared to the vast majority of the worlds population, yes.
In terms of winning lots of competitions, having my 'work' (how pretentious!) displayed for appreciation, getting accolade on EPZ? No.
In terms of my friends and models expressing their pleasure at the pictures I have taken of them or their dogs; in terms of my confidence at at least turning out an acceptable picture wheras 3 years ago it would be hit and miss? Yes.
Luckily the latter means a lot more to me, but.. I do not really consider myself a 'photographer' - just as someone who tries to incorporate the skill of photography into my other passions in life.
So my answer would be, I'm relatively better than I was, but I hope to keep on improving, but I don't think anyone can ever consider themselves 'good enough' or they would stop growing.
All relative. Am I rich? Not compared to the chap down the street, but compared to the vast majority of the worlds population, yes.
Quote:It's all relative isn't it?
Yes - it's all relative to what my mum thinks
(see my longer post last page for details)
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Wish i new for sure how my stuffs coming across to others.
Have confidence in your own work.These were once my sentiments, I now supply two agencies with images The fact that they have given me contracts must mean my images are marketable, so I'm doing something right + I've got my first front cover for a mag this month.
Martin
Quote:There's probably a whole stack of members who really just want to say yes but daren't
Not guilty! Maybe "an average amateur" at best, but I know what you mean, some very average amateurs do believe they are good. I wouldn´t even say all pro´s are, not by a long way. There are lots of people turning out OK work, but I wouldn´t say they are good. Competent, yes, but for me there is a difference between "competent" and "good"
Quote:A few more who will say yes regardless of what other's think
I think they already have!
Quote:Quite a few who will say no but actually think yes
What, just because friends and family have told them so?
Quote:Some who will say no in the hope that someone else will say, oh but you are.
Very true.
Quote:and hundreds who just don't care as long as they enjoy what they do
That's me, in a nutshell!
Never happier than when out walking the coast path locally, taking a few snaps. When a few sell, even better, but I'm under no illusion that I'm not doing anything that thousands of other amateurs couldn't do. Just had an e-mail from the father of the bride of a wedding I did 2 weeks ago (for free, of course), saying the photos are "fantastic". Now, I know they aren't fantastic, and compared with a good wedding tog, they probably aren't even good, but I'm pleased that he is so delighted with them. Still doesn't make me a "good" photographer though, but I'm happy where I'm at. 
Quote:Some who will say no in the hope that someone else will say, oh but you are.
Does this define insecure?
It reminds me of the old proverb...
Theres the way you see yourself
The way others see you
And the way you actually are.
Definately relative.
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I'd say good-ish, but it's all relative (It's just taken 9 attempts to log in...)
I only picked up a camera 3 years ago, and if I try to judge my work objectively, it's as good as the 'average' social photography I see on my frequent trawles of the 'competition'. However, I am hugely competitive, and am driven mainly by the need to be recognised as being good at something (narcissistic?).
The BIG BUT is that I look at the really top social togs' work, and feel like I'll never get there - there being where I want / need to be. I see wedding togs churning out mediocre dross, and presumably getting bookings, and know I can do better.
Outside the portrait / wedding circle though, there are many examples on here who I'd bow down to. I don't pretend to be a natural, I don't have a great eye for composition (after just 3 years though I'm not beating myself up!), but I need to concentrate on what sells, and most 'interesting' stuff doesn't.
I only picked up a camera 3 years ago, and if I try to judge my work objectively, it's as good as the 'average' social photography I see on my frequent trawles of the 'competition'. However, I am hugely competitive, and am driven mainly by the need to be recognised as being good at something (narcissistic?).
The BIG BUT is that I look at the really top social togs' work, and feel like I'll never get there - there being where I want / need to be. I see wedding togs churning out mediocre dross, and presumably getting bookings, and know I can do better.
Outside the portrait / wedding circle though, there are many examples on here who I'd bow down to. I don't pretend to be a natural, I don't have a great eye for composition (after just 3 years though I'm not beating myself up!), but I need to concentrate on what sells, and most 'interesting' stuff doesn't.
