Getting work?
Mar 23, 2014 18:04:25 #
Hi, Looking for ideas & suggestions. For several years I have been exhibiting photos in the local library and changing them about every 60 to 90 days. (these have been mostly landscape and wildlife) I have shown some of my work on face book and I have a fairly large network. I have, (I think) a unique and nice business card, which I have circulated around, yet I get very few request to have photos taken. Attached are a couple of photos of my Son & daughter-in-law and my granddaughter. I have not run any advertisement in the newspaper. Is this what I am missing in getting some work? I am retired and just want the pleasure of shooting part time. If my work is any good at all I would have thought that just word of mouth would have brought me some shooting gigs. Am I kidding myself......either get in full bore or get out? Some of you that are getting shooting work I would appreciate your thoughts on this matter.
Mar 23, 2014 18:17:14 #
What are you missing? A number of things, your images are not up to the quality that one should have if they are trying to start a portrait business.
Both images are out of focus.
Your skin tones look off in both images, I'm pretty sure the girl in the first picture does not have such magenta undertones..
You have a nasty cause of chromatic aberration in the first, its also underexposed. The second picture is also underexposed.
I would be highly disappointed if I hired a fellow photographer and received this quality of work.
Both images are out of focus.
Your skin tones look off in both images, I'm pretty sure the girl in the first picture does not have such magenta undertones..
You have a nasty cause of chromatic aberration in the first, its also underexposed. The second picture is also underexposed.
I would be highly disappointed if I hired a fellow photographer and received this quality of work.
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Mar 23, 2014 18:31:36 #
gsconsolvo wrote:
Go ahead and tell us how you really feel!!!!
He asked for feedback... are we not allowed to give it?
Would you be happy if you paid a photographer and received this quality of images... honesty?
Mar 24, 2014 05:44:28 #
We all have our strengths and weaknesses and we all have to learn by our mistakes but I do feel I have to agree with Annie Girls reply, albeit a bit brusk but truthful and this is what this person asked for. Photography is very subjective and as much as I like those portrait shots (and I don't do portrait at all), I can see lighting faults in them which would not please me if I paid for them. Why don't you post some of your landscape and wildlife shots for us to look at? I'm fairly new here and already I have learned a lot from fellow photographers feedback on my posts on this site who have a lot more experience than me. Look forward to seeing those landscape and wildlife shots. My motto in life ,"If you can't manage the truthful answer then think twice about asking the question". M :o)
Mar 24, 2014 06:39:26 #
Annie_Girl wrote:
What are you missing? A number of things, your im... (show quote)
Hmm, what a brutal answer! But, "business no matter what the product, is brutal. One must develop a thick skin. When it comes to business, the customer speaks with his wallet. Remember, this is just one person's opinion albeit, a fairly accurate response to the question asked. Good luck!
Mar 24, 2014 06:57:48 #
Annie_Girl wrote:
What are you missing? A number of things, your im... (show quote)
Jeeze Annie..every time I pop in here you're tearing someone up. Have you shared any of your own spectacular work with us yet??
Alright..I'm going to add awkward posing. and In my humble opinion they're both over exposed not under. and for the love of god will people please Iron their backdrops... or at the very least put your subjects far enough away from them and use a shallow depth of field.
Alright Bill..can you tell us a bit about these images...what are you shooting with? what are you lighting with? what settings are you using?? Perhaps we can give you some tips to help you improve...
And don't take Annie personally..shes way too awesome for the rest of us!!
Mar 24, 2014 07:18:14 #
Granted, Annie would probably ruffle fewer feathers if she used a scalpel instead of a chainsaw to disect someone's work. Still, if I ask for a critique of my work I would rather get an ego bruising, if deserved, then a bunch of undeserved flowers. I don't think that the OP's work meets professional standards. Just my opinion and not based on any technical expertise. I would have stated that differently then Annie, but you have to admit that a hand gernade does get attention.
Mar 24, 2014 07:20:44 #
LFingar wrote:
Granted, Annie would probably ruffle fewer feathers if she used a scalpel instead of a chainsaw to disect someone's work. Still, if I ask for a critique of my work I would rather get an ego bruising, if deserved, then a bunch of undeserved flowers. I don't think that the OP's work meets professional standards. Just my opinion and not based on any technical expertise. I would have stated that differently then Annie, but you have to admit that a hand gernade does get attention.
Love it. Annie, please critique some of my posts :o)
Mar 24, 2014 11:12:23 #
PHOTOBILL71,
I am not a photographer nor even claim to be an an amateur, I just like taking pictures of family and landscapes.
After reading Annie Girl's review of your pictures, I guess I don't even have an eye for detail. This reply is for my own learning experience. It was stated that both pictures were out of focus. I didn't notice they were out of focus. How did you determine this? Annie Girl says the images are not up to quality. Please explain?? The first picture, she says the magenta undertones are off. Also, what is Chromatic Aberration?? I hope Annie Girl will get back with me on these issues.
Thank you,
Bob K.
I am not a photographer nor even claim to be an an amateur, I just like taking pictures of family and landscapes.
After reading Annie Girl's review of your pictures, I guess I don't even have an eye for detail. This reply is for my own learning experience. It was stated that both pictures were out of focus. I didn't notice they were out of focus. How did you determine this? Annie Girl says the images are not up to quality. Please explain?? The first picture, she says the magenta undertones are off. Also, what is Chromatic Aberration?? I hope Annie Girl will get back with me on these issues.
Thank you,
Bob K.
Mar 24, 2014 11:41:56 #
Brusque as Annie's critique might be..it is right on...and then some..personally,this is how I would like to be critiqued. No cute preamble..just say it like it is..a good jolt of reality gets you going.
You are more likely to sit up and take notice with a critique like this.
Suck it up people...and good luck to the shooter!!
You are more likely to sit up and take notice with a critique like this.
Suck it up people...and good luck to the shooter!!
Mar 24, 2014 11:46:40 #
Nessguide wrote:
Brusque as Annie's critique might be..it is right on...and then some..personally,this is how I would like to be critiqued. No cute preamble..just say it like it is..a good jolt of reality gets you going.
You are more likely to sit up and take notice with a critique like this.
Suck it up people...and good luck to the shooter!!
You are more likely to sit up and take notice with a critique like this.
Suck it up people...and good luck to the shooter!!
Agree. So would one rather get a truthful critique or not know why you are not getting work? Frankly, Annie is doing a favor. Her comments were frank-- but accurate.
Mar 24, 2014 11:49:31 #
Good Morning, one of you asked for a couple of wildlife shots, so I have posted a couple. Not sure how these will compare to the portrait as they are not captured with controlled lighting. Annie's comments did certainly take the wind out of my sails, but I asked for it. I was a bit surprised as the equipment I used on the two portraits was
Nikon d-700 full frame, prime 85mm Nikon lens, sekonic L-358, 5' octobox, and reflector. Was shot on tripod, however, I think I failed to shut off the vibration reduction tab which I know you are suppose to. Annie was right in the skin tone of the 17 yr. old. These shots were in Jan. and Savannah was more white from the long winter and wanted me to warm her up in Picasa to look more tan for her friends...(I don't do photo shop) Her mom & dad were more natural. The person making comment on back-drop not being ironed.....good point! I have 5 on a hanging slide rack. I will get that done. Lastly, the girl was shot at F-13, 125, iso 200....the couple @ F-10, 125, iso 200. The octobox was set about 3 to 4 feet 45 degrees to left and reflector in front to the right as I remember. I want to get it right........what am I doing wrong annie? My skins is old and tough.....Oh, the light is a interfit s250 and, as I remember was set at about 1/4 to 1/2 power.
Nikon d-700 full frame, prime 85mm Nikon lens, sekonic L-358, 5' octobox, and reflector. Was shot on tripod, however, I think I failed to shut off the vibration reduction tab which I know you are suppose to. Annie was right in the skin tone of the 17 yr. old. These shots were in Jan. and Savannah was more white from the long winter and wanted me to warm her up in Picasa to look more tan for her friends...(I don't do photo shop) Her mom & dad were more natural. The person making comment on back-drop not being ironed.....good point! I have 5 on a hanging slide rack. I will get that done. Lastly, the girl was shot at F-13, 125, iso 200....the couple @ F-10, 125, iso 200. The octobox was set about 3 to 4 feet 45 degrees to left and reflector in front to the right as I remember. I want to get it right........what am I doing wrong annie? My skins is old and tough.....Oh, the light is a interfit s250 and, as I remember was set at about 1/4 to 1/2 power.
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