I need money (Page 6): I was only joking I was wondering if somebody would actually call me out for that. The scary part is I actually did that in 1989 that's how I got started...

fotoman150

I was only joking I was wondering if somebody would actually call me out for that.

The scary part is I actually did that in 1989 that's how I got started, Although I did go shoot with a pro twice before I got started. I cringe every time I think about it.

Lazy Old Coot Loc: Gainesville, Florida

Tarpon Springs
Calle Ocho area in Miami
....... Coot

jbmauser Loc: Roanoke, VA

This topic has had much response. I agree with used glass. I have a nikon and I have picked up excellent film era manual and autofocus lens at modest prices. As to the desire to shoot ala Ntl. Geo. I also had such a wish but considered their exotic venues out of reach. I studied their work and decided that their work is technically correct but the fact that the subject is exotic to me, is why the images are so interesting. They are interesting to us but could look like snapshots to those who live where they are taken.

I am never going to go to the far corners of the earth and I am not even going to get up in the middle of the night to drive to a spot to capture the first rays of daylight. There is beauty and drama in life and nature where i live. I am on a mission to develop my eye to see it in color, harmony, life, emotion, the macro world and the occasional tension in nature. I think this may be harder than catching a flight to exoticville.

Good luck in your photographic life but develop your photographers eye and perhaps Natl. Geo. will put you on retainer. JB

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

bobbennett wrote:

I know it hurts, but once in a while you have to utter those four horrible words: "I can't afford it."

Or "How many Ramen meals am I going to have to eat to buy this?". I got my Leica at the cost of about 5-10 cases of such meals. They're like C-rats and K-rats; they really never go out of date. But beef noodles for breakfast, chicken for lunch and shrimp for dinner gets old fast; so I cut back to two meals a day - and for awhile I could wear my old jeans.

millman221

+1 in old jeans. Word.

Signed,
A fellow leica guy.

But to OP, flea markets are great places to take photos. Fleas need portraits too.

Is it act ii yet?

digit-up Loc: Flushing, Michigan

glyphtrix wrote:

You are amazingly obtuse. br This was neither pros... (show quote)

I simply(as I simply do things) thought that Rongos retort was fabulously astute, if not brilliant. so I commented in jest, but also to point out his "SMARTS. RJM

Streets Loc: Euless, TX.

Ellen101 wrote:

Plain and simple photography is turning out to be a very expensive interest.
When I do not have my camera with me I feel lost. I need to keep shooting away.
I shoot close ups of people but I have found that most people in Florid do not have
culturally interesting faces of different ethnicity.

I am trying to emulate National Geographic photography without having to travel far.

Any suggestions for person on a fixed income living in Tampa Bay, Florida?

Have you ever given thought about being a greeter at Wal-Mart?

canon Lee

Ellen101 wrote:

Plain and simple photography is turning out to be a very expensive interest.
When I do not have my camera with me I feel lost. I need to keep shooting away.
I shoot close ups of people but I have found that most people in Florid do not have
culturally interesting faces of different ethnicity.

I am trying to emulate National Geographic photography without having to travel far.

Any suggestions for person on a fixed income living in Tampa Bay, Florida?

Are you asking how to make money? You already have a camera, are you asking for subject matter? Do you want to sell your photos? Good luck there Ellen.... Sorry Ellen but, I don't get what you are asking? To make money in photography you need to be in the business, that is have a market, web site & investment!

canon Lee

fotoman150 wrote:

You need to start doing weddings immediately. Don't take time to learn about it first just jump in. Only take one lens and one flash to the weddings. You can do it!

Your serious right?

fotoman150

No of course not. But as I mentioned above that is how I got my start. I went out with a pro twice and then I started doing weddings with one body, one lens, and one flash. I cringe every time I think about it now.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

Streets wrote:

Have you ever given thought about being a greeter at Wal-Mart?

She did say "culturally interesting" and did not say "comedic" or "gross"!

LiamRowan Loc: Michigan

bpulv wrote:

I strongly disagree with Fotoman. Unless you are a... (show quote)

Surely bpulv was joking?!

Streets Loc: Euless, TX.

BHC wrote:

She did say "culturally interesting" and did not say "comedic" or "gross"!

Hell, there are more photo ops at Wal-Mart than in the Canyon Lands of Utah.

SnapitSteve

While I certainly prefer to shoot with my D5 or D810, depending on the subject, you do not have to spend a lot of money. I have sold to many publications, including NatGeo, using my Panasonic DMC-ZS7 that I carry in my pocket almost all the time. You can buy one used on eBay for about $150. Seems like many of the best opportunities are not planned photo shoots. I love gear (and planned shoots) and all it can do but consider that you can create fabulous results with much less. There are interesting subjects everywhere, even in your backyard or on any street. Practice looking for them and remember that all of us, even seasoned pros, take thousands of photos to get that one that works! I wish you the best in pursing this wonderful world through the lens!!