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Jan 28, 2022 15:23:31   #
burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC
 
CamB wrote:
The most difficult aspect of photography is getting rich doing it.
...Cam


These days, that is true for most who enter the field.

I do know some folks who made their millions in school portraiture. It was once a recession-proof business. It started to decline with the advent of the Internet, scanners, digital cameras, social media, and smartphones.

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Jan 28, 2022 16:02:19   #
Beenthere
 
Just Fred wrote:
I think I wrap both of your items into one word: composition.

For me, the challenge is not only the subject, but how to present it so that it "says" something.



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Jan 28, 2022 16:15:28   #
srt101fan
 
medphotog wrote:
In my previous life it would be a toss up between getting surgeons to wipe their gloves and clean/cover some of the surgical field, or trying to get someone to hold the front surfaced mirror at the right angle (while keeping the condensation from breathing off of it) while shooting an intraoral, or convincing the kids in pathology/morgue to quit calling at lunchtime. However after 40+ years thinking back it wasn't difficult per se and I learned way more about diabetic foot ulcers and human growth tissue and plastic surgery than your average first year med student. Actually, the most difficult aspect was standing at the copy stand for hours shooting books and flat copy for lectures (and not having the radio).
In my previous life it would be a toss up between ... (show quote)


Glad you remind us that there is more than one type of photography! Some UHH folks tend to forget that...

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Jan 28, 2022 16:18:19   #
srt101fan
 
traderjohn wrote:
"What is the most difficult aspect of photography?"
Remembering you are a photographer and not an artist.


Sorry, trader, but I don't see why the two can't merge!

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Jan 28, 2022 16:39:17   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
srt101fan wrote:
What is the most difficult aspect of photography?

Seems to me there are two major parts to this:
(1) To look at or imagine a subject and understand what it is that attracts you and makes you want to create an image based on that.
(2) To then use the tools you have – camera, lenses, lighting controls, arrangement controls, background controls, etc, to create an image that photographically expresses what you see.

Maybe not everyone consciously thinks about the first one but I think it's a real challenge. And the second one, of course, has a gazillion sub-parts. I’m still trying to sort this out for myself. Any thoughts on what’s most difficult for you?
What is the most difficult aspect of photography? ... (show quote)


No difficulty.
Why?
Because I do it for fun and NO stress.
It is for relaxation and enjoyment of capturing the moment.
Nothing more than that.

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Jan 28, 2022 18:23:46   #
CamB Loc: Juneau, Alaska
 
traderjohn wrote:
"What is the most difficult aspect of photography?"
Remembering you are a photographer and not an artist.


I'm a photographer when I work for someone else. Not much any more. And an artist when I'm out for myself. Most of the time.
...Cam

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Jan 28, 2022 21:33:09   #
Horseart Loc: Alabama
 
CamB wrote:
The most difficult aspect of photography is getting rich doing it.
...Cam


I have a dear friend who is making big bucks with her camera. I think you have to specialize in a subject. For instance.: She does nothing but horse portraits for people who show horses. She travels to their homes, they get the horse clean and slicked up for the photos and she snaps the photos. She makes big bucks. These horses are expensive, champion bred show horses. She has the same customers I have only I do their horses and dogs with paints and brushes. I sell far more paintings than I do photos but, I specialize in horses and dogs. Every horse lover has at least one dog and dog portraits sell almost as well as horse portraits.

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Jan 28, 2022 22:00:32   #
OleMe Loc: Montgomery Co., MD
 
Most difficult for me: taking pictures in total darkness (no flash allowed). I couldn't resist x

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Jan 29, 2022 05:18:15   #
picsman Loc: Scotland
 
Don't forget to "work the scene". Most genres will allow that although maybe not all sports but you can change your viewpoint.

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Jan 29, 2022 08:31:47   #
goldstar46 Loc: Tampa, Fl
 
srt101fan wrote:
What is the most difficult aspect of photography?

Seems to me there are two major parts to this:
(1) To look at or imagine a subject and understand what it is that attracts you and makes you want to create an image based on that.
(2) To then use the tools you have – camera, lenses, lighting controls, arrangement controls, background controls, etc, to create an image that photographically expresses what you see.

Maybe not everyone consciously thinks about the first one but I think it's a real challenge. And the second one, of course, has a gazillion sub-parts. I’m still trying to sort this out for myself. Any thoughts on what’s most difficult for you?
What is the most difficult aspect of photography? ... (show quote)

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ART 101 Fan...

Many times, I very fondly reminded of that most famous quote by legendary Ansel Adams who said:

... “The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it.”
...... Ansel Adams

Cheers
George Veazey

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Jan 29, 2022 13:01:48   #
JonTB Loc: Lake Frederick, VA
 
Capturing what I think my mind and eyes collectively see. Composition comes easy to me. Capturing it with the equipment I have with me is the more difficult task. I often take 2-5 shots, changing metering and focus points. Then complete composition and what I saw via photoshop. I call it, finding and creating the photo I saw within the photo the camera captured. Quite often, I really don't have to do much of anything. However, sometimes, I find a photo within the photo that I didn't see when I took it.

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Jan 29, 2022 14:51:09   #
FotoHog Loc: on Cloud 9
 
srt101fan wrote:
What is the most difficult aspect of photography?

Seems to me there are two major parts to this:
(1) To look at or imagine a subject and understand what it is that attracts you and makes you want to create an image based on that.
(2) To then use the tools you have – camera, lenses, lighting controls, arrangement controls, background controls, etc, to create an image that photographically expresses what you see.

Maybe not everyone consciously thinks about the first one but I think it's a real challenge. And the second one, of course, has a gazillion sub-parts. I’m still trying to sort this out for myself. Any thoughts on what’s most difficult for you?
What is the most difficult aspect of photography? ... (show quote)

I consider photography an opportunistic activity. Does anybody realistically expect to go and find the exactly object of their phantasy in a setting of their fondest imagination? Good luck with that! In my photography I hope but never expect anything. I take whatever is there and try to make the best of it.

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Jan 29, 2022 15:07:23   #
Nickaroo
 
srt101fan wrote:
What is the most difficult aspect of photography?

Seems to me there are two major parts to this:
(1) To look at or imagine a subject and understand what it is that attracts you and makes you want to create an image based on that.
(2) To then use the tools you have – camera, lenses, lighting controls, arrangement controls, background controls, etc, to create an image that photographically expresses what you see.

Maybe not everyone consciously thinks about the first one but I think it's a real challenge. And the second one, of course, has a gazillion sub-parts. I’m still trying to sort this out for myself. Any thoughts on what’s most difficult for you?
What is the most difficult aspect of photography? ... (show quote)


The most difficult aspect of Photography is LIGHT!

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Jan 29, 2022 15:41:33   #
cmc4214 Loc: S.W. Pennsylvania
 
Longshadow wrote:
For me it's ignoring all the people who tell me what they think I should be doing.



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Jan 29, 2022 15:51:42   #
BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA
 
srt101fan wrote:
What is the most difficult aspect of photography?

Seems to me there are two major parts to this:
(1) To look at or imagine a subject and understand what it is that attracts you and makes you want to create an image based on that.
(2) To then use the tools you have – camera, lenses, lighting controls, arrangement controls, background controls, etc, to create an image that photographically expresses what you see.

Maybe not everyone consciously thinks about the first one but I think it's a real challenge. And the second one, of course, has a gazillion sub-parts. I’m still trying to sort this out for myself. Any thoughts on what’s most difficult for you?
What is the most difficult aspect of photography? ... (show quote)


Inspiration!

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