"Award Winning Photographer"
Jan 13, 2018 22:56:00 #
PhotoKurtz wrote:
When the check has more than two zeroes?
How about when the check has more than JUST zeroes??!! LoL
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Jan 14, 2018 01:03:28 #
I've won awards in poetry, but I am not a professional poet, in fact I don't even think that I am very good.
Jan 14, 2018 03:20:51 #
An editorial or commercial product or fashion photographer with Fortune 500 accounts will eschew “award -winning” in favor of listing the accounts. It comes down to the same thing, who is doing the judging? It’s marketing, and gaining the three-second advantage of attention.
Jan 14, 2018 05:27:35 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Rick Fox wrote:
Over the years, I've seen ads for photo courses an... (show quote)
If you won an award it cannot be contradicted. But is it prestigious enough to be listed on your website? The local church photo contest is different than the Hasselblad's Masters Award or an international contest sponsored by Outdoor Photographer. And any listing of photos in magazines like National Geographic or Condé Nast Traveler would be worthwhile.
Jan 14, 2018 05:33:56 #
So, you are doubting the "award-winning" designation for those offering their knowledge in photography workshops? For me the more important question is, "can they teach?"
All the skill, accolades and experience mean nothing if you cannot convey it to others in a meaningful way. "Can they teach?" Not everyone can. THAT is a talent.
quote=Rick Fox]Over the years, I've seen ads for photo courses and pro photographers offering their services. They all seem to have a common thread: "Award Winning Photographer!". Of course, it seems to me the courses are wildly overpriced and the pro photographers are teenagers with iPhones. So far I've resisted the temptation to add "Award Winning" to my website, even though I've picked-up a few ribbons in serious competitions and drawers full of certificates from club contests.
With that as prelude, my question for the erudite hogs here assembled is: When can one, without fear of contradiction, claim to be an "Award Winning Photographer"?[/quote]
All the skill, accolades and experience mean nothing if you cannot convey it to others in a meaningful way. "Can they teach?" Not everyone can. THAT is a talent.
quote=Rick Fox]Over the years, I've seen ads for photo courses and pro photographers offering their services. They all seem to have a common thread: "Award Winning Photographer!". Of course, it seems to me the courses are wildly overpriced and the pro photographers are teenagers with iPhones. So far I've resisted the temptation to add "Award Winning" to my website, even though I've picked-up a few ribbons in serious competitions and drawers full of certificates from club contests.
With that as prelude, my question for the erudite hogs here assembled is: When can one, without fear of contradiction, claim to be an "Award Winning Photographer"?[/quote]
Jan 14, 2018 06:17:31 #
Jan 14, 2018 06:36:23 #
Rick Fox wrote:
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As you said, "...a few ribbons in serious competitions and drawers full of certificates from club contests."
Jan 14, 2018 07:56:17 #
I, too, am an "award winning photographer" in a sense. A ribbon at a state fair contest, I won a squadron contest in the Air Force once, but that's just fond memories for me. in the context of real life, they mean nothing to anyone but me. I hope that helps you, I have never received a check for one, but that's okay, too.
Jan 14, 2018 08:06:52 #
Rick Fox wrote:
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If you win any award from any source anywhere at any time you can legally say you are an "Award Winning Photographer".
It's that simple.
From there it is just which award etc. Even a lot of zeros mean nothing as some awards are purely political in certain circles of photography.
So look at the body of work and philosophy and decide if they can teach you anything and decide if they are giving value for the money spent.
Not just bragging you spent x dollars.
I have a friend who does classes reasonably and other photo shops and I do feel he gives great value and is incerdibly talented. He does not gouge as he loves to help others. He makes a good living at it without the gouging.
Jan 14, 2018 08:40:55 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Rick Fox wrote:
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You will become an award winning photographer when you've won an award for your photography. Any award, anywhere. Actually very simple.
Jan 14, 2018 08:41:32 #
billnikon wrote:
You will become an award winning photographer when you've won an award for your photography. Any award, anywhere. Actually very simple.
Jan 14, 2018 08:50:11 #
Anyone can easily get some kind of award nowadays. As most parents know, kids get awards for participating, even if the participation was only for keeping the bench warm.
Jan 14, 2018 09:00:10 #
I am in total agreement with you, it seems as if ALL of those photographers offering workshops are "award winners." I am also in agreement with you, the prices are ridiculously high.
I for sure cannot tell you what an "award winner" photographer is. I know many excellent photographers that never have won an award or a honorary merit and instead their work is top notch quality.
I for sure cannot tell you what an "award winner" photographer is. I know many excellent photographers that never have won an award or a honorary merit and instead their work is top notch quality.
Jan 14, 2018 09:04:12 #
I won a practical award once! LOL...Cooper Tires gave me a free set of tires for my F150 Ford 4x4 picture that I had posted in a Truck Site! They used it in a Canadian ad campaign. I was thrilled & shocked of course & had to be convinced it was a real offer. The picture was taken with a Point & Shoot Canon Elph 310 on a snowy road in our Oregon Mountains. I really liked that kind of award! ☺
Jan 14, 2018 09:06:17 #
Rick Fox wrote:
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Do what I do with my desserts. They are all offered as "world Famous". or Nationally known. As they have been served in NY and CA. sometimes-National favorites. Each one carries as much value as Award Winning- (none)
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