Does anyone else have this problem?
Dec 15, 2015 19:51:46 #
I'm a technical guy. My wife, Annette, is an artist. Her iPhone photos look better than my DSLR photos. Does anyone else have this problem?
Dec 15, 2015 20:03:20 #
Dec 15, 2015 20:04:01 #
ClutchDisk
Loc: Fayetteville, NC
Yup. For me it's called artistic ability in which I lack greatly. I can take a $6000 camera and a $10,000 lens and an artist can take a Brownie instamatic and blow me out of the water. You said it all in the first few words. Tech and artist.
Dec 15, 2015 20:08:27 #
They tell me once you learn everything about your camera, the artistry will come on its own. Im still waiting....
Dec 15, 2015 20:14:39 #
bdk wrote:
They tell me once you learn everything about your camera, the artistry will come on its own. Im still waiting....
Ditto. :)
Dec 15, 2015 20:17:34 #
WB9DDF wrote:
I'm a technical guy. My wife, Annette, is an artist. Her iPhone photos look better than my DSLR photos. Does anyone else have this problem?
I seem to have the exact same problem. Yep, Annette is better than me too!!!!
But that is gonna change on Xmas. That's when I get my new really fancy and expensive new camera!!!!!! :lol:
I'll bet Annette is shacking in her little iPhone boots!!!!!! :lol: :lol:
SS
Dec 15, 2015 20:49:07 #
If you're interested in taking your photography beyond documentary, you have to work on getting out of your head and into your heart (emotions). Right brain vs. left brain!
Dec 15, 2015 20:49:55 #
The artistic side, composition etc can be learned. Those with the talent or as photographers say the "good eye" from the start usually continue to do better, or at least have a higher % of keepers.
But the artistic side can be learned to a greater or lesser degree, depends on the individual and how well or poorly they learn the lessons.
The reverse often does not happen. The mind that has the artistic talent and way of thinking often is frequently totally lost when the tech gets above a certain level. They just don't think that way. These would be the photographers who never take that expensive DSLR off "P" or even "A" mode yet still turn out a constant parade of great images.
Sort of like the German military academies taught all their officers how to function and make as few mistakes as possible in the field. They learned the steps and formulas for not making mistakes. The ones with talent of course did better. This system was based on the fact that when studied and analyzed it was found that most battles and campaigns were "lost" by those who made the most mistakes, not won by the other guy. In the long run a mediocre officer who makes no mistakes will win more than the good officer who makes mistakes through lack of planning.
But the artistic side can be learned to a greater or lesser degree, depends on the individual and how well or poorly they learn the lessons.
The reverse often does not happen. The mind that has the artistic talent and way of thinking often is frequently totally lost when the tech gets above a certain level. They just don't think that way. These would be the photographers who never take that expensive DSLR off "P" or even "A" mode yet still turn out a constant parade of great images.
Sort of like the German military academies taught all their officers how to function and make as few mistakes as possible in the field. They learned the steps and formulas for not making mistakes. The ones with talent of course did better. This system was based on the fact that when studied and analyzed it was found that most battles and campaigns were "lost" by those who made the most mistakes, not won by the other guy. In the long run a mediocre officer who makes no mistakes will win more than the good officer who makes mistakes through lack of planning.
Dec 15, 2015 20:52:13 #
cq wb9ddf, I too am more a techie than artist, I post the images that I think are good on For Your Consideration where you will get suggestions to improve your approach to the art part. If you haven't read "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson you may find it helpful. Also "Digital Photography for Dummies". I read all the posts on UHH that I think will help my progress, 73 Tom, K6TV
Dec 15, 2015 21:35:19 #
WB9DDF wrote:
I'm a technical guy. My wife, Annette, is an artist. Her iPhone photos look better than my DSLR photos. Does anyone else have this problem?
With a degree in Physics and years of darkroom, computer and electronics experience, there is little about digital photography that I can't explain but most of my best photos come when I am with Annette. She points and says "Thats a photograph." meaning that her artist's eye sees a composition that I should try to capture with my camera. She makes me look good or at least better than I am.
Dec 15, 2015 21:55:27 #
WB9DDF wrote:
I'm a technical guy. My wife, Annette, is an artist. Her iPhone photos look better than my DSLR photos. Does anyone else have this problem?
Annoying isn't it?
I always make a point to shoot a few iPhone pics just in case.
Dec 15, 2015 22:31:34 #
Although your DSLR certainly gives you more flexibility over the phone camera, it cannot also promise greater artistic vision.
Btw, did you notice the Triceratops in the pic? No kidding - located between the two trees on the left side!
Btw, did you notice the Triceratops in the pic? No kidding - located between the two trees on the left side!
Dec 15, 2015 22:43:48 #
rook2c4 wrote:
Although your DSLR certainly gives you more flexibility over the phone camera, it cannot also promise greater artistic vision.
Btw, did you notice the Triceratops in the pic? No kidding - located between the two trees on the left side!
Btw, did you notice the Triceratops in the pic? No kidding - located between the two trees on the left side!
Yes on artistic vision. Add to that a DSLR is more complex which makes it more difficult to use, and thus requires more technical skill.
Sure as heck there is a Triceratops in the pic! Missed that.
Dec 15, 2015 22:54:06 #
rook2c4 wrote:
Although your DSLR certainly gives you more flexibility over the phone camera, it cannot also promise greater artistic vision.
Btw, did you notice the Triceratops in the pic? No kidding - located between the two trees on the left side!
Btw, did you notice the Triceratops in the pic? No kidding - located between the two trees on the left side!
Yep, that is a fiberglass Triceratops in the photo. Our friend's grandmother was quite a character from what I hear. :wink:
Dec 16, 2015 01:08:20 #
If you read this article... There are also 8x more people who believe they are photographers because they can produce digital vomit, after all, they all are photographers that can create work of art with crappy equipment.
IWACS.
IWACS.
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