Is it Just Me....
Aug 24, 2022 14:01:35 #
You are not alone. I began taking "snapshots" way back when, using an Instamatic (I think). I inherited a movie camera from my father back in the late 1960s and used it until it wore out. Shortly before that I got into 35mm SLR photography and took oddles and oodles of photos. When digital well established I made that move too. Recently, I decided to try looking through some of the old prints I taken and decided to convert movies to digital records. I found a pic of me and my date to our junior prom (1964) and other even older photos. Some of the movies I've converted were taken by my father before I was born.
I also would like to purchase a converter for 35mm film negatives and slides to convert all the photos and negatives I've taken over the years.
Does anyone care about them? Not many. My brother's kids expressed an intrest in the old movies that include them and their father and grandfather. My kids, not so much interest. I haven't finished that project so not sure if the interest will continue.
I also would like to purchase a converter for 35mm film negatives and slides to convert all the photos and negatives I've taken over the years.
Does anyone care about them? Not many. My brother's kids expressed an intrest in the old movies that include them and their father and grandfather. My kids, not so much interest. I haven't finished that project so not sure if the interest will continue.
Aug 24, 2022 14:11:20 #
I used to post on Facebook but found that they reduce everything to a thumbnail. So now I post to my web page and post a link on Facebook. I doubt anyone cares that the web page has full resolution shots rather than the thumbnails I used to post.
Aug 24, 2022 15:24:51 #
EvKar wrote:
AutoFocus... I followed your flickr link... wow, excellent work. Quality of pictures that I'm trying to achieve.
EvKar
AutoFocus... I followed your flickr link... wow, excellent work. Quality of pictures that I'm trying to achieve.
EvKar
Thank you for the compliment! If I had to simply put of what I've learned over the past 55 years behind the camera I'd say the following three things are the most important: master exposure, sharp focus on your subject, and learn and apply the rules of composition. And, in some cases, "dare to be different," anyone can take a shot from standing eye level, try doing it laying on your belly, or sitting on the ground!
And BTW, we just came back from a family wedding, and, of course, we took some pictures. The relatives in their 60's will want copies of the photos, which we will provide, but the 20 and 30 year old's could care less about them!
Aug 24, 2022 16:05:03 #
I think it a general result of modern society. We are saturated with images. They are everywhere, and when you're saturated the images have to be VERY special to make you take an interest in them.
Hopefully, family pictures have an edge over the general run of images we are inundated with.
Hopefully, family pictures have an edge over the general run of images we are inundated with.
Aug 24, 2022 16:25:32 #
autofocus wrote:
And BTW, we just came back from a family wedding, and, of course, we took some pictures. The relatives in their 60's will want copies of the photos, which we will provide, but the 20 and 30 year old's could care less about them!
Why is that? I shot a wedding for a young couple 2 weeks ago. They had talked to my wife about the need for a photographer to handle family group photos before their wedding. They already booked a Videographer at $1,200 for the event, but didn't line up a photographer for a few still pictures of the family group. Just needing a couple pictures. Once we discussed that I'd be glad to shoot that photo and I'd be glad to handle more of the event (no charge, just a wedding gift), they were very thankful. I ended up shooting the group photo, ceremony, dance and other wedding settings. It was actually kind of fun, as I had no pressure, since was perceived as extra photos. I presented them with the photos via an on-line sharing platform, and I did get a thank you, but no request for a download. Maybe it is still early, as they are now just getting back from their Honeymoon... but I have a suspicion that these pictures will continue to be of no interest to them. Nice to look at, but not save for the future memories.
Aug 24, 2022 16:59:22 #
EvKar wrote:
Why is that? I shot a wedding for a young couple ... (show quote)
we were guests, not the official photographers who were hired. Most of our shots were not the formal wedding shots, just some family shots. And having done weddings in the past we know enough to keep out of the paid photographer's way. And there's nothing more frustrating than when you are hired to shoot the event, and dozens of people with their cell phones follow you around as you setup the formal poses and grab those required shots, only to have 15 or 20 people behind you disrupting the session by grabbing cell phone shots. Weddings are never fun!
Aug 25, 2022 06:35:38 #
I've been shooting for a good 60 years. Last year I decided to "lighten the load" and threw away 2 W.B. Mason printer paper boxes full of "family history". Nobody cared. It was actually rather liberating.
Aug 25, 2022 06:42:53 #
EvKar wrote:
Sorry if this topic has come up before, but let me... (show quote)
I at one time was on FB and posted hundreds of old family photo on it.
I permanently closed the account and received dozens of complaints at the loss of the photos. I told them that they should have downloaded them.
They responded that they could not comprehend someone leaving FB.
So I got some flash drives, loaded them up and sent to siblings and older cousins to distribute or post as they pleased.
You might be surprised as no one said anything either until the photos were gone.
Aug 25, 2022 07:42:54 #
Take the photos. Fifty plus years from now, one or two of your younger relatives with "stumble" across them and be thrilled. Oh yes, speaking for myself 50 years from today will be tomorrow.
Aug 25, 2022 07:52:59 #
Some retirees stare at the TV all day, some play bridge or other games, some read the books they never had time for, some fixate on the horrible news, ..., I go out into preserves, parks, etc. and take photos. Due to back and other physical issues, I can't play golf, tennis, squash, or handball anymore. Photography and a few other activities are what I do to enjoy my remaining years. I share the photos with friends and family via links to my Flickr account. I don't expect everyone, or even most, to like my photos. I get some feed-back from a few on UHH which helps me progress and enjoy my hobby more. That's what makes me happy.
Aug 25, 2022 08:07:38 #
I have found unless someone is in the picture...not that interested...until you get to a certain level of images.
I don't bother anymore showing anything to family...they all have their own cellphones...and thousands of images of their own.
If I show any it is the ones...they can never get themselves.
I don't bother anymore showing anything to family...they all have their own cellphones...and thousands of images of their own.
If I show any it is the ones...they can never get themselves.
Aug 25, 2022 08:13:38 #
I'm sorry about that, but I've always known that I was the only one who cared about my pictures. There have been exceptions, of course, but I'm the only one I have to please, and I'm the only one who cares.
Aug 25, 2022 08:13:59 #
Aug 25, 2022 08:16:22 #
EvKar wrote:
Sorry if this topic has come up before, but let me... (show quote)
I think you’re misinterpreting the situation. People now view photos online and rarely as prints. Your family likely awaits your uploads with much anticipation and enjoys the professional quality. The fact they are not downloaded in no way suggests a lack of appreciation.
Aug 25, 2022 08:20:08 #
LXK0930
Loc: Souh Jersey
It is not you. Most people with a real interest in photography appreciate really good photographs. However, the cell phone herd often inundates anyone that they can corner with a huge number of uninteresting, poorly taken pictures.(This is the groom's brother's second cousin's first wife. Sorry that the head is half cut off).
I learned as a kid (75 years ago) that you should always leave 'em wanting more. Most people don't want to waste more than a very few minutes of their life on your precious memories. Now, as a seasoned traveller and decent amateur photographer, I limit my photo-viewing sessions (prints or electronic) to about 3 minutes- mostly about 1 minute. If they want to see more, they will ask.
I learned as a kid (75 years ago) that you should always leave 'em wanting more. Most people don't want to waste more than a very few minutes of their life on your precious memories. Now, as a seasoned traveller and decent amateur photographer, I limit my photo-viewing sessions (prints or electronic) to about 3 minutes- mostly about 1 minute. If they want to see more, they will ask.
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