Is there room for you to learn more about photography? (Page 7): Well stated!

Indiana Loc: Huntington, Indiana

timcc wrote:

With the rapid changes in technology, endless vari... (show quote)

Well stated!

dyximan

canon Lee wrote:

Take me for an example.... Ive been shooting professionally, ( I have clients that pay me. Its my PROfession), for a very long time, that being said, I don't know it all, and run across situations that are new to me and it forces me to update my understanding of photography. There are those here that seem to know everything, and yet from their comments its apparent that there is yet more room for learning.

Always

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

canon Lee wrote:

Take me for an example.... Ive been shooting professionally, ( I have clients that pay me. Its my PROfession), for a very long time, that being said, I don't know it all, and run across situations that are new to me and it forces me to update my understanding of photography. There are those here that seem to know everything, and yet from their comments its apparent that there is yet more room for learning.

I learn something new almost daily and in photography there is a lot I want to learn yet as well!

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

canon Lee wrote:

Take me for an example.... Ive been shooting professionally, ( I have clients that pay me. Its my PROfession), for a very long time, that being said, I don't know it all, and run across situations that are new to me and it forces me to update my understanding of photography. There are those here that seem to know everything, and yet from their comments its apparent that there is yet more room for learning.

Learning is ongoing in any field. If there is one who claims to know all here or anywhere might be a bit delusional. In Architecture most states require 12-18 hours of continuing education including testing.

DTran

canon Lee wrote:

Take me for an example.... Ive been shooting professionally, ( I have clients that pay me. Its my PROfession), for a very long time, that being said, I don't know it all, and run across situations that are new to me and it forces me to update my understanding of photography. There are those here that seem to know everything, and yet from their comments its apparent that there is yet more room for learning.

There is always more things to learn about photography or any other disciplines but is there more room in one person head to learn more? That is the question.

Polock

That's me, I had to forget how to diagram a sentence to learn the exposure triangle

Chwlo

Blenheim Orange wrote:

I have so much room for learning more that I could rent some of it out to the know-it-alls around here if they need it.

Mike

🤣🤣🤣 Me too.

TonyL Loc: Coventry, UK

It takes a brave photographer to say there's no room to learn. Every photographic experience/situation is on the learning curve.

PhotosBySteve

Blenheim Orange wrote:

I have so much room for learning more that I could rent some of it out to the know-it-alls around here if they need it.

Mike

One of the many things I love about photography is, it is a never ending learning process. The more I know, the more there is to learn. Which for me is, what keeps it exciting and interesting.

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

If anyone finally reaches that plateau of knowing everything about photography, I think it would be time for a new hobby or profession. It's the journey not the destination that makes this fun.

canon Lee

repleo wrote:

Learning is only half the battle. Being able to put into practice is what matters. I spent years taking golf lessons, reading books, video analysis etc etc. Everybody said I had a really nice easy swing, but once the club hit the ball I was lucky if I could get past the Ladies' tee.

Very true.. Those that only have an intellectual understanding of how photography works and no experience, may give advice here that may not be correct. Putting education to real life experience is when understanding is more complete. It's so obvious, Repleo, that some of the advice given here lacks experience. The truth is that with experience (but lack of talent) results in mediocre results. Those that don't have talent but only intellectual understanding....Teach.....!!!
Anyone can pick up a brush and make a painting, but only those that ,naturally, have that special insight and talent are recognized as being great.....

photoman022 Loc: Manchester CT USA

I started shooting analog (it sound so much better than "film") in 1973. I've been shooting digital for about 10 years. I am constantly learning new things. I've become quite good at off camera flash; I've been post processing for about 7 years and constantly learning new things about/in Photoshop Elements. I have a very small library of analog (it sounds so much better than "print") books and a much larger library of e-books. I'm constantly learning (and enjoying doing it!).

gener202002

canon Lee wrote:

Take me for an example.... Ive been shooting professionally, ( I have clients that pay me. Its my PROfession), for a very long time, that being said, I don't know it all, and run across situations that are new to me and it forces me to update my understanding of photography. There are those here that seem to know everything, and yet from their comments its apparent that there is yet more room for learning.

I certainly hope I haven't come across that way. Haven't said a lot here anyway, but it would be foolish for me to act like a know it all. I know enough to get some nice pictures out to stock agencies, and they occasionally sell. But there is so much to photography, I couldn't learn it all in a 1000 years. I know enough to do what I need to do, but haven't taken a lot of time to really, truly, get to know my programs, which are lightroom and photoshop. There is a lot I need to learn even about my camera. But lighting? Lighting is so tricky, and I think ultimately it is everything. I look at really professional pictures and I think, how do they do that? They get very soft colors, especially at twilight and sunrise, and the colors seem to flow into each other very smoothly. I do think that has a lot to do with the types of lenses that are used, I think Nikon is softer than Canon, but maybe not. Well, it just all gets very, very, interesting.

Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA

Every time a picture doesn't come out like I wanted I learn something.

donnie0910 Loc: Round Rock, TX

I am very new here so it is obvious that I have much to learn. But I must say that I agree with WingPilot that no matter what endeavor that you embark on, you will never know it all. I just hope to one day take quality pictures that are as enjoyable to everyone else that sees them as they are enjoyable to take. And hopefully, I can make a friend or two along the way. To me it is the joy of learning that drives me to keep going , and I hope that I never lose that.