How do YOU respond to "Your camera takes REAL good pictures"..?
Jul 16, 2018 07:36:49 #
Don't EVER put yourself down! People won't respect your work if you don't have confidence in yourself.
Jul 16, 2018 07:37:46 #
Jul 16, 2018 07:38:56 #
Of course that I have heard that a few times. When I am asked what camera did I use I point with a finger to my eyes and my head.
Jul 16, 2018 07:42:16 #
Jul 16, 2018 07:44:31 #
kskarma wrote:
I'm sure we've all heard this a few times at least... (show quote)
Had a friend do it on Facebook, my response was "Excuse me?"
Jul 16, 2018 07:49:12 #
DocDav
Loc: IN
I smile and say thanks.
No sense sitting down next to them pic to pic and pointing out where I feel there should have been post processing work or better exposure. Or perhaps waiting a sconce longer on that sunset. What good comes of that? When I attend a summer art festival and see a photographer displaying his or her works for sale, I can almost "hear" the thoughts of the onlookers "I could do that with my instamatic"..."I just don't have the time."
Well, no you couldn't. That artist knows his camera. he or she knows their post processing techniques and they also know printing. they know a lot that you don't..but why bother off putting others.
As I said, I smile and say "thanks'
No sense sitting down next to them pic to pic and pointing out where I feel there should have been post processing work or better exposure. Or perhaps waiting a sconce longer on that sunset. What good comes of that? When I attend a summer art festival and see a photographer displaying his or her works for sale, I can almost "hear" the thoughts of the onlookers "I could do that with my instamatic"..."I just don't have the time."
Well, no you couldn't. That artist knows his camera. he or she knows their post processing techniques and they also know printing. they know a lot that you don't..but why bother off putting others.
As I said, I smile and say "thanks'
Jul 16, 2018 07:50:10 #
kskarma wrote:
I'm sure we've all heard this a few times at least... (show quote)
Thank you, yes my camera is almost as talented as me.
Jul 16, 2018 07:53:16 #
“Shakespeare wrote some great plays, he must have had a very good typewriter..!" I have had just the opposite happen. The families tell me what great pictures I take (so I must be a great photographer). I shyly mention that I have a great Nikon digital camera that makes me look good.
Jul 16, 2018 07:55:21 #
Jul 16, 2018 07:56:12 #
What l get ocassionly is, "Did you take that photo with your phone?" I always say that I would ditch all my camera equipment, if that was the case!
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Jul 16, 2018 07:57:17 #
"Oh, thank you!"
As much as we like to think that great pictures are the result of our great skill. It also helps to have a great camera.
As much as we like to think that great pictures are the result of our great skill. It also helps to have a great camera.
Jul 16, 2018 07:57:36 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
You smile, and say thank you.
Nobody likes a smart ass.
Nobody likes a smart ass.
That, and most people who comment in that manner are not aware of the intricacies involved in making a good image.
Jul 16, 2018 07:58:49 #
AndyH wrote:
I say "Thanks", but I've wanted to come back with, "I've trained it well...."
Andy
Andy
Jul 16, 2018 07:58:52 #
kskarma wrote:
I'm sure we've all heard this a few times at least... (show quote)
“Yeah, and my kitchen utensils make a really good gourmet meal for me every night!”
Unfortunately, quite a few PHOTOGRAPHERS use that warped logic when buying gear! Hint: It ain’t the tools that make images. It’s the creator using them!
Jul 16, 2018 07:59:01 #
A "thank you" is my response. I heard another photographer say something like "And if I had Emeril's pots I'd be a great cook, too."
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