The Lazy Photographer Blog
I like to work smarter, not harderThoughts and Rants about the art and craft of photography
I have heard and read that photographers should try and always have a camera with them.
The concept is, you see great shots when you are out and you don’t want to miss them.
I can see the point in this, but I don’t agree.
I did not buy a new equipment bag before my last adventure, so I have been looking at what is
That’s why I do this.. the sheer joy I get from creating an interesting image.
I spend time on Photo Camel… as well as other forums.Â
There is a challenge to take pictures of drops. I have already done some, with some of my favourites part of this series.
I have been playing around with my lensbaby… so I thought why not try to use it for drops.
I did not get what I wanted… but I did get some interesting shots.
I hear and see regularly the complaint from Professional photographers that Part time Photographers are Destroying their livelihood.
The response from the part timers is, we are not taking business away from you, because we are just doing it for fun.
If you shoot a model for TFP ( or charge them for it), if you submit images to web sites and magazines for publishing, if you submit your images to micro stock agencies… you are making it more challenging for a full time pro to make a living.
There is a group of photographers who want to the government to certify professional photographers.
Their main reason, I believe, is to limit competition and help save their livelihood.
I think it is too late and a waste of energy.
This digital revolution has changed the market for photography… Likely forever. This includes micro stock, weekend shooters, low cost of entry.
It isn’t just the advent of digital that is the issue. It isn’t the lack of technical skills that is causing the demise of the pro market.
The biggest issue with photography is supply and demand. The demand for photographers is decreasing, the supply of photographers is increasing.
Those that stay in the industry have to realize that a professional photographer means being a business person. A business person who just happens to use a camera.
I have had to travel on the Queen street car a few times recently. I have also been playing around
