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For the record, I’d like to publicly apologize to EyeDocPhotog. I lost my temper and acted like an asshole. If you read this, you are obviously a bigger man than I am because you chose to just leave this conversation once I went in to douche bag mode.  So, again, if you read this, I apologize for my immature rants. I lose my temper much too easily sometimes.

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I see what you mean about the background. That tree limb is kinda going right into her eye, isn’t it? Haha. Can you explain exactly why she seems uneasy? I really don’t see that in the image, even though you are right about it. What I mean, is I know that she was uneasy, but wondering what it is about the photo that made you pick up on that?

Without getting too personal, this is my niece and she’s had a pretty rough life and has a ridiculously low self esteem, so you’re spot on in your observation that she’s not relaxed. She’s extremely self conscious about her looks. Honestly, one of the main reasons I asked her to let me shoot her was I was hoping some nice photos would help boost her confidence a little.

The other main thing I was concerned with was the processing. Does her skin look natural and not over processed? I did some slight spot removal of blemishes and brightened up the eyes just slightly because she already has gorgeous eyes. Just wondering if anything seems over processed in the pictures and how close I am to getting that aspect of it down.

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Again, my Flickr account is not my portfolio. It’s by far the most casual place I share photos. I just share photos that I like on there that I don’t think are completely horrible. That’s it.

My portfolio is on my website, there are less than 100 photos there in 12 different categories, and as a design choice, there are some random photos together on the front page, but there are categorized menus at the top for visitors to look at specific categories. The bottom line is, I like to take a lot of different types of photographs. Maybe one day, I’ll decide I want to focus 100% on one type of photography, but for now, I’m going to share a little of everything I’m interested in.
But, honestly I didn’t ask for critique on my layout on Flickr or my website. Maybe that’s part of why I got pissed off. I asked for critique of the photos, specifically the portraits I did, simply because I had never attempted to do them before. I just don’t get why a few people keep talking about my “portfolio” layout on Flickr when it isn’t my portfolio.

Anyway, sorry I got so upset and for my rude remarks. I’m actually a really laid back guy. Some things just set me off every now and then. You’re photos are lovely, by the way. Very distinct style.

 

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Again, for the millionth time. I had a problem with exactly ONE person’s so called “critique”. I thanked everyone else and found what they had to say helpful. So, you as well, can fuck off. “I Hate Fauxtography.”

For the record, I haven’t charged anything for any pictures yet, Including the ones you linked to in order to try to prove some point. I have however had two bands I don’t know contact me after seeing the photos you linked to and offer to pay me to shoot them. So, although I will not charge very much because I am well aware of my skill level, if someone offers to pay me money to take photos, I’m sure as hell not going to turn them down.

Please do share with me your website and portfolio, so I may learn from your infinite pool of knowledge and immense talents.

 

 

Jesus, I can’t believe I’m actually arguing with people on the internets. 

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I understand where you’re coming from, emf. I really do. But this…

“Nice jpegs of who appears to be a sweet young girl juxtaposed by one scroll of the mouse wheel with garrish, frightening shots of punk rockers with a decidedly sinister look. Forward to ducks, churches, rescued squirrels, and war heroes contrasted immediately by – wait for it – the scary punk rockers.

Then the Telly Savalis ‘Talking Tina’ doll from the Twilight Zone? Now I’m gonna have nightmares that a war hero dressed as your niece is going to a wedding of ducks and squirrels in a church where the punk rock band is performing.

Save your BEST work for a portfolio. Not every shot on the memory card.”

…is not trying to help me improve. That is just being a pretentious asshole. Especially coming from some creepy old dude who only takes random pictures of little kids. The only person I had a problem with is him. But others had to butt in and get involved. Anyway, now that I’ve gotten some sleep and I’m in a little less of a pissy mood, I will say that I simply disagree with your analogy.

And again, if someone out there could delete my account, that would be swell.

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Actually photosbytw, I did thank the ones that gave helpful criticism. But I’ll be damned if I’m gonna take someone criticizing my photos when their photos look like someone picked up a disposable camera at the drug store and started taking random pictures of little kids. People who suck at something, have no business telling someone else the “right” way to do it.

It would be kind of like me, who can barely draw a stick figure, walking up to a painter at any level and telling them the right way to paint a picture. Don’t tell other people the “right” way to do something if you have zero experience and no talent at it yourself. People who do that are just pretending to be something they are not and I freaking can’t stand people like that. So yeah, you can fuck off too, you pretentious shit.

From what I’ve seen after digging a little deeper, this site is full of members like that. A bunch of crappy  to okay photographers who boost their own egos by making fun of horrible photographers.

Somebody cancel this fucking account please. Does anyone even run this fucking site?

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You people have some serious reading comprehension problems. I didn’t realize this site was just a big circle jerk of amateurs trying to sound like they know what they’re talking about. Thank you to the couple of you who actually gave me good feedback on what I asked for, but I obviously don’t belong here. Can someone tell me how to delete my account? Or feel free to do it for me if anyone who is authorized reads this.

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You know what, EyeDoc. You’re the one that started the confrontational tone with your smart-ass, trying to be funny post and pretentious attitude.

“Save your BEST work for a portfolio. Not every shot on the memory card.”

That’s one of the most pretentious ass things I’ve ever read. I’ve taken well over 5000 photos in just the last couple months and I’ve shared less than 250 of them anywhere with anyone and I have less than 100 of them on my actual portfolio. So how about you stop making your pretentious little assumptions?

I’ve looked at some of your past posts. You’re a self proclaimed amateur, so I don’t know where you get off even butting into this thread and trying to offer advice. Don’t even get me started on the quality of the photos in YOUR Flickr account… and you have the nerve to question my choices? Really? How about you just piss off?

You have no business saying anything about anyone’s Flickr photos or portfolio, when yours look like this https://www.flickr.com/photos/kidscandidscaptures

And with that. I’m done with this conversation.

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Wow. Thanks for all the feedback everyone. Especially cameraclicker. I really appreciate the detailed feedback. Unfortunately, I only have the one lens. Truth is I just can’t afford any other equipment right now, so I’m doing my best to learn everything I can about and to get the most out of what I have. I have a few paying gigs coming up with some local bands, so maybe I can add some new equipment soon.

To  EyeDocPhotog: The fact that you would even think that Flickr is my portfolio disturbs me. Are you sure you’re not a fauxtog? Flickr is just for sharing pics I like with people. My portfolio is on my website.

Anyway, thank you all again. I’m going to watch all the videos you guys suggested and I’m actually taking a month long course on photography right now, so hopefully it will help me get better as well. Hope everyone has a great week. Thanks again!

 

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