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  • in reply to: Reality Check? #13091
    scee
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    I would LOVE to be able to pay myself $28 K, and I run a high end boutique studio (which compared to the same in a metropolitan area would be considered “low priced”, but here I am at the top of the price point scale).  All the professional studios like mine in my area have taken a huge hit in the past 10 years.  Several are closing down as the newbies open their garage studios with a $100 lighting kit, a Rebel XT and a wrinkled sheet….and get rave reviews on facebook.   But I keep 0n keeping on – continually trying to step up my game and get the really good clients with cash and an appreciation of quality work.  It’s disappointing to work this hard and keep seeing the opportunity for success circle the drain, but I am going to keep it up a few more years until it really becomes stupid to continue.

    in reply to: Wanna see serious Fauxtographers? #9125
    scee
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    There is just no accounting for taste.  People pay literally millions for bad art at auctions every year…it’s no wonder that people will pay dollars for Fauxtography junk.  Look at the selfies people take of themselves in front of their toilets and post on facebook…not to mention the thousands of facebook albums dedicated to “sexy” selfies taken in the car while driving.  Just pity them, and go after the clients with taste.

    in reply to: Fauxtographers in Court #8941
    scee
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    They were definitely “professional fauxtogs” – I see that junk all the time on facebook.  The spot color and the collage of the hollowed out bouquet with the couples face stuck in the middle was the kicker for me.   Just wondering who’s portfolio they actually showed at the bridal show in order to book clients.  Printing at Walmart is another clue.  Consumer level equipment with a kit lens, probably just used a pop-up flash too.  Regardless of the judge’s lack of expertise, they are fauxtogs who should not be charging ANYONE for their work.  A real professional wedding photographer finds out ahead of time if flash photography is permitted in the church, and if not they bring a camera that has an ISO that can handle it.  They got what they deserved…pity their clients probably never do.

    in reply to: Three Random Photos (C&C if desired) #6873
    scee
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    #1 – Not a fan.  It’s overcooked and it looks like you tried to fix a mediocre photo with filters and effects.  To me, the moon doesn’t need any editing if you shoot it right…it’s too beautiful to cover up.

    #2 – I  LOVE  THIS!  Fantastic art.  Perfect meld of fiction and fact  – I totally get it.  🙂

    #3 – There is just too much going on here, it’s cluttered and my eye doesn’t rest on anything.  The tree line distracts from the fence, which ought to be your leading line.  It’s just a confusing composition – there’s no story to tell.

    in reply to: Doesn't understand how the faux makes money #6262
    scee
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    I have to disagree with the third image…it’s stinkin’ cute.  🙂  (the rest are crap though…agreed.)

    in reply to: Fauxtogs who should end up on the main page… #5884
    scee
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    OMG – Why?   https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=334452823313&set=a.334443283313.149789.232918573313&type=3&theater

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