Comments on: Photographic Discipline

By: Jason Christopher

Jason Christopher — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:32:10 +0000

Hi Jennifer. First I want to thank you for your input. I never called anyone a buffoon and searched through the comments and no one used that word either. I am afraid you missed the whole point of the post. I nor anyone was putting down photographers because they are just starting out. I and others were pointing out that there are many beginning photographers who are lazy and don’t even attempt to learn the fundamentals and discipline needed to create great images.

I teach other photographers in my workshop and I do it because I care. The whole reason I started this blog was because I want to educate and to also point out and call out so called “photographers” who don’t bother to learn in hopes that they will learn from me. I would like to hear your thoughts now that I have explained this in more detail for you.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:30:54 +0000

I have to say I’m a little dissapointed to hear newbie photographers being called “baffoons” and treated with such little compassion on this blog and the comments. I would like to remind you all that EVERY single one of you started from scratch at some point and “just decided” to do photography. Nobody was born with a camera in their hand. I happen to have always loved photography but only a year ago began to do it semi professionally mostly pro bono for military families. I guess I am one of those “baffoons” because I haven’t been doing it for fifty years like most of you have apparently. It doesn’t mean that I’m not constantly learning and researching but please get off your high horses and have some compassion for new photographers.

By: admin

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:15:00 +0000

RBJ I couldn’t agree with you more ! There is something special about looking at a nice large or medium format chrome on a lightbox. It just POPS and takes on a whole different feeling.
Thank you for your comment !

By: RBJ

RBJ — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:42:59 +0000

Hey Jason, thanks for the information. I’m new in photography and it’s always something i wanted to do since i was a kid. Now is my chance. I first got a Rebel XTI about 6 months ago and i shoot with that all the time. But there was something always about film i loved. No matter how much effects you put onto a picture in photoshop, it just does not have that feel of film. So as of late i have bought many film cameras. From Holga to Asahi Pentax Spotomatic to Argus C-4 to Herbert George Co. Duo Flash and to a Agfa Ansco box and others. And now im always stuck shooting film (Loves 120mm) and never really want to go back to shooting digital. I agree with you on the film aspect 110%.

There is just something about holding a film camera in your hand!!!

Thanks.

By: admin

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:22:02 +0000

Dude ! You are so correct ! You make some excellent points ! And yes I totally remember having to load the correct film for daylight, tungsten etc. lol See here is the thing about digital. The ONLY thing that has changed is HOW WE CAPTURE the images. The fundamentals STILL need to be applied. It’s the same with video vs. film cameras. All we are doing is capturing the image using a different method but know your FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS people !!!!

By: Heinz Schmidt

Heinz Schmidt — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:50:31 +0000

Hi,

I know for a fact that there is one area where the digital world is making people lazy… color balance.

In the days of film, white balance was a bit of a chore. You had to load the right type of film (daylight, tungsten, etc) or put filters on your lens to ensure you get the correct color balance in your photos.

These days people don’t bother (some people still use filters and we more advanced folks use gels on their speedlights), so the task of making sure that the white balance is correct is ignored because it’s just so easy to take a picture.

Only when you start studying photography, getting critiqued and shooting commercially does correct white balance or the balancing of different temperature light sources come into play.

Digital has made people lazy because the act of taking a picture has become so easy. Attention to detail goes out the window when the motor drive starts to sing.

Thanks for the post!
Heinz

By: admin

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:09:50 +0000

LOL I love it ! Thank you Shelli ! Now you know where to come to hear and read the truth without any holding back. I say it like it is and if someone doesn’t like it……. there is the door! I’m tired of being politically correct ! I’m tired of holding back because it might offend someone ! If you don’t like my upfront honest approach I will not apologize. I’m here to teach and educate REAL knowledge so that we can all do our jobs as honest true artists.
So from the bottom of my heart, you are very welcome Shelli !

By: Shelli Wright

Shelli Wright — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:27:39 +0000

THANK GOD SOMEONE SAID IT! Yes, sorry I had to scream it. I am so sick and tired of seeing over-worked photoshop in fashion photos. Crappy lighting with a Dolphin in the background to make it look ok, does not make you a fashion photographer.
Digital is fine, don’t get me wrong, I use my mark II all the time for commercial jobs..but the real love for fashion stemmed out of a 35mm minolta 20 years ago while living in Paris. Recently I was asked how I achieved such amazing lighting….it was simple..I know how to work a camera and I understand natural light.
Thank you for letting me rant.
Also, I found your information on permits extremely helpful when shooting in Malibu.

By: antonio carrasco

antonio carrasco — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:16:08 +0000

I really like shooting medium format. I used to have an old mamiya 645. I love the waist level finder and I really like the way it forces you to slow down and really get everything right before pushing the shutter button.

By: Jason Christopher

Jason Christopher — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:30:43 +0000

Sandy I couldn’t agree with you more ! Thank you thank you thank you !