just had email
Posted 20/11/2011 - 21:55 - Helpful Comment
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No idea who he is, but you do what you want to do and thank him for his e-mail, at least he was motivated to comment and he hasn't been rude about it.
Some people do specialise in one particular style or genre, but personally I think it's good to be able to have a go at everything. He's, as a generalisation, right in one way, that to become a master in a particular field you have to dedicate yourself to it. But you don't have to be a master to actually still be good, over as many areas as you can cope with.
Some people do specialise in one particular style or genre, but personally I think it's good to be able to have a go at everything. He's, as a generalisation, right in one way, that to become a master in a particular field you have to dedicate yourself to it. But you don't have to be a master to actually still be good, over as many areas as you can cope with.
Best regards, John
Posted 20/11/2011 - 21:59 - Helpful Comment
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What an odd e-mail
However to comment on what he says;
I guess it depends on what you are trying to achieve with your website really. If you are aiming to get clients then I think he is probably right, and you should reduce the number of galleries down to the more commercial ones, which you list on your home page.
If your aim is to have a place to also display your photos to friends and family and anyone who comes across it then keep it as it is, or maybe make part of the site private so only those invited can view it.
However to comment on what he says;
I guess it depends on what you are trying to achieve with your website really. If you are aiming to get clients then I think he is probably right, and you should reduce the number of galleries down to the more commercial ones, which you list on your home page.
If your aim is to have a place to also display your photos to friends and family and anyone who comes across it then keep it as it is, or maybe make part of the site private so only those invited can view it.
Posted 20/11/2011 - 22:10
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Is vest a euphemism for pants? I'd ignore him.
Posted 21/11/2011 - 00:20
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WTF? He's come to the conclusion? Well that's nice, did he leave a link to his website? Is he the web-master of Folipic looking after his clients? Is he the President of the International Professional Photographers Freemason Society?
Remember your are putting yourself in the public realm which will leave you open to all sorts, so definitely not too worry, get used yes, but not worry. At least he cared enough to send the email in the first place - LOL
Like all journeys in life you learn by doing, trying all things, if you every did specialise it would be naturally, and if you did specialise you would maybe reducing your potential market which I'm judging is something you definitely do not want to do right now.
Frankly I'm amazed at yourself and e.g. DrOrloff's ability to produce great images over such varied styles and subjects - that's a gift surely?
Remember your are putting yourself in the public realm which will leave you open to all sorts, so definitely not too worry, get used yes, but not worry. At least he cared enough to send the email in the first place - LOL
Like all journeys in life you learn by doing, trying all things, if you every did specialise it would be naturally, and if you did specialise you would maybe reducing your potential market which I'm judging is something you definitely do not want to do right now.
Frankly I'm amazed at yourself and e.g. DrOrloff's ability to produce great images over such varied styles and subjects - that's a gift surely?
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Posted 21/11/2011 - 06:47
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I agree with him - I think you need to restrict your photography to one subject, birds, and it's best to just concentrate on one species, Ducks, in fact I believe you would be better concerning yourself with only one particular duck, The Mallard, and to become really really good I'd suggest confining yourself to only adult drakes.
There, I've said my piece and feel much better now, I hope you take heed of my expert advice and I no longer have to go to your site and see such diversity.
There, I've said my piece and feel much better now, I hope you take heed of my expert advice and I no longer have to go to your site and see such diversity.
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Posted 21/11/2011 - 07:44
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Puma. this may provide a solution! If your website is trying to promote paid work, think about what people mainly pay for and promote those genres. A website showing weddings and portraits will provide people with examples and inform them this is what you do, if your website has all kinds of images, it may confuse people and not tell them what you do. You can always post your personal photography images on here or flicker. I think the guy was trying to say, separate your photography in to personal and professional.
Anyway worth thinking about!
Fletcher8
Anyway worth thinking about!
Fletcher8
Fletcher8.
Posted 21/11/2011 - 10:00
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There is another way of looking at his e-mail, and at the comments that have already been posted:
If you are particularly good at one or more things, then emphasize those; but also have a general category.
I have deliberately not looked at your gallery, so I should not be biased in this suggestion. You could (for example) have:
Ducks
Swans
Bridges
Churches
General
Thus showing that you have a wide range of expertise, and some specialties.
Just a thought.
Geoff
If you are particularly good at one or more things, then emphasize those; but also have a general category.
I have deliberately not looked at your gallery, so I should not be biased in this suggestion. You could (for example) have:
Ducks
Swans
Bridges
Churches
General
Thus showing that you have a wide range of expertise, and some specialties.
Just a thought.
Geoff
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and then there's all the M42 kit, and the accessories ...
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and then there's all the M42 kit, and the accessories ...
Posted 21/11/2011 - 10:18
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+1 what frogfish says.
A long term in-depth study of a single duck will convince your audience you are a serious photographer and it will give you the mental headroom to improve further.
Obviously having several subjects will inhibit the genius to be nurtured to true fulfillment.
A long term in-depth study of a single duck will convince your audience you are a serious photographer and it will give you the mental headroom to improve further.
Obviously having several subjects will inhibit the genius to be nurtured to true fulfillment.
Lurking is shirking.!
Posted 21/11/2011 - 10:39
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Your informer has just learnt the saying:-
"Jack of all trades, master of none".
He has just re-packaged it for you.
"Jack of all trades, master of none".
He has just re-packaged it for you.
Friendly Regards
Graham
Graham
Posted 21/11/2011 - 10:49
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After I wrote the post above, I looked at your portfolio.
The impression that I got (and others may see it differently) is that you take shots of everything - and then have a quirky approach to cropping.
Two common comments from judges in club competitions are:
"There are at least three good images in there"
"Why did you crop the top/side/bottom of this image?"
I did not look for long. There were quite a few where I thought "I wish I had taken that", and a lot more where I thought "Why crop it like that?".
Time to think about what you are good at ...... Yes?
Geoff
The impression that I got (and others may see it differently) is that you take shots of everything - and then have a quirky approach to cropping.
Two common comments from judges in club competitions are:
"There are at least three good images in there"
"Why did you crop the top/side/bottom of this image?"
I did not look for long. There were quite a few where I thought "I wish I had taken that", and a lot more where I thought "Why crop it like that?".
Time to think about what you are good at ...... Yes?
Geoff
Water can wear away a stone - but it can't cook lunch
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K2000
P50.
Lenses Digital: 50-200, 18-55 KAF: 28-80.
Lenses KA & K: SMC-KA f2.0, SMC-K f1.4, SMC-K f1.7 Tokina KA 28-70 , SMC Pentax 70-210 F4, Sigma KA 75-300 , Hanimex 500mm Mirror, and the Tamron Adaptall-2 stuff.
and then there's all the M42 kit, and the accessories ...
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K2000
P50.
Lenses Digital: 50-200, 18-55 KAF: 28-80.
Lenses KA & K: SMC-KA f2.0, SMC-K f1.4, SMC-K f1.7 Tokina KA 28-70 , SMC Pentax 70-210 F4, Sigma KA 75-300 , Hanimex 500mm Mirror, and the Tamron Adaptall-2 stuff.
and then there's all the M42 kit, and the accessories ...
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Dear Shaun
I hope your well, I have been looking at your site, and ive come to the conclusion that you’re too wide spread on your photography. you really need to master one or two not all, your portfolio is just too vest and you need to calm down with it a bit, you have some exquisite images but to get real good just try and master one subject.
I hope you don’t mind me saying but I felt I had too!
Kind regards
James R.
How do I respond to that? Is he right I don’t know what to say iam gob smacked.