Bob W said: >And how did you get started in this business? As I recall it was in exactly the same way.
Good point Bob, and my ego totally needed to be put back in it's place too (it gets a bit too big for its boots sometimes!). So, I totally agree! However, take a look at this: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=50625&id=1022455271&ref=nf#!/album.php ?page=6&aid=161316&id=547536217 These were shot by a girl I know (in my home town), who is calling herself a "professional" and who purchased her FIRST slr camera less than a year ago! Grrrrrr. They are FAR from professional! > I know how to use it AND I hate it. Anyone who thinks the mark of a professional is knowing how to use artificial light knows nothing about photography. I totally agree! The best shots I have done are the most uncontrived, candid shots without invasive use of flash/strobes. It takes special skill to be able to "read" the light and know when natural light will make or break the shot, and/or when flash is needed. I hate using flash/strobes too, but I LOVE my ring flash! That thing is my new best friend and it is the way I have achieved some of my most favourite shots lately, like this, which I shot yesterday: http://www.lovebytes.com.au/pics/TaigheBorder.jpg Anyways, IMO, the true measure of a being a great photographer (whether you are pro or not!), is knowing how to use strobes/flash, and when NOT to use it, or when TO use it. I think THAT is the key. Tan.x. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
