Shit Photographers

[OnParole]

I'm normally a nice guy and hardly say anything mean and shit but THIS has annoyed me the most.

Alright, so since buying a DSLR camera is cheap these days and how facebook is, everyone thinks they are photographers. I used to like looking up pictures and seeing nothing but quality but now? People are stamping there logo over everything, Half the pictures I have seen could be taken better with a camera phone. Example:

Looking through "Epidemik"'s photo's on facebook under the album "Perth Underground Issue 2 Launch." And I see this as quality?
http://i49.tinypic.com/2yuy5c4.jpg
http://s2.postimage.org/8fnbgnv45/Epide2.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/8fnbgnv45/)
http://s14.postimage.org/vc9cg5la5/Epide1.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/vc9cg5la5/)
http://s7.postimage.org/ljokofjnb/Epide3.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/ljokofjnb/)
http://s7.postimage.org/71rdgfsc7/Epide4.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/71rdgfsc7/)

SRSLY...WTF

90% of the photos in that albumare blurry, shit photos I wouldn't even put my logo on it nor upload it.

my rant...over

[dstyle]

everybody starts somewhere. if anything seeing these photos makes me feel better about my own photography.

also im pretty sure it was the same guy advertising his services on gumtree for automotive photography with a "pay me what you think its worth" slogan. yeh nah.

[Lump]

he needs to buy one of them new cameras where you can focus after taking the shot, thats my plan anyway.

[dstyle]

most of those photos are in focus, just the main subject is out of focus. it is a bit sad, unless hes being artistic it could possibly be next level stuff. i for one welcome our new photography overlord.

[TJ]

Sure start somewhere - but dont go out and promote yourself based on that.

[[FFOUR]]

Haha they are horrible - it would actually be difficult to take a shot that bad in auto mode.

[vbroom]

wow his page has 1500+ likes.

makes me feel inadequate!

[Madhav]

Might be worth questioning him on it, as in whether he is actually aware that they're not in focus? And if so was it a mistake or intentional?

[Nic_A31]

I doubt he over-saturated all those pics, AND slapped his signature on them, without noticing they were out of focus... ?

[OnParole]

I think next time he should check his lens isn't on this mode.
http://i45.tinypic.com/18g7sm.jpg

[mischief1]

instagram filter

[TJ]

bokeh

Corbin likes this

[mehow2g]

I doubt he over-saturated all those pics, AND slapped his signature on them, without noticing they were out of focus... ?

He probably picked the best ones.

[OnParole]

Here's another one of them "photographers".
DSLR Camera with logo.
http://i49.tinypic.com/2s15g6q.jpg

My "shitty" phone pic. No logo, no bragging rights.
http://i49.tinypic.com/2zh1v9x.jpg

[Bomber]

I like the way the sun reflects off the windscreen....

[RICEY]

Ive taken better pics with my iPhone!

[Buckets]

I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing with a camera, I don't understand any of the settings ect, ect at all so I leave it in auto mode 100% of the time. I've only got average quality cameras with kit lens's and I've not had any auto mode photo's a shit as that. How do you actually make the camera do such a shit job when it actually wants (if you leave it in auto mode) to do a much better job, aren't these things pretty much muppet proof ?

[Damo 69]

its that instagram look brah

[duste]

I can't believe you guys have missed the BIGGEST issue with these photos...they're all taken at an angle of 0deg! Someone needs to let him know all true automotive photographers take their snaps at 45deg.


I'm normally a nice guy and hardly say anything mean and shit.

This needs a footnote, to the tune of:

* unless directed at an individual, or group of individuals, of dark complexion

:p

[mr_rotary]

That's why I got out of the business - anyone with a digital camera automatically thinks they are a professional photographer and hands out their photo's freely as above. Couple this with people who then use Photoshop as a tool to edit a poor shot. A lot of people don't give too shits about the quality of the shot other than it's their car etc in the pic.

As for the above shots not it focus and on manual - camera basics. Let alone the composure of the shot. They should of been binned and then moved on to improving the next shot. Not publishing them.

[TJ]

I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing with a camera, I don't understand any of the settings ect, ect at all so I leave it in auto mode 100% of the time. I've only got average quality cameras with kit lens's and I've not had any auto mode photo's a shit as that. How do you actually make the camera do such a shit job when it actually wants (if you leave it in auto mode) to do a much better job, aren't these things pretty much muppet proof ?

Your little sony would destroy the above.

[Miami]

On the whole adding logos/watermarks to FB/Instagram/Flickr photos - with the big hoo-haa about the change of terms in their user agreements, there was a big push for people to just automatically start watermarking ALL photos that they upload - if FB wants to use your image for advertising, then the image will include your watermark.

Not defending the quality of the photos taken, just offering a possible explanation for the use of a logo.

[Nic_A31]

I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing with a camera, I don't understand any of the settings ect, ect at all so I leave it in auto mode 100% of the time. I've only got average quality cameras with kit lens's and I've not had any auto mode photo's a shit as that. How do you actually make the camera do such a shit job when it actually wants (if you leave it in auto mode) to do a much better job, aren't these things pretty much muppet proof ?

Nope. Auto mode is muppet proof. Manual mode and even shutter/aperture priority modes actually require some thought before taking the shot.

Not that there's anything wrong with auto, especially during the day in good lighting, against stationary subjects.

[DRKWRX]

Im sure 100% of people who use *full Manual* just watch the little exposure line in the viewfinder, i do this myself. But yeah a lot of shit snap takers out there.

[Sebdullah]

wow this makes me feel a lot better about my shitty photography & how critical I am of my own shots

[1JZVL]

logos are played out (among other things), unless you're actually a "pro"...and if somebody takes the fucking photo...big whoop.

Overly saturated photos, blurry...god damn, yucky.

Oh well.

[_S9_]

Logos/watermarks on anything except magazine-quality photos is stupid and pointless.

Even most of the pro's on 1x.com and 500px.com don't watermark.

back OT: Desaturation filters, extreme vignette's, all the tools of a pro right?

this set in particular makes me feel ill: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.508371009193234.119629.154810964549242
not a single photo pleasing to the eye.

disclaimer: i am not a pro either.

[R3N]

This is why I avoid facebook. Too many retards.

[Buckets]

This is why I avoid facebook. Too many strippers on my friends list.

Don't lie Quack, we know the truth ;)

[TJ]

You sent me a poke just on Tuesday!


If you can take a photo like this off a 498 dollar phone without any touching up

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/534687_10151065819891944_24142925_n.jpg

There is NO excuse for delivering utter crap and then believing you need to protect your "ip" with a watermark.

[Alt_F4]

I don't like the way you've framed your shot

[Brett_J]

I don't get it, is it supposed to be something boat related? Too much glare, Off centre, shit angle - would not bang !

[mod]

http://digitalcamfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/StagesOfPhotography.jpg

[Doctor Chimargo the Dog]

Tough crowd...

I usually stay out of it however I will say one thing. I've never been one for mixing cars with girls in photos, in my life I keep them separate. Perhaps because one is my happy place and the other, usually a waste of time and slutty... WHAT is the obsession with sitting on cars?

Not having a go at the girl (she seems like a lovely girl)

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=313561635419520&set=pb.295258130583204.-2207520000.1357780099&type=3&src=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2F75987_313561635419520_1661454776_n.jpg&size=640%2C375

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=313561865419497&set=pb.295258130583204.-2207520000.1357780099&type=3&src=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc6%2F224080_313561865419497_1847772842_n.jpg&size=640%2C316

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=295301540578863&set=pb.295258130583204.-2207520000.1357780120&type=3&src=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc6%2F218520_295301540578863_1875057131_o.jpg&smallsrc=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc7%2F5037_295301540578863_1875057131_n.jpg&size=2048%2C1366

[SSICK]

i clicked on your facebook link josh........front and centre......you have a dude sitting on a Rolls Royce haha.

[dmwill]

Dude with poor photo skills also has bad spelling...

*epidemic

[volt_bite]

http://www.troll.me/images/the-most-interesting-man-in-the-world/i-dont-always-use-a-dslr-but-when-i-do-it-is-not-in-auto.jpg

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/24772975.jpg

TL:DR Don't use a DSLR as a point and shoot

/I know nothing about photography, iphone pics4life.

[adrenalin]

Haha those photos are fucking rubbish.

As said it has to be in manual mode to have the background in focus... maybe after seeing the quality you managed to turn out it might be time to use Auto ... or sell your camera.

[Tocchi]

I usually stay out of it however I will say one thing. I've never been one for mixing cars with girls in photos, in my life I keep them separate. Perhaps because one is my happy place and the other, usually a waste of time and slutty... WHAT is the obsession with sitting on cars?

labradore puppies in a Ferrari on the other hand ...

[Damo 69]

Tough crowd...

I usually stay out of it however I will say one thing. I've never been one for mixing cars with girls in photos, in my life I keep them separate. Perhaps because one is my happy place and the other, usually a waste of time and slutty... WHAT is the obsession with sitting on cars?


needs link to that chick ravaging her self on the R34

[Halle Terry]

The Facebook photography pages thing actually infuriate me - but I never voice it knowing I'll be told to 'get off my high horse etc'

Just because you've got a camera, doesn't mean you're a photographer.

[Halle Terry]

Tough crowd...

I usually stay out of it however I will say one thing. I've never been one for mixing cars with girls in photos, in my life I keep them separate. Perhaps because one is my happy place and the other, usually a waste of time and slutty... WHAT is the obsession with sitting on cars?

Not having a go at the girl (she seems like a lovely girl)

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=313561635419520&set=pb.295258130583204.-2207520000.1357780099&type=3&src=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2F75987_313561635419520_1661454776_n.jpg&size=640%2C375

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=313561865419497&set=pb.295258130583204.-2207520000.1357780099&type=3&src=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc6%2F224080_313561865419497_1847772842_n.jpg&size=640%2C316

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=295301540578863&set=pb.295258130583204.-2207520000.1357780120&type=3&src=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc6%2F218520_295301540578863_1875057131_o.jpg&smallsrc=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc7%2F5037_295301540578863_1875057131_n.jpg&size=2048%2C1366

Also, THIS.

I will NEVER understand the drive to place a chick on a bikini on a car. Sure they work on their own and in the right context, mash them together and the photo makes no sense.

[Doctor Chimargo the Dog]

Also, THIS.

I will NEVER understand the drive to place a chick on a bikini on a car. Sure they work on their own and in the right context, mash them together and the photo makes no sense.

I mean... Why are they clothed in the first place...?

[EVLO]

Pics need more angle, Angle = pro shots..

[mod]

Just because you've got a camera, doesn't mean you're a photographer.

THISSSS +1

I picked up photography as a new expensive hobby
I am more of an enthusiast and always try learn new things

[INSINR8R]

Photos steal souls.

That's why BLAAA is shameless, soul taken long ago.

[Dagon]

he needs to buy one of them new cameras where you can focus after taking the shot, thats my plan anyway.One of these things?
http://gizmodo.com/5851420/lytro-camera-first-look-its-small-deep-and-cheap-updating-live/gallery/1

Incredibly cool technology behind.

[carlos spicy wener]

i guess its an epidemic of shit photos...

the thing that grinds my gears is the shitty logo. you're trying to promote your "photography skills" and the logo looks like a big dog turd.

[TJ]

If it isnt taken at 45 degrees in auto your pic aint shit

[INSINR8R]

The first photo looks like there is a shit load of Vaseline on the lens.

[Missile]

It isnt just the automotive photos that are shit

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/c0.0.843.403/p843x403/150662_512452095451792_797471328_n.jpg

Seems to be an obsession with complete image blur?

[mr_rotary]

Perhaps needs glasses thinking this is the norm?

[[FFOUR]]

One of my favourites.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/457924_501198556577146_555075555_o.jpg

[KPWISHN]

3D glasses required?

[benjamino]

HAS to be a pisstake.



Or acid.

[adrenalin]

lol that is not artistic at all. The fucking trolley is covering one of the cars.


Epidemik of shit photography

[Passage GT]

one thing that shits me is when a 'photographer' discovers HDR, guy gets a dslr, a tripod and finds a pretty scene, makes a hdr picture and thinks he's the ducks nuts, there's a guy up here who promotes his photography in a big way, sells calenders and shit, and i'm seriously over it because everything is a fucking hdr pic!

[wormbo2]

Some people use the HDR and all the flash settings quite well.

My friend is pretty decent at these kinds of exposure/shots:
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/wormbo2mad/D4F58286-1DBC-4F88-9499-62D7D355EA57-1094-0000016E73DF2B19.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/wormbo2mad/F809EFB2-B50C-4923-BBC8-36431701046A-1094-0000016E9C44DF3E.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/wormbo2mad/1721F06A-9882-4694-8226-0A961652B2E7-1094-0000016EAF861D98.jpg
If you enjoy the pics, you may use them, just don't BS and say their yours. 'Artist' name is Jeffrey Konig.
Cheers.

[TJ]

lol that is not artistic at all. The fucking trolley is covering one of the cars.


Epidemik of shit photography

I like the light pole through the black car - breaks up the pic

[Halle Terry]

Not to be a dick, but I fucking hate HDR,

Also horizons are not straight on either image.

[adrenalin]

Agree looks crap.

[mr_rotary]

+3

Visit most photography forums and you'll face the same opposition.
'Less is more' is preferred if you have to use HDR.

[wormbo2]

I liked them, I have no taste, meh.

Still better than Epidikmik.
Lol at trolley single-pegger.

[mehow2g]

shit stickers shit cars shit number plates now shit photography, we must be the elite of society here on antilag.

[Crispymk2]

*ding* your image is overcooked...

HDR is completely shit in the vast majority of cases.

[c.rusli]

FUUUUUUU Some one please tell this guy, that he has no talent!
my Phone could take better picture than this! :rolleyes:

I just quickly trolled FB

http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/67880_503369646360037_654564667_n.jpg

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/553882_484496384914030_1303652595_n.jpg

[RMX]

This one's my favorite, Although at least its closer to being in focus.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/546912_4734036265400_1917848688_n.jpg

Obviously he's been getting some pro-tips on camera angle...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/307516_508223042541364_1901261005_n.jpg

[TJ]

shit stickers shit cars shit number plates now shit photography, we must be the elite of society here on antilag.

Dont need to be elitist to make a fair call.

If you promote yourself as a photohog be prepared to take the comments.

[KAL SPL]

Wow I don't even an SLR and would like to think 99% of my car show pics are better than that blurry load of shit.

[viet_boi]

Ray Charles could take better shots.

[RICEY]

lol that is not artistic at all. The fucking trolley is covering one of the cars.


Epidemik of shit photography

For all you know he is part of a trolley club and the cars got in the way of the pic.

[Tocchi]

trolley club represent !!! back in October 2010 haha... this was a same same for the record

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/63831_1292972583606_8153409_n.jpg

[viet_boi]

The trolley club is taking over.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p23/viet_boi_01/DSC_0085_zps46eabde2.jpg

[[Jacek]]

HAHAHAHA

Generally I like to judge photos on a photo-by-photo basis. However, if a bunch of them are shit and they all have the same shitty logo on them then at least I know not to waste my time.

For me photos are 50% composition, 50% "Technical", 50% Subject/Story.

Also I'd much prefer to see a handful of quality photos than a gallery of thousands of average ones.


Never ending story though, the cheaper good camera get over the coming years, the more dickheads like this pop up

[duste]

;1071227']For me photos are 50% composition, 50% "Technical", 50% Subject/Story.

150%?

[Fukushima]

Might be worth questioning him on it, as in whether he is actually aware that they're not in focus? And if so was it a mistake or intentional?

it's the JDM WA crowd, most of the paint is so bad the photographers need a soft focus

[Mistikal]

Adrian/Crash wins the trolley award, started the trend years ago!

http://i.imgur.com/fytci.jpg

[Risk10k]

Adrian/Crash wins the trolley award, started the trend years ago!

http://i.imgur.com/fytci.jpg


Fucking LOL. Because crogan.

[TJ]

For all you know he is part of a trolley club and the cars got in the way of the pic.

Genuine lols

[dstyle]

ahem
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/beechboro/photography-video/epidemik-perth-automotive-photography-/1007260056

this is also pretty embarrassing.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/rockingham/photography-video/freelance-photographer-available/1010664839

[Passage GT]

Some people use the HDR and all the flash settings quite well.

My friend is pretty decent at these kinds of exposure/shots:

Cheers.

pretty much exactly what i mean, those look like screen shots from video games... i'm not a photographer in any way, shape or form and i don't really have an interest in it, but i know what i think in my humble opinion looks shit.
hdr can be fine but it can also be massively overdone.

[YOUR MATE]

If a 1100D can swap lenses and have a battery grip added then anything captured by it is of photojournalist quality. Because you now own so many billions of pixels you should brand them otherwise someone else could come along and steal them.

Also I hate how girls don't know how to pose on cars. Speak to Supraboi aka Crash if you need to be filled in on it.

[tinto]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6757938741_019c2a4ab0_z.jpg

[JBAE]

Fucking LOL @ epididymis perth!!! im not photog pro! but ive taken far better pictures of my balls whilst sitting on the dunny than that shit!

[Milhouse]

Opened this thread thinking it would be full of Blaaa/Ben351 related "scat" photographs.

[viet_boi]

;1071227']
For me photos are 50% composition, 50% "Technical", 50% Subject/Story.


60% of the time it works, every time.

[Dr.J]

I actually know Damian who is the Epidemik Perth guy.
He's a nice 19 year old kid who is obviously just starting out and he doesn't take himself too seriously.
I have mentioned to him that some of those photos are pretty average, but I'm not a photographer at all. I suppose you don't need to be a photographer to decide what looks good and what doesn't.
However, I wholeheartedly agree that your best work should be on display, not every photo you've ever taken of every thing you've ever taken a photo of...ever.

[Anaru]

I actually know Damian who is the Epidemik Perth guy.
He's a nice 19 year old kid who is obviously just starting out and he doesn't take himself too seriously.

Yet has a Facebook page and is "REGISTERED AUSSIE BUSINESS WITH ABN NUMBER"


http://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/insert-bs-here-4/36127-applied-patent-work-can-used-turbos-fry-eyes-09-07-2009-14-16-59-jpg?dateline=1331212835

[n1ghth4wk]

If it's really that bad, why hasn't anybody offered the poor guy some constructive feedback on how to improve? Obviously he's easily contactable.

[JBAE]

Because its far more easier and fun to sit behind out computers and throw E-shit! about a topic alot of us arnt experts in... DUH! :)

[duste]

If it's really that bad, why hasn't anybody offered the poor guy some constructive feedback on how to improve? Obviously he's easily contactable.

Because if he doesn't realise his photos are out of focus, there's really no hope?

[adrenalin]

As said. If you genuinely think out of focus photos and shit covering what is meant to be the main focus of a photo ... you clearly are retarded and have no idea.

And lol at the 150% thing. Composition and lighting are the 2 most important things. Your photo has to have a point that draws your eyes to. Can be something small on a car like a badge but a fucking shopping trolley covering the front of a car is stupid.

[jzx_andy]

Because if he doesn't realise his photos are out of focus, there's really no hope?

he does realize this though..

the ad on gumtree doesnt make him come across as someone that is up themselves about their photography "skill"..

i agree with what people say re posting every shot they take up on FB - but, even as seen here on antilag - a lot of people complain about their cars not being in any photos (LOL).

I know the guy personally, he's a modest person, not up himself or anything... yes i don't like the pics he takes but hey, they're his pics, and its his logo. i'm not gonna go around telling him what he should and shouldnt do, because i'm not a professional photographer.

i'm pretty sure he has an account on these forums and could do with some constructive feedback though, then maybe everyone will be happy.

[GTB Liberty]

Emergent technology and a lowering of equipment pricing has destroyed many industries over the decades as everyone is a instant expert:

Graphic Design
Audio Engineer / Studio Recording
Photography
Film / TV

Just be happy we don't have home MRI scans yet ... Then your mates will be giving medical diagnosis and offering to remove your polyps for you.

[volt_bite]

There is going to be an iphone app that is able to show all your vitals, soon everyone will be doctors.

[R3N]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_makwycZSJv1rcyao6o1_500.jpg

[adrenalin]

I believe the definition of a pro photographer as well is someone who earns at least 20K a year from it.


Send him to this link
http://antilag.com/forums/showthread.php?46327-Time-to-show-off-your-photography-pics-V2&p=1071345&posted=1#post1071345

Tell him to post his photos up if he wants constructive criticism.

[DRKWRX]

Emergent technology and a lowering of equipment pricing has destroyed many industries over the decades as everyone is a instant expert:

Graphic Design
Audio Engineer / Studio Recording
Photography
Film / TV

Just be happy we don't have home MRI scans yet ... Then your mates will be giving medical diagnosis and offering to remove your polyps for you.

exactly this, also just because someone can make some money of there photos doesn't mean they are a "great" photographer, there is a lot of average out there and a lot of same same.

[TJ]

Everyones a dj with a mac book pro!

[mr_rotary]

I believe the definition of a pro photographer as well is someone who earns at least 20K a year from it.


Send him to this link
http://antilag.com/forums/showthread.php?46327-Time-to-show-off-your-photography-pics-V2&p=1071345&posted=1#post1071345

Tell him to post his photos up if he wants constructive criticism.
Pfft - your too kind.

Send him here for some real constructive criticism:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/index.php

In all honesty, it would do him some good to actually study that forum and post on it.

[OnParole]

I just still don't get how he thinks blurry photos look good. seriously.

IF the background is blurry and the car is in focus then yes, nice, but his is all blurry. WTF

[Sebdullah]

If it's really that bad, why hasn't anybody offered the poor guy some constructive feedback on how to improve? Obviously he's easily contactable.

Constructive feed back was given


Sure start somewhere - but dont go out and promote yourself based on that.


Not that there's anything wrong with auto, especially during the day in good lighting, against stationary subjects.

[uzx83]

Everyones a dj with a mac book pro!

play, pause, play, pause, play, turn it up up up up up

But seriously he's obviously making a bit of business out of taking photos surely he can afford a new camera as his is obviously broken.
Why would people want him to take photos of their car, wouldn't you look at his previous work?

[adrenalin]

If your getting free photos or photos for next to nothing you cant really complain...

[Halle Terry]

If it's really that bad, why hasn't anybody offered the poor guy some constructive feedback on how to improve? Obviously he's easily contactable.

Actually this makes a lot of sense.

Rather then continuing to be a pingpingpingping about this, I'm willing to come out with whoever this dude is (or anyone else really for that matter) and just teach you a few basics. Corbin and Jordan both did this with me and it helped me progress immensely, the very least I could do is reciprocate the gesture.

[Brockas]

If your getting free photos or photos for next to nothing you cant really complain...
Maybe not, but I did this shoot for an R33 for a carton of beer, and I don't have much skill or knowledge. Getting photos completely out of focus and with poor composition would actually be a waste of time.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8303/7855067052_a0d8e88796_z.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8298/7870463856_539aa4c046_z.jpg

If you're an amateur, you shouldn't be advertising and charging. That's just setting up people for disappointment.

[TJ]

First pic is mint!

A boat next to a boat!

But really, awesome.

brockademic photography perf

[Joe]

Brockas should start his own photography business.

Call it professionalsonempireperformanceALM photography

[Sebdullah]

Actually this makes a lot of sense.

Rather then continuing to be a pingpingpingping about this, I'm willing to come out with whoever this dude is (or anyone else really for that matter) and just teach you a few basics. Corbin and Jordan both did this with me and it helped me progress immensely, the very least I could do is reciprocate the gesture.

slightly keen on this

[Halle Terry]

On the contrary, how about we all stop being dicks and try to be constructive, rather than conducting a witch hunt.

[mitchy]

Actually this makes a lot of sense.

Rather then continuing to be a pingpingpingping about this, I'm willing to come out with whoever this dude is (or anyone else really for that matter) and just teach you a few basics. Corbin and Jordan both did this with me and it helped me progress immensely, the very least I could do is reciprocate the gesture.

blind leading the blind?

[Halle Terry]

I'd say something, but I don't want to jinx you tomorrow.

[mitchy]

I'd say something, but I don't want to jinx you tomorrow.

that's ok, i'll fuck up the rest of their lives on my own accord.

[n1ghth4wk]

Actually this makes a lot of sense.

Rather then continuing to be a pingpingpingping about this, I'm willing to come out with whoever this dude is (or anyone else really for that matter) and just teach you a few basics. Corbin and Jordan both did this with me and it helped me progress immensely, the very least I could do is reciprocate the gesture.

I'll pass on the message for you. Even amongst all the flaming and abuse that come up in most of these threads, there are always a few decent people giving the right answers or advice on AL, and that's what matters the most.

[Brockas]

Brockas should start his own photography business.

Call it professionalsonempireperformanceALM photography
Based on your naming of businesses I'd call it "Shot of Paul".

[Joe]

Based on your naming of businesses I'd call it "Shot of Paul".

Or based on your previous business dealings, you should call it "not money laundering".

[pgc]

Shot of Paul

"You can BrockBANK on our focus"

[Sebdullah]

slogan- "CAN" or "YES MAAYTE"

[Joe]

"Our Patented PJ Angle Technology"

[TJ]

Or based on your previous business dealings, you should call it "not money laundering".

Says the king of kesh!

PJ angle sounds good though

[TJ]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/408504_392850054139020_1510740201_n.jpg

Motorvations class of 2013 will be out in force.

[n1ghth4wk]

Is the name related to the topic of the shots, or a 'high performance' camera?

[mr m00se]

http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b540/andersor1991/09568kk_20.jpeg
http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b540/andersor1991/8992c3g_20.jpeg
http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b540/andersor1991/9978ba6_20.jpeg

hmmm...

[thrtytwo]

High performance photography...how ironic...

http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/76948_10151294626675896_956678300_n.jpg
http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/549974_10151294626015896_1423154292_n.jpg

how come none of them can, at the very least, get an in focus photo?

[Jason Murray]

That photo was taken just before the vn in the background caught on fire.

[Chompy]

I'm surprised none of my photos ended up on here lol
To be honest I got flamed as soon as I put some photos up but I could of gone about it 3 ways,
I could of stopped taking photos, not listened and kept going by my merry self, or actually listened to the constructive criticism delivered by people such as Terry and Ben, and also a few others which I thank them greatly for. I have a page on facebook where I can put all my photos, it's got photography in the title because it's my hobby. I consider myself a guy with a camera who is learning, I constantly will be learning and I enjoy it.

[Nand0s]

He has an ABN, you got to think he is probably past constructive criticism. If you are going to start a photography business it's probably a good idea to understand photography first.

[James_2007]

That photo was taken just before the vn in the background caught on fire.

looking at the vid that silver car is no where to be seen when the vn caught fire.

http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/540559_10151205178870940_77090449_n.jpg

[azzada1]

some more photographer genius
http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/734984_461928027194065_610318581_n.jpg
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/196282_461611200559081_680656471_n.jpg
http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/309778_461927917194076_1518991720_n.jpg

[Kerelm]

Lol

[duste]

First one looks like it was blurred using a phone app.

Second one looks like someone used a torch as a flash.

Third one is pretty damn good imo.

[findingnewo]

yeah i like the 3rd.

[Phyber]

Crappy plate editing maybe.

[_S9_]

needs more inappropriate PP vignette.

[ASSASIN]

I keep wiping my screen thinking it is dirty.

[wormbo2]

horizon isn't straight.
Too many reflections.
B&W pic of Black car?

[Jason Murray]

looking at the vid that silver car is no where to be seen when the vn caught fire.

http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/540559_10151205178870940_77090449_n.jpg

Good work. Must have been the lap before!

[kyle_340]

i could take a better picture with my calculator

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/198468_480381522000988_984097755_n.jpg

[siladee]

your assuming he's taking a photo of the car.. the poles in the background are in much better focus!

[Jason Murray]

I think the car photobombed his landscape shot.

[skinkis]

To be fair though, Kuruma has taken lots of very good photo's too. Not too sure what the go is with the above one.

[kuruma]

kyle_340, I'm not sure why you only posted up 1/3 of the pic lol. Maybe if you see the whole pic first, you might know that I wasn't focusing on that black Skyline. Hint: the blue lights on the left are from another car :)

I'm not mad, I'm just wondering why you only posted up 1/3 of my pic?

[Lex2JZ]

Excellent crop, well done..

[kyle_340]

Honesty I had no idea it had been cropped, was browsing facebook and it came up as someone's cover photo

[Skitzo]

Post the full pic.

[Jason Murray]

I still like it being a photobomb :P

[duste]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/471623_319109154871039_526815902_o.jpg

[duste]

Putting a more-positive spin on things...this would be an alright shot if the paint work wasn't so fucked:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/473334_319109238204364_931496154_o.jpg

Someone give him Adz's number.

[Crispymk2]

Only $50 per hour... bargain

Motion blurr because pro
http://sirenephotography.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_9122.jpg

http://sirenephotography.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_8715.jpg

onboard flash is where its at
http://sirenephotography.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_9127.jpg

perfect horizon...
http://sirenephotography.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/img_1558.jpg

creative angles
http://sirenephotography.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/img_1041edited.jpg

sigh
http://sirenephotography.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/img_0769.jpg

[thrtytwo]

....wow.....do people not look at portfolios before they hire?

[jaba]

That epidemik kid probably just needs some constructive criticism, help to get him going.

I myself have only just started to gain interest in photography, using Google as my only source of learning, which gets pretty confusing/overwhelming as you never know whats true and what's not. I can only assume is what this guy is doing (if researching at all)

Talking to a pro or someone with experience would certainly help a shit load. Terry etc would certainly help out anyone starting out.


...assuming he's not a wanker and willing to listen.

[dstyle]

Only $50 per hour... bargain

Motion blurr because pro
http://sirenephotography.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_9122.jpg


you really want that shit in focus and detailed? shes got bigger triceps then me. carn man, carrrrn.

i do free photography if the bridesmades give out wristys. put the word out yo

[YOUR MATE]

you really want that shit in focus and detailed? shes got bigger triceps then me. carn man, carrrrn.

i do free photography if the bridesmades give out wristys. put the word out yo

I dunno Crispy and if those are personal pics or not, but if that is his mrs/sister/whatever would you not feel a bit pingpingpingpingish?

[Nand0s]

Camera: Canon EOS 550D
Lens: EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Shot at 22 mm
Exposure: Auto exposure, Not Defined, 1/13 sec, f/3.5, ISO 3200

You shouldn't be charging if you shoot auto mode.

I only hope she wasn't the main shooter in those weddings. I guess if you are willing to trust someone that charges $80 an hour for weddings you probably deserve shit images.

[Fukushima]

Ours were more like $200 / hour and that was one of the cheaper quotes...

Should probably look at the photos sometime

[YOUR MATE]

Camera: Canon EOS 550D
Lens: EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Shot at 22 mm
Exposure: Auto exposure, Not Defined, 1/13 sec, f/3.5, ISO 3200

You shouldn't be charging if you shoot auto mode.

I only hope she wasn't the main shooter in those weddings. I guess if you are willing to trust someone that charges $80 an hour for weddings you probably deserve shit images.

Literally got the second from the bottom of the Canon range camera with a kit lens, on auto mode and called themselves a photographer. Serious lulz. I will not be surprised when someone's wedding album is all instagrams.

[_S9_]

Literally got the second from the bottom of the Canon range camera with a kit lens

A person with some skill behind them can use that camera and lens combo quite proficiently.

http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/canon/canonefs1855mmf3556is/

[YOUR MATE]

Oh for sure. A friend uses an 1100D and takes great photos. But if you're going to be pro a base model camera and auto mode isn't the way to do it.

[Crispymk2]

I dunno Crispy and if those are personal pics or not, but if that is his mrs/sister/whatever would you not feel a bit pingpingpingpingish?

I just saw the advert on GumTree. They are advertising wedding photography for $80/hr

These people are ruining photography

[DRKWRX]

I do not think they're necessarily ruining photography, you have people who do not want to spend much and they will get a cheaper photographer and get worse photos, the people who have the money and want a proper job will pay the money to hire a good photographer, some people can't afford 5k for a good wedding photographer, the images above are terrible though they haven't even got the basics down.