"A Camera Does Not A Photographer Make" is what I often think when I see photos posted by people labeling themselves as "photographers". Yeah, ok, you take a photo- you were the photographer. But why would you label something you really aren't. Owning a fancy camera does not make you a photographer any more than playing a game of flag football makes you an NFL star.
In my own personal opinion, a photographer is a person who has taken the time to learn about their camera, learn about taking pictures, learn about subjects and lighting and angles and most importantly editing. I see people on Facebook starting photography businesses all the time. Yes I have some pictures posted, but I want feedback and the opinions of others because I want to better myself. I've found if I comment about someone's pictures, they are often offended by what I have to say, even if I've said it in a nice way, and especially if it's about editing.
A photographer knows the best places to take pictures. They know the appropriate lighting, and how to work with it in a difficult situation. They know which angles to use and what will look best for their subjects. A photographer will know how to use their camera settings based on these subjects and situations. They will know the terms used in photography. Once the photo has been snapped, they know how to make adjustments to make the photo look its best.
A photo captures the moment, the memory. Why wouldn't you want a photo to be the best it could be? When I see "professionals" posting pictures with shadows covering a face, with objects in the photo which distract, and angles that take away from the subject, I often wonder how much they know about their cameras and photography. I also wonder how much the people purchasing this "service" are paying, and if it's significant, I feel often feel bad for them.
And on that subject- my last rant for this post- I just want to say that if you want something to look professional, pay a professional. If you are getting married, don't cut costs by hiring a friend or family member. You can't exactly say "these photos look like $h!t, I want a refund (by the way our friendship is over)". And you can't say "hey thanks for the crap favor!" If you are dissatisfied with the level of service, you can work with the pro for a refund or some way to make the situation better. This is one of those times where you often get what you pay for.
I've posted 8 pictures below. Some are mine, and some are credited to
Can you tell which were taken by point and shoot cameras and which were taken by DSLRs? I know which are which, but do you? Take a guess and we'll see how well you do. (Don't play if you know us or have seen in the blogs below!)
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