There are many different types of photographers, many different styles and different disciplines. I can appreciate a good shot no matter who took it, or what equipment it was taken with but just like every other profession, there are those who don't. I have always said, "A good photograph is a good photograph is a good photograph", but I guess everyone doesn't feel that way. I may not like a different style, but I certainly can appreciate a good photo.
Even with photographers, there are the "cliques" and different groups. There are the people who want to be there, the ones who have to be there and the ones who are there for the wrong reasons, oh, and the robots. I have met many photographers and the vast majority are helpful, friendly and very nice people but as with everything, there are the few exceptions.
You can tell the ones who want to be there very easily, they are simply having fun while getting it done. The ones who have to be there are the grumpy faced, first ones to leave type. The ones that are there for the wrong reasons, don't seem to care about anyone else but themselves, rude or arrogant, and generally unfriendly. The robots just go through the motions.
Now, I am not bashing anyone but just pointing out something I recently noticed. I guess what I am getting at is that no matter what you do or where you go there will be different "groups".
Example; I was shooting an event this weekend and someone commented on my camera basically stating it is not professional gear. Again, a good photo is a good photo is a good photo. Just because someone somewhere classifies a camera as a professional body does that mean you can only use that camera if you are a photographer? These are the people I stay away from as they are real downers. Photography is meant to be fun, uplifting and fulfilling. I thoroughly enjoy whatever I am shooting.
Ron Lemelin, a photographer friend, has kind of taken me under his wing and I have had the pleasure of working with him now on some shoots. I am very pleased to be working with Ron as he makes everything so easy. Ron is the guy that you can tell wants to be there, loves what he does and is very professional but fun as well. This is the type of experience every new photographer needs, not getting cracked on by someone who thinks he/she is better and more important than they really are.
So, just have fun and enjoy whatever you do, no matter what it is. Try not to let the "other" groups bring you down and impact your experience and be the "better"person. And remember, Smile! (a little shout out to Ron there in case ya didn't notice)
Thanks for reading!
E
Kappy's Keepers
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