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> How do you define a 'pro' photographer?, Your personal opinion.

How do you define a 'pro' photographer?
 
A photographer who make any amount of money out of photography [ 78 ] ** [13.20%]
A photographer who earn at least 75% of hes income from photography [ 76 ] ** [12.86%]
A photographer that work in a studio or a photography firm. [ 35 ] ** [5.92%]
A photographer that own 'pro' level equipments. [ 8 ] ** [1.35%]
A photographer that takes great photos, but may and may not sell them [ 341 ] ** [57.70%]
None of the above, please state your reason [ 27 ] ** [4.57%]
More than one options from the above, please state selection. [ 26 ] ** [4.40%]
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precursor80
post Dec 16 2007, 10:43 PM
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Option 2 for me too.

And yeah. Amateur doesn't always mean Noob. I prefer amateur to hobbyist even though in this context they mean the same thing. tongue.gif
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I will not choose any of the options listed above. There can be many definitions of a "pro photographer" and it is often assumed that IF you own a dSLR you are automatically a professional in the field. That is a very wrong assumption because when it comes to the definition of a "pro", the photographer needs to know more than what the basic skills/things that photography has to offer such as the correct exposures for a certain photo shoot or how would different lightings affect the photos taken. Besides, composition has to be in accordance to the rules.

Moreover, professional photographers may earn an income from photography (they may not; depending on their choices). The current trend in the photography world is that everyone is going with the flow --- the in-thing of having and owning a dSLR with thoughts such as a dSLR produces much better quality photos than a normal PNS. That is a total mistake because albeit one may own a dSLR, it does not mean his/her photos are unbelievably awesome. It is often said that starting small would not hurt as you learn the tips and tricks of the trade before moving on to a larger system.

I would not deny that being called a "pro" is an honour but if one is only an amateur or hobbyist in the field, they should not be afraid of calling themselves an "amateur". After all, we all learn from one step to another.
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post Jan 1 2008, 07:46 PM
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i'm hobbyist smile.gif
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post Jan 1 2008, 11:39 PM
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I'm going for #5
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post Jan 8 2008, 03:06 PM
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anyone been to this website

http://www.kenrockwell.com/

Great side...teaching newbies how to think like a pro...and shoot like a pro. No need very keng equipment.
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post Jan 10 2008, 02:36 PM
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QUOTE(yipwh @ Jan 8 2008, 03:06 PM)
anyone been to this website

http://www.kenrockwell.com/

Great side...teaching newbies how to think like a pro...and shoot like a pro. No need very keng equipment.
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He encouraged me to take more photos instead of whining about cameras deficiencies. I used to think taking good photos must only use dslr, after reading his works I'm able to take great photos even with a 5 yrs old compact and I am loving it so much so that my dslr relegated to 3rd spot.
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i chose opt 1. =)
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QUOTE(derek87 @ Jan 23 2008, 07:03 AM)
i chose opt 1. =)
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may we know why? sweat.gif
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option 5..

there is two meaning to professionals though. If in the context of profession then is another story biggrin.gif
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post Feb 4 2008, 02:09 PM
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Pro mean have to be lengchai like me... laugh.gif icon_rolleyes.gif flex.gif
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post Feb 4 2008, 03:30 PM
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easy
To become a canon pro
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2 x Professional SLR bodies
3 x L-series lenses

To become a nikon pro
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NPS Sponsor (existing member to verify that you are a full-time photographer)
Current Tear Sheets (published within the last 12 months)
2 x Nikon Professional Bodies
3 x Nikkor or DX Nikkor lenses

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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Feb 4 2008, 03:30 PM)
easy
To become a canon pro
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2 x Professional SLR bodies
3 x L-series lenses

If someone only has one Canon 1Ds mark IV with one EF1200 f2.8 USM IS L can consider pro ar? drool.gif
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cannot woh... not qualify
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Feb 4 2008, 04:34 PM)
cannot woh... not qualify
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Why not qualify? The lense BIG BIG wor... cry.gif
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post Feb 5 2008, 03:10 PM
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Looks like criteria is quantity over size of lens hahaha tongue.gif
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post Feb 28 2008, 09:25 PM
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how about this?

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/7.htm
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post Mar 5 2008, 09:27 PM
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how bout this ?

Photographer of the Year
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post Mar 6 2008, 06:11 PM
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I will go for option 5.
The real photographer is not about making money, but more towords
satisfaction and keep their artwork as a legend
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post Mar 6 2008, 06:47 PM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Feb 4 2008, 03:30 PM)
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To become a canon pro
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2 x Professional SLR bodies
3 x L-series lenses


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hehe. even 16 years who have all of these kind of gear can oso called Professional.. doh.gif .
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post Mar 28 2008, 03:06 PM
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i would say for those people who had passion in photography and all of their photo will effect your emotional level... means photo that tells 1000 words tongue.gif

my 2.5cent lol smile.gif

Im no pro i have been a noob for 2 years++ now but enjoi taking photo...
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