What defines professional? (post 4)
Okay, so we have:-
(1) Creative eye, including good composition and understanding light
(2) Professional grade equipment, including lenses (and the know-how to use them)
(3) Ability to cover a range of pictures and so do week in week out
My fourth - and this will be my last - is simply that pictures must have a hallmark of looking professional. In other words, people must be able to look at a sample of pictures and say - 'they look professional'. I know that may sound obvious, but the proof should come through in the pictures, otherwise something is missing. There must be an overall quality of work that speaks 'professional'.
A candid moment that captures so much. I love this picture - it is simple and was taken quickly, but this kind of picture inspires me to take more. I love the feel in black and white, it seems so timeless.
A still life of flowers, yet the colours are beautiful and the soft light and differential focus between the foreground and background make for a pleasing picture. This is straight out of camera - no extra work on the computer.
The lighting and composition in this picture are so very strong, framing the bride and groom. The strong lines from the roof structures offset the expanse in the rest of the picture.
(1) Creative eye, including good composition and understanding light
(2) Professional grade equipment, including lenses (and the know-how to use them)
(3) Ability to cover a range of pictures and so do week in week out
My fourth - and this will be my last - is simply that pictures must have a hallmark of looking professional. In other words, people must be able to look at a sample of pictures and say - 'they look professional'. I know that may sound obvious, but the proof should come through in the pictures, otherwise something is missing. There must be an overall quality of work that speaks 'professional'.
A candid moment that captures so much. I love this picture - it is simple and was taken quickly, but this kind of picture inspires me to take more. I love the feel in black and white, it seems so timeless.
A still life of flowers, yet the colours are beautiful and the soft light and differential focus between the foreground and background make for a pleasing picture. This is straight out of camera - no extra work on the computer.
The lighting and composition in this picture are so very strong, framing the bride and groom. The strong lines from the roof structures offset the expanse in the rest of the picture.
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