This picture was an add in after the fact. I had all ready written a long drawn out blog post that turns into one of my normal rants. It really should have been sweet and to the point. I digress again, pardon me. This pic is from the Nikon D800. I've done some editing and frequency separation and skin color toning on this. I'm in the process now of trying to find a workflow to use regularly, as my workflow is usually all over the map
Hello all. its been quite a while since my last post. To keep with the theme of things the d800 is doing great. Since the purchase I'm starting to learn a lot more about dynamic range and recovery. I've seen and now understand about shooting to the right and being able to save a picture. I've also decided to switch gears. I believe my photography may start to switch more so towards family and friends. Trust me the beautiful ladies are great, but its not really what I think I want to do, or what I really want to express in my portraiture. I need something else. I'm not quite sure what it is I'm after but when I find it I will post and share :-) .
Also, Photography is great, nice fantastic a passion, but one that does not pay the bills. I recently read an article on Scott Kelby's site by one of his guest bloggers, Ron Martinsen. In a nutshell Ron talks about his experience and having spoken with full time photogs who find it hard as hell to make a living in this industry. So, quitting your full time gig to pursue a career in photography may not be the best idea.
5 years ago you couldn't tell me that I wasn't going to ditch my job and become the next Zack Arias, David Hobby or countless other photographers. However, after countless failed model mayhem attempts, cancelled photo shoots and yes paying jobs I've realized that this is probably not what I would want to do in a full time capacity. The paying jobs of course are the things that interest me not, weddings, events, baby showers etc... These all seem to be the money makers but its not what I want. Its also not steady money. So 5 years one marriage and a few grays later, I need to be realistic. I don't have the time on my side to continue to pursue photography so aggressively. I have a family bills, and other things to make me crazy. I implore no one to give up on their dreams, but try to look at the balance of where you are in life and where you want to go. By no way am I giving up but I do need to weigh my opportunity cost of photography vs my stable job (stable at the moment anyway). I did say job. At this point it pays the bills, and quite regularly I might add. Some may say that if you feel that way, then you really do need to go all in on photography but at what cost?
I think the above paragraph speaks to answer the question of the overly saturated photographer/photography market. Everyday there are a few 100 entering the market, and the next day a few more are leaving. There are people who enter much like myself full on, but things happen, shit happens, life happens. And I think overtime photography for most people who lack the skill, time or duration to see it through and learn the craft will also be washed away when the tide comes in. That tide will be different things for different people but it will come. I myself have become obsessed with photography, If I were to count the man hours of videos, books blogs, b&H visits shoots, etc... I should be well on my way to working on a masters degree in photographic arts. But I will continue to shoot because it's something that I love, but chasing the big white one I will no longer as there are greater things at risk. If the success or recognition does come in some way shape or form, I will welcome it, but take it with a grain of salt.
As usual I've gone off on a rant again. Thankfully for the most part no one reads this blog :-) but again its a cathartic experience for me. As usual keep shooting learning and practicing.
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