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Mar 24, '08 2:42 AM
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What is a Real Photographer for me?

A real photographer are not those only who have PRO Accounts in Flickr, nor those who just own an expensive DSLR and lenses.

A real photographer is not measured by how many of your photos appear in the Explore page of Flickr. It appears there simply because Flickr wants you to stay and maintain a PRO account with them.

A real photographer are not those who study photography, nor those who did not study at all.

A real photographer does not rely on his expensive cameras to capture a good photo. His camera whether it’s the cheapest disposable camera or the Mark III are only an extension of his mind. He start to see a good photo not from the viewfinder but from his imagination.

A real photographer is not bound by photography rules. He is willing to jump outside the box of photography rules and make his originality.

A real photographer does not depend on good locations to photoshoot to have good photos. For him every place where he stand is the best location.

A real photographer does not depend on expensive Speedlights to capture good toned, shadowed pictures, but knows that nature has already provided him the best lighting.

A real photographer knows that he has to shoot thousands of photographs to have a handful of good shots.

A real photographer is not deceived by camera manufacturer’s glittering ads that their CAMERAS are the best.

A real photographer does not get flattered when someone appreciates his work, but was very happy when somebody criticizes his work as for him this is an opportunity for improvement.

A real photographer spends most of his time to appreciate the works of others than his own.

A real photographer knows that the best camera ever created was the EYES. Every person who has a pair of good eyes owns the best camera in the universe.

A real photographer does not brag, and does not expect his work to be appreciated by others, as he do photography as his soul. He is ashamed to show his soul and only obliged to show it to a few privileged person whom he know more.

A real photographer feel awkward brandishing a big DSLR and long lenses and still dream that technology could shrunk DSLR like a matchbox.

A real photographer does not care discussing the best models of cameras in the market rather he practice his skill on what he has, not what he dreamed to buy.

A real photographer appreciates technology advancement on newer camera models, but still rely on experience as the best teacher in honing his skills.

DISCLAIMER: Do not take this seriously, and do not believe this as this is only to test your EMOTIONAL MATURITY as a photographer. Take it lightly and go, stare your camera, caress it, love it, and most especially get an EYEMO, place a few drops in your both eyes, and see the world in your BEST CAMERA you ever have. You are the best photographer in your own category.

Source: http://www.flickr.com/people/hulagway

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mariainez wrote on Mar 24

amen

joankarlaperalta wrote on Mar 24

korek :)

saradenise2die4 wrote on Mar 24

nice blog.

southernrun wrote on Mar 24

exactly. nicely put burton

carlogo wrote on Mar 24

ryematignas wrote on Mar 24

Amen. Kaya naman nasa cover ng DPP e.

areiz wrote on Mar 24

A real photographer is not bound by photography rules. He is willing to jump outside the box of photography rules and make his originality.

Is it true that if you want to jump out of the box, you must first know the boundaries of that particular box so that you will know whether you have landed "outside" after making an intentional jump out of it? Is it also true that successfully landing outside a particular box will cause you to “enter” another box?

I have this thought: how could one break the rules when he doesn't know what he will be breaking just yet? You may not know the rule but you will still be bound by it especially when the rule is universal. Being bound without knowing won’t hurt for sure especially if you really don’t mind.

But can one really break the rules unintentionally? Or can one really go outside the box without intending to be outside of it? If one can break it unintentionally, then is he unintentionally making another rule (at least for himself)? And being outside the box, is he really inside the other box?

chinitaphile wrote on Mar 24, edited on Mar 24

Nakaka nosebleed ka Macka!!

Hmmm, I think that one must know the boundaries that surround him before he can make an intentional jump outside the box. I think that it doesn't cause him to "enter" another box but is just outside "that" box.

A person who doesn't know the rules but breaks it is different from someone who knows the rules yet breaks it.

I think that the breaking of rules is subjective. One cannot break a rule he didn't know in the first place. One cannot go outside of the box without intent. He would still be in the box. Yes, if one breaks it unintentionally he is making an unintentional rule for himself. Being outside the box is being outside the box and not fitting in another box.

Just my 2 cents.ü

areiz wrote on Mar 24

Denial is a rule for itself.

2 cents well given burton. :)
And congrats ulet cover boy! :)

chinitaphile wrote on Mar 24, edited on Mar 24

Thanks Macka! Goodluck on the 28th! ^_^

dancingsnowflake wrote on Mar 24

Well said. :)

thegreatalexandra wrote on Mar 24

naaks!! cover pala e hehe congrats :)

areiz wrote on Mar 24

chinitaphile said

Thanks Macka! Goodluck on the 28th! ^_^

thanks! :)

wey214 wrote on Mar 24

Aspiring photographers should read this stuff so that they have an idea of what to expect once they start taking photographs.

neilslap7 wrote on Mar 24

naaks.. hahaha.

toomanymoodswings wrote on Mar 24

nacks, get an eyemo haha ayun talaga yung best advice :)

yel07 wrote on Mar 24

clap clap! =)

takemeuphigh wrote on Mar 24

so a random thought crossed my mind...

"What is photography for me?"

Photography is making the moment last forever.

cheesy ng naisip ko nakakainis. hahahahaha.

takemeuphigh wrote on Mar 24

chinitaphile said

A real photographer spends most of his time to appreciate the works of others than his own.

it's like, seeing the world through the eyes of others!

monsterbot69 wrote on Mar 24

that means i am not a photographer: i am a putographer!

haha - nice thoughts!

just shoot!

diwataako wrote on Mar 24

mismo :)

colamonster wrote on Mar 24

i love it.

lightdrink wrote on Mar 24

Haha if I could afford it, I'd love to have a Mark III and brag the whole day haha

Burton, wala yata nakalagay that if you were a real photographer, your photos will be the ones talking for you

Yung di mo alam, biglang work mo na yung napili na maging cover ng magazine, mga ganun hehe :D

chinitaphile wrote on Mar 25

ako din! a mark III and a couple of Lenses wouldn't hurt!ü

happytolive wrote on Mar 25

onga noh:)

aileenld wrote on Mar 25

TAMA...

javivo88 wrote on Mar 26

then i am indeed a brilliant photographer. HAHAHAHA.

chinitaphile wrote on Mar 26

javivo88 said

then i am indeed a brilliant photographer. HAHAHAHA.

wahahaha! (",)

southernrun wrote on Apr 7

I TAKE IT ALL BACK. photography is about who has the best camera. The best photographer is the one who has gear. The one who can pay for a fucking flickr pro whatever. That is what it's all about ladies and gentlemen. The market has firm foundations. and those that cannot cope do not get chosen. cheers to the starving artist!

jaimejim wrote on May 14

good read and worth thinking about ;)

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