Top 10 Signs of a Bad Photographer

RioRico · 10-23-2011, 09:43 PM

Top 10 Signs of a Bad Photographer | Pixiq <<== clicky linky for story

#0 -- The "anything goes" mentality -- more crap produced in the last 15 years than the previous 100 years.
#1 -- One who is all bitchy to newbies! If they are good then why should they worry about competition and put others down?
#2 -- Using pop-up flash with telephoto lens in camera green mode. And hold the camera in a very wrong unimaginable way.
#3 -- Polarizer on indoors / shoots a whole roll with lens cap on (RF only, of course).
#4 -- Cutting off feet in a family snapshot.
#5 -- The same person in many of their portfolio shots.
#6 -- Only shoots "polaroids". Naughty photographer!
#7 -- Someone who doesn't know what aperture is or what is does let alone how to change it.
#8 -- When most or all pictures have signs of camera shake.
#9 -- One who says they'll just "fix it" in Lightroom/Photoshop later after a bad exposure. And anyone who uses 'Photoshop' as a verb.
#10 - Focused more on gear than quality of images.

My telltale sign is, using a kit zoom on a bright day without a lens hood.

Meanwhile, do YOU fit in this list? What are your own favorites -- that you're not guilty of yourself, of course?

Last edited by RioRico; 10-24-2011 at 12:29 AM.

**yucatanPentax** · 10-23-2011, 10:15 PM

What? You like feet.....? :-)

RioRico · 10-23-2011, 10:28 PM - **1 Like**

One needn't be a fetishist to admire toes and ankles and nicely-articulated metatarsals, eh?

crf529 · 10-23-2011, 11:24 PM

I use photoshop as a verb sometimes

neil · 10-23-2011, 11:34 PM

I don't agree with #0 at all, but that's OK, to each their own.

Sent from my Atrix®

wlachan · 10-24-2011, 12:05 AM

Umm... you sure about #1? I mean, are you describing yourself?

RioRico · 10-24-2011, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by wlachan

Umm... you sure about #1? I mean, are you describing yourself?

You swine! I'm always nice! Bite my assets! (And I'm down at the other end of the list.)

But I digress. Umm, I didn't compile the list, y'know? It's a linky thang, y'know! With a story and, like, other stuff.

wlachan · 10-24-2011, 12:45 AM

Originally posted by RioRico

You swine! I'm always nice! Bite my assets! (And I'm down at the other end of the list.)

But I digress. Umm, I didn't compile the list, y'know? It's a linky thang, y'know! With a story and, like, other stuff.

Chill out. I wasn't targeting you either, or anyone.

The truth is, every photographer started from scratch. It is foolish to insult others as bad photographers just because one is more advance now (or so he/she thought).

Clavius · 10-24-2011, 01:14 AM

I have to disagree with one of those:

#0: If you're passionate about photography, then you want to learn. And to learn is to make mistakes. And lots of them too. (That goes for most skill-building. Not only in photography.) The more mistakes you make, the more you can learn from them. I think a good photographers shoots loads of pics.

gut1kor · 10-24-2011, 01:56 AM - **1 Like**

Being attracted to any art form such as photography itself is a good quality any human being could possess.
I don't believe in this stuff...........

wildman · 10-24-2011, 02:04 AM

Originally posted by RioRico

#7 -- Someone who doesn't know what aperture is or what is does let alone how to change it.

A useful distinction could be made between a photographer and a camera user.
Anyone who, at least in theory, does not understand aperture let alone how to use it well is not a photographer just a camera user.

Most point and shot folks are camera users not photographers for instance. In fact for most point and shoot users get one precisely because they don't want to be "photographers".

I was at a funeral service recently. The elderly lady in front of me took out her PS. Hit the on button, Framed the shot in LCD, hit the shutter release, hit the off button - done.
She was a camera user not a photographer.

drougge · 10-24-2011, 04:07 AM

Originally posted by RioRico

And anyone who uses 'Photoshop' as a verb.

Yes, anyone who is anyone knows it's just 'shop nowadays.

Tom S. · 10-24-2011, 06:08 AM

Originally posted by RioRico

Top 10 Signs of a Bad Photographer | Pixiq <<== clicky linky for story

#0 -- The "anything goes" mentality -- more crap produced in the last 15 years than the previous 100 years.
#1 -- One who is all bitchy to newbies! If they are good then why should they worry about competition and put others down?
#2 -- Using pop-up flash with telephoto lens in camera green mode. And hold the camera in a very wrong unimaginable way.
#3 -- Polarizer on indoors / shoots a whole roll with lens cap on (RF only, of course).
#4 -- Cutting off feet in a family snapshot.
#5 -- The same person in many of their portfolio shots.
#6 -- Only shoots "polaroids". Naughty photographer!
#7 -- Someone who doesn't know what aperture is or what is does let alone how to change it.
#8 -- When most or all pictures have signs of camera shake.
#9 -- One who says they'll just "fix it" in Lightroom/Photoshop later after a bad exposure. And anyone who uses 'Photoshop' as a verb.
#10 - Focused more on gear than quality of images.

My telltale sign is, using a kit zoom on a bright day without a lens hood.

Meanwhile, do YOU fit in this list? What are your own favorites -- that you're not guilty of yourself, of course?

You've been stalking me, haven't you?

magkelly · 10-24-2011, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by crf529

I use photoshop as a verb sometimes

Ditto, it's pretty common usage these days, like using some variant on MacGyver as a verb meaning you're making something out of nothing. I wouldn't be too surprised if they were both in the dictionary at this point as slang phrases...

eddie1960 · 10-24-2011, 09:46 AM

you've been looking at my Flickr again

10-24-2011, 02:04 AM	#11
wildman Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Flyover America Posts: 4,469	Originally posted by RioRico #7 -- Someone who doesn't know what aperture is or what is does let alone how to change it. A useful distinction could be made between a photographer and a camera user. Anyone who, at least in theory, does not understand aperture let alone how to use it well is not a photographer just a camera user. Most point and shot folks are camera users not photographers for instance. In fact for most point and shoot users get one precisely because they don't want to be "photographers". I was at a funeral service recently. The elderly lady in front of me took out her PS. Hit the on button, Framed the shot in LCD, hit the shutter release, hit the off button - done. She was a camera user not a photographer. Last edited by wildman; 10-24-2011 at 02:13 AM.

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10-23-2011, 09:43 PM	#1
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Top 10 Signs of a Bad Photographer Top 10 Signs of a Bad Photographer \| Pixiq <<== clicky linky for story #0 -- The "anything goes" mentality -- more crap produced in the last 15 years than the previous 100 years. #1 -- One who is all bitchy to newbies! If they are good then why should they worry about competition and put others down? #2 -- Using pop-up flash with telephoto lens in camera green mode. And hold the camera in a very wrong unimaginable way. #3 -- Polarizer on indoors / shoots a whole roll with lens cap on (RF only, of course). #4 -- Cutting off feet in a family snapshot. #5 -- The same person in many of their portfolio shots. #6 -- Only shoots "polaroids". Naughty photographer! #7 -- Someone who doesn't know what aperture is or what is does let alone how to change it. #8 -- When most or all pictures have signs of camera shake. #9 -- One who says they'll just "fix it" in Lightroom/Photoshop later after a bad exposure. And anyone who uses 'Photoshop' as a verb. #10 - Focused more on gear than quality of images. My telltale sign is, using a kit zoom on a bright day without a lens hood. Meanwhile, do YOU fit in this list? What are your own favorites -- that you're not guilty of yourself, of course? Last edited by RioRico; 10-24-2011 at 12:29 AM.

10-23-2011, 10:15 PM	#2
yucatanPentax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas / Yucatan Posts: 1,841	What? You like feet.....? :-)

10-23-2011, 10:28 PM - 1 Like	#3
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263 Original Poster	One needn't be a fetishist to admire toes and ankles and nicely-articulated metatarsals, eh? Last edited by RioRico; 10-23-2011 at 11:57 PM.

10-23-2011, 11:24 PM	#4
crf529 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 124	I use photoshop as a verb sometimes

10-23-2011, 11:34 PM	#5
neil Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 182	I don't agree with #0 at all, but that's OK, to each their own. Sent from my Atrix®

10-24-2011, 12:05 AM	#6
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	Umm... you sure about #1? I mean, are you describing yourself?

10-24-2011, 12:32 AM	#7
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263 Original Poster	Originally posted by wlachan Umm... you sure about #1? I mean, are you describing yourself? You swine! I'm always nice! Bite my assets! (And I'm down at the other end of the list.) But I digress. Umm, I didn't compile the list, y'know? It's a linky thang, y'know! With a story and, like, other stuff.

10-24-2011, 12:45 AM	#8
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	Originally posted by RioRico You swine! I'm always nice! Bite my assets! (And I'm down at the other end of the list.) But I digress. Umm, I didn't compile the list, y'know? It's a linky thang, y'know! With a story and, like, other stuff. Chill out. I wasn't targeting you either, or anyone. The truth is, every photographer started from scratch. It is foolish to insult others as bad photographers just because one is more advance now (or so he/she thought).

10-24-2011, 01:14 AM	#9
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	I have to disagree with one of those: #0: If you're passionate about photography, then you want to learn. And to learn is to make mistakes. And lots of them too. (That goes for most skill-building. Not only in photography.) The more mistakes you make, the more you can learn from them. I think a good photographers shoots loads of pics.

10-24-2011, 01:56 AM - 1 Like	#10
gut1kor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bangalore Photos: Albums Posts: 176	Being attracted to any art form such as photography itself is a good quality any human being could possess. I don't believe in this stuff...........

10-24-2011, 04:07 AM	#12
drougge Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Malmö Photos: Gallery Posts: 787	Originally posted by RioRico And anyone who uses 'Photoshop' as a verb. Yes, anyone who is anyone knows it's just 'shop nowadays.

10-24-2011, 06:08 AM	#13
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Originally posted by RioRico Top 10 Signs of a Bad Photographer \| Pixiq <<== clicky linky for story #0 -- The "anything goes" mentality -- more crap produced in the last 15 years than the previous 100 years. #1 -- One who is all bitchy to newbies! If they are good then why should they worry about competition and put others down? #2 -- Using pop-up flash with telephoto lens in camera green mode. And hold the camera in a very wrong unimaginable way. #3 -- Polarizer on indoors / shoots a whole roll with lens cap on (RF only, of course). #4 -- Cutting off feet in a family snapshot. #5 -- The same person in many of their portfolio shots. #6 -- Only shoots "polaroids". Naughty photographer! #7 -- Someone who doesn't know what aperture is or what is does let alone how to change it. #8 -- When most or all pictures have signs of camera shake. #9 -- One who says they'll just "fix it" in Lightroom/Photoshop later after a bad exposure. And anyone who uses 'Photoshop' as a verb. #10 - Focused more on gear than quality of images. My telltale sign is, using a kit zoom on a bright day without a lens hood. Meanwhile, do YOU fit in this list? What are your own favorites -- that you're not guilty of yourself, of course? You've been stalking me, haven't you?

10-24-2011, 09:41 AM	#14
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Originally posted by crf529 I use photoshop as a verb sometimes Ditto, it's pretty common usage these days, like using some variant on MacGyver as a verb meaning you're making something out of nothing. I wouldn't be too surprised if they were both in the dictionary at this point as slang phrases...

10-24-2011, 09:46 AM	#15
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	you've been looking at my Flickr again