Win a Pentax Limited Lens: Raffle Now Live!

Albert Siegel · 09-19-2008, 05:54 PM

I have no idea what to say about this photographer. Just take a look at his site and his photography.

Quite honestly, I am not sure how he gets any work. I do not mean this in a bad way, but his results seem to be a bit below what I consider to be pro.

Again, I do not want to insult the man and I mean nothing bad by this. He seems like a nice guy and all, It's just I do not see why anyone would hire him based on his work. Am I wrong to think his photography is less than acceptable for someone who gets paid to shoot? Any opinions?

Captured Images, Inc. http://www.capturedimagesbylou.com/home.html

Last edited by Albert Siegel; 09-19-2008 at 06:42 PM.

roentarre · 09-19-2008, 06:11 PM

The language and tone in the website is really unprofessional. What he is saying is really that he is only comfortable shooting informal events in case he stuffs up the photographs. Really funny to read the whole thing.

roentarre · 09-19-2008, 06:12 PM

Maybe you should check out this guy's work

Stunning!!!!

http://www.joeyl.com/

Albert Siegel · 09-19-2008, 06:50 PM

Wow! Great stuff! Thanks for the link. He does stunning work. Great PP.

Originally posted by roentarre

Maybe you should check out this guy's work

Stunning!!!!

http://www.joeyl.com/

bigben91682 · 09-19-2008, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by roentarre

Maybe you should check out this guy's work

Stunning!!!!

http://www.joeyl.com/

look at his street work.....holy macaroni!

mhertel · 09-19-2008, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by bigben91682

look at his street work.....holy macaroni!

Very cool, but all have heavy PP done on them..

stevebrot · 09-19-2008, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by roentarre

The language and tone in the website is really unprofessional. What he is saying is really that he is only comfortable shooting informal events in case he stuffs up the photographs. Really funny to read the whole thing.

I really liked the flashing text. On the other hand, if he is there taking the pictures (snapshots), the host and all the friends are free to have a good time. I am sure that his fee is probably fairly reasonable and everybody is happy in the end!

Steve

stevebrot · 09-19-2008, 07:26 PM

Originally posted by bigben91682

look at his street work.....holy macaroni!

Did you see the series on Holy Men? Very impressive (even the disturbing shots)!

I have seen his work before. Talk about an incredible talent.

Steve

Damn Brit · 09-19-2008, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by roentarre

Maybe you should check out this guy's work

Stunning!!!!

http://www.joeyl.com/

Thanks for the link James. Incredible work.

heatherslightbox · 09-19-2008, 07:59 PM

The business concept is not a bad idea at all. Not everybody is a great photographer (just think of snapshots with cut off heads), but they still would like good shots of their special event and they don't want to pay a small fortune. Not all people photographers want to be bothered with everything that goes formal portraits--the posing, having to deal with and haul around a bunch of lighting equipment, but they can still bring out the best in people in an informal setting.

Heather

RoxnDox · 09-19-2008, 11:17 PM

Originally posted by AlbertSiegel

I have no idea what to say about this photographer. Just take a look at his site and his photography.

Quite honestly, I am not sure how he gets any work. I do not mean this in a bad way, but his results seem to be a bit below what I consider to be pro.

Again, I do not want to insult the man and I mean nothing bad by this. He seems like a nice guy and all, It's just I do not see why anyone would hire him based on his work. Am I wrong to think his photography is less than acceptable for someone who gets paid to shoot? Any opinions?

Captured Images, Inc. Captured Images, Inc.

Originally posted by roentarre

The language and tone in the website is really unprofessional. What he is saying is really that he is only comfortable shooting informal events in case he stuffs up the photographs. Really funny to read the whole thing.

Seems to me that he has defined a market niche and is aiming to fill it in a more relaxed informal way, compared to other photographers aimed at the more traditional and more formal events that John Q Public normally thinks for photographers. I had no problems with his tone, approach, or the business concept. Didn't look closely at the photos themselves so offer no opinion on that aspect.

Jim

Spex · 09-20-2008, 01:12 AM

Originally posted by roentarre

Maybe you should check out this guy's work

Stunning!!!!

http://www.joeyl.com/

Don't know if you saw his profile, but he's just 18 years old!!!

Mike Cash · 09-20-2008, 03:11 AM

I've thought about doing something precisely along those lines. Might not be a bad little sideline.

I don't think I would post representative photos with the models suffering from red-eye, though.

Isaac314 · 09-20-2008, 03:23 AM

Originally posted by roentarre

Maybe you should check out this guy's work

Stunning!!!!

http://www.joeyl.com/

Thats so weird! i saw a feature about him just the other day in a magazine at school... i guess thats where you saw him? yeah, he comes from a small town and started photography at 15 or something. Sounds a little like me really, i'll be so happy if i'm that good by the time i'm 18

JCSullivan · 09-20-2008, 04:35 AM

Albert, he says he's a 'digital photographer' which at least is not what most people with a digital SLR are calling themselves.

Not everyone can afford to pay a full-time "professional" so shoot their events.

09-19-2008, 05:54 PM	#1
Albert Siegel Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tokyo Photos: Albums Posts: 372	Came across this photographer I have no idea what to say about this photographer. Just take a look at his site and his photography. Quite honestly, I am not sure how he gets any work. I do not mean this in a bad way, but his results seem to be a bit below what I consider to be pro. Again, I do not want to insult the man and I mean nothing bad by this. He seems like a nice guy and all, It's just I do not see why anyone would hire him based on his work. Am I wrong to think his photography is less than acceptable for someone who gets paid to shoot? Any opinions? Captured Images, Inc. http://www.capturedimagesbylou.com/home.html Last edited by Albert Siegel; 09-19-2008 at 06:42 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Who is the photographer?	LowVoltage	Photographic Technique	4	06-07-2010 11:23 PM
Photographer Photographs Photographer	codiac2600	Post Your Photos!	8	02-13-2009 10:46 AM
Just a 10% photographer	J.Scott	Photographic Technique	29	01-25-2009 08:19 AM
New photographer ;)	Blender	Photo Critique	8	09-22-2008 02:03 AM
Hello, New Photographer.	tankgirl32	Welcomes and Introductions	4	12-04-2007 06:25 AM

09-19-2008, 06:11 PM	#2
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	The language and tone in the website is really unprofessional. What he is saying is really that he is only comfortable shooting informal events in case he stuffs up the photographs. Really funny to read the whole thing.

09-19-2008, 06:12 PM	#3
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Maybe you should check out this guy's work Stunning!!!! http://www.joeyl.com/

09-19-2008, 06:50 PM	#4
Albert Siegel Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tokyo Photos: Albums Posts: 372 Original Poster	Wow! Great stuff! Thanks for the link. He does stunning work. Great PP. Originally posted by roentarre Maybe you should check out this guy's work Stunning!!!! http://www.joeyl.com/

09-19-2008, 07:00 PM	#5
bigben91682 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 728	Originally posted by roentarre Maybe you should check out this guy's work Stunning!!!! http://www.joeyl.com/ look at his street work.....holy macaroni!

09-19-2008, 07:22 PM	#6
mhertel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vernon, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 274	Originally posted by bigben91682 look at his street work.....holy macaroni! Very cool, but all have heavy PP done on them..

09-19-2008, 07:23 PM	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by roentarre The language and tone in the website is really unprofessional. What he is saying is really that he is only comfortable shooting informal events in case he stuffs up the photographs. Really funny to read the whole thing. I really liked the flashing text. On the other hand, if he is there taking the pictures (snapshots), the host and all the friends are free to have a good time. I am sure that his fee is probably fairly reasonable and everybody is happy in the end! Steve

09-19-2008, 07:26 PM	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by bigben91682 look at his street work.....holy macaroni! Did you see the series on Holy Men? Very impressive (even the disturbing shots)! I have seen his work before. Talk about an incredible talent. Steve

09-19-2008, 07:31 PM	#9
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by roentarre Maybe you should check out this guy's work Stunning!!!! http://www.joeyl.com/ Thanks for the link James. Incredible work.

09-19-2008, 07:59 PM	#10
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599	The business concept is not a bad idea at all. Not everybody is a great photographer (just think of snapshots with cut off heads), but they still would like good shots of their special event and they don't want to pay a small fortune. Not all people photographers want to be bothered with everything that goes formal portraits--the posing, having to deal with and haul around a bunch of lighting equipment, but they can still bring out the best in people in an informal setting. Heather

09-19-2008, 11:17 PM	#11
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by AlbertSiegel I have no idea what to say about this photographer. Just take a look at his site and his photography. Quite honestly, I am not sure how he gets any work. I do not mean this in a bad way, but his results seem to be a bit below what I consider to be pro. Again, I do not want to insult the man and I mean nothing bad by this. He seems like a nice guy and all, It's just I do not see why anyone would hire him based on his work. Am I wrong to think his photography is less than acceptable for someone who gets paid to shoot? Any opinions? Captured Images, Inc. Captured Images, Inc. Originally posted by roentarre The language and tone in the website is really unprofessional. What he is saying is really that he is only comfortable shooting informal events in case he stuffs up the photographs. Really funny to read the whole thing. Seems to me that he has defined a market niche and is aiming to fill it in a more relaxed informal way, compared to other photographers aimed at the more traditional and more formal events that John Q Public normally thinks for photographers. I had no problems with his tone, approach, or the business concept. Didn't look closely at the photos themselves so offer no opinion on that aspect. Jim

09-20-2008, 01:12 AM	#12
Spex Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dubrovnik, Croatia Posts: 216	Originally posted by roentarre Maybe you should check out this guy's work Stunning!!!! http://www.joeyl.com/ Don't know if you saw his profile, but he's just 18 years old!!!

09-20-2008, 03:11 AM	#13
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	I've thought about doing something precisely along those lines. Might not be a bad little sideline. I don't think I would post representative photos with the models suffering from red-eye, though.

09-20-2008, 03:23 AM	#14
Isaac314 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 417	Originally posted by roentarre Maybe you should check out this guy's work Stunning!!!! http://www.joeyl.com/ Thats so weird! i saw a feature about him just the other day in a magazine at school... i guess thats where you saw him? yeah, he comes from a small town and started photography at 15 or something. Sounds a little like me really, i'll be so happy if i'm that good by the time i'm 18

09-20-2008, 04:35 AM	#15
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	Albert, he says he's a 'digital photographer' which at least is not what most people with a digital SLR are calling themselves. Not everyone can afford to pay a full-time "professional" so shoot their events.

Came across this photographer

Win a Pentax Limited Lens: Raffle Now Live!