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Never Enough Time...     posted on 18th of august, 2007

As a college student, I often find myself trying to find the time to set up a shoot and to get lots of good shots in order to expand my portfolio. The problem is, between classes, work, and studying, I find myself with little time to do just that. I am also limited by the fact that I have no studio in which to work and so I end up doing everything the hard way, with limited resources such as a good camera, backgrounds, models, and lighting. Surprisingly, my results have been very satisfying though.


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I understand you completely! I have no studio of my own, either, so often rely on waiting for the moments to happen. My "studio" consists of fabric and cardboard backgrounds that are easily folded or stored behind the dressor! My lights are small table and clip lamps from the local retail and pet stores, and the tables I use for setting up objects are often tray tables, my coffee table, or my breakfast bar! Just remember, the studio isn't what makes the shot: the photographer makes the shot. While I would LOVE to have a studio room all to myself (right now I have a small corner in the apartment), I take pride in being able to work what I have. You should, too! And just like Thefinalmiracle said, what truly matters is the vision! - posted by KenneyStudios on August 18, 2007
Good goin' dude! Believe me I am in the same situation like u are using a Canon A410 earlier and now S3 IS since 3 months... but no studio or professional equipment. What matters is your vision first, then comes everything else. - posted by Thefinalmiracle on August 18, 2007

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Doing Things Cheaply and Receiving BIG Payouts!     posted on 18th of august, 2007

As a college student I am limited by my wallet. Between paying for college, affording rent, and attempting to build up enough savings to eventually START my life, I find that I have little spare change laying around to really jump-start my photography. I can't afford a fancy camera, a studio, models, or even high quality software, but I do know just enough trickery to make some money!

With just a rather simple compact Canon SD630 digital camera and PhotoShop, I have made over $1500 in the last week! If you're strapped for cash and need to find a way to create great photography with limited resources, I've got a few easy tips for you!

 

 

-Look around for everyday things that can make your shoot more simple. Don't have a a backdrop in a ...

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My favorite settings have always been outdoor shots. They're cheap, and naturally beautiful. :) Take an everyday object and throw it against some lush green grass or a deep blue sky, and voila! - posted by KenneyStudios on August 18, 2007
Congrats on your income. That ball image is quite famous lately for the SR-EL sale you've got :) I am still waiting for a sale like that :) - posted by Thefinalmiracle on August 18, 2007

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John Sternig (Jsternig)
West Bend, US

First of all I want to thank you for your interest in my gallery. Over the past ten or so years I have deeply enjoyed producing art on the computer and found a great sense of satisfaction in doing so. In high school, however, I found an interest in computer programming as well. Having moved on to college I found that I really enjoyed working with computers and put my dreams of being a graphic designer on the backburner in order to pursue a career that would pay me back the most for my time and effort. Over the course of the next two years, however, I found myself working long hours and finding a lack of satisfaction and pride in my work. Frustrated and trying to realize my dreams as college quickly moved by, I decided once again to pursue my dreams of being an artist. Having never taken a formal art class, I suprised my professors and peers, but most importantly myself, with my artistic skills and talents, and found that I enjoyed both graphic design and fine art. Having lived in Florence, Italy for a semester and having experienced all that this romantic city had to offer, I have gained a deep respect for the art of the past but look forward to producing art for the future. At this point in my life I can say that I am the most satisfied that I have ever been and, although I have much to learn in my final year of schooling, I feel that I have made the right choices and I hope that my art can reach out to the world and be enjoyed by others. Thank you again for taking the time to look at my gallery and to find out more about me. I truly appreciate your support!

Sincerely, John



 
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