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We are 'only' amateurs!     posted on 3rd of may, 2008

There's a frequent discussion that tries to give an answer to what makes a professional, what defines it and what sets it apart from the amateur. It's almost a cliche, like the image that worths as much as x words (substitute x with your own choice). You can see it on every respectable forum of any photography-related website.

Guess what, they're not different. I was reading an interview with a NG veteran researcher (not a photographer). He was asked if he consider himself a pro, after all these years. His answer, rather not, as he stills put passion in it, while a professional would do it only for money. I realized that what defines the amateur is not being the novice, but being a passionate about it. Does it mean that pros are not passionate?...

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Nice.I totally agree with this point of view !!! - posted by Razvanjp on November 09, 2008
Don't forget that the word "Amateur" is a french word meaning "Lover of". This word describes a person who carries out work for passionate reasons, and not for financial gain. I'm sure that there are many Professional Photographers who can also claim this description, as many professionals must have started out as avid "amateurs" before deciding to make a living out of it? - posted by Macnimation on June 02, 2008
Pretty nice and accurate point of view. :-) - posted by Complexdesignpl on May 16, 2008

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Microstock - the mp3 of photography?     posted on 3rd of may, 2008

A few years ago, music was available to masses through record producers only - vinyl or CD, the support didn't really matter. The producer started to act as a director, setting trends, creating stars, shaping new generation' addictions based on his own vision, creativity and knowledge. As money was involved, the artistic vision may be surpassed by financial reasons, giving birth to monster kitsch productions. You might think that what you hear at the radio is what the DJ likes. Is not really so (link)... The producer or label dictated the playlist more than ever.

Then a revolution begun, nurtured by the technological evolution. The MP3 file was born. The audio digital format was there before,...

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Tags: democratized distribution microstock photography stock

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During the early days of MP3 it was the established artists, most vocally Metalica, who complained. They were the ones who's income was under threat. No we see the same thing in the stock photo industry. Those complaining about an even playing field are the ones whose income is under threat. Photos will pass the same way as music. Microstock, like MP3 peer-to-peer trading, will account for the bulk of the quantity traded, but 'talented' macrostock photographers will still be able to earn their living from within the protection of agencies (well, perhaps after the current slowdown in that part of the market). It's simply a case of technological advances causing a more even spread of market forces, or more simply, power to the people! - posted by Leetorrens on May 06, 2008
so time is changing youpla boom..... hip hip hip... for the buyers... - posted by Sophiesourit on May 06, 2008
Hey Serban lets partner on a new Microstock Music company... I already have my own music label working on this idea :P I have the music knowledge and you know the market .. :D - posted by Thefinalmiracle on May 05, 2008

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Serban Enache (Achilles)
Bucharest, RO

Graduate of "Ion Mincu" University of Architecture and Town Planning with a specialization in Representation & Interior Design Studies.

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