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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?... [ Read more... ]
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I agree with your point. - posted by
Liumangtiger
on May 05, 2008 |
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Quite an excellent article Serban - I have been asked 'Are you a professional photographer' countless times. I am still 'hired' by manufacturer's to take photographs for them for use in publications, articles, and in-house documents; obviously, I also do stock; but, I am also a database analyst and earn the majority of my income from that - so - the only answer I can truthfully yield - is sometimes :-) - posted by
Diomedes66
on May 05, 2008 |
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I agree completely. No matter how long I have been doing stock photography (over 3 years now) it is still the passion for photography that drives me, much more than the money. Although the money is certainly nice too :)
Best part is that unlike chocolate, Dreamstime is not fattening! - posted by
Lisafx
on May 05, 2008 |
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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,... [ Read more... ]
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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 |
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so time is changing youpla boom.....
hip hip hip... for the buyers... - posted by
Sophiesourit
on May 06, 2008 |
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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. Creative and Managing Director for Archiweb since 1997. Dreamstime's CEO since 2000. I'm in charge with the main business development of Dreamstime. If you need assistance you can contact me via support or by leaving a comment to one of my images.
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