'Progression' (on boards)

So, for those of us (like me!) who started out photography here on boards, how far do you think you've come? How has your approach changed over the last while?

I just found the first image I posted here just over a year ago:


and for me, I would have to say that I would probably never have gotten as far into the subject as I am at the moment (doing my first 'client' shoot tomorrow) without the help and comments from the group here.

How about the rest of you?

Anouilh

I was encouraged by KJT to participate here about a year ago. It has been a great source of helpful ideas and witty conversation.

Many thanks.

sineadw

Personally I'd be a lot further behind without the good folks here. Even with the odd annoying fecker. Came here with a 36 euro film camera and no real clue what I was doing and now flying along

Dragan

Very happy with my progress and how much i have advanced in the amount of time i have been at it. Owe a huge thanks to many of the people here, not only for the advice and the help, but the constant inspiration.

Great forum.

pullandbang

I'm still a newbie to photography - camera was a last Xmas present! Still haven't the kahunas to put up a pic for C&C but am enjoying the assignments.
I enjoy looking at other peoples pics, especially some of the more established photographers. Sometimes I even say to myself - "I could do that!" I reckon I've come on a tonne since I started dabbling here.:)

Crispin

I was apprehensive about joining a photography club as I found the idea of hanging out with a load of pros / seasoned enthusiasts daunting at first. I found that boards gave me the opportunity to dip my toe in and get friendly C & C on my images with the added anonymity of a forum. I am now a lot more confident and have improved leaps and bounds in the last few months.

sheesh

Hah ! I remember that photo! I think i may have commented on it.
good luck on the first pro gig.

boards is great in that we have complete beginners and real pros. so you get to feel like you can progress. I like the way its welcome to all sorts.

really I feel that progress has slowed the more equipment I have bought! I need to be more organised. Getting there though.

Morrisseeee

Without ye,..................I'm nothing !

I started last August with my 1st (2nd hand) D_SLR and I've progressed from being a total rookie to mmmmm.......maybe advanced intermediate (amateur)......and many thanks for the feedback, comments, helpful advice and C&C.

democrates

Learned lots from reading c&c's, general discussions, and seeing the constant stream of diverse work. As a result of the energised photography motive I've gotten a lot more fresh air and exercise, learned to breathe, and see, and wait, widened my social circle, and really enjoyed it all. If one thing marks the progression it's that new lenses now beat new car.

red_ice

Yep, i started here on boards also...

Im still pap! :pac:

Placebo

compact hand held


film


SLR

long way to go

Riamfada

Im getting there once the recession dosnt take away my equipment

Trev M

I started with my first SLR in April , one of the very first pics I took


I just wanted a "good camera" for nice shots every now and then and for gigs the odd time....since coming to this board and getting to know a few posters Ive become pretty engrossed in photography. Despite not wanting to get too technical about it I find Im learning a hape load of stuff despite myself;) A boards user for a lot of years I have to say this board is by far my favorite...I've no doubt the best path for progression for me is probably right here...so ....Thanks y'all :P

DeVore

Still trying to work out which end to point away from me.

I have successfully learned not to point it directly at the big bright thing in the room with the high blue ceiling.

I call that progress.

DeV.

trishw78

DeVore wrote: »

I have successfully learned not to point it directly at the big bright thing in the room with the high blue ceiling.

I wouldn't mind one of those rooms, ah sure that's the joy of living in boards towers I guess

Ricky91t

This:


To this:

pullandbang

DeVore wrote: »

Still trying to work out which end to point away from me.

Just as well you never took up my main hobby:D