The effect other forum members have on your photography

smelltheglove

Since I have been unable to discuss one individual I think maybe we can discuss many.

Ok so as with the first one I already tried discussing Dodgy helped me progress in many way, the first was was going along to a night shoot of gorrilla lighting which was great fun. His ongoing support and help has helped me get to where I am now.

Paulw first came on the scene when we did a shoot together in a studio after his invitation. We talk online almost everyday, I am not of a technical mind and his wide technical capabilities have helped me out on numerous occasions including our shoot that we both did with Fergus last week and looking forward to the next one this week.

Hmmm, how do I say this.... Fajitas:eek: I'm scared of him, he knocks me down in a way that I take offence to a lot of the time but in this way he pushes me to try and better my work, just so I can say ha but still it does help, I know we love to hate each other really.

There are many many more and I think it would be nice to give each other a pat and the back and say thanks you helped me.

Fajitas!

trishw78

Can we keep on topic this time please...

rymus

trishw78 wrote: »

Can we keep on topic this time please...

in defense of the above, gorilla lighting was mentioned and I sought clarification.

KarmaGarda

Biggest influence on me here is xshayx. I'm constantly fascinated by his work, the quality of photographs he produces are amazing. Especially his fisheye and night photography. And he's given me countless tid bits of advice on several areas of photography. All of which I've listened to, because he's always bloody right!

DK32

Well I'm very new to posting here (long time reader) but I would like to take a minute and thank the majority of people here who are regular contributors. You have helped me learn some new techniques and your work continues to inspire & delight me on a daily basis. I'm even starting to feel a little bit more confident in showing some of my work.

So big Thanks for helping me out of my shell so to speak.

Dragan, where ever he is at these days always posted images which fascinated me. He was good for help and tips when I was hassling him as well! Same goes for Al.

Paulw

smelltheglove wrote: »

Paulw first came on the scene when we did a shoot together in a studio after his invitation. We talk online almost everyday.

Can't get rid of you at this stage. LOL.

I think, there are 4 people who've had a large impact on my photography on boards.

CityExile - really got me in to sports, and gave harsh C&C which still helps me.
Borderfox - got me interested in the horse show photography. I still have so much to learn.
Leinsterman - Gear porn. I'll say no more. He's like me - more money than sense at times. LOL.

Valentia - WOW, always a big wow. I've known Danny before boards (online) and was always a massive fan of his photography. I always look at his photos and say I'd love to do something like that, knowing full well that I could live 2 lifetimes and not even come close to his standard.

Boards has been such a massive influence on my photography, and I still consider myself just a beginner, especially when compared to the wealth of photography skill on here.

Covey

In answer to the original question - none.

smash

I love the random picture threads, a lot of inspiration there!

elven

Rymus has helped my photography immensely. He gives me lenses and takes me places

Buzz Lightyear

elven wrote: »

Rymus has helped my photography immensely. He gives me lenses and takes me places

A little bit biased there I think

elven

Well I make him a spot of dinner and do the washing now and again so it works out just fine.

rymus

+100 to Covey's answer. Err, I mean elven. She showed me how to develop film. That's made an immeasurable difference to my photography. And my bank balance.

Covey

rymus wrote: »

+100 to Covey's answer. Err, I mean elven.

Are you calling me a fairy

AnimalRights

KarmaGarda wrote: »

Biggest influence on me here is xshayx. I'm constantly fascinated by his work, the quality of photographs he produces are amazing. Especially his fisheye and night photography. And he's given me countless tid bits of advice on several areas of photography. All of which I've listened to, because he's always bloody right!

Come to a gig he shoots, I love him because he is Shay without the X's

rymus

Covey wrote: »

Are you calling me a fairy

God no. At least I dont think so..

dazftw

Four People on here who have either shown me something that I constantly like to see or has thought me something I didn't know before: Pete4130 Fajitas Daire Quinlan & Oshead

Perfect fit

Paulw & Fajitas helped me out big time when i was a newbie with great advice and help elsewhere! Looking at Paulw's pics also got me started on sports photography and now im hooked. I love Longshanks photos too, always great. Boards ftw

Buzz Lightyear

rymus wrote: »

She showed me how to develop film. That's made an immeasurable difference to my photography. And my bank balance.

Awww its nice to see the spark is still there after all this time. Cill Black done a wonderful job

Covey

Can you imagine the response to this thread if Smelltheglove had left out the last bit "r Photography" .:D

Calina

It's rymus's fault I started posting here in the first place. He was the mod at the time that he was also persuading me to go DSLR in a pub in Cork about 4 years ago.

The one I've learned most from is Al on the processing side I think which was my big lack when I got here. After that, a bunch of people who aren't really around so much lately like Sebzy did a lot to kinda open up the community to me.

Community has changed hugely in that time.

KarmaGarda

AnimalRights wrote: »

Come to a gig he shoots, I love him because he is Shay without the X's

I'd love to go sometime, but I live in London :mad: It will depend when I can make it over again.

humberklog

AnimalRights wrote: »

DK showed me how to have my own brain and ignore idiots.

Isn't that bit...oxymoronical?

Chorcai

So many people here are really good, an an utter newbie I learned so much from here, in every aspect. For new poeple like me just getting a few thanks or try that/this/way helps alot. I admire alot of peoples work on here.

Fenster

Ah Christ. The lot of you, you kill off my creativity and my desire to take photos. Snuff out that fragile little spark deep down inside of me that says, 'go take great photos.' I come here and I feel dead. Photographically dead. Inside.

Morrisseeee

^^ back to the drawing board then............:p

DaireQuinlan

Fenster wrote: »

Snuff out that fragile little spark deep down inside of me that says, 'go take great photos.'

Mission accomplished so.

pullandbang

The only person I knew before I started posting here was Valentia and I've always admired his work. In fact I have an original of his framed on my wall (ok, it's only my two kids as nippers, but it's still an original).

Since then I've been in awe of some of Humberklog's film stuff - it's just amazing. (I have an original of his too)

Morisseeee's landscapes are also amazing as are Osheads portraits.

I'm not big fan of sports or gigs so I tend to pass over them although AR's gig shots are always worth a look.

As a newbie to photography I haven't really settled into a style yet, nor have I decided which type of photography I like best. It's great to browse the random thread just to see what tickles other peoples fancy. It's even better to browse someones Pix.ie or flickr and see what else they shoot. There are some really talented amateurs and enthusiasts floating around here and I'm learning something from them all.

Fenster

DaireQuinlan wrote: »

Mission accomplished so.

kensutz

You're all my heroes.

Snap Happy

As a newbie I'm finding it great to see you comment on other peoples C&C

I also see that you aren't mean but just giving your opion and know if I ever put something up you'll all be fair.

lovely to see.

melekalikimaka

Fajitas! really help me alot early on back many moons ago... the forum has its ups and downs... cliches come and go, stick it out long enough and it stops bothering you

Eirebear

One of the best ways to learn, or gain influence, in photography is simply by looking at other photographs.
In that way this forum has helped me a lot over the years despite all its politics and cliques.

there are a couple of photographers who i really rate on here, and there are a few photographers who i think are excellent in their field as proffesionals, or as keen amateurs.
However names are irrelevant.

kensutz

I think the thing to do is ask people for advice no matter how stupid it may sound. We've been through the whole process in one way or another.

Fenster

Eirebear wrote: »

One of the best ways to learn, or gain influence, in photography is simply by looking at other photographs.
In that way this forum has helped me a lot over the years despite all its politics and cliques.

there are a couple of photographers who i really rate on here, and there are a few photographers who i think are excellent in their field as proffesionals, or as keen amateurs.
However names are irrelevant.

Names are never irrelevant.

democrates

It's easy to point to all the inspirational work and ideas and insights as being overwhelmingly on the plus side.

On the other hand we can never know what might have been in an alternate reality where we never used boards, eg would more people have joined camera clubs and how might that compare?

That aside, while us older heads are well used to the cut and thrust of life and can deftly ignore keyboard warriors who think they're the Gordon Ramsey of photography (and leave them to learn the hard way in meatspace), it's good to remember that newcomers particularly the young need encouragement.

Eirebear

Fenster wrote: »

Names are never irrelevant.

Oh Fenster, youve been around here long enough to have an inkling of who i am talking about.
However the recent trend of this forum has been all about ego's and to be frank i cant be arsed with it.

I just want to see good images, from all styles and philosophies. To give advice where i can, and to take advice when given
Thats what this forum should be about, leave the communal back patting to drunken nights in the pub.

Valentia

I find this thread slightly uncomfortable to be honest. I think (hope) that the many people here that have inspired me know that already. (If not it's my fault)

Valentia

pullandbang wrote: »

As a newbie to photography I haven't really settled into a style yet, nor have I decided which type of photography I like best.

Don't ever let that change, please.

superflyninja

well i value the opinions from you guys! its one of the only places i know of getting useful C&C and also getting inspired by other's amazing shots!!

squareballoon

I have yet to submit a photo for C&C because I'm afraid of the truth of my expertise. You lot are not the usual 'yes men' I usually like to surround myself with:D
But that being said if someone from here compliments my work it makes it all the more valuable to me.

Paulw

squareballoon wrote: »

I have yet to submit a photo for C&C because I'm afraid of the truth of my expertise. You lot are not the usual 'yes men' I usually like to surround myself with:D

That's one thing about this place - such a mix of people, talents, experience, photographic skill and also personal tastes.

99.9% of the time, C&C here is based on honest opinion from the members. There will always be times when someone doesn't like your photos. That's only natural. But, more importantly people do give reason as to what/why they like or dislike your image.

I've learned a lot from posting images here and getting constructive comments.

So, don't be shy, give it a try.

gandalf

This place has been a wonderful help in allowing me to nuture this hobby of mine. And I get inspiration from lots of different peoples submissions and advice here.

The people who have wowed me the most would be Valentia, Fajitas!, Sezby (who hasn't been around much) and thebaz but in reality I open up threads on here on a regular basis and am quite taken aback by the quality of the captures.

Thanks for all the great piccies

nilhg

Like all the others who've posted here I've learned a lot form the kind folks on here, and there are many on here who's work I really admire (too many to individually mention) but if I had to pick one who I would say inspired me it would have to be Noah Grey (greysoul on here).
I only met him once, he arrived to the first Charleville Castle meet with SineadW and Elven and I don't believe I heard him speak 10 words all day but seeing his pictures and reading his report on the day was eyeopening.
He hasn't posted here in quite a while, so I hope he's OK and will feel able to put his site up again soon.

PaulieC

squareballoon wrote: »

I have yet to submit a photo for C&C because I'm afraid of the truth of my expertise. You lot are not the usual 'yes men' I usually like to surround myself with:D
But that being said if someone from here compliments my work it makes it all the more valuable to me.

You're kidding, right? I just had a quick spin through your Flickr and website and you certainly have nothing to fear from posting anything up here

AnimalRights

For Street Photography it was Barry.
For Gig {Photography no one but myself although only other gig photographer who I find comparable is Shay. Same type of music(ish) so that could be a
factor.

Photographer who has the most interesting stuff at the moment is Humberklog.
Best personal advice and constructive C&C from Pete and Fajitas.

Best looking female photograher is......












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aaahhhh!

Covey

cambo_gueno wrote: »

You're kidding, right? I just had a quick spin through your Flickr and website and you certainly have nothing to fear from posting anything up here

You seriously underestimate the number of Liverpool fans on this forum

Paulw

Covey wrote: »

You seriously underestimate the number of Liverpool fans on this forum

Ah, but the nickname is squareballoon not redbeachball. :eek:

Covey

Paulw wrote: »

Ah, but the nickname is squareballoon not redbeachball. :eek:

I know I'm mixing codes buit it was a balloon in the square

squareballoon

cambo_gueno wrote: »

You're kidding, right? I just had a quick spin through your Flickr and website and you certainly have nothing to fear from posting anything up here

well thank you (blush) but I am one of those photographers that real photographers hate. No photography experience, got entry level dslr and photoshop to patch up my photography errors. 2 years on it's changed slightly but I still feel like a fraud on a photography forum.

Anyway back to the original topic I love these boards because there's such a varity of types photography experience. I mainly shoot families but if I ever shoot anything else I come on here to find how others do it well and copy them.