Dear Santa . ...For Christmas I Want ....

Simplicius

All of us have aspects of their photography that they just can't get past , reach a mental block about ..it ain't about intelligence, talent, or anything else, sometimes you hit a wall and can not see beyond it....

So If you had to write to Santa and ask for an improvement in an aspect of your skills what would it be: One rule: nothing about GEAR or equipment as in needing this or that lens or camera ...

I'll go first ...

Dear Santa ..... What is it with this flash stuff, I read the books, got the gear and still it just doesn't gel with me .. I mean I am shooting now at 12,500 ISO to avoid flash ..please help me overcome my phobia this Christmas, I promise I have been a good boy( in the last ten minutes ..snigger :eek: )

Anthony

Fenster

Does it have to be photography-related?

Simplicius

Fenster wrote: »

Does it have to be photography-related?

If you have other functional issues you wish to share I am sure it would not be a problem but the Mods might refer you to more appropriate sections like men's health

so yes ..keep it on photography !!

DaireQuinlan

Simplicius wrote: »

If you have other functional issues you wish to share I am sure it would not be a problem but the Mods might refer you to more appropriate sections like men's health

so yes ..keep it on photography !!

Oh we're just on flying form this evening, aren't we

Simplicius

DaireQuinlan wrote: »

Oh we're just on flying form this evening, aren't we

You better believe it!!!

... now are you going to contribute constructively to the thread or just guffaw from the sidelines like some trade unionist insisting unpaid leave answers all ills ?

ThOnda

Improvement on finishing photography projects (includes lack of processing skills).

dakar

A small can of mojo please, I appear to have misplaced mine

Quackles

Dear Santa..

Please give me an understanding of lighting. Also, if you could magically turn me into a confident people person rather than a shy mess, I'm sure it would improve my photography 10-fold.

H1tmonlii

A camera please

elven

fail.

Or was that supposed to be ironic?

Dear Santa,

I've been a very good girl this year and I would like it if I could write a decent artist statement that doesn't sound pretentious and cliché. Also, if you're feeling generous please send the exhibition fairy round.

Oh and some polaroid film would fill that stocking nicely too.

kthxbai.

zero19

Dear santa i want my Holga to get here before christmas, would also like some affordable 110, 120, and sure throw in some 35mm film also!

zero19

Holga got here today, huzzah! Thanks Santa!

melekalikimaka

nothing big, second hand will suffice

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230408091531

stabo

Dont want to start a new thread,but anyone recommend some good photog books for improving. I have understanding exposure.

KarmaGarda

Dear santa,

Can you send 5 nude women to my studio for photography purposes please.

Ta.

Hugh_C

I think he meant plump, homely nudes with halitosis and fallen arches.

FedEx

Dear Santa,
1 Canon 100-400 f4-5.6L IS please ...

sineadw

Time to take a bloody photo! And a bit of inspiration to do something different. I'm feeling stuck.

(i'm just gonna copy Humberklog from now on and pretend it was my idea to begin with..)

humberklog

sineadw wrote: »

Time to take a bloody photo! And a bit of inspiration to do something different. I'm feeling stuck.

(i'm just gonna copy Humberklog from now on and pretend it was my idea to begin with..)

If I see you with: drunk womaen in burqas or step ladder and big roundy mirror in the city I'll go MAD!!! And see if you want a hand.



For xmas I'd like an amiable elderly couple with their own small caravan and some big knives....and an Olypmus XA.

Slidinginfinity

humberklog wrote: »

If I see you with: drunk womaen in burqas or step ladder and big roundy mirror in the city I'll go MAD!!! And see if you want a hand.



For xmas I'd like an amiable elderly couple with their own small caravan and some big knives....and an Olypmus XA.

You might need an alibi on that list too.:eek:

twowheelsonly

All I want is 1 extra brain cell specifically programmed to remind me to adjust the ISO back down when I'm finished with shooting in bad light.
If that can't be arranged then a little blonde assistant to do the same job will do just fine!!

DK32

I was reading a thread on here about lighting, pixbyjohn had posted a link to a home studio lighting kit. So out of interest I clicked on the link and had a quick read.
I then got distracted by the kids during which time my wife now sits down with a cuppa to check her email, FB etc...

20 minutes later she comes in and says, is that what you wanted for xmas because I just bought it for you!

I didn't even intend to ask Santa/wife for a lighting kit, but it will come in handy

KarmaGarda

Hugh_C wrote: »

I think he meant plump, homely nudes with halitosis and fallen arches.

Solely for photography purposes... :pac:

Barname

Nikon 400mm f2.8 G ED VR AF-S

(Its only 1 thing)