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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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^^lol has that really happened to you?
Old Jan 3, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Yeah once when we had a big group. I'm not sure how serious the question was though lol. It's either that or they assume that since the cameras are so large it means we must be pro photogs.
Old Jan 3, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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when people see portraits you've done for friends and ask for the contact info for your studio...
Old Jan 3, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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when you dont arrange the photoshoot, it just happens
Old Jan 6, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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when your idea of lighting for shoots is an iPod Touch and a Blackberry phone with a white screen and brightness turned up to high. ha ha
Old Jan 6, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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when your 9 year old cousin says "i dont think Jason could survive without his camera"
Old Jan 6, 2010 | 10:51 PM
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when the rent-a-cop tells you to leave
Old Jan 7, 2010 | 01:02 AM
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when Chase Jarvis is your hero!
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 12:05 AM
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When you love photography more than your car.
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 12:10 AM
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Can't leave a photography store without buying something.
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 12:24 AM
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You spelled the title wrong

Originally Posted by NYNCTC
i watch sports to see the cameras E haha.
I do this too. I always focus my vision on th photogs during slow mo's.
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by breaux_tC
Can't leave a photography store without buying something.
hence the reason I will NOT go in a photography store. ha ha

Originally Posted by Jon
When you love photography more than your car.
I started that point like YEARS ago. ha ha
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Big_Bird
You spelled the title wrong



I do this too. I always focus my vision on th photogs during slow mo's.
As do i, mainly because im looking for my uncle.
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 01:11 AM
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Thats cool that your uncle does that Zach.

When you have your camera on campus...and you clean it in class...Brit Lit II haha
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 01:12 AM
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Nice. I'll probly do that a few times this semester.
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 02:30 AM
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you cut a Flamin hot cheetos bag in half to use as a reflector.
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 02:57 PM
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picture now.
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:16 PM
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back lit with an LED flashlight diffused with a 35mm film canister, lit on the right side with an ipod touch with the Flashlight app on, flamin hot cheetos bag cut in half to light the left side, and a mirror on top to light the front glass element.

Now picture the LED laying behind the lens, the ipod touch leaning on a keyboard and held up by a 35mm camera in front of it, the chip bag and mirror being hand held on the side side and top at the same time all while trying to depress the shutter to make the timer go off to get the shot.
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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nice
Old Jan 20, 2010 | 06:59 AM
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You know you're a Photographer when...

You finally come to terms that no amount of $$ spent on gear is going to make you any better than someone with lesser gear. People will like your work and won't even know or care how much money you spent...

"
Photography will most likely not make you rich but offer you deep satisfaction,fulfillment and joy beyond imagination."
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