lankyri Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 ok ive been thinking about what my girlfriend suggested why not try and do it for a living and i was hoping if anyone on here could point me in the right direction of what i need to do as i dont have a clue if you want to see some of my photography work add me on msn and i can send it to you on there cheers ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 what my girlfriendRick you dont have a girlfriend..................may ask nicki out tommorow if she comes round for tea........anyway go up 2 SEEVIC and do a photography evening coursebut you wont follow it throo will you....... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-Stop Junkie Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 It's a bloody hard way to make a living. Not only do you have to fight for work, you have to keep producing good results. Even if you work for a magazine or newspaper, there will always be a hundred people wanting your job.Then you have issues of copyright, usage, chasing payment, all the legal requirements if you're freelance...Take photos, work on improving yourself as a photographer. Post your images up here. If you want to do it above all else and are willing to work bloody hard, then go for it. If you fancy taking a few snaps and making an easy pay cheque each month, then you're looking at the wrong career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted September 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 ok maybe i over meant it but like ive got some really decent shots of my mate dave and ross and if i knew how to upload them maybe i could get some credit, ive sent a load to simpson but as usual hes too f**kin lazy to post em up for me but hes probly w**kin anyway thats all he does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Get a photobucket account?Very easy to do, and free www.photobucket.com and follow the instructions...Then, either post a link to the picture -NOT THE ALBUM- the picture, or highlight the bit next to the picture where it says "" (it'll be a little text box kinda thing) - and post that code in here. That'll bring it up automatically.Hope to see the photos soon, add me on msn if you don't get it: flipp1@hotmail.co.uk (or email me if you don't have msn )Flipp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 work for a local paper blind people take half of there photos it seems to me. i find it intresting but no wear near intresting enough to make a job from it and you need to buy a fair amount of kit...not a cheap game at all.ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiffnips Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Follow me about with a camera and i'll pay your 20p for every decent photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Keep taking pics for a fair few years... practise makes perfect.wait untill ur good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_P Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 ok ive been thinking about what my girlfriend suggested why not try and do it for a living and i was hoping if anyone on here could point me in the right direction of what i need to do as i dont have a clue if you want to see some of my photography work add me on msn and i can send it to you on there Well for a start you shouldn't need your girlfriend to tell you that you should persue your intrests, if your passionate about it enough then you should want to do it yourself anyway. Like Chris said there are hundreds thousands that will be more passionate and better than you. It's the same with everything, theres always someone better and you need to work hard to prove yourself.Start off by posting pictures here and getting some feedback. I've done a quick guide on how to upload your photos, so now theres no excuse.ok maybe i over meant it but like ive got some really decent shots of my mate dave and ross and if i knew how to upload them maybe i could get some credit, ive sent a load to simpson but as usual hes too f**kin lazy to post em up for me but hes probly w**kin anyway thats all he does A few photos of your mates isnt really going to cut it, you need to be taking lots and lots of photos of all subjects, I know you may of only just started and don't mean to sound harsh but at this point the last thing you want to be thinking about is a carrear in it. Focus on getting great photos and also working in Photoshop tweeking them and presenting.Have you had a look in the Random photo thread from chit-chat?CLICKHeres my quick quide:Go onto http://www.imageshack.us/1. Click the browse button to find your photo on your pc2. Find it and click okThen depending on it's size you may need to click resize image. Then choose the message board option.3. Once your pic is uploaded copy the direct link.4. Click the little image button then a box will appear.5. Copy the direct link from imageshack into the box.Click OK and add reply. BAM done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 we shud arrange a photography ride, big gaggle of us walking around sum big city attacking anything with a click and a huge flash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted September 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 lol at davetrials no offence dave but id prefer to ride than take pictures thank you everyone who posted but i guess i was just caught up in the moment as im a bum at the mo and rob p my gf didnt presure me at all she suggested that i may take a course or get a portfolli and flipp il do that when i get time as for now i have a mate in need so im off to the pubcheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roby James124 Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Hi My dads a photographer for a living. Even though he doesn't take pictures of trials riding etc. He does weddings and studio work ect. He is always very stressed from work running his own business and never recommends it to me for doing it as a living. Even though he is doing wedding and studio work I would of thought it would be harder to trials riding because there is alot of people who would like to do that as a job including me so unless you know every pro/sponsored rider in england and could take pictures of one 5 days a week including in the winter when the weather is crap and back up all the files and still have good pictures go for it. There is also the job of getting all the equiptment for the pictures which isn't cheap. Robert P.s Vist my dads website and tell us what you think Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 ive sent a load to simpson but as usual hes too f**kin lazy to post em up for me but hes probly w**kin anyway thats all he does yep too right i have - slept and wanked since i got in from work at 3ahh thats the life off to my girls house ill post them up if i come home early .... doubtfull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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