Comments on: 21 Signs You’re a Real Photographer Now

By: G

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:22:20 +0000

Very funny! But it's slanted toward photographers who are married. Being photographers is a big reason many of us are single!

By: John

John — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 15:40:25 +0000

I'm sorry for vocal-minority heterophobes and feminists who can't appreciate this! Nice list!

By: Bill Skinner

Bill Skinner — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:17:17 +0000

Fantastic Peter! Do not let the haters get you down. These 21 and your followup 15 are great!

By: Miachelle DePiano

Miachelle DePiano — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:16:46 +0000

I'm glad I read your two posts. Fantastic, and as a woman, I'm far from offended. Thank you.

By: Autumn Azure

Autumn Azure — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:39:22 +0000

How about:

You know how to use the equipment you have. You know its strengths and weaknesses.

You have multiple cameras for different types of photography mediums (both film and digital)

You know how to use your editing tools to bring out the best in an image

You know when to take the camera out and when to leave it tucked away

And last but not least, you have an undying desire to be better and that includes shooting til you're dead and devouring others' work so you can appreciate what they bring to the photography world and to the world in general

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 02:26:16 +0000

#22. You have to check in your gear at the airport as there are too many pieces to fit in your carry-on.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 02:26:16 +0000

#22. You have to check in your gear at the airport as there are too many pieces to fit in your carry-on.

By: chromosone XX

chromosone XX — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:50:33 +0000

I was going to re-post this piece until I read point number 6...How very presumptuously sexist and homophobic of the writer to assume that only heterosexual men are "real" photographers...get real!

By: Mike Jacobson

Mike Jacobson — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:50:08 +0000

#6. Dana,thanks for your comment, I believe the answere is, both!

By: Dana King

Dana King — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:13:17 +0000

6. A gorgeous woman with a digital SLR brushes by you — and you only notice her camera and what kind of lens she has.

Either your a photographer or have officially hit "middle-age" or both!

Sad thing is -- I do this. I never laughed so hard.

By: Mike Jacobson

Mike Jacobson — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 06:52:18 +0000

July 28th,2011 at 11:49PM
With so many different opinnions come so many different comments.I'm an award winning photographer, been shooting for over 40 years. While sitting at a coffee bar,I was asked if I had been taking any photos' lately. During the conversation another gent spoke up. I have a little point and shoot and can take as good as picture as anyone! Befor I could say a word a friend spoke up,"You just keep taking your picture's, Mike here takes Photographs". There is a difference!

As for being real, I resemble #6. however, The phrase needs to be rewritten: You know your an OLD photographer when....

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By: ALVIN MCNEALY

ALVIN MCNEALY — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:17:46 +0000

Number 9 happen to me at a sam's club. I did a wedding gown setting for a bride, took it to sam's where I have all my processing done. Came to pick up my 18x20 photo and the lady asked me for the photographer's copyright information since it was a professional photo! Had to go back to my truck and get my d7000 and prove it was my work(smile)!

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:44:25 +0000

fun fun fun...the stuffy responses remind me of some intimidating times going into a photography store for the first time and asking questions, only to get scoffed at by the employees...like any other hobby/profession, there is a fair share of photo snobs out there and they do a great disservice to photography...lucky for me I wasn't deterred by the snobbishness and have pursued it with great passion and try to answer questions and help others ot enjoy it! peace!

By: SGHOSH

SGHOSH — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:30:20 +0000

Well, I just had some time and read thru the full list of comments. This is wonderful. I like when people post comments and make a fool of themselves. Somewhere I heard most photographers are GAY. No offence, but I feel most dont get humours and want to join WWF. Great work guys, with the comments.

By: Toni Aull

Toni Aull — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:41:27 +0000

So Spoken and True!!

By: Peter Garner

Peter Garner — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:04:24 +0000

People you've just taken a picture of get really upset when you tell them they can't see the picture because you're using film..

By: Scott Baradell

Scott Baradell — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:16:44 +0000

David, what browser are you using. The main (center) column should appear to you as black text on a white background.

By: KG2V

KG2V — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:12:45 +0000

Who shops at a photo store? Ah, those of us who have B&H/Adorama as our local store?

By: David B

David B — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:25:52 +0000

1 sign you're a real blogger: You realize black text on a dark gray background might not be the best idea.

Your photo tips (once I highlighted them) looked good though.

By: Dreamcatcher Photography

Dreamcatcher Photography — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:19:59 +0000

Lots of truth in this list, and it's amusing! I have been a professional photographer for almost 30 years and found it funny, there are alot of people commenting here who need to lighten up! I have a feeling they are also people who have never heard of an f stop, shutter speed, etc.!

By: Abby Grace Photography

Abby Grace Photography — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:04:51 +0000

this. is. awesome.

By: oblever

oblever — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:19:48 +0000

@katied. Tell me, how does the Lord Jesus Christ, fit into this string. Pity there were no images of him recorded - guess there were no professional photographers around at that time!!

By: katied

katied — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:17:12 +0000

Jesus, the snark this thing elicited. What up with that? It's a cute list; frigging roll with it, you nose-in-the-air pros. You're a tad big for your britches if you have to point out your offense.

By: Meethil Momaya

Meethil Momaya — Mon, 09 May 2011 20:42:49 +0000

Hi,

This list was made on the 1st of October of some year. I am guessing it was 2009. Its terribly outdated. I have made another one that is inspired from the one above. Its can be read at http://www.meethil.net/photography/the-21-new-signs-that-you-are-a-real-photographer/

By: Erik

Erik — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:18:49 +0000

#22 You spend your days arguing about when is a "photographer" a "photographer"?

Fun post! I found it through linked in. It's important to keep a good sense of humor about these things.

By: Peter Phun

Peter Phun — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 03:09:35 +0000

Wow, more than a year later after this originally posted, it's nice to know someone is reading this. Merry Christmas. Thanks Martin for reminding me about this post.

By: Martin Ellard

Martin Ellard — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 23:32:41 +0000

I still haven't cracked number 20 yet ;o)

By: Bryan Lever

Bryan Lever — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 09:19:19 +0000

Photographers choices:
Nikon is no con
Canon is for war journos
Minolta the photographers alter
Olympus for the gods of photography
Pentax is for tax avoiders
Samsung is your sing song

By: Bel

Bel — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 16:11:23 +0000

I love this! hehehe

By: Beth

Beth — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:31:28 +0000

Maybe time to close the comments on this thread and start a new one, entitled "How To Tell When You've Lost Your Sense Of Humor"
Get a grip Andy - everyone who is a true professional photographer laughs at comments like these, and enjoys the humor for what it is.