points by lukan a year ago

Yup, the best pictures I have, are those snapshots of real life action. Not the super prepared professional ones requiring set up (we also have those, my sister is a photographer).

Aeolun a year ago

Isn’t the sign of a professional that they don’t need that setup?

I have some friends that seem able to snap these perfect moments effortlessly.

  • lukan a year ago

    Ah no, I was talking about my own pictures. Some of the staged pictures my sister make of us, are nice as well, but overall I much prefer the blurry snapshot or video of a nice scene.

    (But then again, my sister especially recommended to me to choose my partner as she would look very good on pictures, I replied I have other priorities, but ended up with her anyway)

  • dragonwriter a year ago

    > Isn’t the sign of a professional that they don’t need that setup?

    A professional should be able to get good results without it, but also when you are a professional, the incremental benefit of having the equipment available and using it where appropriate is more than worthwhile.

MarkMarine a year ago

Agree, I strongly dislike the staged, hostage photos. Almost no one looks like they are having fun.