Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/03/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Rob-- I know exactly what you mean. People feel that because you have a camera, that you are just ready and waiting to take their pictures for them. I started making photographs in a serious way when I was about 13 (I say that since that is when I got my first outfit), and because I had a "nice" 35mm camera, everyone in the family felt it was my job to be staff family photographer. I hated it and it made me want to leave my camera at home whenever I would go to an event that I was supposed to be enjoying with all the other participants, when instead I was being asked to "work." I finally put my foot down and said that I did not want to do these "assignments," and folks finally listened. I'd tell them that though you enjoy photography, that you don't enjoy assignments, that your style of working is quite different, more personal, and that they would really enjoy the result much more if they would hire a professional. Just be honest about it. Tell them you don't enjoy doing that kind of work, and that as a result, they won't enjoy the results. Good luck learning to say "no" on your own behalf. It's very liberating. Kit - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Rob McClure Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 11:02 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Emotional Distress Hello, I am experiencing a level of emotional distress related to my photography and wondered if I am alone with this problem. I characterize myself as an advanced amateur photographer who enjoys walking/ riding around with my Leica Ms and shooting whatever strikes me, usually buildings, landscapes, etc. I also enjoy doing black and white candids at weddings and other events. Frequently I am asked by friends to do an "assignment" such as a wedding, baby shower, etc. as the main photographer. Invariably I get all stressed out, and hate the results. Yesterday I shot a large women's tea party at our church, which included table photos, photos of the speaker (last year's Miss Ohio -- which was cool) and some behind the scenes stuff. I dusted off my Canon FD equipment as I knew this would be mostly a flash kind of thing and wanted the motordrives. Most of the shots were ok, but I lost part of a roll to a light leak (that A-1 must have developed it since I last used it). To add insult to injury, someone else was there with a prosumer digital camera and had fabulous results (saw her proofs today). Am I the only one who feels this way about "assignments"? Rob McClure - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html