Forums > Critique > Fun and Games > Are you a GWC?

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barepixels

Posts: 3195

San Diego, California, US

Hit me CW

Jan 11 10 01:08 pm Link

Photographer

Leo Howard

Posts: 6850

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Steve Kinsey 19K wrote:
I look at these posts occasionally, check out the person doing the posting and move on most of the time.  In this case I have to respond

Unfortunately, we are not allowed to critique the person doing the critiques, unless they ask for it, that would be considered an unsolicited critique, and can get you tossed in to the brig, may want to change your post before the mod squad finds it big_smile

Just sayin

Jan 11 10 01:08 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

He's cool, Leo, and he's correct.  Pop shots at me are completely acceptable.

Jan 11 10 01:09 pm Link

Photographer

Leo Howard

Posts: 6850

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Charles West wrote:
He's cool, Leo, and he's correct.  Pop shots at me are completely acceptable.

Okay, if your cool with it, I just hate to see people brigged when there is no need

Jan 11 10 01:10 pm Link

Photographer

wesfoto

Posts: 624

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Of course, by default of the strictest definition, I am a male, and I've taken pictures with a camera...but, I think you're using the more "specific" internet definition (although EXACTLY what that definition is, I'll leave to you).  So, am I latter?  (Because in all cases, I am the former.)  smile

Jan 11 10 01:10 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

wesfoto wrote:
Of course, by default of the strictest definition, I am a male, and I've taken pictures with a camera...but, I think you're using the more "specific" internet definition (although EXACTLY what that definition is, I'll leave to you).  So, am I latter?  (Because in all cases, I am the former.)  smile

Only one shot in your portfolio is GWCish.  And, it's VERY GWCish, even though it has a billion comments.

All other shots are well done.

Jan 11 10 01:16 pm Link

Photographer

CHLNGR

Posts: 86

Sacramento, California, US

Yes, please.
Part of me is proud of being a GWC and part wants to get beyond that phase.
Please tell me why, which ones and what I can do to grow.
Thanks!

Jan 11 10 01:20 pm Link

Photographer

Schwigen Photography

Posts: 40

Saint Louis, Missouri, US

just DOit!

Jan 11 10 01:24 pm Link

Photographer

fine art nudes by paul

Posts: 3296

Oakland, California, US

i think you missed me.  sad

Jan 11 10 01:25 pm Link

Photographer

wesfoto

Posts: 624

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Charles West wrote:

Only one shot in your portfolio is GWCish.  And, it's VERY GWCish, even though it has a billion comments.

All other shots are well done.

Just one?  Wow!  I figured on more than that.  So, I'm just a bit GWCish around the edges?  Can you let me know which one?  Because, if its the one I think it is, you're telling me that a GWC could pull off that lighting?

And, thanks for the "well done" on the rest.  smile

Jan 11 10 01:26 pm Link

Photographer

Burning Paper Hearts

Posts: 765

Salt Lake City, Utah, US

I would love to hear what you think, I am a newbie I just started about 5 months ago.

Jan 11 10 01:28 pm Link

Photographer

James O Wright

Posts: 616

Kansas City, Missouri, US

Hey, it's Monday.  Why not?

Jan 11 10 01:30 pm Link

Photographer

Sync Studioz

Posts: 109

Frankfurt, Hassia, Germany

Julian Wilde Studio wrote:
Actually, I think I'm a GWSC: "A Guy With Several Cameras!!"  ;-)  You tell me!  -JULIAN

yeah right Julian nice try.lol

Jan 11 10 01:46 pm Link

Photographer

PBK Photography

Posts: 1109

Dallas, Texas, US

Charles West wrote:
Does your work come across as being GWCish? 

I'll let you know, based EXCLUSIVELY on your current portfolio.

I'll let you know why, too, but you have to ask.

I'll let models know if they have any work FROM a GWC.

If you post here at all, you're getting judged.
If you don't want to play silly MM games, DO NOT post.

Drive by pop shots at me are also acceptable.  I know who I am.

Hell, I've been called one before. One more aint gonna matter to me! :p

Jan 11 10 01:51 pm Link

Photographer

M-Lewis

Posts: 296

Grand Forks, North Dakota, US

I'm going to guess I'm more GWC than not, what I'm interested in is the "why" that you offer - so take a shot, or several.

Jan 11 10 02:16 pm Link

Photographer

Osur Ventura

Posts: 1

Oxnard, California, US

take A look please.

Jan 11 10 02:20 pm Link

Photographer

Eclectic Vision

Posts: 8281

Toledo, Ohio, US

Me?

Jan 11 10 02:27 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

John Milton wrote:
Love to hear your thoughts...

John

Not a GWC, and in no danger of becoming one.

Jan 11 10 03:04 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

E Liz Art wrote:

10% GWC.

Jan 11 10 03:06 pm Link

Photographer

Artsy Craftsy

Posts: 851

Oceanside, California, US

CW...Why not...

Jan 11 10 03:06 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Digital Perspective wrote:
Interested in knowing if my fear of being a GWC are founded

Not too founded.  Not bad at all.  Only 20% GWC.

Jan 11 10 03:07 pm Link

Photographer

clarkphotography

Posts: 117

Indianapolis, Indiana, US

lets have it...

Jan 11 10 03:07 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Jessica Kellie wrote:
I do smile See if you can spot which one

You are choosing your photographers well, and are not shooting with GWCs.

Jan 11 10 03:09 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Retinal Fetish wrote:
Well I know I AM!!! ....  but how well am I hiding it?

Very good at hiding it!  Only 15% GWC.

Jan 11 10 03:10 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

ImagesbyPT wrote:
If you're judging based on what I mainly shoot....I'm probably in trouble! ;-)

PT

Close to 100% GWC. 
Five cookies for not trying to hide it!

Jan 11 10 03:12 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

A J Kirchner wrote:
I was a gwc at one point but where am I now?

You are rapidly escaping any GWC connotations.  Only about 20%  GWC.  A little portfolio editing, and no one will ever know.

Jan 11 10 03:14 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Sync Studioz wrote:
last time i checked I was still a guy and have one working camera ;-p
hmmm i guess so????

Not bad at all.  0% GWC. 

No.  Not a GWC.

Jan 11 10 03:16 pm Link

Photographer

photoshootwithbigberd

Posts: 16

Los Angeles, California, US

I'm a GWC.

Generous with cake. big_smile

Jan 11 10 03:16 pm Link

Photographer

Retinal Fetish

Posts: 385

New York, New York, US

Charles West wrote:

Very good at hiding it!  Only 15% GWC.

Well seeing as I have 20 pics, which three give me away?

Jan 11 10 03:17 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

ZZZphotos wrote:
I have 2 cameras, so does that make me a GW2C?

You're trying hard not to be and it shows.  Only around 10% GWC.

Jan 11 10 03:18 pm Link

Photographer

Studio32D

Posts: 46

Orlando, Florida, US

Hit me, if you please.

I know what I am - but it never hurts to know how one is perceived.

Jan 11 10 03:18 pm Link

Photographer

ChristopherV

Posts: 15

San Diego, California, US

Alright, might as well hear it...

Jan 11 10 03:20 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Retinal Fetish wrote:

Well seeing as I have 20 pics, which three give me away?

PM sent.

Jan 11 10 03:20 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

RJM PHOTO CAPTURE wrote:
amateur GWC
or GWC?

Full blown, 100% GWC.

Congratulations.

Jan 11 10 03:22 pm Link

Photographer

Jerry Ranch

Posts: 440

West Des Moines, Iowa, US

Hit me with you best shot

Jan 11 10 03:24 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

D P Photo wrote:
what's my percentage? smile

Images show you are trying, and improving. 
Only around 20% GWC.

Jan 11 10 03:24 pm Link

Photographer

ML Weston

Posts: 879

Seneca, Missouri, US

I'll play!

Jan 11 10 03:26 pm Link

Model

GingerBedlam

Posts: 72

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

As someone who's done her fair share of self portraits (see the bulk of my port), yes, I'd like to know.

Jan 11 10 03:26 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Leroy Dickson wrote:
Hmmmm ... ok...I'd like to hear this smile

Good going.  Although not all are saleable, many are.  You're clearly not a GWC, and nobody will ever think you are.

Jan 11 10 03:27 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Julian Wilde Studio wrote:
Actually, I think I'm a GWSC: "A Guy With Several Cameras!!"  ;-)  You tell me!  -JULIAN

0% GWC. 

Top quality work.  Well done.

Jan 11 10 03:28 pm Link