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I have a degree in photography - but would you consider me a GWC? or an ITGWC. I'm at a crossroads in my life. I need to know.. I've had a few beers tonight so I'm drunk typing and Ill probably wake up in the morning to regret this... Be honest.... Feb 24 10 08:24 pm Link If you have to ask,.,...... GWC has nothing to do with skill level. Only intent. After looking through your portfolio, it sure appears that you are. Feb 24 10 08:25 pm Link Whether you're a GWC or a photographer has nothing to do with ability as a photographer. It only has to do with intent. Do you photograph to see naked woman or to make photos? Only you can answer this question. Many gr8 photographers claim to aspire to be a GWC. I don't really believe them but it's fun to see their proclamations. Feb 24 10 08:28 pm Link I have decided to edit my post and STFU. Just keep drinking; it'll all be fine. Feb 24 10 08:33 pm Link Are you shooting just to get girls nekkid? Then yes. Otherwise, no. Feb 24 10 08:33 pm Link And who decides what the intent was of the photographer? The viewer! Intent is always an annoying definition of GWC, since it's the viewer who labels one as such. Viewing your nude work, it looks as though you are GWC. May wish to separate your nudes from your other work. Feb 24 10 09:26 pm Link From a photographic standpoint I think you could do some things that would lessen the chance that someone might brand you as a GWC. Of course, why are you taking the photographs? Why are you interested in shooting nude women? The whole term GWC is kind of silly but if we play along with the theme, the viewer will make a judgment about your intentions however that doesn't mean the viewer knows what you were thinking. Feb 24 10 11:05 pm Link GWC: I dunno. Amateur: yes. Feb 24 10 11:13 pm Link Where did you get your degree? Feb 24 10 11:22 pm Link seems to me you've gone to far too much trouble actually trying to create variety, artistic editing, etc. to qualify as a GWC (regardless of whether people think you've succeeded or not you've clearly put alot of work into it). Most GWCs probably have pics that have none of that, since the goal is already achieved when the shoot is done. There's no real need to put more thought into the images for them. Feb 24 10 11:34 pm Link Where is your degree in photography from? Feb 24 10 11:41 pm Link Myopic Earache wrote: The University of New Mexico Feb 25 10 03:48 am Link - Mikazuki - wrote: Naw... Just seems to work out that way. Feb 25 10 03:50 am Link Tyrone Lavigne wrote: ouch. Feb 25 10 06:42 am Link ExtremeMojo Photography wrote: Half your shots are photoshopped beyond all comprehension. The other half are poorly lit. You're either a GWC or you aren't trying very hard to get it right. Feb 25 10 06:48 am Link DO you really need to ask! I see a lot in your port, but nothing that screams GWC! No, you have some really amazing shots, and you do have artistic shots that are beautiful, even nudes. Now, if you were asking this, something must have prompted you to think that. Did someone call you a GWC? Or were you just drunk an in a mood. It happens...but really, the GWCs I have worked with, usually did not produce images that were even half of what you have going on. And they were hitting on me the entire time and I was extremely uncomfortable. Now, if you are doing the same, then stop it! LOL...Don't hit on the models!  Im sooo teasing you right now cause I think the question really was asked when there should have been a safety button on the computer.... "You have had a few, are you SURE you want to post this???" hehe. Id love to shoot with you, I also read through your profile and you're hysterical...to me...and Id love to get that tattoo shot, but Im pretty far from where youre at. Relax, dont be SOOO critical of yourself, and if you want to do something different, THEN DO that! Get creative, do shots of girls or guys with clothes on, or lingerie (you have some of those) and continue that. Prove to yourself you're no just some idiot pretending to be a photographer! I don't see that in your work. Best to youFeb 25 10 08:28 am Link Just goes to show formal education isn't the be all end all. Your work is VERY amateur, but if you like it then, hey, party on. Feb 25 10 08:33 am Link ExtremeMojo Photography wrote: What do you think you are? Our opinion should not matter. Feb 25 10 08:34 am Link This is sorta like walking into a field, with money on top and land mines on the bottom. You want to proceed, but you just know...this won't end well. LOL But on another note...want to see my Adobe Photoshop before and after?: http://www.justcalljames.com/Marina-B4-After.jpg Feb 25 10 08:38 am Link ExtremeMojo Photography wrote: You have a degree in Photography really? Elvis had a black belt in Karate Feb 25 10 08:39 am Link Jenn aka Miss Rayne wrote: Gee thanks a lot, yes a safety button would be a good idea, I'm really a lightweight when it comes to drinking and I got some bad news, which seems to have worked itself out... no only the few on this string called me a GWC, and I guess that they have a right to their opinion. Feb 25 10 08:41 am Link PANHEAD PHOTOGRAPHY wrote: OH sorry to answer your question (you blow) Hard. GWC is an over statement Feb 25 10 08:42 am Link I am a guy with a cell phone camera and a magnum flashlight and lots of plug-ins Feb 25 10 08:42 am Link Jerry Coleman wrote: It really doesn't, but I like honest feedback, and I'm getting some really good nuggets here. However, this morning I had no idea what I had stepped in. Feb 25 10 08:47 am Link PANHEAD PHOTOGRAPHY wrote: Yeah right, I know Elvis personally, he'd throw a beatin' on you skinny ass. Feb 25 10 08:49 am Link The Art of Churchwell wrote: Okay...you said it...we did not. LOL I would say you're 30% photographer and 70% photoshop person. But don't get mad at me, you opened this can of worms! LOL scary! Feb 25 10 08:49 am Link There's a lot of GWCs that capture good images and there are many photographers that shoot a lot of shit. Your profession is determined by what you take in from it. If you make over half of your income as a photographer, then you is one. As to photoshopped images, so what? PS is merely another implement of the trade. If you take great images and photoshop the hell out of them, it's not necessarily detracting from photography as a medium, it's the way that you do it, your style of the moment. I get sick of people complaining that overly photoshopped images aren't photography, the same as I get sick of people that claim only B&W is representative of the artform. I haven't looked at your port yet. I'll go there next. But I didn't want my answer to be influenced by what you present. Seems some thought you needed work as well as questioned your ability and degree. There's a lot to be said about practice. I know there are many on here that don't like to see people that have been at this for long times, but then, do you really expect to be topnotch coming right out of the gate? You'll catch on. Feb 25 10 09:00 am Link James The Photographer wrote: Feb 25 10 09:07 am Link GWC, yes, screaming. Maybe check out some post production videos on YouTube. It seems as if you over-Ps the shots (or fantasize them) to try to make up for not getting the shot. We all started somewhere though. It's a process. Keep at it. More model shots on Flickr Feb 25 10 09:16 am Link gwc Feb 25 10 09:21 am Link just starting out .. i guess... i dunno my photos bounce between "art" and "gwc" but i like to blame the model some too*LOL* Feb 25 10 10:38 am Link |
