Photographer
Tog
Posts: 55204
Birmingham, Alabama, US
Specialize:
speâ§cialâ§izeâ /ËspÉÊÉËlaɪz/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[spesh-uh-lahyz] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, -ized, -izâ§ing.
âverb (used without object)
1. to pursue some special line of study, work, etc.; have a specialty: The doctor specializes in gastroenterology.
2. Biology. (of an organism or one of its organs) to be adapted to a special function or environment.
âverb (used with object)
3. to render special or specific; invest with a special character, function, etc.
4. to adapt to special conditions; restrict to specific limits.
5. to restrict payment of (a negotiable instrument) by endorsing over to a specific payee.
6. to specify; particularize.
You can not specialize in glamour, nude, art nude, figure nude, fashion, AND commercial.
Having shot a picture does not make you a specialist..
If you specialize in more than one type of photography you are a GENERALIST..
Embrace your Jack of All Trades nature, or PICK AN ACTUAL FREAKIN SPECIALTY!
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M Pandolfo Photography
Posts: 12117
Tampa, Florida, US
People tell me I'm "special" all the time. Does that count?
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dgold
Posts: 10302
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, US
...Nudes IS my specialty!
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Alix Andrea
Posts: 3035
Los Angeles, California, US
Michael Pandolfo wrote:
People tell me I'm "special" all the time. Does that count? You are special 
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Analog Nomad
Posts: 4097
Pattaya, Central, Thailand
OK I admit it. I am a full-service photographic prostitute. I specialize in nothing. I will shoot almost anything for money. I have to admit, after 20 years of swearing I would NEVER shoot another one, I actually shoot WEDDINGS now too. And like it.
I am a Photo Whore. A total Graphics Slut. And proud of it.
Paul
Photographer
Scissor Industries
Posts: 153
San Jose, California, US
ooo ooo ooo... I want to be special!
Model
Sarah Ellis
Posts: 1285
Portland, Oregon, US
dgold wrote:
...Nudes IS my specialty! What a perfect post for a thread about poor word choice.
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David Scott
Posts: 5617
Marion, Iowa, US
W.G. Rowland wrote:
Specialize:
speâ§cialâ§izeâ /ËspÉÊÉËlaɪz/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[spesh-uh-lahyz] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, -ized, -izâ§ing.
âverb (used without object)
1. to pursue some special line of study, work, etc.; have a specialty: The doctor specializes in gastroenterology.
2. Biology. (of an organism or one of its organs) to be adapted to a special function or environment.
âverb (used with object)
3. to render special or specific; invest with a special character, function, etc.
4. to adapt to special conditions; restrict to specific limits.
5. to restrict payment of (a negotiable instrument) by endorsing over to a specific payee.
6. to specify; particularize.
You can not specialize in glamour, nude, art nude, figure nude, fashion, AND commercial.
Having shot a picture does not make you a specialist..
If you specialize in more than one type of photography you are a GENERALIST..
Embrace your Jack of All Trades nature, or PICK AN ACTUAL FREAKIN SPECIALTY! A doctor that specializes in an area can still do general practice as well, can they not?
Photographer
Tog
Posts: 55204
Birmingham, Alabama, US
David Scott wrote:
A doctor that specializes in an area can still do general practice as well, can they not? Of course they can..
I'm specifically picking on bios that state that their author specializes in 10 different things.
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Sarah Ellis
Posts: 1285
Portland, Oregon, US
David Scott wrote:
A doctor that specializes in an area can still do general practice as well, can they not? A specialist doctor can work in general practice, but (s)he can not specialize in general practice.
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Miles Chandler
Posts: 647
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
It's not necessarily a poor word choice: the definition quoted in no way precludes using the term to describe somebody who feels their forte is in more than one particular style or type of photography, approach or subject matter. It does not preclude them having other specialties. It's an intransitive verb being used in absolutely correct fashion.
I specialize in nude photography. I also specialize in several other things- as do many doctors. I'll admit your example is pushing it, though:-)
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Sarah Ellis
Posts: 1285
Portland, Oregon, US
Miles Chandler wrote:
It's not a poor word choice: the definition quoted in no way precludes using the term to describe somebody who feels their forte is a particular style or type of photography, approach or subject matter. It's an intransitive verb being used in absolutely correct fashion.
I specialize in nude photography. The post that I was responding to read: "nudes is my specialty." The word "nudes" is plural.
I specialize in nude modeling. Nudes ARE my specialty.
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Sockpuppet Studios
Posts: 7862
San Francisco, California, US
My specialties are jewelry product images and high end s & m erotica of private clientele....
The crap on MM is just what MM peoples want to see...not who cuts my checks..
Photographer
Miles Chandler
Posts: 647
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Sarah Ellis wrote:
The post that I was responding to read: "nudes is my specialty." The word "nudes" is plural. Whoops! Missed that.. yes, that is obviously a s/v agreement problem. I may have jumped in too quickly.
EDIT: BTW, I love your specialty. Such a great portfolio:-)
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Sarah Ellis
Posts: 1285
Portland, Oregon, US
Miles Chandler wrote:
Whoops! Missed that.. yes, that is obviously a s/v agreement problem. I may have jumped in too quickly. Naw, I was just picking a very very small nit.
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David Scott
Posts: 5617
Marion, Iowa, US
Sarah Ellis wrote:
A specialist doctor can work in general practice, but (s)he can not specialize in general practice. I never said anything about specializing in general practice. I just said you can do more than one thing. Another example might be a basketball player.
(s)he might be a 3-point & free-throw specialist. Multiple specialties.
Depending on how you want to break things down...
I agree you can't specialize in everything as mentioned in the OP's post. But as the statement in the sentence above... one could say they specialize in portait photography (or people photography or whatever you want to call it) --just a different breakdown
Photographer
Tog
Posts: 55204
Birmingham, Alabama, US
Miles Chandler wrote:
It's not a poor word choice: the definition quoted in no way precludes using the term to describe somebody who feels their forte is a particular style or type of photography, approach or subject matter. It's an intransitive verb being used in absolutely correct fashion.
I specialize in nude photography. YOU use it correctly..
This (and I'm quoting) is not, in my understanding, a correct usage:
Photographer has over X years of experience, and specializes in Glamour, swimwear, commercial, fine art, artistic nude, nature, fashion, and runway photography.
I've seen that a few times.. And it makes the gears in my brain slip every time..
Photographer
Dave Mullins
Posts: 1775
Nashua, New Hampshire, US
I am a generalist. I shoot anything that tickles my fancy.
Any models want to tickle my fancy?
Malodave
Photographer
Miles Chandler
Posts: 647
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
W.G. Rowland wrote:
YOU use it correctly..
This (and I'm quoting) is not, in my understanding, a correct usage:
Photographer has over X years of experience, and specializes in Glamour, swimwear, commercial, fine art, artistic nude, nature, fashion, and runway photography.
I've seen that a few times.. And it makes the gears in my brain slip every time.. Yep, I take it back. Specializing simultaneously in 8 types of photography is absurd.
Model
NC17
Posts: 1739
Baltimore, Maryland, US
I'm an extreme middle-of-the-roadist. Hows that?
Photographer
MartinImages
Posts: 3872
Los Angeles, California, US
What a great slogan that'd make though:
"We specialize in everything!"
B
Photographer
Dave Mullins
Posts: 1775
Nashua, New Hampshire, US
NC17 wrote:
I'm an extreme middle-of-the-roadist. Hows that? Remember to read the thread on where the worst drivers are
before you get into the middle-of-the-road!
Malodave
Model
NC17
Posts: 1739
Baltimore, Maryland, US
Dave Mullins wrote:
Remember to read the thread on where the worst drivers are
before you get into the middle-of-the-road!
Malodave Heh, yeah I'll have to remember that... I think they're right here!!
Model
RDawkins
Posts: 4532
Breckenridge, Colorado, US
David Scott wrote:
A doctor that specializes in an area can still do general practice as well, can they not? My father specializes in gastroenterology. He *could* do general practice, but not "as well". So, the answer is no.
Back to modeling: I specialize in gastrointenstinal fashion.
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Mark Reese Photography
Posts: 21622
Brandon, Florida, US
K. Holden wrote:
My father specializes in gastroenterology. He *could* do general practice, but not "as well". So, the answer is no.
Back to modeling: I specialize in gastrointenstinal fashion. Actually Holden, your father could do general practice so the answer is yes he COULD but since he couldn't do it as well he chooses not to.
Model
DELETE ACCOUNT
Posts: 5517
Eškašem, Badakhshan, Afghanistan
bang bang photo wrote:
OK I admit it. I am a full-service photographic prostitute. I specialize in nothing. I will shoot almost anything for money. I have to admit, after 20 years of swearing I would NEVER shoot another one, I actually shoot WEDDINGS now too. And like it.
I am a Photo Whore. A total Graphics Slut. And proud of it.
Paul (whistles, cheering) Yeah, baby!
Model
DELETE ACCOUNT
Posts: 5517
Eškašem, Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Miles Chandler wrote:
Yep, I take it back. Specializing simultaneously in 8 types of photography is absurd. How 'bout: "with special attention to (or interest in) ______, ______, ... " when there really is no specialty and "specializing in ______ photography with additional skills in (or interest in) ______, ______, ... " ? I do understand your point.
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RED Photographic
Posts: 1458
W.G. Rowland wrote:
...You can not specialize in glamour, nude, art nude, figure nude, fashion, AND commercial... How many things can I specialise in?
Can I specialise in glamour, nude, art nude and figure nude, since they're all sort of related?
Can I specialise in fashion and commercial?
Can I specialise in fashion and glamour?
Photographer
Tog
Posts: 55204
Birmingham, Alabama, US
RED Photographic wrote:
How many things can I specialise in?
Can I specialise in glamour, nude, art nude and figure nude, since they're all sort of related?
Can I specialise in fashion and commercial?
Can I specialise in fashion and glamour? To specialize you concentrate in one thing. People can argue themselves blue about this, but for a specialty to be special it has to be what you do best.. If you do two things best.. You don't have a specialty.. This isn't a crime.. It's language.
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Bondo Photo
Posts: 250
Glen Burnie, Maryland, US
"I see", said the blind man...
Photographer
Tog
Posts: 55204
Birmingham, Alabama, US
Bondo Photo wrote:
"I see", said the blind man... I'm just amused that people care enough to keep this thread going..
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Mark Anderson
Posts: 2472
Atlanta, Georgia, US
I specialize in nothing so does that make me a nothing specialist?
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David Scott
Posts: 5617
Marion, Iowa, US
K. Holden wrote:
My father specializes in gastroenterology. He *could* do general practice, but not "as well". So, the answer is no.
Back to modeling: I specialize in gastrointenstinal fashion. I think you must have misread that. when I said "as well" I meant that in the way of meaning "also" and not as in.. comparably or whatever.
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Digiography
Posts: 3367
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
I too was always told as a child I was "special", that's why I got to ride in the "special bus" to a "special school", what are you saying?????
Aggggghhhhhhh, my mommy lied to me????? aggggghhhhhhh!!!!
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Dave Mullins
Posts: 1775
Nashua, New Hampshire, US
NC17 wrote:
Dave Mullins wrote:
Remember to read the thread on where the worst drivers are
before you get into the middle-of-the-road!
Malodave
Heh, yeah I'll have to remember that... I think they're right here!! I was born and raised in Baltimore and I know what the drivers can be like. I used to drive a 24' flatbed truck delivering building supplies in the Balto/Wash Corridor.
We might have to get together the next time I get down there.
Malodave
Photographer
Glenn Francis
Posts: 347
Los Angeles, California, US
Hmmmm, I specialize in everything I do!  -Glenn
Model
NC17
Posts: 1739
Baltimore, Maryland, US
Dave Mullins wrote:
I was born and raised in Baltimore and I know what the drivers can be like. I used to drive a 24' flatbed truck delivering building supplies in the Balto/Wash Corridor.
We might have to get together the next time I get down there.
Malodave Heh you are very right!!! Let me know the next time you're in town!!
(My sister lives way up in NH too, crazy place to be its all dark and snowy up there!)
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