Honolulu POTN Hale

Samanax wrote in post #6175944
After doing the Photo Walk this past weekend I've come to realize that I don't what type of photography I'm actually interested in. I'm still too new at this to have experienced all the different kinds of photography but I do know I like taking pictures of my dogs and of other photographers.

I'm drawn to urban shots. I'm not too interested in portraits or landscape shots. Macro photography looks like fun and night/low light photography looks pretty cool. I do want to make a lightbox and do those still life product type shots one day.

But I felt sort of lost at the Foster Botanical Garden Meet...didn't know what to shoot. I felt the same way at the photo workshop assignment session at the Honolulu Festival and during the Scott Kelby Photo Walk...although I did find out I need a longer lens than what I currently have. But I never seem to know what I want to shoot...other than shooting other photographers.

So what kind of photography do you guys like? How long did it take for you to find out what you preferred? Anyone lost like me?

Chris

I like a little of everything (though I haven't quite tried everything yet)--I guess I should say I'd like to do everything. Most of my photos are people shots. Like Norris, I like telephoto candid stuff--I'm really not the type to tell people to gather for a group shot. Most of my candids come at events. My main reason for getting into photography in the first place was to take pictures of my nephew (now nephews). And also like Norris, I started with Nikon (D70) and then made the switch to the 5D for the full frame. My nephews are still my most photographed subject. I intend to get into portrait stuff at some point and I bought my 1D3 in anticipation of my older nephew starting up sports (he's only 3 but he loves sports) so I enjoy that. Many, many years from now I want to try wedding photography but that's way in the future (if ever). I do like landscape stuff and macro stuff and I started off with taking pictures of my knife collection but that still hasn't really developed (haven't worked on that in awhile). Probably something else in there that I'm forgetting.

My favorite subjects are people... especially family members. Candids are always fun. Its exciting just looking through the shots with them. Capturing memories and sharing them is what I enjoy about photography.

I really like environmental portraits and I wanna try the high fashion stuff.

Chris,

I like shooting anything that I think is interesting. Mainly I enjoy colorful things, shooting still and things that catch my eye. I too did feel out of place at the workshop as in what I wanted to shoot. Im really shy so I have a hard time shooting people in public. I would like to start taking portraits and posing but I need to get over the shy side of me. I first got into photography wanting to paint but then now Im hooked on photography. I also wanted to take pictures of my sculptures but after I got my camera I rarely touch my clay. There are so many ways photography has changed me. One day Ill have time to do all. Right now Im trying to get better in photography for my graphic design stuff.

Thanks for responding guys! I enjoy hearing (or reading) about things other people/photographers are interested in. I also enjoy looking at their photographs and seeing how they compose their shots...helps me to improve my own photography.

I do enjoy taking and looking at candid shots of people. I think that's why I like looking at the pictures in the Urban forum. Portraits don't seem to interest me at all. I enjoy looking at pictures of old things...old cars, old buildings, old trains, old household appliances, old bicycles, etc... maybe that's something I need to look into (and why I want to go to Hawaiian Railway).

I guess I'm just trying to figure out where to take this new hobby of mine.

Anyway, thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Chris

DSPORT Cover Model Lisa Fleming for NEOSTREET.

nice photo

Samanax wrote in post #6175944
After doing the Photo Walk this past weekend I've come to realize that I don't what type of photography I'm actually interested in. I'm still too new at this to have experienced all the different kinds of photography but I do know I like taking pictures of my dogs and of other photographers.

I'm drawn to urban shots. I'm not too interested in portraits or landscape shots. Macro photography looks like fun and night/low light photography looks pretty cool. I do want to make a lightbox and do those still life product type shots one day.

But I felt sort of lost at the Foster Botanical Garden Meet...didn't know what to shoot. I felt the same way at the photo workshop assignment session at the Honolulu Festival and during the Scott Kelby Photo Walk...although I did find out I need a longer lens than what I currently have. But I never seem to know what I want to shoot...other than shooting other photographers.

So what kind of photography do you guys like? How long did it take for you to find out what you preferred? Anyone lost like me?

Chris

Thanks for sharing chris. =)

tiarehi wrote in post #6176103
Chris,

Nice to share your thoughts about photography style, here is my take on it:

I have been shooting for a couple of years with DSLR cameras, this year I made the switch from Nikon to Canon, why? I wanted a FF sensor, ie 5D.

This is what I noticed while shooting for the past years:
- I like to shoot public events, HNL, korean, okinawan festivals and so forth.
- Used to shoot macro and landscape, but boring...
- Car photography, but discovered strobe lighting, so I might invest in that...

I believe my style is more on the telephoto end for candid shots, such as performance on stage.

Norris, you;re leaning towards Photojournalism!!!!

obycity wrote in post #6176607
Chris,

I like shooting anything that I think is interesting. Mainly I enjoy colorful things, shooting still and things that catch my eye. I too did feel out of place at the workshop as in what I wanted to shoot. Im really shy so I have a hard time shooting people in public. I would like to start taking portraits and posing but I need to get over the shy side of me. I first got into photography wanting to paint but then now Im hooked on photography. I also wanted to take pictures of my sculptures but after I got my camera I rarely touch my clay. There are so many ways photography has changed me. One day Ill have time to do all. Right now Im trying to get better in photography for my graphic design stuff.

Hey. I'm a graphic design guy too! SWEET!

geekaleek wrote in post #6176529
My favorite subjects are people... especially family members. Candids are always fun. Its exciting just looking through the shots with them. Capturing memories and sharing them is what I enjoy about photography.

I really like environmental portraits and I wanna try the high fashion stuff.

Cool! We capture memories and make photographs of them.

"Great Moments in Great Light!"

Thats waht we;re all about.

Kent, I think so...

tiarehi wrote in post #6177139
Kent, I think so...

We need to get you doing Picture Stories then. =)

motion_projekt wrote in post #6177362
We need to get you doing Picture Stories then. =)

I would not mind if I had time... but it reminds me going back to school and do some essay homework, bleh, hate writing and reading... lol

tiarehi wrote in post #6177390
I would not mind if I had time... but it reminds me going back to school and do some essay homework, bleh, hate writing and reading... lol

i meant Picture story like the stuff i did for my journalism class.

http://jour307.knphoto​graphics.com/final.htm​l

motion_projekt wrote in post #6177497
i meant Picture story like the stuff i did for my journalism class.

http://jour307.knphoto​graphics.com/final.htm​l

Yeah, that is what I meant, just by writing the description part scares me lol.. writing is not my thingy.. but I like your project, "moving" story!

Samanax wrote in post #6174409
Wow, another 40D shooter. Do you have an on-line portfolio we could check out? A lot of us here have Flickr galleries.

Chris

Oops. 30D, not 40D. That's what I get for posting after my bedtime.

See if this works.
http://www.flickr.com/​photos/25532173@N07/

New Toy

motion_projekt wrote in post #6177115
Hey. I'm a graphic design guy too! SWEET!

Cool! Are you a double major?

Ive been around the art field for awhile, I finally decided to stick with communication arts.