Kiwi - GKPE - General Ramblings (2)

theflyingkiwi wrote in post #4084756
I thought it was obvious, if he has kids then he should know how to relate to them so he can shoot them. otherwise I don't think he would be much of a father then is he?

ah - the old "they're all the same" mistake eh? nope, doesn't work like that.
Some kids will be really easy to take photo's of (I've got one of those ) and others will absolutely hate it. Some will sit & play with something for hours while others will be bored silly after 6.2 seconds. Some can do as they're told, while others...

low orbit wrote in post #4084892
You ever tried managing other people's kids? *not* easy. Hell, it's bad enough with your own sometimes.

Good call. Kids (especially the under 5's) can be a handful in a formal environment. Especially indoors.

in a word, NOPE.

weka2000 wrote in post #4084910
I have 2 girls.

Just because you have kids proves only 1 thing ......... you can breed
Does not mean your any good with them or that you can photograph them well.

I have enough trouble with 18-24 yr old woman and trying to bite my tounge.
There is a reason why I do well with nature and landscapes.

That's true, even dumb people can do that

joeseph wrote in post #4084913
ah - the old "they're all the same" mistake eh? nope, doesn't work like that.
Some kids will be really easy to take photo's of (I've got one of those ) and others will absolutely hate it. Some will sit & play with something for hours while others will be bored silly after 6.2 seconds. Some can do as they're told, while others...

as you can tell I have kids, NOT. I have never shots kids and really I wouldn't have any idea on how to get them to sit still or anything.

Ok now I will shut up

theflyingkiwi wrote in post #4084954
as you can tell I have kids, NOT. I have never shots kids and really I wouldn't have any idea on how to get them to sit still or anything.

Ok now I will shut up

Dam every now and then you say something smart

theflyingkiwi wrote in post #4084954
as you can tell I have kids, NOT. I have never shots kids and really I wouldn't have any idea on how to get them to sit still or anything.

Ok now I will shut up

I have two

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The idea of them playing and running around sounds way better than in a studio where I have to direct.

I HATE directing people.

So whats everyone up to this week. Who up for a city shoot at night ...... wait weathers meant to be turning to custard

Moppie wrote in post #4082181
Really?
Is it a proper Tiwn Turbo VR6? Or one of the wanna be GDI models?

The real VR6's are proper rocket ships, 280hp with the traction to make it work.

yep the twin hairdryer version - still sucked.. felt like a wet weekend in bognor( palmerston north is the nz equal) ... !!

fast it was - but then again so would be my driving license as it was handed to the nice officer...

weka2000 wrote in post #4084999
Dam every now and then you say something smart

yea it's a shame you don't follow suit every now and then isn't

iKirst wrote in post #4085004
I have two

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^V old pic, Maddy (left) is now 10. Charlie is 8
That's candid (and not a well composed shot - but I was a beginner)

PS - they are my sisters kids. But I spend a ton of time with them

for a minute there I thought you were hiding something

weka2000 wrote in post #4085012
The idea of them playing and running around sounds way better than in a studio where I have to direct.

I HATE directing people.

You cannot direct kids The more you try - the harder it will get. Just let them do what they do best and take photos of it....

theflyingkiwi wrote in post #4085062
yea it's a shame you don't follow suit every now and then isn't

Hey I do what I want, when I want and how I want and the only person who will be able to tell me what to do I the guy who pays my wages

EDIT: In very fiesty mood today. Teachers are back. Had to show 1 today how to drag and drop a document from 1 folder to another. Just to think our tax paying $$$ goes to a good cause.

iKirst wrote in post #4083603
Maybe look at Diamante's?

i would rather walk..... :p

weka2000 wrote in post #4083813
Ok request...

I need a online calender booking system. Any ideas?

google - best bet but watch the privacy..

low orbit wrote in post #4084892
Points you back in the direction of the Mondeos. You seemed super keen on them a few days back ... what happened?

still am - just thinking of other options.....

weka2000 wrote in post #4084910
I have 2 girls.

Just because you have kids proves only 1 thing ......... you can breed
Does not mean your any good with them or that you can photograph them well.

I have enough trouble with 18-24 yr old woman and trying to bite my tounge.
There is a reason why I do well with nature and landscapes.

lil_miss wrote in post #4085073
You cannot direct kids The more you try - the harder it will get. Just let them do what they do best and take photos of it....

and there is the voice of experinece.....

lil miss is right.. the little buggers will only dig their heels in if you try to interfere.. you need to make it fun and they will be tricked into doing what you want..

weka2000 wrote in post #4085012
The idea of them playing and running around sounds way better than in a studio where I have to direct.
I HATE directing people.
So whats everyone up to this week. Who up for a city shoot at night ...... wait weathers meant to be turning to custard

OOH OOH MEE MEE pick MEE lol

lil_miss wrote in post #4085073
You cannot direct kids The more you try - the harder it will get. Just let them do what they do best and take photos of it....

thats for sure - at the wedding the young (costumed) boy who was meant to carry in the bible pillow changed his mind IN THE DOORWAY of the church. all the convincing (bribing) in the world was to no avail...
end result: the pastor carried the bible (without the cushion)

weka2000 wrote in post #4085080
Hey I do what I want, when I want and how I want and the only person who will be able to tell me what to do I the guy who pays my wages

EDIT: In very fiesty mood today. Teachers are back. Had to show 1 today how to drag and drop a document from 1 folder to another. Just to think our tax paying $$$ goes to a good cause.

o... m... g...
let me guess: that was the technology teacher?

weka2000 wrote in post #4085080
Hey I do what I want, when I want and how I want and the only person who will be able to tell me what to do I the guy who pays my wages

EDIT: In very fiesty mood today. Teachers are back. Had to show 1 today how to drag and drop a document from 1 folder to another. Just to think our tax paying $$$ goes to a good cause.

Wait, you're married right? Shouldn't that be 2 people? *ducks*

Hmmmm must have been an English / History teacher. Good with books, lousy with technology.

Nzshrimper wrote in post #4085089
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still am - just thinking of other options.....

Fair enough too. After all you'll have it for a while I'd imagine.

somethingsimple wrote in post #4085097
OOH OOH MEE MEE pick MEE lol

o... m... g...
let me guess: that was the technology teacher?

Well looks like just the 2 of us SS

No a teacher who has been teaching for about 20yrs. Funny they permote self directed learing so maybe so should I "RTFM" or "Press F1" and if all else fails "Alt+F4"

low orbit wrote in post #4085110
Wait, you're married right? Shouldn't that be 2 people? *ducks*

Yeah right ....... We have a very simple understanding with each other "if you dont like the way things are, theres the front door"

We learnt very early on that we were not going to be able to change the other. We are both very stubborn and when toes get dug in there aint no way either will move.
You think I have attitude ............ cross my wife and she will make me look like a kiten.

weka2000 wrote in post #4085080
Hey I do what I want, when I want and how I want and the only person who will be able to tell me what to do I the guy who pays my wages

really!

well isn't it about time you become your own boss?