Noni,
I think that majority of us here lack either the proper equipment or the models. Now, the equipment issue hasn't really stopped majority of us before, has it? I'm pretty sure 80% of people posting photos on POTN don't have the lighting gear we'd like to, nor the lenses. We still do our best with the things we have though. And in all hoensty I think we're all doing pretty well!
The issue that many of us may not have access to a model...that's a bit tougher. Many of us use friends and family, and why not within this category too? It doesn't have to be nude shots. Or, do like some of the men I've seen here; use yourself as a model if it's feasible (granted, it's bloody hard to be both in front and behind the camera!).
I don't think we should be scared of posting shots just because we don't have the correct technical equipment. That's also part of the learning process, to make do with the basics.
I think that majority of us here lack either the proper equipment or the models. Now, the equipment issue hasn't really stopped majority of us before, has it? I'm pretty sure 80% of people posting photos on POTN don't have the lighting gear we'd like to, nor the lenses. We still do our best with the things we have though. And in all hoensty I think we're all doing pretty well!
The issue that many of us may not have access to a model...that's a bit tougher. Many of us use friends and family, and why not within this category too? It doesn't have to be nude shots. Or, do like some of the men I've seen here; use yourself as a model if it's feasible (granted, it's bloody hard to be both in front and behind the camera!).
I don't think we should be scared of posting shots just because we don't have the correct technical equipment. That's also part of the learning process, to make do with the basics.
You're 100% correct. As for family and friends modeling for me, my bother and his family live in Oregon...my mother lives in NJ, and my Dad is 82. My best friend has said she'd let me practice on her, but not to post. LOL!!!!! I've been considering where I could get people to pose for me, and I've got some ideas. I'm going to work on how to approach them, and see what happens.
And thanks for the reassurance, btw. I know I don't have to have all the equipment, but like in skydiving, I want the best, because then any errors can only be me, and not the stuff I use. OTOH, I can't afford L glass, nor the lighting setup that I want, so....we'll have to see what occurs.
Best-
Noni
