Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/12/17

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Subject: [Leica] Re: You only have to do four things to be a good photographer
From: ericm at pobox.com (Eric)
Date: Sat Dec 17 17:13:35 2005
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Brian:

> The four things you need to do to be a good photographer are:
>
>1. Own the correct brand of camera, preferably in mint condition and kept 
>in the original box.
>2. Always buy the latest gear; technology changes rapidly.
>3. When photographing people, remind them regularly of your friendships 
>with great photographers, and of the brand of camera that you use.
>4. Always make the largest print you can. Size matters.

Don't forget #5...

5.  If somebody disagrees with you, argue as much as you can.  If you are
persistent and nimble with words, you will manage to change the other
person's opinion.  And that will translate into better photos, as well.




--
Eric
http://canid.com/

In reply to: Message from bdcolen at comcast.net (B. D. Colen) ([Leica] Re: You only have to do four things to be a good photographer)
Message from reid at mejac.palo-alto.ca.us (Brian Reid) ([Leica] Re: You only have to do four things to be a good photographer)