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<blockquote data-quote="ohkphoto" data-source="post: 32146" data-attributes="member: 1573">I think a lot of it is that people just don't understand what goes into a good photo.&nbsp; They're in a point and shoot world and that's how they think.&nbsp; When someone comments about my &quot;big camera&quot;, I just smile and say, &quot;yes, this is a serious camera.&quot;&nbsp; Their next comment is usually, &quot;you must be a professional.&quot; and I just say &quot;yes&quot;.&nbsp; I don't even get into a discussion about &quot;it's not the camera, it's the person behind it.&quot;I recently showed a client some photos of her in a badly lit area . . . I had to work really hard to get good shots of her in this very bright foyer, lots of reflections and opportunities for things to be sticking out of heads and other places. When she saw her photos, she responded,&nbsp;&nbsp; &quot;Wow.&nbsp; You really understand how to use light.&quot;&nbsp; and this was from a &quot;non-photographer&quot;.&nbsp; So there is hope for the masses.So don't let the stupid comments bother you.&nbsp; YOU know it's more than the equipment . . . remember the expression . . .&quot;don't cast pearl before swine.&quot;&nbsp; Self-confidence goes a long way.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="ohkphoto, post: 32146, member: 1573"] I think a lot of it is that people just don't understand what goes into a good photo. They're in a point and shoot world and that's how they think. When someone comments about my "big camera", I just smile and say, "yes, this is a serious camera." Their next comment is usually, "you must be a professional." and I just say "yes". I don't even get into a discussion about "it's not the camera, it's the person behind it." I recently showed a client some photos of her in a badly lit area . . . I had to work really hard to get good shots of her in this very bright foyer, lots of reflections and opportunities for things to be sticking out of heads and other places. When she saw her photos, she responded, "Wow. You really understand how to use light." and this was from a "non-photographer". So there is hope for the masses. So don't let the stupid comments bother you. YOU know it's more than the equipment . . . remember the expression . . ."don't cast pearl before swine." Self-confidence goes a long way. [/QUOTE]

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