What is the minimal resolution needed? You might be surprised by my answer….
“Experience is that marvelous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake
when you make it again.”
when you make it again.”
~Franklin P. Jones~
Here’s some technical stuff for you, inspired by an email I received this week
from Tony……
from Tony……
"Rob, I always enjoy your newsletters, this one perhaps more so. Your story reminded me of something that happened a long time ago - my mother, brother, and a friend of my brother's went fishing. My brother's friend was a fishing expert, and told my mother she was doing everything wrong. My mother was the only one who caught fish that day - 3 of them. Instead of learning what she did, he attributed it luck. I'm sure the same happens with your photography. Instead of others learning from what you've done, they say, "that can't work.".... I have a question - what, in your opinion, is the minimal resolution camera to shoot a wedding, portraits, etc., professionally. I ask because I read that this camera is a prosumer camera or that one is a professional camera, and it seems to me that one can get professional images with many different cameras. I currently shoot with a Canon 40D and am wondering if it would make a giant difference to move up to the 7D or 5D MKII. After reading your newsletter, I am wondering if I really should change anything, at least for now. Thanks. Best regards, Tony..."
Tony is referring to this NewsLetter…..CLICK HERE OR THIS IMAGE:
Here’s my reply…..
"....tony, great story. thanks for the feedback....When I started in digital in 2001, I shot all my weddings, babies, families etc etc on the Canon D30. 3.2 megapixel. A model T ford by todays standards and your camera is a formula 500 race car compared to it.
When I shoot weddings I turn my resolution down to small on the d800 and medium on the D700's. You don't need much and that camera will more than handle it. The main thing to worry about is getting good capture, good exposure, composition etc...hope this helps. I may use your question, if its ok, in an upcoming newsletter, with examples from that camera. to prove my point...cool?R"
I am not saying you should use a Canon D30 to shoot your weddings and portraits,
but what I am saying is not to overly obsess about the technical side of things.
but what I am saying is not to overly obsess about the technical side of things.
When I got into digital, my studio was very, very busy….over 700 sessions
a year. All shot by me..
a year. All shot by me..
I had no choice but to come up with solutions that worked and solutions
that didn’t sink me financially.
that didn’t sink me financially.
A few things I knew for certain:
- I knew tons from decades of working in the darkroom and processing prints, including
retouching, mounting and framing. - I knew digital was here to stay. We were just getting warmed up at this point in time
- I knew this new technology would work. A lot of what I heard from others was not
accurate. I’d often say things like: “well, that’s BS…” when I heard such nonsense. Or, I’d
meet a rare few who were actually making it work, and the results from my own testing,
and I’d latch onto that. and keep digging. Remember, this technology was brand new.
Most photography studios were still shooting film. Most were adamant about not giving
up their beloved film. Some too embarrassed to admit that now…
What I created was a system that worked. And, most of it was created by me, with
some input from others, the rare few, who also were getting great results
that flew in the face of convention.
some input from others, the rare few, who also were getting great results
that flew in the face of convention.
Here’s an image from my archives that I created way back when using
my Canon D30…..remember, that’s old, really old….and it’s 3.2 MP…
my Canon D30…..remember, that’s old, really old….and it’s 3.2 MP…
Then final results was amazing. I had a 20″ x30″ wall display in my studio reception area…
My point is this.Stay focused on your vision. If you’re not certain, because you might
lack experience, then go get some. Testing, practicing and tweaking is the game.
lack experience, then go get some. Testing, practicing and tweaking is the game.
Sometimes, if flies in the face of what everyone around you is saying.
One of the BIG key points in all this is, and I hope you asked the question when I stated:
“…..my studio was very, very busy….over 700 sessions
a year. All shot by me…..”
a year. All shot by me…..”
…”how did he get to that point where he’s shooting so much?”
Which begs a very important question. What’s important, activity wise,
in the building and growing of a legit photography business?
in the building and growing of a legit photography business?
‘Tis, and always will be marketing. You’ve heard me say it a million times.
Marketing will force the issues. It will force technical solutions, it will build
character within you, it will give you more money to have more possibilities
to build, build and build….to where you want it to be….
Marketing will force the issues. It will force technical solutions, it will build
character within you, it will give you more money to have more possibilities
to build, build and build….to where you want it to be….
It’s up to you…..
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Click here for a short video….
Are Some Photographers lazy?….
And you’ll get a quick studio tour of my place. Go ahead, watch it…
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FINAL THOUGHTS…..
I joined THREE online forums in the last two months…
yes, three. You heard me right.
Why, you ask? Simple. I am an info junkie. I am CONSTANTLY looking
for better ways to grow my business, grow myself.
for better ways to grow my business, grow myself.
One of those forums cost $100.00 a month. The other two are $20.00 a month each.
Will I stay with them? Who knows.
I’ve joined forums and quit them in the past. Some just weren’t that good. So far,
I am liking these, and feel good about staying with each. The information is good, it’s timely
and relevant. This is important to me.
I am liking these, and feel good about staying with each. The information is good, it’s timely
and relevant. This is important to me.
The more expensive of the two is more like an online mastermind group, with limited
membership.
membership.
Worth it you ask? I don’t know. You tell me. Are YOU worth it? I am….
Many of our forum members over at NoBs Photo Success Inc(TM) think
the mere $20. a month is chump change for what they get in return.
the mere $20. a month is chump change for what they get in return.
I just got this email from Ryan:
“I was blown away by the fact that you took the time to reply to me on such a
personalized basis”
personalized basis”
Personally, I don’t think you’ll find a better online photography forum. But that
could be a biased opinion:)
could be a biased opinion:)
I know the list is long of happy, satisfied members.
Check out what other members have said when you read that page above….
I ain’t making any of this up….
I ain’t making any of this up….
Hope to see you on the inside and to see you succeed.
Yours in photography
RobertPprovencher
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