For the record, I’m not a photographer.
I love taking pictures, but it’s just a hobby.
Some people may wonder why I put my name on my pictures.
“Who does she think she is, a photographer or something?”
When I took a photography class at the community college summer before last, the professor said, “It’s not a matter of if your images will be stolen, it’s only a matter of when.”
He went on to encourage us to put our name, a copyright, or something on our photos. He explained, “It won’t stop someone if they’re determined, but it will discourage most people from taking your images.”
So that’s why I put my name on there. Not because I think my pictures are better than anyone else’s and certainly not because I consider myself a professional.
Now my Uncle Duane, who’s been a commercial photographer in Austin,TX for 25 years, shoots with a Hasselblad, and has his own studio….he’s a professional.
As for me, I just got my first SLR for Valentine’s Day!
The learning curve is steep, but it’s a lot of fun. There are so many images in my head and I know I can make them a reality with my new equipment.
Hope you’re having a great week!
I need to start doing this; I fear this will happen. I know I’m not great, but I take decent, unusual pics~
Thanks for sharing; Off to figure out how to put my name on them.
Yay! That’ s so exciting!!! Which kind of SLR is it? They are SO much fun to play with!
@Alex-Thanks, it’s about time right? haha! It’s a EOS Rebel T2i-they are fixing to release the T3i next month but the only difference was in the video capability so the older version was fine with me. Now I just gotta get through the manual! 🙂
Yes its so sad but true!
But if you ask me, I think you’re a professional! Love your images!
Can’t wait to see what you do for Aprils a-z challenge, I’ve signed up too! *eek* hehe
You signed up!!!! AWESOME!!!! I have no idea what I’m going to do yet but it’s going to be really fun to see everyone’s alphabet postings!! FUN! 🙂
Congrats on the new SLR! What brand did you go with?
@ Paul–Thanks, I’m so excited! It always seemed like everyone had one but me! I got a *Canon*
Yep. I know I should do this, but I never do… But my photos aren’t nearly as good as yours so no one will want to steal them anyway. 🙂
Thanks for sharing such valuable information. I love the variety of info. and
images you post!
You’re welcome. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Dee! I appreciate it!