diana_bolen

<p>True Nathan, perhaps <em>it</em> will find me with time. I do gravitate towards Animals as they are a passion of mine.</p>

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<p><strong>Observant - No matter where you are, great photo opportunities can be found a few meters from where you're standing if you learn to see the world in new and creative ways. It also pays to keenly observe patterns of human behavior, animal behavior, natural light and weather, and of course your own habits and tendencies.</strong></p>

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<p> I could not agree more with this quote from Dan. This is so important.<br>

Get in touch with your instincts and <em>feel</em> that moment. When the hairs stand up on your arms and back of your neck, better have that camera ready.</p>

<p>Okay I have little to no interest in Portrait Photography but I do like the use of People as a Secondary Subject, so for me I think...</p>

<p>Confidence.</p>

<p>Friendly in a Professional Manner.</p>

<p>Exact in their Explanation as to what is expected from the Person. Pose, Clothes, Facial Expression, Make Up and the like.</p>

<p>Knowledgeable.</p>

<p>Understanding and accomadating to a certain point. I think some Photographers can be a bit too Stern and that can ruin a whole days shoot. I also think you can't let people push you around and that is why its important to know where to draw that line.</p>

<p>There are many more traits that a Photographer needs in order to deal with other people. To just focus on the top 5 would be, in my opinion, faulty. People are complex and come in many different personality types, so the need to be Flexible in your way of dealing is also key.</p>

<p>Humor, caring (depending on the subject that might need to play a role), gentle, PATIENCE for many is something that is sorely lacking, but again there is a line that must not be crossed there.</p>

<p>It can be I am sure, a very difficult specialty. I think I would rather keep working with Animals...LOL</p>

<p>Thanks Dave, thats good advice. I do usually dance to my own drummer, but sometimes when I look around I feel a bit of pressure to <em>be</em> like the others.</p>

<p>Kyle, thanks, you actually gave me something to think about and that is a very reasonable explanation. I never thought of that as I am a bit of an impluse buyer and have invested a lot of wallet leather on gadgets. You may have just saved me a lot of money :)</p>

<p>D.B, yes passion plays a big role. I am a passionate person and perhaps I should rein that in or not. I love everything and find beauty in almost everything. I say almost because some things no matter how you try to make it beautiful, it just ain't.</p>

<p>Robert you flatter me. I took your post as you seeing me a young. Thank you! A lady never tells her age, but I will give you a hint. I am pushing 50. I do have a few prints on my wall. I peer at them now and then, but again they are of many things, not just one type of subject. Do I have a preference to one more than another? Not really. You are right, that I should just let it happen. Maybe I am too gungho about making this My semi retired business and I need to go with the flow.</p>

<p>Kevin, I hear ya on the strange looks when you say you don't have a specialty and that, along with the information I have gathered, made me ask the question and seek the advice.<br>

I too have not gotten into the Portait end of things, except of Dogs and Animals. People Portraits don't really appeal to me, so I think I can pretty much say I won't be going there. I do however like the images using humans as a secondary subject.</p>

<p>Thanks Gentleman! You have helped and given me something to think about.</p>

<p>Have a great weekend.</p>

<p>Diana</p><div></div>

<p>Ooops sorry perhaps this belongs in the Business Forum???</p>

<p>Not sure. If it can be moved, please do so or tell me to repost.</p>

<p>Thanks<br>

D</p>

<p>I noticed that many of the Photgraphers here and about the internet have a Niche they focus on.<br>

Do you feel it is advisable for someone to find a Niche and focus on that subject matter in order to have a successful business in Photography?<br>

Call me ADD, but I cannot seem to find my Pigeon Hole, nor am I inclined, <em>really,</em> to do so. I take pictures of all the things around me that evoke emotion, look beautiful to me and hopefully to others.<br>

Should I try and see if I am better at one type of subject over another, or just continue to be a scatter brain shutterbug?<br>

Any suggestions or advice is appreciated.</p>

<p>Thanks<br>

Diana</p>