really?

Really? is right!

It sounds like you are just another photographer thinking/saying "I can do that just as well." This toxic culture of looking down at others' work is really sad. You might be right! But that doesn't really matter does it? Make photographs, do what you will with them (display them, sell them, or don't, whatever), and let others do the same.

Of course there is a time and place for critique and such. Don't get me wrong. I just don't get this attitude. Reminds me of something a friend of mine posted yesterday:
 

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back alley said:
no problem…

i was struck at how he sees his stuff as unique...
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He exudes confidence which people love, I think it will definitely help him with the sale. He certainly knows how to run a "business". As far as whose photos are better/unique - only a viewer can decide. Have him post his photos here, I am sure some fine RFF folks will love to take a crack at it. :D
 
back alley said:
the difference is i am not advertising myself as unique...
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In advertising art though, you can't really advertise your stuff as being generic and much the same as everybody elses' (although inside, we can admit it to ourselves).

Buy a few frames, get a few prints done, worst thing that can happen is you don't sell them.
 
This guy is unique because he has the balls to get out there and hang his flag. If you want to sell your stuff or yourself you have to be confident in both yourself and your product. The term "unique" in this situation is just marketing fluff and is taken as such by any educated consumer.
 
Success in any area in life has a lot to do with confidence and a belief in your own ability, right or wrong. Worrying about this sort of thing will only cause you unneccessary frustration Joe.
 
Corran said:
Really? is right!

It sounds like you are just another photographer thinking/saying "I can do that just as well." This toxic culture of looking down at others' work is really sad. You might be right! But that doesn't really matter does it? Make photographs, do what you will with them (display them, sell them, or don't, whatever), and let others do the same.

Of course there is a time and place for critique and such. Don't get me wrong. I just don't get this attitude. Reminds me of something a friend of mine posted yesterday:
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you accuse me of being judgemental...as you judge me w/o a clue as to what's in my heart.
 
Keith said:
Success in any area in life has a lot to do with confidence and a belief in your own ability, right or wrong. Worrying about this sort of thing will only cause you unneccessary frustration Joe.
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i'm not worrying about any of this...it's a curiosity to me.
 
back alley said:
you accuse me of being judgemental...as you judge me w/o a clue as to what's in my heart.
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I disagree...I did not judge you. I made a generalized statement about photographers looking down at others, especially in the realm of selling their work. Take that as you will.
 
Corran said:
I disagree...I did not judge you. I made a generalized statement about photographers looking down at others, especially in the realm of selling their work. Take that as you will.
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It sounds like you are just another photographer thinking/saying "I can do that just as well." This toxic culture of looking down at others' work is really sad. You might be right! But that doesn't really matter does it? Make photographs, do what you will with them (display them, sell them, or don't, whatever), and let others do the same.

oh really?!
 
you (yo͞o)
2. used to refer to any person in general.

Sorry, I meant the generalized "you" after the first, as in "another photographer."
 
'some' people should have the balls to just accept responsibility for their words and deeds…not speaking of anyone in particular…;)
 
You get what you pay for including a little generic artist hype. Ideally there would be several photographers selling work in the same marketplace which may or may not improve the quality of what is being offered regardless of the hype.
 
Graham Line said:
You can hardly expect him to put up a sign saying "You can buy this stuff anywhere, and probably for less."

Though that might be a good hook for a Saturday market kind of thing.
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... now that would get one noticed Joe!

I'm with Keith though ... it's mostly about not noticing the emperors new cloths, and aquiring a taste for big macs
 
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