What (if anything) would make you give up photography ?

[DougFord]

Heroin....

...because you need to sell your camera gear to buy more heroin and if any of your friends aren't heroin addicts they're not gonna lend you their gear because you'll just sell it to buy more heroin. I agree with this reasoning but then how did J. Coltrane manage to show up at his gigs with a saxophone??

 

[Spanik]

Lack of time. If there isn't the time it needs then there isn't much point in it.

 

[znapper]

When it stops being fun and rewarding.

Plain and simple.

 

[Roger Hicks]

Most people have little dedication to anything in life aside from having a good time. Those who love photography so much that only death could stop them are the ones who will make their mark in the world.

Hold on a minute, Chris. All you're saying is that your idea of a good time is photography, or at least, that you get more out of photography than anything else. I mean, anyone who deliberately seeks out a bad time has serious mental health problems. Either that, or they've made a rather odd interpretation of certain kinds of religion.

Cheers,

R.

 

[Harry S.]

Running out of inspiration and satisfaction from the photos I create. Its already starting to happen and I am sitting on a lot of valuable cameras I have no intention of ever using again. The thought of getting rid of them, though; is like saying goodbye to a long time lover. Uncomfortable.

 

[helen.HH]

Well I would have to Agree with those that posted:

BOREDOM ...would certainly stop me in my Tracks. :bang:
DEATH ...would Finish me Off for Good :angel:

 

[thegman]

Most people have little dedication to anything in life aside from having a good time. Those who love photography so much that only death could stop them are the ones who will make their mark in the world.

HCB stopped taking photos before he died, and whether you like his work or not, you can't deny he made his mark. But in general I agree with you.

 

[Richard G]

Poetry or painting, maybe, for their greater potential expressiveness and the relative ease with which they can transcend reality.

John

Good thoughts.

 

[Tzelet]

Canadian maple syrup.

 

[dugwerks]

and we are done in 17

 

[steelydam]

Apparently for me moving the family, new job with same company, and having to study for a big test are enough to cause me to give up photography for at least a few months. I don't think I've posted here, Flickr, or APUG since ?May. I'm just a fair weather photographer I guess.

 

[MikeL]

what would (if anything) push you to give up photography?

Photography forums.

 

[jsrockit]

I've already taken a 10 year break from it... so if I get bored or burnt out again, so be it. As long as I have something to keep me occupied, it's all good.

 

[KM-25]

When it stops being fun and rewarding.

Plain and simple.

Agreed. For me that would be either if I could no longer shoot film or no longer make a full time living at it. I'd simply move on to another passion, path in life....

 

[Calzone]

I was a painter for over a decade, but I gave it up because of always having to move around and not having stability in my life. Photography is more conducive to my lifestyle which dose not require a large studio/work space.

For health reasons I may have to stop shooting in cold weather and will likely have to remain more or less indoors all winter. In short, the cold will allow a rare disease to advance that will adversely effect my vital organs and shorten my life.

I'll likely do some "wood shedding" with a guitar this winter and get some chops, smoothness and work through a lot of music theory during the cold months. I expect with the mild weather renewed passion for photography.

Seriously for those posters who say death: life is better than photography.

Cal

 

[jsrockit]

For health reasons I may have to stop shooting in cold weather and will likely have to remain more or less indoors all winter. In short, the cold will allow a rare disease to advance that will adversely effect my vital organs and shorten my life.

Cal, I'm going to buy you a heated bubble so we can still photograph all winter long!

 

[Calzone]

Cal, I'm going to buy you a heated bubble so we can still photograph all winter long!

John,

I always know that you have my back. Thanks.

Anyways at this point the disease is idiopathic (no known cause) and could disappear as quickly as its most recent discovery. At this point I will just need extensive careful monitoring when the weather changes.

Cal

 

[Bill Clark]

Death.

That's it!

 

[one90guy]

Not till I am unable. I do have my slow periods but they are usually short.

 

[Murchu]

I was a painter for over a decade, but I gave it up because of always having to move around and not having stability in my life. Photography is more conducive to my lifestyle which dose not require a large studio/work space.

For health reasons I may have to stop shooting in cold weather and will likely have to remain more or less indoors all winter. In short, the cold will allow a rare disease to advance that will adversely effect my vital organs and shorten my life.

I'll likely do some "wood shedding" with a guitar this winter and get some chops, smoothness and work through a lot of music theory during the cold months. I expect with the mild weather renewed passion for photography.

Seriously for those posters who say death: life is better than photography.

Cal

I agree, health & life win every time. Personal circumstances killed my love of photography for 12 of the last 18 months, and was not sure I would get it back. Am enjoying a resurgence in my creative mojo these last 6 months, but am quite well aware of the fickleness of life, let alone the implications of any serious health issues.