why do you love taking photographs?

[Isaiahfortythirtyone]

im a hobbyist. no intention of turning or even attempting to turn pro. but i shoot because it gives me pleasure. and there is a spiritual aspect of it for me as well. somehow i feel that taking and capturing some of the beauty this world has to offer (but we too often neglect) is part of my way to appreciate the wonders of my creator.

 

[Sion]

The clicking sound of shutter sound is like the bell ringing sound of cash register machine to me….

click, click, click = ting, ting, ting = $, $, $ :lovegrin:

Set you camera on auto-click lah.

Ting, Ting, Ting, Ting..........:bsmilie:

 

[Andy Ho]

As a hobby:

It is relaxing and satisfying when I see the prints.

Does it apply to full time photographer ?

Full time photography really can make or break your hobby in photography. I am starting to feel it happening in me. But at times there are some jobs that are really interesting and you still feel good and energised taking them on.

 

[ccube78]

I like to share a beautiful scenery or moment with other people. It can be something abstract, just the interplay of shapes and colours.

Before digital cameras are popular, photography is an expensive hobby. I need to buy film and develop every shot I take just to see whether I got that composition, exposure correct. Now, with digital camera, it has become a much more affordable hobby (though the cost of digital camera still more than a analog one). So I would say digital cameras does encourage people to take up this hobby.

 

[Andy Ho]

ha, i too started out on film more than a decade ago, so i use minimal photoshop.
get it right on site!

Hey not true friend. Digital camera is in a way made such that you are not getting the exact contrast and colour setting as compared to maybe your favourite films. This is done so as to preserve the maximum details that the CCD can capture. Some post production work is still needed to bring the colours near to your favourite films. I try to bring the colours in my pictures as close to Kodak E100VS or Fuji Velvia as possible in post processing.

 

[Sion]

Hi,

Over the years, with the proliferation of digital cameras, we see more and more people buying, taking and posting photos. So care to share why do you love taking photographs? Is it it the urge to share with everyone what you see? A form of expression? Your passion in a particular subject? Let's hear from everyone.

Regards
CK

Hey CK,

Can you give me a better excuse to get close close to girls without a camera?

Half of the cameras are sold worldwide to men for this purpose. :lovegrin:

 

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

Set you camera on auto-click lah.

Ting, Ting, Ting, Ting..........:bsmilie:

same like those old Taxi speed limit signal... Ting Ting Ting Ting (den u see meter 10c 10c 10c...)

 

[voodoo]

To show my daughter what animal exist now that may be extinct in her time 10/20 yrs time ? she is 2yrs old now LOL.... i like nature, see an animal, shot it, freeze it, digest it with monitor. Not as thou we can see them as and when we like.... Wah when can i afford a safari trip with a EF600mm f/4L IS USM?? with or without teleconvertor also can;p

 

[Ashwin]

Photography for me is more an hobby to unlease my stress and let my creative jucies flow. It helps me to divert my mind from studies and recharges it. The best part about photography is there is no end to learning it. And i can keep clicking until my last breath!! And i think photographs are a better way to express myself too.. afterall "A Picture speaks a thousand words"

 

[simon80]

for me .. I just like to snap friends party and family gathering with my PnS
now shoot with DSLR ..

why do i love .. ? hard to explain also :think:

 

[Astin]

Hey CK,

Can you give me a better excuse to get close close to girls without a camera?

Half of the cameras are sold worldwide to men for this purpose. :lovegrin:

U can try karaoke, choose those love songs duet one...

 

[Ben1223]

It forces me to stop and smell the roses.

 

[ckiang]

Hey CK,

Can you give me a better excuse to get close close to girls without a camera?

Half of the cameras are sold worldwide to men for this purpose. :lovegrin:

lol. Ah, so that explains the high number of model shots posted.

Thanks for the replies. Keep them coming. No one shoots purely for money? :devil:

Regards
CK

 

[espn]

lol. Ah, so that explains the high number of model shots posted.

Thanks for the replies. Keep them coming. No one shoots purely for money? :devil:

Regards
CK

Shoot for money and lose the passion in enjoying photography? Nah... no fun. Shoot part time maybe.

 

[DEX]

taking photograph is fun!

...then comes the :complain: part: downloading, choosing, photoshop-ing, posting, sharing, e-mailing, printing etc etc...can be very tiring...

this cycle keep repeating but the fun keeps on growing....

 

[Venom81]

Cause its FUN.

 

[ckiang]

Shoot for money and lose the passion in enjoying photography? Nah... no fun. Shoot part time maybe.

I personally think so too. Turning pro may *not* be that good a thing. ;p

Regards
CK

 

[ckiang]

Shoot for money and lose the passion in enjoying photography? Nah... no fun. Shoot part time maybe.

I personally think so too. Turning pro may *not* be that good a thing. ;p

Regards
CK

 

[Goldmember]

Passion

 

[Goldmember]

Passion