Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi
So another few weeks have passed since Devil's last blog, but hopefully His blogging should be back to a somewhat semi-regular posting...of sorts.
Anyway, since my last blog...not too much has happened to be quite honest.
I've finished with classes for the semester and just sat my one and only exam yesterday. I did some calculations and if I get a grand total of 0 for the exam in my photoshop unit, I'll have an overall total of 51%...which isn't too bad considering that there is no chance that I'm getting a 0 in the exam.
As for my practical photography class (in which I had to use film), there's no exam so the entirely of the marks come from the assignments that we've had throughout the semester.
Over the course of 12 weeks, I've manged to become very close friends with 3 other students and to be quite honest, I've grown quite attached to them. Even though we're all doing different units next semester, I have no doubt that we'll continue to keep in contact.
For me, personally, this photography course...although an arts degree has taught me a lot about life and the people I know...and the people I knew. The 3 students that I met this semester...they're the kind of people who will always remain a part of your life. Even though we're all doing a photography course together and will ultimately be considered "competitors" within the industry, it won't be like that amongst the 4 of us. They are truly some amazing and inspiring people and I'm proud to have met them this semester. I'm hoping that next semester I'll be able to meet at least 1 person who's at that standard.
On the topic of photography "competitors", I've noticed (particularly on Facebook) that a lot of my friends and associates have started their own photography business. Admittedly it's all good and well to do so however it concerns me that anyone who's got the funds to buy a DSLR camera can open up their own photography business without any experience, qualifications or both.
Now, perhaps I'm being a photography snob about it...but that would be one of the first thing I'd be asking if I was hiring a photographer. Yes you can have a world of experience behind you...but formal recognition of that experience which meets minimum standards can't be disputed. It annoys me now when I see their photography business pop up on my news feed and seeing their photos make me cringe.
Maybe I've become smarter and wiser (or just more judgemental) in my views of the world but people shouldn't really try to be a photographer if they have no idea as to what's involved with being one. Simply being able to take a photo and post it up onto the internet doesn't make you a photographer...and it annoys me that (1) there are so many people out there that do that...and (2) that I used to be one of those people...but then again...I did something about it.
Basically...if you've bought yourself a DSLR...and have started your own photography business or call yourself a photographer...you are a douchebag. Seriously. I hate you.
In work related news, there's been some major changes at the satellite office where I work and as of today I have now relocated to an office of my own. Ok, technically it's not an office of my own. I have to share it with another researcher...but the point is, I've got a window (two as a matter of fact) and a door!!
In social news, despite it being only the first week in June, almost all of my weekend time slots have been booked up. I've had to extend my social times to lunch times on Saturdays and dinner times on Sundays now as well just to accommodate for the demand...but then, such is the price you pay for popularity.
Oh...and the song in my winamp...it's a song that photographers would understand the meaning and significance of. Unfortunately, if you don't understand it...you're not a photographer. It's as simple as that.
Devil's Winamp: Kylie Minogue - Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi
Devil's Mood: Photographically Annoyed
Anyway, since my last blog...not too much has happened to be quite honest.
I've finished with classes for the semester and just sat my one and only exam yesterday. I did some calculations and if I get a grand total of 0 for the exam in my photoshop unit, I'll have an overall total of 51%...which isn't too bad considering that there is no chance that I'm getting a 0 in the exam.
As for my practical photography class (in which I had to use film), there's no exam so the entirely of the marks come from the assignments that we've had throughout the semester.
Over the course of 12 weeks, I've manged to become very close friends with 3 other students and to be quite honest, I've grown quite attached to them. Even though we're all doing different units next semester, I have no doubt that we'll continue to keep in contact.
For me, personally, this photography course...although an arts degree has taught me a lot about life and the people I know...and the people I knew. The 3 students that I met this semester...they're the kind of people who will always remain a part of your life. Even though we're all doing a photography course together and will ultimately be considered "competitors" within the industry, it won't be like that amongst the 4 of us. They are truly some amazing and inspiring people and I'm proud to have met them this semester. I'm hoping that next semester I'll be able to meet at least 1 person who's at that standard.
On the topic of photography "competitors", I've noticed (particularly on Facebook) that a lot of my friends and associates have started their own photography business. Admittedly it's all good and well to do so however it concerns me that anyone who's got the funds to buy a DSLR camera can open up their own photography business without any experience, qualifications or both.
Now, perhaps I'm being a photography snob about it...but that would be one of the first thing I'd be asking if I was hiring a photographer. Yes you can have a world of experience behind you...but formal recognition of that experience which meets minimum standards can't be disputed. It annoys me now when I see their photography business pop up on my news feed and seeing their photos make me cringe.
Maybe I've become smarter and wiser (or just more judgemental) in my views of the world but people shouldn't really try to be a photographer if they have no idea as to what's involved with being one. Simply being able to take a photo and post it up onto the internet doesn't make you a photographer...and it annoys me that (1) there are so many people out there that do that...and (2) that I used to be one of those people...but then again...I did something about it.
Basically...if you've bought yourself a DSLR...and have started your own photography business or call yourself a photographer...you are a douchebag. Seriously. I hate you.
In work related news, there's been some major changes at the satellite office where I work and as of today I have now relocated to an office of my own. Ok, technically it's not an office of my own. I have to share it with another researcher...but the point is, I've got a window (two as a matter of fact) and a door!!
In social news, despite it being only the first week in June, almost all of my weekend time slots have been booked up. I've had to extend my social times to lunch times on Saturdays and dinner times on Sundays now as well just to accommodate for the demand...but then, such is the price you pay for popularity.
Oh...and the song in my winamp...it's a song that photographers would understand the meaning and significance of. Unfortunately, if you don't understand it...you're not a photographer. It's as simple as that.
Devil's Winamp: Kylie Minogue - Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi
Devil's Mood: Photographically Annoyed
In other news, the following anonymous [formspring.me] question have been asked since my last blog:
[6]
Q: Why the fuck can't I seem to update my blog?
A: Well, considering that you're asking that question on my blog...it would probably be because you're trying to update MY blog and not yours. So in order to answer your question as to why you can't update you're blog, it's probably because you're a retarded fuckwit.
[7]
Q: Fuck the devil.
A: That's not a question. It's a statement. But thank you for your suggestion none-the-less.
posted by Devil's Advocate at 9.6.10
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