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Originally Posted by JohnnyJames
ADG,
Thanks for the tips. I have wrestled with this a little. I want to stay squarely in the amateur niche, and have been considering some Kino canisters. Is it possible for me to be TOO pro with a good setup?
I do not want to ever come off as a pro shooter, but hope to attain a quality level that DOES set us apart from the usual amateurs.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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Don't let the word amateur become a crutch for not trying to improve your product. Good lighting will save you tons of time in post-production, and greatly improve the quality of your content.
Most surfers would have assumed that your original photo, and my touched up version of your photo, are both in the amateur niche - unless the photos were placed side by side for them, they would think nothing of it.
The setting and style of shooting say more about your pix than anything else. For me, "amateur" should convey the model's personality over the photographer's stylings.
There is also nothing wrong with progressing from amateur to pro-am. Your fan base will actually appreciate it and still follow you, as you pick up even more fans with your new found/developed skills.
Content is only a part of the equation. To me, marketing is an even greater factor in your success at making money in this industry.
ADG