I want to receive a professional critique...

[Kermenal]

Hello, my name is Kaloyan Siderov and I am Bulgarian. I am 15 years old, and pictures of 1 year. I feel like I have 'talent, but can not show themselves, I have the materials and the most important models for so many "stages" in which there glavatami. I mean I am quite limited.
I want to receive a professional critique of my photos.
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[Andy153]

Hi there Kaloyan, I am not a professional photographer, I am an amateur who has been taking pictures for over 50 years. I have looked through your photo's from your link and some are OK. That is not a criticism but my observation of how far you have developed on your photographic journey so far. I can see that you have tried to copy some styles you find in many forums. I would not expect you to have developed any further and you do seem to have the main ingredient for any photographer - that is the "eye" to spot a picture, now you need to develop it and learn about your camera. Any camera will do - it is the photographer and not the camera that takes good pictures. You can give the worst photographer in the world the best camera in the world and he/she will still not be able to take good pictures. Can I start by suggesting you join several of the Photography forums out there - pBase, Photo.net, World Photography Forum - Digital Photography School is a good starting place. Look at other peoples work and do NOT become disheartened. There are some brilliant photographers out there - many of whom are not professionals. There are also many people out there who are willing to help, advise and give critique of your work. Try and decide on a couple of photographic categories - say landscape, portraits or some other like close-up, architecture. Concentrate on learning the basics and then improve your skills. You will need to get to know what your camera is capable of because that is the tool you will use to create your pictures. My motto has always been " I take pictures of what I like - if someone else likes them, that is a bonus". Do not forget we are all still learning - even me after all these years. But most important is always ENJOY your photography. My usual name on most of these sites is andy153.

Здравейте Калоян, аз не съм професионален фотограф, аз съм аматьор, който е правене на снимки в продължение на 50 години. Аз погледнах през вашите снимки от вашата връзка, а някои са ОК. Това не е критика, но моето наблюдение на колко далеч са разработени върху фотографска пътуването ви до този момент. Виждам, че сте опитвали да копирате някои модели да намерите в много форуми. Аз не се очаква да са се развили някакви допълнителни и изглежда да са основна съставка за всеки фотограф - това е "око" за място на снимка, сега трябва да го развиваме и да научат за вашата камера. Всяка камера ще правим - това е фотограф, а не камера, която се добри снимки. Можете да дадете на най-лошото фотограф в света на най-добрата камера в света и той / тя все още няма да могат да се вземат добри снимки. Мога ли да започна с което предполага се присъедините към някои от форумите Фотография там - pBase, Photo.net, Световна фотография Форум - Цифрова фотография училище е добра отправна място. Разгледайте други народи работа и да не се превърнат обезкуражените. Има някои фотографи брилянтна там - много от които не са професионалисти. Има и много хора там, които са готови да помогнат, да съветва и да критика на работата си. Опитай се да вземе решение за няколко фотографски категории - казват пейзаж, портрети или някои други подобни в близък план, архитектура. Концентрирайте се върху изучаване на основите и след това да подобрите уменията си. Вие ще трябва да стигнете до вашата камера знам какво е в състояние, защото това е инструмент, който ще използвате, за да създадете вашите снимки. Моят девиз винаги е бил "Аз да правите снимки на това, което ми харесва - ако някой друг ги интересува, че е бонус". Не забравяйте, всички ние сме все още живот - дори и мен след всичките тези години. Но най-важното е винаги Наслаждавайте се на фотография. Моят обикновено име по повечето от тези места е andy153.

[Sharon N]

Welcome to DPS! There is another section for Critique of photos. The "sticky" at the top of the board will explain what information you need to post with the photo, the size, etc.

I'm just another person who enjoys photography, so not a professional at all. I think Andy's advise is dead on correct. You have a good eye, now take the time to develop your skills and learn your equipment. Even a professional is constantly learning and trying out new techniques.

[BCampbell]

If you really want a professional critique this is probably not the place.

What you can do is put together a portfolio of your best images (15-40 is a pretty typical range), and make a few calls locally. Look up art buyers and gallery directors in your area. Explain who you are and your goals and ask if they could schedule a few spare moments to review your portfolio.

If you're planning on being a fine art photographer, this is what you'll eventually have to do, so might as well get used to it now. Your age might work for you here; you'd be surprised how many buyers are sympathetic to young and "rising" artists.

If that doesn't pan out, you could then move on to pro photographers in your area or photography instructors at any local schools. Again you might get someone sympathetic, or in the case of pros someone who might be willing to mentor you.

Good luck!

[Preacherman]

Or you could join our Mentoring Group here on DPS. Welcome anyway, and good luck with whatever course you take. PAUL