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By: Ron Dawson

Ron Dawson — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:18:20 +0000

In reply to Carla Lynn. I know it's "caramba". I think I just typed too fast. :)

By: Carla Lynn

Carla Lynn — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:16:00 +0000

In reply to Ron Dawson.

lol… Ron, it’s all good. No worries and by the way, it’s “caramba”. I can help you with the Spanish and you help me meeting all the people out there 🙂

By: Ron Dawson

Ron Dawson — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 04:19:28 +0000

In reply to John Lynn. Ay Carumba! Sorry Carla and John. I'll make that correction.

By: John Lynn

John Lynn — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 03:59:35 +0000

As Carla’s husband, I can’t even begin to tell you just how proud of her I am. In Carla’s case, she found a need that wasn’t being meet. The sports photographers that had been shooting at our local ballpark weren’t keeping up their agreement with the park that our son played at. That became an open door and was the springboard that propelled her forward. She has built a solid reputation as an excellent family and senior photographer, and her business just continues to grow. There is always going to be a need, and there are certainly different styles of photographers. One size doesn’t fit all, so I encourage anyone who has the passion and the talent to go for it.

By the way Ron, she is from Bolivia!

John

By: Jim Collins

Jim Collins — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:48:42 +0000

Carla is amazing. Her willingness to be transparent in this piece and really share her challenges and frustrations is testament to her courage. I’m so honored to have met her and to have had the opportunity to share a little of her walk through the various happenings at Partnercon and since.

Carla rocks.

By: Evro Moudanidis

Evro Moudanidis — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:04:40 +0000

In reply to TJ McDowell.

Going on from TJ McDowell’s response…

As it is no longer about the gear, in the majority of cases the only way pros can distinguish themselves from the newbie across the street is with hard earned experience. I’m not anti new photographer (I’m a noob too), what I’m saying is that no matter how switched on they might be or how mad their PS skillz are, they will be learning on the job for some years. Pro photographers need to educate clients that they can’t possibly expect the same level of expertise & consistency from a ‘professional’ photographer who has only been in business for 2 years.

By: TJ McDowell

TJ McDowell — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:27:22 +0000

I think that for some photographers, the annoyance with newcomers comes from the fact that they feel threatened by them. Especially photographers who are not on top of their game are afraid of what new tricks they’re bringing to the table. That’s just from my perspective though. What do you think?