Do photographers tend to be snobbish of each other?
I’ve seen a lot of comments in the photography session basically putting down any newbie that is learning and shooting pictures on craigslist or similar sites. They have to learn somehow!
I find myself slightly snobbish and HIGHLY critical when I look at other Photographers Websites unless they are clearly more experienced than me. Although I do realize that they need to start somewhere.
Do you tend to do that?
Good question – expect some great answers!
There are two extreme types in every walk of life – those who are positive and secure and those who are negative / defensive – tolerance vs fear?
As a generalisation those I have met at the very top of the profession (I’ve met a few) have typically been incredibly positive and helpful – as are the vast majority of people here – they are secure in their knowledge and skills. Others who are less sure can also be very defensive, which is understandable too.
On top of this it’s all too easy to confuse opinion with fact – an issue which I know irritates a lot of experienced photographers who donate time helping others… but it’s not an ego trip to help others and we all make mistakes from time to time, even experienced people get tired and make silly errors. Such issues can cause friction.
We all need to be a little more patient with each other – even those at the top keep learning and it’s an education for everyone here, top answerers or not – we should all try to keep it positive and also try to keep a sense of humour.
I do sincerely believe that we can critique others work and do it POSITIVELY and in an encouraging manner – it’s really important how we carry ourselves as we all represent photography… it helps to remember that we all had to start somewhere!!
So yes, snobbery is everywhere, not just in photography and it’s a symptom of fear, but it needn’t drag us down with it! I’ve had one or two honourable disagreements here on YA, but after we disagree we tend to talk and see each others point of view – if I make a mistake I withdraw my answer or acknowlege my error… no-one can always be right.
We all learn from each other and get a new sense of respect for those who disagree with us from time to time… it’s a good lesson for life.
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