FabSwingers.com forum: Do you want professional profile pictures?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hey everyone,

I'm a semi-pro photographer who has specialised in Landscape and Motorsport photography in the past.

I'm now trying my hand at portrait photography, specifically for adult profiles on adult sites.

I don't charge anything, just ask for a credit on your profile and word-of-mouth (ooer!) references.

I don't keep the pictures I take, they will be yours to keep and use. They are supplied full resolution (~3MB/pic) on a DVD.

I've done a recent shoot this week with "Delicious Duo", so check them out for samples of what I can do.

If you're interested, send me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

Cheers! :D

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By *andcCouple
over a year ago

London and Cheshire

"Hey everyone,

I'm a semi-pro photographer who has specialised in Landscape and Motorsport photography in the past.

I'm now trying my hand at portrait photography, specifically for adult profiles on adult sites.

I don't charge anything, just ask for a credit on your profile and word-of-mouth (ooer!) references.

I don't keep the pictures I take, they will be yours to keep and use. They are supplied full resolution (~3MB/pic) on a DVD.

I've done a recent shoot this week with "Delicious Duo", so check them out for samples of what I can do.

If you're interested, send me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

Cheers! :D "

Surely putting a credit on your profile for someone who took your pics will be against the site rules?

While you are not charging the people for your services, surely you are a commercial enterprise and therefore not allowed on peoples profiles!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

well i think its a lovely gesture and only wish i was nearer!!!!!!!!!! lol

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By *he_original_poloWoman
over a year ago

a Primark shoebox in Leicester

I'd have thought you would have started with showing your skills on your own profile

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'd have thought you would have started with showing your skills on your own profile

I was just thinking the same!

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By *he_original_poloWoman
over a year ago

a Primark shoebox in Leicester

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By *he_original_poloWoman
over a year ago

a Primark shoebox in Leicester

It also might help if the couple mentioned had some professional looking photos on their profile

PS - may be you should ask them to actually display them before advertising.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

im no being rude but i dont

think the cpl's pics look

professional photos xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hey everyone,

I'm a semi-pro photographer who has specialised in Landscape and Motorsport photography in the past.

I'm now trying my hand at portrait photography, specifically for adult profiles on adult sites.

I don't charge anything, just ask for a credit on your profile and word-of-mouth (ooer!) references.

I don't keep the pictures I take, they will be yours to keep and use. They are supplied full resolution (~3MB/pic) on a DVD.

I've done a recent shoot this week with "Delicious Duo", so check them out for samples of what I can do.

If you're interested, send me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

Cheers! :D "

Not wishing to put the boot in but your not exactly advertising your self well. Your pictures ate mediocre at best and the couple you mention are not really showing a lot. We were looking for someone to take a batch of pictures but we wouldn’t rush to choose you, sorry but its true. May I suggest taking some more pictures of your self and displaying up to 50 with a silver membership if your really serious.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pah hah I always love these, 'Im a pro photoghapher threads' then I look at the profile photos ..

Not much going on there then

Maybe it needs to be re worded.

"I have a camera and can take snaps. maybe I can dupe my way into getting a meet by saying that I'm a pro photographer and pretend that I'm not aiming to get anything out of it apart from taking your photos"

or maybe my cynical side has made a brief and unexpected appearance

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By *hristalCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

"It also might help if the couple mentioned had some professional looking photos on their profile

PS - may be you should ask them to actually display them before advertising."

Perhaps they have

Christal x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

only 3mb per picture at full resolution?

My new camera I just bought last week takes pictures that turn out 5-6mb and that camera was only £59.99.

So if your camera only takes pictures that work out at 3mb file size at full resolution (about 5 megapixle) I would think about upgrading your camera to something a bit newer as yours is far from a semi-professional one lol

Tony

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do someone say semi-pro photographer lol

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By *ord and ladyCouple
over a year ago

around Glasgow

"Pah hah I always love these, 'Im a pro photoghapher threads' then I look at the profile photos ..

Not much going on there then

Maybe it needs to be re worded.

or maybe my cynical side has made a brief and unexpected appearance

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do you have balls that are crystal?you must have been reading my mind

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Crikey, tough crowd!

If you read my profile, I dont have public pictures for a reason. I'm happy to show my private friend only pictures on request.

To those who think that this is just an attempt to get meets, i've had plenty of those (check my verifications) prior to my idea of offering free pictures.

Again, if you read my original post, i have specialised in Motorsport and Landscape photography up till now. I can provide links to my previous work if people are interested in looking at my recent work at the Sunseeker Rally in Bournemouth.

The couple in question have only just tonight received the full-res DVD to add more pictures to their profile from our shoot. The ones on their profile at present just a couple of samples I sent them immediately after the event.

I'm getting tired of explaining/justifying myself, but i'll keep going

The kit I use is a Canon EOS 40D, Sigma and Canon Lenses and a Canon 430EX flash, weighing in at around £2ks worth of kit. So to address the 3MB images, these are compressed JPG's, RAW images work out to be around 12.4MB.

And as for taking 50 self portraits to post on my profile.. erm, no.. people will think I love myself.. lol.

Anything else? No? Good.

Remember this is just a friendly offer, I don't want anything in return and I am certainly not a commercial enterprise.. if I were, I would be charging.

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By *oe_Steve_NWestCouple
over a year ago

Bolton

Good for you fella - full marks for coming back on although you shouldn't have to defend yourself - hope you find what you're looking for and help some folk with their pics and have a bit of fun along the way - after all - that's what most of us are here for! Z

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

ooohh tough crowd tonite!!!

cynics knittin group on a wednesday lol??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I didnt really like the pictures you took.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Good for you fella - full marks for coming back on although you shouldn't have to defend yourself - hope you find what you're looking for and help some folk with their pics and have a bit of fun along the way - after all - that's what most of us are here for! Z "

Thank you, i've been sat on my hands most of the night resisting typing a raging reply, as I agree that this is all about having fun, so I didn't want to incite a flame-war on the forum and detract from the original purpose of this thread.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Each to their own, hopefully they will upload some more from the shoot and you might like them

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By *oe_Steve_NWestCouple
over a year ago

Bolton

don't worry too much about comments - most are tongue in cheek - just do what you want to do - you don't need approval from anyone! Z

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By *1dKingColeMan
over a year ago

east london

"don't worry too much about comments - most are tongue in cheek - just do what you want to do - you don't need approval from anyone! Z"

What they said! LOL

You will gain a lot more credibility as well if you rise above the shots and laugh back.

Best of luck.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

soz i didnt mean 2 offend u xxx

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By *haven767Man
over a year ago

plymouth

May by you could give advice to Cpls Singles on the pictures they have already taken and posted! Like the ones that are all blacked out!!!lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"soz i didnt mean 2 offend u xxx"

No offence taken

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

I think you should put your pic up that you used to use on another site so I can see your smiley face

Nice reply btw

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"don't worry too much about comments - most are tongue in cheek - just do what you want to do - you don't need approval from anyone! Z

What they said! LOL

You will gain a lot more credibility as well if you rise above the shots and laugh back.

Best of luck.

Cheers!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I think you should put your pic up that you used to use on another site so I can see your smiley face

Nice reply btw

Ooh, do I know you? lol

Ok then, just for you (and tonight) profile pic is changing.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

lol Thankyou and yes you do, but not by this name

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By (user no longer on site)
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over a year ago

"I think you should put your pic up that you used to use on another site so I can see your smiley face

Nice reply btw

Ooh, do I know you? lol

Ok then, just for you (and tonight) profile pic is changing."

That is a fabulous pic of you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You weren't sat on your hands ALL night now were you??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just realised I posted using the wrong profile D'oh!

Anyway, you're quite right, more of the pics will follow shortly.

We are both very pleased with all of the pics you took for us and we had an absolutely great time meeting you, not just for the piccies, and that's the most important thing right?

Judging by the messages you showed me earlier, you're not going to have any problems getting more experience in this area

enjoy xx

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

Well my hubby takes mine and I think he does very well!!!.......

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By *he_original_poloWoman
over a year ago

a Primark shoebox in Leicester

"Each to their own, hopefully they will upload some more from the shoot and you might like them

Just remember... feedback is a gift

And I was hoping you had some new photos

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Just remember... feedback is a gift

And I was hoping you had some new photos

Constructive criticism is always appreciated and heeded.

As for new photos, ask and ye shall receive.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I think you should put your pic up that you used to use on another site so I can see your smiley face

Nice reply btw

Ooh, do I know you? lol

Ok then, just for you (and tonight) profile pic is changing.

That is a fabulous pic of you

Aww, too kind!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ok... I um'd and ah'd about adding to this thread for a long while. I (Jeff) am a professional photographer, so I am wary of saying anything that might seem bitchy, because as a rule, in this business, professionals tend to be very supportive of each other. I won't comment directly on the OP himself, or the samples of his work (although, as you did ask for constructive criticism I advise this. Assuming you shoot in RAW, when you convert portraits to B&W, add the red filter).

I will ask this though, why would a 'professional' photographer offer to work for free? Especially on a site where you cannot advertise commercially and boudoir shoots are a good money-spinner.

Unless folks want a mobile studio setting up in their bedroom, to be honest, unless you are a new David Bailey, for the medium of profile photos, a half decent digital camera, a built in flash, and a little imagination is all you need.

One bit of advice though ladies and gents, if you are going to buy a camera, ignore the Mega Pixels conspiracy... A camera could be 20 mega pixels, but if the sensor is crap, it doesn't mean a damn. So go for a quality name, and like the OP has done, you can't go wrong with Canon/

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bella and Beau nice quality pics xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thats what I use - a 40D. Always had canon in the past, AE1, EF .. and now I've moved into the age of technology, the 40D

Excellent kit, but don't forget, the quality of the lens can also make or break a decent set of photos too Use a good camera but a crap lens you get crap results

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Having said that, we also have a little 'slip in ya pocket' Samsung L313 point and shoot which we usually take with us on holidays because it's so much easier than humping around a DSLR and all the kit, and I'll tell you something, put 2 identical pictures from each camera side by side and I'll defy anyone to tell the difference.

The Samsung 'claims' to be 13.6 megapixel and boy does it take one hell of a good photo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Excellent kit, but don't forget, the quality of the lens can also make or break a decent set of photos too Use a good camera but a crap lens you get crap results

Well said Redhot. Mind you, a person could buy all the best kit in the world, but if they haven't got the imagination to use it, it won't help.

I use the excellent Canon 5D for most of my work... Maybe we should have a Canon Kit Owners Meet, and we'll get together and spit at Nikon owners

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Bella and Beau nice quality pics xx"

Thank you Stunna, as are yours xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Excellent kit, but don't forget, the quality of the lens can also make or break a decent set of photos too Use a good camera but a crap lens you get crap results

Well said Redhot. Mind you, a person could buy all the best kit in the world, but if they haven't got the imagination to use it, it won't help.

I use the excellent Canon 5D for most of my work... Maybe we should have a Canon Kit Owners Meet, and we'll get together and spit at Nikon owners

Lol @ spitting at Nikon Owners

When I bought the 40D, I had my eye on the 5D, (I'm sure it was the 5D), but it was just toooooo expensive and tbh, I don't use mine for any other than personal use, so there was no way, even if I could have afforded it, that I could have justified the 4 grand or whatever crazy money Canon were asking

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

;-)"

I just bought an olympus 8meg yet the pictures don't seem as clear as a 5meg sony eicsson camera on a phone I had

I would of assumed though that a professional picture at full quality would of ended larger file size and resolution than a cheap camera like mine but then it's not my trade so was just an assumption.

Anyway, while we are at it, is there a digital camera that don't cost a fortune that takes decent video as well as pictures that don't require beaming sunlight?

Tony

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep there is:

The one which I mentioned earlier in the thread - Samsung L313, it shoots absoloutely top notch video as well as top notch photos.

It's listed as 13.6 megapixels and is a brilliant little camera which gives outstanding results.

About this time last year we got it from Argos and I think it cost about £95

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" I just bought an olympus 8meg yet the pictures don't seem as clear as a 5meg sony eicsson camera on a phone I had

Anyway, while we are at it, is there a digital camera that don't cost a fortune that takes decent video as well as pictures that don't require beaming sunlight?

Tony

Yeah, it's a shame about the camera. I personally wouldn't touch an Olympus digital camera with a shitty stick. They have a bad reputation with their sensors. They haven't done the cross-over to digital very well.

For what you are asking, it depends on your budget. We have a Canon PowerShot which has a reasonable video facility, but they can be dear. I don't know what other image/video cameras are on the market, but I have always found the Fuji brand to be an excellent camera.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Pah hah I always love these, 'Im a pro photoghapher threads' then I look at the profile photos ..

Not much going on there then

Maybe it needs to be re worded.

or maybe my cynical side has made a brief and unexpected appearance

Cynical?!! Nah...

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By *lackbird186Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

im going to say this - why do guys with a digital camera think they can take pro snaps. there is a big difference between doing landscapes and car snaps and shooting pro-glamour.

for some one to say that they will not keep a copy of their own images is an idiot or just hopes for a handjob after a shoot. photographers make their money from copyright of their images.they dont give them away.

I just hate it when anyone says they are a "semi professional".

oh im a "semi pro" dentist can i pull your teeth out

now that sounds daft and it is, you would not go to them for dental work

so why go to a "semi Pro" they are not semi anything they are amatures who might have sold a pic to a newspaper if they are lucky.

So you are a AMATURE who might be good with a camera please oh please dont call your self a semi pro. it is like a semi hardon not much use.

rant over from a qualified photographer

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By *oe_Steve_NWestCouple
over a year ago

Bolton

"im going to say this - why do guys with a digital camera think they can take pro snaps. there is a big difference between doing landscapes and car snaps and shooting pro-glamour.

I just hate it when anyone says they are a "semi professional".

oh im a "semi pro" dentist can i pull your teeth out

now that sounds daft and it is, you would not go to them for dental work

so why go to a "semi Pro" they are not semi anything they are amatures who might have sold a pic to a newspaper if they are lucky.

So you are a AMATURE who might be good with a camera please oh please dont call your self a semi pro. it is like a semi hardon not much use.

rant over from a qualified photographer

crikey - you trawled back 6 weeks to find an old thread to rant about! Here, I'll pop your dummy back in for you! Have a lovely day! Z

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By *ickmealloverWoman
over a year ago

a very plush appartment off junt 7 M5

I need some decent new pics

shame no one half decent is local

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By *lackbird186Man
over a year ago

west glasgow

crikey - you trawled back 6 weeks to find an old thread to rant about! Here, I'll pop your dummy back in for you! Have a lovely day! Z

no i did a thing called a "Search" its that wee box at the top left hand side

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Every now and again in amongst the repetative threads there are some genuine ones, your a harsh lot

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By *umourCouple
over a year ago

Rushden

crikey - you trawled back 6 weeks to find an old thread to rant about! Here, I'll pop your dummy back in for you! Have a lovely day! Z

no i did a thing called a "Search" its that wee box at the top left hand side"

But Why??????

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By *oe_Steve_NWestCouple
over a year ago

Bolton

crikey - you trawled back 6 weeks to find an old thread to rant about! Here, I'll pop your dummy back in for you! Have a lovely day! Z

no i did a thing called a "Search" its that wee box at the top left hand side

But Why??????

For ranting reasons obviously! Z

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By *elle-de-NuitWoman
over a year ago

Leicestershire

Please see my profile and Studio Photographer request in particular.

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By *aughty_kittyWoman
over a year ago

finger licking good

but if he would have started a new topic on it then people would have said, why did u not look for other posts to see if it had been done.... some people cant win on here eh

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

Nope

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By *oe_Steve_NWestCouple
over a year ago

Bolton

"Every now and again in amongst the repetative threads there are some genuine ones, your a harsh lot

I was actually very supportive of the OP- I posted much earlier - haven't got a problem wiht the OP at all - just the trawling back 6 weeks to ressurect a thread just to rant about that kinda threw me! The words 'get a' and 'life' sprang to mind! Z

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By *umourCouple
over a year ago

Rushden

"Every now and again in amongst the repetative threads there are some genuine ones, your a harsh lot

And obviously just trying to make another single guy look bad so he can look better! (From a professional Photgrapher!)

In answer to the question would I have teeth pulled by a semi pro Dentist? Yep! And I do... Semi Professional just means that he/she is paid to do dental work but it may not be their main or only job! My Dentist is part time and teaches Golf in the afternoons... Semi Pro at both!

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By *ickmealloverWoman
over a year ago

a very plush appartment off junt 7 M5

I would love some

Anyone offering?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yet again the hostility that comes from the fabs crowd astounds me. Genuine chap offering to take pics (which let's face it can be pretty dam difficult to do by yourself) is shot down in flames. Mr camera operator if you are ever down this neck of the woods I would be more than happy to accept your very generous request and to all u miserable lot out their - spit your dummies out over things like swingers barebacking surely that's worth a rant in itself.

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By *i 1 Get 1 FreeCouple (MM)
over a year ago

birmingham

"and to all u miserable lot out their"

We're not miserable

nor are we "out there"

we're in here posting

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By *enderbycoupleCouple
over a year ago

derbyshire or localish

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't think I've ever met a "qualified photographer", in my experience they prefer to call themselves "professional photographer".... some of the best photojournalists in the world have ZERO qualifications and their conflict zone photos are front page, week in week out.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a mere "enthusiast" who's really trying to make something of my photography.

And in defence of the OP I could have written something very similar. I enjoy landscape but would love to photograph people more, so guess what... given that I love the swinging scene I'll amalgamate the two.... I may even enjoy it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

oh and i must be good... because my cock looks a canny size on that pic - now that's a talent!

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