In an effort to seem like a community oriented guy, I thought it might be decent idea to allow you the opportunity to share your thoughts for a "Dear Photographer," entry. But let's be honest, the likelihood that I will actually use it is slim. In fact I'll probably look at it and realize that it's a veined attack at my photography and get angry and send you copious amounts of spam because I'm inherently evil, or maybe I will actually use it; in which case I'll give you credit. I promise..

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First off, take a deep breath. This site is done all in good fun. I wouldn't say any of these things if I weren't guilty of them myself (I own 3 variations of fog filters, seriously, I'll show you). If you aren't making a livelihood from photography, then these won't really apply to you.

If you are making your livelihood from photography and if you could say that 95% of your work falls into one of these categories, then yes, this IS about you. If you can't expand and evolve your techniques, subject matter and style then you're a gimmick. Sure art, and photographer, have a certain amount of "subjectivity", but they also adhere to a set of understood standards. Composition, subject matter, balance, color, contrast, etc. These are essential, and when absent you merely are creating noise. But first and foremost if you can't objectively hear criticism, then you perhaps you need to reconsider what you do.

Secondly, I am a photographer, though even I don't make a living from it (so, yeah, I'm a hypocrite, who isn't?). I do feel that I strive to improve my visual vocabulary, experiment, and search froa voice in whatever photographic endeavor I tackle. I'm not perfect, and this is merely a fun way to not only laugh, but maybe even push other photographers to try new things.