Why don't I join the photoshoots?

Adam Goi · 7th October 2002

Okay...I may be opening a can of worms here

Of late, I've observed there's a decrease in the number of photoshoots/turnout which I believe both are positively correlated.

What could be the reason(s)?

You can remain anonymous and participate only in the polls; if you are gung ho which I believe many of the members here are, share with us and see how we can improve and refine of photoshoots!

Note: You are allowed to make multiple choices!

ATTENTION:
The follow up to this poll is here

Kit · 7th October 2002

Not say I don't want. In Melbourne now, HOW TO???

Adam Goi · 7th October 2002

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Originally posted by Kit
Not say I don't want. In Melbourne now, HOW TO???

Ya hor

...my apologies and sympathies to our oversea members

Pokka · 7th October 2002

hee..will new learners like us be more of a hindrance ? as in..with our asking of some qs whom the experts deemed absurd...or our pathetic photography skills be laughed upon?

Adam Goi · 7th October 2002

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Originally posted by Pokka
hee..will new learners like us be more of a hindrance ? as in..with our asking of some qs whom the experts deemed absurd...or our pathetic photography skills be laughed upon?

Nonononono! All are us must start somewhere right? IMHO the real experts are those who are really helpful ones...come and join us some times, we are basically a friendly bunch of people!

kongg · 7th October 2002

Pokka, u will be surprised how some newbies own "pro" level eqpt!!!

Adam Goi · 7th October 2002

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Originally posted by kongg
Pokka, u will be surprised how some newbies own "pro" level eqpt!!!

...and still can't even shoot consistently decent pictures (offering myself as an example)

kongg · 7th October 2002

So dun feel intimidated or out of place, if u have any questions just ask.

Wolfgang · 7th October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Pokka
hee..will new learners like us be more of a hindrance ? as in..with our asking of some qs whom the experts deemed absurd...or our pathetic photography skills be laughed upon?

Well, i can safely attest that the people who go on shoots usually are remarkably nice and quite willing to explain stuffs, "cheem" terms and techniques.

So no worries.

Larry · 7th October 2002

actually i was pleasantly surprised at the recent Dragon Kiln outing... about 12 turned up (normally it's about 4-5 only)... and i don't think there was a single pro among us. just hantam and shoot only hahahha. there were quite a few newbies as well.

so pokka, don't shy, come join us. we won't bite 1.

IMHO, i think more exotic locations would help also... the usual BG/zoo/BBNP/JBP etc etc a bit boring already. so i think that's one reason why the Dragon Kiln one had more people. something more interesting to shoot mah.

any1 for a cheap overseas photo "outing" (like malaysia)?

Wolfgang · 7th October 2002

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Originally posted by Larry
actually i was pleasantly surprised at the recent Dragon Kiln outing... about 12 turned up (normally it's about 4-5 only)... and i don't think there was a single pro among us. just hantam and shoot only hahahha. there were quite a few newbies as well.

so pokka, don't shy, come join us. we won't bite 1.

IMHO, i think more exotic locations would help also... the usual BG/zoo/BBNP/JBP etc etc a bit boring already. so i think that's one reason why the Dragon Kiln one had more people. something more interesting to shoot mah.

any1 for a cheap overseas photo "outing" (like malaysia)?

I want to go Redang!!!!!!!!

Pokka · 7th October 2002

count me in for the next outing (if i'm free).

i like to shoot run-down houses....any one knows of any good places to shoot this kind of pictures?

something like this...

http://homex.coolconnect.com/member3/tsguy/bw/bw.htm

Adam Goi · 7th October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Larry
any1 for a cheap overseas photo "outing" (like malaysia)?

I wan I wan (if time permits)!

Larry · 7th October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Wolfgang
I want to go Redang!!!!!!!!

can... but i don't dive leh... with my figure, i float.

i was thinking of something more scenic and mass appeal, like Cameron Highlands, Malacca or Penang (heard the town there is quite photogenic).

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Originally posted by AdamGoi
I wan I wan (if time permits)!

school hols? like month of December?

Bluestrike · 7th October 2002

Ha that the one option that keeping mi from joining.....

AG .. suxs....
so I don't want to go!

Adam Goi · 7th October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Bluestrike
Ha that the one option that keeping mi from joining.....

AG .. suxs....
so I don't want to go!

BASKET! I was about to post a 'Thank You' note to all for leaving that choice alone...!@$@#$@

Larry · 7th October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Bluestrike
Ha that the one option that keeping mi from joining.....

AG .. suxs....
so I don't want to go!

didn't you just go wandering around town with him last Sat?

revenant · 7th October 2002

No camera yet

Bluestrike · 7th October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Larry
didn't you just go wandering around town with him last Sat?

oh yeah hor....

hehhhheee
forgot siaz.......

But I only put one lor... the other no mi hor!

Larry · 7th October 2002

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Originally posted by revenant
No camera yet

that's not really a big problem actually... i'm sure we can borrow one somewhere for you to play for the day if you're really keen to pick up photography...

View Poll Results: Why don't I join the photoshoots? (You are allowed to make multiple choices!)
Wah liew...the timing's very bad leh...	176	16.92%
No thank you; I prefer to shoot alone...	193	18.56%
The venues are too routine...JBP, Zoo, Sentosa...	98	9.42%
I don't feel comfortable with them...the core group appears very cliquish!	306	29.42%
Not that I dunwan to join but I'm alone leh...shy shy...	362	34.81%
I just dun like the regular organisers, i.e. Adam Goi	44	4.23%
I'm too green (in terms of skills and equipments)	352	33.85%
All guys, no gals? (yawn)	161	15.48%
Family and relationship commitments	160	15.38%
Others (feel free to post your replies!)	73	7.02%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 1040. You may not vote on this poll

7th October 2002	#1
Adam Goi ClubSNAP Idol Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jalan Suka Posts: 5,321	Why don't I join the photoshoots? Okay...I may be opening a can of worms here Of late, I've observed there's a decrease in the number of photoshoots/turnout which I believe both are positively correlated. What could be the reason(s)? You can remain anonymous and participate only in the polls; if you are gung ho which I believe many of the members here are, share with us and see how we can improve and refine of photoshoots! Note: You are allowed to make multiple choices! ATTENTION: The follow up to this poll is here

7th October 2002	#4
Pokka Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,354	hee..will new learners like us be more of a hindrance ? as in..with our asking of some qs whom the experts deemed absurd...or our pathetic photography skills be laughed upon? __________________ My online photo gallery!

7th October 2002	#12
Pokka Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,354	count me in for the next outing (if i'm free). i like to shoot run-down houses....any one knows of any good places to shoot this kind of pictures? something like this... http://homex.coolconnect.com/member3/tsguy/bw/bw.htm __________________ My online photo gallery!

7th October 2002	#2
Kit Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bukit Timah / Melbourne CBD Posts: 6,001	Not say I don't want. In Melbourne now, HOW TO???

7th October 2002	#6
kongg Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ang Mo Kio outskirts Posts: 784	Pokka, u will be surprised how some newbies own "pro" level eqpt!!!

7th October 2002	#10
Larry Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: singapore Posts: 6,097	actually i was pleasantly surprised at the recent Dragon Kiln outing... about 12 turned up (normally it's about 4-5 only)... and i don't think there was a single pro among us. just hantam and shoot only hahahha. there were quite a few newbies as well. so pokka, don't shy, come join us. we won't bite 1. IMHO, i think more exotic locations would help also... the usual BG/zoo/BBNP/JBP etc etc a bit boring already. so i think that's one reason why the Dragon Kiln one had more people. something more interesting to shoot mah. any1 for a cheap overseas photo "outing" (like malaysia)?

7th October 2002	#15
Bluestrike Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: There lor~ Posts: 4,843	Ha that the one option that keeping mi from joining..... AG .. suxs.... so I don't want to go!

7th October 2002	#18
revenant Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,239	No camera yet