Comments on: There Are No Rockstar Photographers

By: I_dunno

I_dunno — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:35:52 +0000

that’s mainly caused by the democratisation of the publishing tools and cameras. C.Anderson’s book “the long tail” mentions that, and this post and his book kinda share some ideas

By: Luis Gidinez

Luis Gidinez — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:35:51 +0000

Amen. Well said.

By: Ryan Brenizer

Ryan Brenizer — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:34:21 +0000

True, Robert! I actually just marveled over Dennis Hopper’s photos yesterday!

By: Robert Wurth

Robert Wurth — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:24:45 +0000

Another pretty cool thing about this industry is finding out that someone is an avid (and pretty decent) photographer, AND is rock-star famous… just not for photography.

Case in point: not that long ago I learned that Leonard Nimoy (yep, ol’ Mr. Spock himself) has been a photographer for quite some time. I thought that was pretty amazing.

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Tue, 13 Apr 2010 03:02:16 +0000

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By: Robert Snache

Robert Snache — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:18:17 +0000

This really hits the point of why I love to shoot. I don’t go for the admiration, I love the response a beautiful shot can have on people.

By: Gemma Schipani

Gemma Schipani — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:26:50 +0000

Thankyou for this because it’s so true. Sometimes we really do need someone to point these things out to remind us what this business is all about.

By: Drew

Drew — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:48:20 +0000

Oh my gosh Ryan. This is so well put. This actually feels like a huge wait has been lifted from my shoulders. Thank you very much.

By: albert

albert — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:18:30 +0000

Love what you do Ryan. This gave me the chills. What you said really just changed my view about Photographers. Love your blog, keep it coming. I someday hope I will be as talented enough as yourself to be doing wedding photography.

By: Eric Kotara

Eric Kotara — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:54:58 +0000

Great article and too true. You could probably get the same response by asking about painters, or ceramicists, or just about any other art. We don’t instill enough art appreciation in our children these days.

By: Zach Anderson

Zach Anderson — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:08:40 +0000

Sure seemed like judge joe brown should be in that “rockstar photographer” list.

By: Becca Dilley

Becca Dilley — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:16:06 +0000

That is a really great point, and one that is nice for newer photographers to take to heart. In a world of “rock star” wedding photographers, it is nice to have more perspective on what that means.

By: Dee

Dee — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:33:30 +0000

Nicely written… :)

By: Danielle McCann

Danielle McCann — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:20:20 +0000

I totally agree!!! My town has a monthly “art fair” of sorts — musicians, painters, photographers, dancers all get together downtown and set up booths to do our thing. I have never felt better than when a lady walked up and said “Hmm, Danielle McCann Photography…” as if she had never heard of me. Then she saw my logo and a lightbulb went off. “YOU did the firefighter wedding!! Unbelievable!!” Made my day. My name meant nothing to her, but the fact that a wedding I had done nearly a year before stayed with her… that was awesome.

By: Luis Gonzalez - Avid Photography

Luis Gonzalez - Avid Photography — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:05:15 +0000

I don’t know – I kind of rock! :)

By: JayLee

JayLee — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:59:54 +0000

I think that few people can truly see the difference between snapshots and photography, leading to a lack of appreciation of photographers. FWIW: I remember know who Ansel Adams was in lower elementary – maybe that’s lends more to my photographer/nerd status than anything.

By: Jolene Oldam

Jolene Oldam — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:43:14 +0000

Great post, Ryan. I felt like a total rock star when my name was mentioned at a party and someone said “I love her picture of the swan!” I thought I’d explode with pride. Of course, I wasn’t recognized, but the work was.

By: Tabitha McCausland

Tabitha McCausland — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:49:41 +0000

I strongly agree!!! I LOVE that commercial :)

By: Amberlee

Amberlee — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:28:32 +0000

The girl in green ruffled dress is me when I met you… you’re a photography rock star

By: Mark Andrew Higgins

Mark Andrew Higgins — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:10:33 +0000

I teach a HS class in photography. When I asked my kids to name one photographer they all said Ashton Kutcher. Then the saw a grown man cry!

By: Ryan Brenizer

Ryan Brenizer — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:57:32 +0000

@Jenny: I think you’re a rock star bride!

By: John

John — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:47:58 +0000

No, but I bet that pickle will be more famous than Nickleback

By: jenny

jenny — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:38:45 +0000

ryan, i think you’re a photography rock star :)

By: Ryan Brenizer

Ryan Brenizer — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:29:57 +0000

Haha, g, that was an interesting brain fart. I should stop blogging drunk.

By: Corey Ann

Corey Ann — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:12:09 +0000

So exactly how I feel! I’d rather capture memories that will last a lifetime than have a legacy that will last a moment. I could care less if other photographers want to be me or not, instead I care about making sure I’m the best ME for my clients.