Is it Okay to Call Myself a Photographer?
So…
I’m in college now, wait…again, and my major is photography. I like taking pictures, and looking at pictures. I don’t really like to read, and they say a picture is worth a 1000 words, does that mean I can speed read? Anyway, my wife told me to put up a picture for the 2011 Okinawa Hai Calendar, I won’t tell you which one she wanted me to send in but I will put up the ones I sent in to have the judges take a look at.
Katsuren Castle
10,000 Eisa Dancers
Okuma sunset
Red Hair
Those are the photographs I’ve taken that remind me the most of Okinawa. I wish the red head kid had been my son but he was out of position for that shot. Jake’s hair wouldn’t have stood out quite that much, anyway, it’s one of Jakes friends, not to mention a pretty sweet photograph.
So…at what point do I get to start saying that I’m a photographer? Am I supposed to make up a catchy name for a photography business? Brent Yamada Photography sounds so…plain. I want something cool. My cousin has a cool one, Adam’s Images by Kristi, that’s not so plain. It has some pizzazz. How about business cards? Do people still have business cards? What about a website? Watermarks for my pictures? How much money do I say I want when I take some pictures of the fire that came by my house and a guy says he’ll pay me for a copy of the pictures?
Oh my…so much stuff to figure out. Luckily I’m only in the first year so I’ve got some time to get it all figured out. Maybe there will be a class or something that will help me with these things, I’m almost positive there is.
My name is Brent Yamada, and I’m a photographer.
Just turned 40, father of four and husband to one. Stationed with the US Navy in Okinawa, Japan. Enjoying photographing our life with my Nikon D40.
Hey there Brent!
In looking at the photographs, it was a difficult decision. The one that stood out for me was the 10,000 Eisa Dancers photo. The Katsuren Castle really caught my eye at first. Then I saw the 10,000 Eisa Dancers photo. I really like that one. First, because of the composition and second, the lighting. The red hair picture…hmmm would I be bias if I said that was my favorite? Ha ha. Since I am a red head from head to toe!
As far as a name for your business is concerned, I believe you will come up with something catchy. One day, perhaps in your photo class, the name will come to you and you will just know…..a “That’s it!” moment. I’ve been working on a name for quite some time. I want to have a name that has to do with “capturing light”. I’m so close. We’ll see!
Thanks Terri, ya, the red hair picture would totally be biased for you. It’s a pretty good one though right. Ya, the 10,000 Eisa guy is one of my most favorite. Everyone else mostly had a blank expression on their faces but this guy was totally into it, his dancing and drumming, his face, just the way he was moving was captivating.
Hey Brent!
I am partial to the Katsuren Castle. Not sure why, that one just captivates me!
Beautiful work all the way around though! Great Job!!! I’m very impressed! TTYL!