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Originally Posted by Kevin Marx
Sometimes (often times), a great shot is just luck.
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I don't believe that at all. I think great shots come from having experience and skills. Luck plays a very very small part in the making of a great photograph. Sure, once in a great while a little luck might blow your way, but if you're relying on luck to make great pictures, you should find a new line of work. I don't mean YOU, I mean anyone who takes pictures.
One of the elements of a good photographer is "consistency". The ability to make great photography every time he steps behind the camera. Of course "good photography" is subjective but my point is ..... a serious photographer can't go through life praying for luck every time he has a shoot. Great pictures are not taken by accident...except in the rarest of occasions. Great pictures are a result of years of study, skills and experience. There are no shortcuts ...
I've never looked a professional photographers work and thought to myself - "wow, this guy sure is lucky"! No, I look at professional photographers work and think to myself - "wow, this guy really knows his shit"!