Forums > Critique > Fun and Games > Are you a GWC?

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Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Does your work come across as being GWCish to other photographers, models, and the world?

I'll tell you what your intentions were, if you're too scared to look in the mirror.   

I'll let you know, based EXCLUSIVELY on your current portfolio. 

Percentages are GROSS estimates.  I wouldn't worry about anything less than 20% GWC work.  More than that, you may wish to have others view your work and explain why you're a GWC. 

I'm not going to explain WHY anymore.  People are too sensitive.  If you disagree, start a thread in the main CRITIQUE forum titled:
"Models:   Does my work make me look like a GWC?" and hear from everyone else.  But, you'll find I'm correct. 

If you're scared, just view some of the GWC's work in this thread, and some of the non GWC's work, and see where you are. 

Just because you're not a GWC doesn't mean I like your photos.  It just means you're not a GWC.  Don't call National Geographic just yet.   I'm extremely kind.  Others starting a thread of this nature may not agree.  Get a second opinion, and start selling your work if in doubt.  Selling is the great equalizer.  If you're the only one who likes your work...

If you post here at all, you're getting judged.
If you don't want to play silly MM games, DO NOT post.

Drive by pop shots at me are acceptable.  Be prepared for some honesty if you do.

If all else fails and you feel like crying, remember:  Opinions are like arsen hollens. 

Progress report:  Pages 1 through 12 are complete. 

I'll check back periodically.

Jan 11 10 11:57 am Link

Photographer

A mirror darkly

Posts: 155

Portland, Oregon, US

Sure let me know.

Jan 11 10 12:00 pm Link

Photographer

Chris Gardner

Posts: 28

New York, New York, US

I am a Guy and I have a Camera! lol

Jan 11 10 12:00 pm Link

Photographer

ESR Photography

Posts: 1116

Austin, Texas, US

Although I shouldn't (given I'm about as rank amateur as it gets), I'm game. Go easy.... wink

Jan 11 10 12:00 pm Link

Photographer

M J Photography

Posts: 136

Vancouver, Washington, US

This will be interesting, please let me know.

Jan 11 10 12:01 pm Link

Photographer

Adam J Ward

Posts: 32

Salt Lake City, Utah, US

Ya I've always thought that was an interesting term... Because I am a guy, and I do have a camera...

But I'd like you to let me know if I'm a GWC

Jan 11 10 12:01 pm Link

Photographer

_john_

Posts: 263

Spokane, Washington, US

Yay.  Fun game.  I'm up for it.

Let me know if I'm a GWC.

Jan 11 10 12:02 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

A mirror darkly wrote:
Sure let me know.

Not at the moment, but you have a 50/50 shot of becoming one.

Jan 11 10 12:02 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Chris Gardner wrote:
I am a Guy and I have a Camera! lol

You are NOT a GWC, and have no chance of becoming one.

Jan 11 10 12:04 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

ESR Photography wrote:
Although I shouldn't (given I'm about as rank amateur as it gets), I'm game. Go easy.... wink

You're a 40% GWC.

Jan 11 10 12:07 pm Link

Photographer

ESR Photography

Posts: 1116

Austin, Texas, US

Charles West wrote:

You're a 40% GWC.

Okay, I don't wanna' play anymore! sad

LOL j/k....

Jan 11 10 12:08 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

M J Photography wrote:
This will be interesting, please let me know.

Not currently a GWC, and have very little chance of becoming one.

Jan 11 10 12:10 pm Link

Photographer

David Sheldrick

Posts: 719

London, England, United Kingdom

i got my first camera on christmas day ^_^ been working hard and been keeping inspired since.

Jan 11 10 12:11 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Adam J Ward wrote:
Ya I've always thought that was an interesting term... Because I am a guy, and I do have a camera...

But I'd like you to let me know if I'm a GWC

Not even close to being a GWC.

Jan 11 10 12:11 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

_john_ wrote:
Yay.  Fun game.  I'm up for it.

Let me know if I'm a GWC.

You are not, and have no chance of becoming one.

Jan 11 10 12:13 pm Link

Photographer

J Bennett Photography

Posts: 1270

Paramus, New Jersey, US

I'll play

Jan 11 10 12:13 pm Link

Photographer

DDC Studios

Posts: 977

Bartlesville, Oklahoma, US

of course I am , how many times will this question be asked? smile

Jan 11 10 12:13 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

DKS Photography wrote:
i got my first camera on christmas day ^_^ been working hard and been keeping inspired since.

You'll never be a GWC, no matter how hard you try.

Jan 11 10 12:14 pm Link

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Daniel Garay

Posts: 1281

Los Angeles, California, US

Let me know!

Jan 11 10 12:15 pm Link

Photographer

Ikonik Photoart

Posts: 9

Saint Louis, Missouri, US

New here, but I'll play. Let me have it!

Jan 11 10 12:15 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

PhotoJoe wrote:
I'll play

Yes, you are.  But, in a good way.

Jan 11 10 12:15 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

GWCExtraordinaire wrote:
of course I am , how many times will this question be asked? smile

LOL.   You're right. 

Great name, by the way!

Jan 11 10 12:16 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Daniel Garay wrote:
Let me know!

Nothing remotely GWCish in your port.  Well done.

Jan 11 10 12:17 pm Link

Photographer

J Bennett Photography

Posts: 1270

Paramus, New Jersey, US

Charles West wrote:

Yes, you are.  But, in a good way.

Good.  then im on the right track

Jan 11 10 12:18 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

awebbphotography wrote:
New here, but I'll play. Let me have it!

Not currently a GWC, but you've got a 20% chance of becoming one.

Jan 11 10 12:19 pm Link

Photographer

Brandon Mack

Posts: 63

Overland Park, Kansas, US

I'm scared-- but I need to know.

Jan 11 10 12:20 pm Link

Photographer

5th Element Photography

Posts: 659

Manteca, California, US

poke smile

Jan 11 10 12:20 pm Link

Photographer

lIlIl

Posts: 2336

Lexington, Kentucky, US

Hm, ok why not. Let me know!

Jan 11 10 12:20 pm Link

Photographer

Prairie Ranger Photo

Posts: 256

Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

I give it a shot!

Jan 11 10 12:21 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Brandon Mack wrote:
I'm scared-- but I need to know.

No, you are not.  And, you have little chance of becoming one.

Jan 11 10 12:22 pm Link

Photographer

ContentiousReality

Posts: 1094

West Springfield, Massachusetts, US

Ok, am I a G(irl)WC?

Jan 11 10 12:23 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

5th Element Photography wrote:
poke smile

Not a GWC.

Jan 11 10 12:23 pm Link

Photographer

IsaacMitchellEvolution

Posts: 750

Lithonia, Georgia, US

I am but I want to see if I'm improving.

Jan 11 10 12:24 pm Link

Photographer

joefury

Posts: 79

Dayton, Ohio, US

Am I a GWC?

Jan 11 10 12:24 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Liam Spradlin wrote:
Hm, ok why not. Let me know!

You are not currently a GWC, and only have a 5% chance of ever becoming one.

Jan 11 10 12:25 pm Link

Photographer

Bright Candle Photo

Posts: 1247

Los Angeles, California, US

Hmmm i was expecting a model..but ill play tongue

Jan 11 10 12:26 pm Link

Photographer

Duncan Hall

Posts: 3104

San Francisco, California, US

Hey, opinions. Shoot.

Jan 11 10 12:27 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Prairie Ranger Photo wrote:
I give it a shot!

You're trying really hard not to be, and in a year or so I'm guessing you won't be, but for now, YES, you are a GWC.

Jan 11 10 12:27 pm Link

Model

Elizabeth Claret

Posts: 56038

Yelm, Washington, US

Alright...tell me if I have GWC work.

Jan 11 10 12:28 pm Link

Photographer

Fernon

Posts: 1544

Annapolis, Maryland, US

yes

Jan 11 10 12:28 pm Link