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p.1 #1 · How many younger guys/gals here?

I was out shooting in Utah this past week and I've come to notice that there is never anyone near my age(30) out shooting. I got to a few spots about 30 minutes before sunrise and there was always a crowd, but most of them were quite a bit older. I'm just curious as to how many of you are younger, and why more young people aren't out enjoying the hobby.

Nov 10, 2009 at 04:45 PM

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p.1 #2 · How many younger guys/gals here?

I got to a few spots about 30 minutes before sunrise

And this is why I'll never be a landscape shooter...

Nov 10, 2009 at 04:53 PM

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p.1 #3 · How many younger guys/gals here?

i have the same experience as you. my guess is that serious shooting requires some serious money (travel, time, expenses, gear). i think most people will get to this stage financially later in life instead of in their 20's or 30's. just a guess.

Nov 10, 2009 at 05:09 PM

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p.1 #4 · How many younger guys/gals here?

I'm 27 and have just gotten into photography over the past year. I suppose there are numerous factors that may contribute to fewer 'serious/dedicated' photographers in our age group. I would guess that many in their 20's and 30's have other priorities or interests that aren't congruent with what is needed for serious landscape photography. Especially when it involves getting up well before dawn to get out and shoot. I would guess you'll see more out shooting during the middle of the day though

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Nov 10, 2009 at 05:23 PM

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p.1 #5 · How many younger guys/gals here?

There's two ways to look at this. I'm 54 years old and have been into photography for over 30 years, I'm in good shape for my age and do quite a bit of hiking.

Yes I have more money & free time than I did when I was younger, however some of the places you guys can hike to, are difficult, or next to impossible for some of the older photographers.

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Nov 10, 2009 at 05:25 PM

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p.1 #6 · How many younger guys/gals here?

I was out shooting in Utah this past week and I've come to notice that there is never anyone near my age(30) out shooting. I got to a few spots about 30 minutes before sunrise and there was always a crowd, but most of them were quite a bit older. I'm just curious as to how many of you are younger, and why more young people aren't out enjoying the hobby.
How do you know those people you're labeling as "quite a bit older" aren't really 30? I've been 30 for the past 25 years, before that I was 17.

Mike

Nov 10, 2009 at 05:25 PM

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p.1 #7 · How many younger guys/gals here?

iam 31, and love it.
most of our age group are too darn lazy playing silly computer games and bedding as many males or females or both (!) as they can

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Nov 10, 2009 at 06:01 PM

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p.1 #8 · How many younger guys/gals here?

I am 59 years young, so do I qualify?

Age is only a number, YMMV,

Nov 10, 2009 at 06:18 PM

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p.1 #9 · How many younger guys/gals here?

It's all about having the time. I remember my first photo tour after 30 years of teaching. It was in GTNP and right away I noticed the quietness. The park was full of older people and their tour buses and there were no kids. Then I noticed the number of older photographers hanging out at Oxbow Bend early in the morning. There were middle aged photographers there also, but not as many as the older ones. Talking to the younger photographers I found out they were there for three or four days and then using two day to drive home for work. Some of the older photographers were moving south to catch the leaves peaking elsewhere after the peak color in GTNP. They seem to be on the road longer and covered more locations and spent more time at each. I have since taken that mind set when I hit the road for fall color. I take my time at each location. This fall I ran into some mid-aged photographers that missed the sky in a particular location and they had leave to be at work on Monday. Bad timing for them. Me? I was able to wait out the sky for better color. I don't have a rubber band tied to my butt that hauls me back home after a week out. It's not about money; it's about having the time. For the retirees, everyday of the week is a Saturday. It's nice, really nice to have the time to wait for the light. Now, if my luck and skills would improve and the price of gas would go down I'd be a happy camper.

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Nov 10, 2009 at 07:31 PM

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p.1 #10 · How many younger guys/gals here?

I'm 20 and consider myself to be an amateur landscape photographer more than anything else. Yeah, I can't afford really nice gear, or travel very often and/or to amazing places, but I can still be opportunistic! That said, I still wish I used the time I have more efficiently so I could be more intentional about getting out and exploring.

I was in Michigan this summer taking some environmental studies classes, but I also snagged some good pics on weekends.

Weekend camp trips here in Oklahoma are nice to get some sunset and sunrise action. Because I took classes this summer I have been lucky to be able to have a lighter semester this fall, making it easier to have open weekends.

I'll be studying abroad next semester in Costa Rica again for enviro studies stuff... but you better believe I'll have a photographic agenda as well.

I say these things just to explain that people in other chapters of life can still "make due" in landscape photography if they're willing to take what they can get from whatever experiences those other "life chapters" bring ...Though it helps that my academic interests encourage travel and outdoors experience.

-Collin Whitsett

Nov 10, 2009 at 07:32 PM

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p.1 #11 · How many younger guys/gals here?

I refuse to answer on the grounds it may incriminate me. : )

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Nov 10, 2009 at 07:43 PM

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p.1 #12 · How many younger guys/gals here?

31 here ....

And yes, I've noticed the same phenomenom around here too. I've had a 20D and a couple nice lenses for the past six years and had to save to get that when it first came out. Now for the past couple years I've had a much better paying job and finally just purchased a 5D Mark II and an 85 1.2L (arrives Thursday!!!) and some more flashes etc. Hoping to purchase a few more lenses to round out the kit in the New Year... get through Christmas first - lol.

Anyhow, probably money / interest .... I'm a dedicated birder as well and I hardly ever see anyone under 30 out birding at dawn... lol.

Nov 10, 2009 at 07:45 PM

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p.1 #13 · How many younger guys/gals here?

I must say if I can get "it" up i'm young enough......ok get your minds out of the gutter i meant the camera to my eye........Kevin

Nov 10, 2009 at 07:53 PM

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p.1 #14 · How many younger guys/gals here?

I'm only 24. I'd definitely say I'm one of the younger guys around here.

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Nov 10, 2009 at 07:54 PM

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p.1 #15 · How many younger guys/gals here?

Yep, that's the way it usually goes.
When I got back from Vietnam at 20 I had a nice SLR, but cars & partying sort of swamped out photography. Then job, family & kids was another season of life.
Didn't have the money or time to pursue it.
Its only now that the girls are grown (just married one off last month

) that I have the time to get more serious about it.
Now that I am 60, retirement looms on the horizon.
Then I will be another of those old photographers you young guys notice.

Dan

Nov 10, 2009 at 07:58 PM

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p.1 #16 · How many younger guys/gals here?

I just turned 30 (boo!), and I've noticed the same thing, I'm usually the youngest out shooting landscapes. The discrepancy is even greater when shooting wildlife, where there are NO young people shooting it seems.

Nov 10, 2009 at 08:04 PM

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p.1 #17 · How many younger guys/gals here?

23 here. www.ceronephotography.com

Nov 10, 2009 at 08:59 PM

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p.1 #18 · How many younger guys/gals here?

Age is just a number my number is 48 I've seen both younger and older photographers in the field and many times when I go on shoots with FM ers there is really a mix of age across the board. For me personally seems my friends have also had a few years on me

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Nov 10, 2009 at 09:45 PM

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p.1 #19 · How many younger guys/gals here?

23

Nov 10, 2009 at 09:51 PM

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p.1 #20 · How many younger guys/gals here?

25 here. Work and relationships are the main reason I don't get out much at all. I love to get out and do landscape photography even though I'm a newb at it. But there are other priorities that must come first. Seems to be the general trend that can answer your question

Nov 10, 2009 at 10:21 PM

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p.1 #21 · How many younger guys/gals here?

I'm 28

Nov 10, 2009 at 10:38 PM

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p.1 #22 · How many younger guys/gals here?

39. And now I'm feeling old seeing all the #s in the 20s above. With age comes wisdom, more money, less time and more aches and pains. Right now, I'm professionally busier than ever in my life, but I try to shoot often. It's my therapeutic escape.

I am in southern Utah and most photographers are old. I go to our local camera club meetings every now and then and everybody has gray hair!

Nov 10, 2009 at 11:01 PM

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p.1 #23 · How many younger guys/gals here?

I'm 30. My day job as a lawyer keeps me pretty busy but I take great pains to make time to shoot. I often drive all night and hike in the dark to get to locations and I go for days at a time with little sleep when I am out shooting because I keep a very ambitious shooting schedule when I am out. I can see why it is so difficult for others our age to do it because it really does take a lot of time, money and dedication.
Daniel

Nov 10, 2009 at 11:25 PM

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p.1 #24 · How many younger guys/gals here?

Hi Guys! 28yrs of age here from the Philippines.

Nov 11, 2009 at 12:24 AM

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p.1 #25 · How many younger guys/gals here?

44 and I thought that I was younger.

Nov 11, 2009 at 12:31 AM


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