Do you prefer to take photos alone or in company?

I swing both ways. I really enjoy TP meets, but if I really want to get the job done it's usually better to be alone and take things at my own pace. Outside my TP circle of chums I don't know anyone with a DSLR or any interest in photography other than casual snapping. I suppose anyone who does have an interest is a member of TP in any case.:)
 
AllFallD0wn said:
I'm on my own most of the time, but I like the idea of being in the company of other like-minded photographers..any offers? :p
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I prefer on my own... Otherwise I feel like I'm holding people up. If I'm on holiday, I normally pop out on my own.
 
I'm a bit of a loner anyway, so shooting on my own suits me well. My wife sometimes comes with me, but that's different. She's not interested in photography - although she can take embarrassingly good photographs with her compact - but she usually quite happy to wait while I do. There are a few exceptions though. She doesn't do cold/wet weather very well, and I get dirty looks and muttering if it's taking too long!
 
I've only ever been out shooting with the other half, and although its nice to have some company, i always feel rushed. When i go off on my own i feel like i can take as long as i want to set up my gear, compose the shot, and explore different angles etc.
Also, as i'm a novice at the DSLR game i just want to practice with all the settings without more experienced photographers around getting exactly what they are after straight away.
i guess i just like taking my time lol
 
Alone.
Although I'm quite happy to stop and have a chat with any fellow photographer I might bump into on my travels
 
I always shoot alone, too.

I did once go to a nearby fairground with a local Nikon enthusiast, but I found it very hard to relax and find my own pictures when he was stopping at certain places and changing lenses to do something that I hadn't thought of doing myself :|. After a while, I stopped seeing things 'my way' and found myself trying to second guess what my buddy was going to suggest that we photograph next. It really sapped my confidence :(.

When I'm on my own, I find that nothing can distract me and I just shoot (or choose not to shoot) what and whenever I want and in my own good time.

I can't really imagine a bunch of composers all sitting down together in field and trying to write their own symphonies, inspired by same the view - why should it be any different with photographers :shrug:!?

All that said, I reckon that going to do street photoraphy in a small group would help overcome the 'fear' that I (and a lot of other 'toggers) have of it :thumbs:.
 
Im mostly on my own majority of the time which is ok,

I do enjoy traveling with my togg buddy though to wherever. perhaps walking round togeher a bit and pointing out things to one another, then we do our own shots. Maybe together maybe in separate directions depends what it is, Because we know each other well we are both at ease and dont worry about the other one perhaps having to wait

When my son is with me then its a bit of a competition so we go places together then separate meeting later to compare etc.
 
AllFallD0wn said:
Added myself :) Thanks for the link
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Nice one Nick, did you have a look which members were close to you, and then PM them to arrange meets or just chat, its also good if your going somewhere you can look on the map and then you can contact members in that area, and ask about any good places to visit get a bit of local knowlege, thats what I do, :thumbs:
 
I'm usually with my husband and 3 and 1 year olds. It's great because we go to all sorts of different places and the 3 year old loves a BUG HUNT.

I do like going with other photographers though - I'm very new and I love how helpful people can be.
 
retrogamer1990 said:
I find actually going out and taking photos to be a refreshingly solitary activity.
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Completely agree with that. I like to make my own choices, and take my own time. Most of the time I'm out on my bike, and the further from civilisation, the better. I find it a time to relax and discover the world around me.
 
I never really get a chance to take photos with anyone else, none of my mates are really into photography! I used to go out drinking in Glasgow with my mate and we took the cameras along and got some pretty fun images but he moved away! If anyone in the Glasgow area wants an excuse to get drunk and take photos in pubs/clubs give me a shout :lol:
 
mickledore said:
Just done it, but looks like I'm marooned, unloved at the far end of the West Lancs plain.
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:lol: There are 2 in my city, apparently. My problem is always finding people interested in photography around my age as well, so it wouldn't be too creepy ;)
 
Always alone. I'm mostly a wildlife photographer and, since I treated myself to a rangefinder, an aspiring street photographer. Thinking about it those two genres are almost diametrically opposed.
 
Just Dave said:
Think rick lives over your way Mick also we John, Mark and I are always over that way visiting Russell, I'll pm you next time were coming your way :thumbs:
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OK. Not sure who ric, John, Mark or Russell are, but I'm always "Game for a laugh"!!!

Pork is just down the road - he's one of the good guys too.
 
Solo. I'm a fairly solitary person, anyway, and do most things solo.
I've avoided using the word 'alone' as it may imply loneliness and that doesn't really apply to me.
 
I must admit, I've never really taken photos with another photographer. I prefer taking them on my own than with the wife though. Annoying always being nagged that I'm taking too long to frame a shot or getting asked why I take more than one shot.

I do enjoy taking a walk and just having the time to relax and take some shots in my own time. Don't get much of that nowadays though lol.
 
Carter64 said:
Solo. I'm a fairly solitary person, anyway, and do most things solo.
I've avoided using the word 'alone' as it may imply loneliness and that doesn't really apply to me.
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Exactly the same :thumbs:
 
Tried it once a long time ago and met up with these three, still recovering from the experience :lol: :suspect::suspect: Most of the time I am quite happy doing my own stuff but I would also like to meet a few more from here if circumstances allowed.

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Usually alone- although I did attend a Sth West meet- went to Dartmoor zoo, met 7 -8 really nice folk and a very good day was had by all, good company and a nice lunch

always nice to meet fellow toggers in the area

Les :thumbs:
 
Lez325 said:
Usually alone- although I did attend a Sth West meet- went to Dartmoor zoo, met 7 -8 really nice folk and a very good day was had by all, good company and a nice lunch

always nice to meet fellow toggers in the area

Les :thumbs:
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Have you added yourself to the Map Les? http://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=69841 Password talkphoto
 
Id enjoy the company of another person if possible. My friend was with me yesterday, hes a very good photographer, nice to get some tips and so on
 
I've got nothing against shooting in the company of other like -minded people - especially when they're good company. If I'm totally honest, I suppose I'm a loner by preference as inevitably all the chatting gets in the way to of taking good shots to some extent. It's a bit different when it's just the missus as we're quite comfortable not yacking and I can always just tell her to STFU. :D
 
Until two years ago I didnt know anyone with a DSLR, until i bought one myself..then it seemed that the world and everybody in it has one...!!

I have been lucky and made some good friends who i can go out with if necessary...I enjoy the fun of TP meets and have been on a few and enjoyed them all enormously (for different reasons :)) I also have two or three close togging pals who i can hook up with if I/we/they want to do something specific and am happy to go out on my own, though if its early morning or night stuff would prefer to have company...unless I am in very familiar territority... I guess for me it depends on the circumstances/situations
 
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