How Differently The Same Ugly/Ordinary Location Looks To Professional Photographer Vs Amateur

How much post processing went into the pro photos?

Love the costumes. Adorable.

The 300 f/2.8 3kg? 5000$?

Not fair...you only see the amateur focusing the camera from behind or away from him. You don't see his finished photo as you do with the professional.

Processing is part of the difference between an amateur and professional, so yes there is some processing in these photos but the point is what a pro can capture in any situation, which these photos show. And yes, a pro will have pro lenses -- which also separates pros from amateurs. This shouldn't dissuade amateurs from continuing to shoot: every pro started as an amateur, but became a pro by practice, success, failure, education, research and mentorship: all valuable to making their photos outstanding and worth paying for.

Keep your mouth closed when you look up at the birds!

Amazing how he focused on all those textures. Gorgeous.

Ok. Nice photo. But look Mango, HM, Zara and other fashion kids. Feel the difference.

aww!

Sweet!! Great job

The focus is so absolutely perfect on this image it's amazing.

You can do this too if you have a super long and super expensive telephoto lens!

That ain't a content turkey. I want to see what happened 30 seconds later!

Do you own those chickens?

Really?

(jealous of the child's dress...) Carry on...

This is a nice location, though. I wish I was there right now with my bare feet in the water.

I like the first one better.

props to the photographer taking pictures without a tripod and a kid on his back. i know from experience how hard it is when the kids "help". but it's worth the help to have them part of what you do

Amazing shot! I think the assistant did a great job, too. He had your back. :P

I love this shot ... the feelings he captures are tangible.

Why can I see a face on his neck? Is anyone else seeing this?!

You should call this one Christopher Robin. :)

Martin, expensive gear isn't necessary. If you have a cheaper 'slower' telephoto lens, you could compose the image with the subject closer to the lens and the background further away... and still get that smoother background. I also don't think he's doing much other than a white balance correction in photoshop to amplify the mood in the shot. But who cares anyway... he's demonstrating a way of composing shots that amateurs sometimes haven't figured out yet. More knowledge for the people. Thanks Phillip!

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Every amateur photographer can make these photos with a 3000$ lens and 2hours of photoshop. Trust me.

Holly Hobbys.

Nothing, just asking. I imagine you do see someyhing wrong

Ooooh, this is breathtaking!

Make a wish!

Love it!

He looks like he's having fun!

Love the little one's smile.

I like the balance of the green in his shirt with the background.

What the hell is up there???? These boys are always looking up at something.

Little show off!

I love how the girls get deeper in the water as the photos progress (you can tell because the denim smocks are dry above the waterline). At that age, idve been aching to just start swimming in that beautiful, clear water... hoping to see that at the end of this post!