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What are the "Professionals have"?
Most of retouchers called themselves as "Professionals. Im just wondering. What are the qualities they must have as a professional? Aug 02 16 09:25 pm Link Hemali Kapilaratne wrote: (paying?) clients Aug 02 16 10:36 pm Link Hemali Kapilaratne wrote: Are you the minority? What are the qualities they must have as a professional? Is that a question by a professional? Aug 02 16 11:04 pm Link anchev wrote: "I think you've got me wrong. I havent started this thread to insult someone. Still Im learning and improving my skills. I dont think that I have asked a wrong question." Aug 02 16 11:32 pm Link Hemali Kapilaratne wrote: I am not saying you have. But when a bus driver asks what qualities a bus driver must have it can be a dangerous trip. So perhaps it is better to question before charging the passengers Aug 03 16 12:10 am Link anchev wrote: Yes, It will be a dangerous trip if you dont have any experience. But of course if you want to be a professional bus driver, you could ask from an experienced bus driver how to be a good & quality bus driver right Aug 03 16 12:31 am Link LeonardG Photography wrote: Yeah, might be one of them. Aug 03 16 12:33 am Link Hemali Kapilaratne wrote: No. I would not get on a plane driven by a student, even for free. Even if I am being paid to do so. Aug 03 16 12:57 am Link anchev wrote: Oh anchev, I was answering on your bus driving quote. Now you are talking about a plane Aug 03 16 01:19 am Link Hemali Kapilaratne wrote: Lets get to the question in hand!! Aug 03 16 03:07 am Link The Invisible Touch wrote: Thank you so much for your ideas. I think this is what I have been waiting for:) Aug 03 16 03:36 am Link Hemali Kapilaratne wrote: And I was answering to your putting professionals in quotes which linguistically implies that they are not true professionals, i.e. that you already know what it is. Professionalism also implies certain ethical conduct, not merely a list of skills and techniques. The different examples I am giving are just for clarity because you seem to be missing the point. Aug 03 16 04:17 am Link The Invisible Touch wrote: The Invisible Touch has given you good answers. Aug 03 16 04:18 am Link Hemali Kapilaratne wrote: My experience was in catalog work, online and printed. Aug 03 16 08:48 am Link I'm feeling that such type of answer should not be given by an professional. we know here too many professionals on MM and they are too polite while helping others. Sep 27 16 12:01 am Link Hemali Kapilaratne wrote: Hemali would suggest you embrace the wisdom of TAO TAO wrote: Hemail it has taking me many years to appreciate the teaching ot TAO Sep 27 16 07:02 am Link anchev wrote: Not at all analogous comparison. Student pilots are prohibited by law from carrying passengers. Sep 27 16 08:08 am Link As I said 2 months ago: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=professional Sep 27 16 10:17 am Link Another simple question asked by someone looking for a simple answer that gets a load of crap thrown at them. Typical MM Sep 27 16 10:50 am Link DanninTO wrote: Yep, it could be answered in one, short sentence, but it became a complex argument. Sep 27 16 11:12 am Link DanninTO wrote: Completely right!! It is sad! Sep 27 16 02:32 pm Link DanninTO wrote: It is best to stay out of the forums. OP, you got one good reply. Don't even respond to the trolls in the future. Sep 27 16 08:32 pm Link yeah, I'm agree my friends.... this question should be answered very simply, but someone is really made it complex. I would suggest not to respond such type of typical, rude, complex and narrow thought person. feel free to make PM to us, instead of talking here. Sep 28 16 05:11 am Link Hunter GWPB wrote: Excellent advice! Sep 28 16 12:41 pm Link i always check to see if they can cut out hair accurately. Oct 03 16 10:44 pm Link I've read it all... God, some of you are so picky and quarrelsome sometimes... Nice answer The Invisible Touch. 'Most of retouchers called themselves as "Professionals. Im just wondering. What are the qualities they must have as a professional? Well, if one works as a retoucher than one can call oneself a 'Professional', but it doesn't mean he is good one. You can have Diploma in Image Editing, yet only your portfolio is true judge of your skills. Oct 13 16 10:32 am Link Perhaps OP is asking what professional organizations, guilds, associations, and/or credentials do most so called "professionals" belong/obtain which entitles them to call themselves a professional. I've seen many "hacks" in many "professions" as part of the process of getting gray hair. My answer to the question is this: the acquisition of a skill set or knowledge which is currently in demand by others who are willing to pay for such talent, and which regularly supplies the holder to compensation for providing such skills. (i.e. a professional football player, a professional baseball player, a plumber, doctor, lawyer, electrician, etc.) Some trades and skills must be licensed, (lawyers, doctors, plumbers, heat and air contractors, etc.) Some just have specialized training and/or experience, (quarterbacks, musicians, painters, window washers.) Most professionals will have their own tools to perform the requested task. Most have a clear understanding of what is required of them by those who contract or employ them. Most will belong to the associations, guilds, trade clubs, (unions?)of their particular skill/trade/specialized knowledge. Most will be set up to accept business as a product or service provider and know if there are sales or service taxes to be collected in the particular jurisdiction. Most will know how to price a "job" so that they can make a profit. Most know the time it takes to properly complete the task or provide the finished product, and deliver the results timely. Most professionals don't get snarky with others on online forums, but encourage others toward excellence and raise the bar for the entire trade. Realizing that the better we become as human beings and the better we provide services to our communities the more in demand our products and services will become recognized and necessary. True professionals will rise on their own talents and superior work rather than cutting others down. True professionals make "what they do" look easy, when it is not easy. Most professionals will recognize that if they quit trying to improve, they will no longer be recognized as a leader in the field. Professionals attend training and always look for new and improved ways of performing their services or delivering their product. A true professional will deliver what the client seeks, not always just what the professional thinks the client wants. A professional can communicate with clients to determine their needs and wants and can deal with those they employ or retain such as models, assistants, make up artists, set designers, gaffers, suppliers, caterers, etc. in a pleasing and proper manner to secure the cooperation of those necessary to perform in the most expedient and profitable manner possible, and providing a unique, sought after product or service. Whether your service is providing fast retouching of 100 school portraits, removing pimples and blemishes from high school seniors for a wall display, or putting the graphics and text on a plate of food for a menu or magazine advertisement to make the food look yummy and make the reader hungry for that burger or bowl of soup. A true professional will recognize the clients desires and uses for the end product or service. That is how they become in demand and others seek out their services. We could talk about experts, but that is a whole other category. Oct 16 16 02:35 am Link |
. You could learn from his guidance & practice. And also, you can charge a reasonable amount on the training right 
