the blog of Cody Min

Anonymous asked: I noticed you don't put watermarks on your images while alot of other photographers do. What is your reason for not watermarking your photos?

That’s an accurate observation. Most importantly, I think watermarks detract a lot from the visual impact of an image. Watermarks can also scream “trying too hard” (not always, but it can). I think some people use watermarks to make sure everyone knows they’re a professional/talented. That’s bogus. If you shoot great work, people will know it. 

Worried about not being credited when people use your photo? Just ask them. Anytime my friends use an image of mine, I ask them to throw a credit + link to my site. It’s a pretty easy way to increase exposure. 

If one is really concerned about their images being stolen, I suggest looking into invisible, trackable watermarks. 

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Anonymous asked: What type of camera do you mainly use?

Right now, the Canon 5Dmkii. I used to shoot on Nikon, though. 

Anonymous asked: what would u suggest for a next step up lens from 55-300?

Depends on what you want to do and what you already have. If you just want to upgrade the 55-300 for something better, the 70-200 f/2.8 would probably be the next step, but again, depends on the above. Let me know what you’re doing, and I can answer more specifically.