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Originally Posted by Alex
Thanks for the detailed explaination Fango.
In short, any photos or videos that were produced for a paysite (no matter how "amateur" they look) are considered "professional" and should not be reposted here.
Thanks,
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Well, let's be clear:
Any photos that were produced for a paysite, OR any photos that "look professional," no matter if some schmoe shot them in his garage and no money changed hands, should not be posted here. Setting a light is not rocket surgery, nor is operating a DSLR. More and more, non-pros are shooting "pro-looking" pics. That's why I think it's important to make it clear that you guys are looking for a particular aesthetic, and that "pro-looking" pics are unwelcome regardless of pedigree.
The site are looking to maintain a particular aesthetic, it's not just about whether they were produced for a paysite. That much is apparent from the pattern of which photos are rejected and which pass muster. While I have no problem with that policy, I think it needs to be made clear, as I think people who shoot their own photos and happen to be good at it would be a bit discouraged if they didn't understand the rules and their photos are rejected as "professional."
Perhaps it would be more clear if you said "professional-looking OR stolen photos are not welcome" since they ain't the same thing...