INTRO: Dupes & morons we and Marc Adamus LIES 1.0 have dubbed “useful idiots” (a reference to the same type of blind moron who foolishly supported Communism) believe Marc Adamus is a wildly successful photographer who makes significant money from licensing images and selling prints. This is completely & utterly false. Where Marc’s money, and similarly, the money of frauds like Kevin Mcneal, Adrian Klein, (almost the entire “team” at ‘Photocascadia’, really) Aaron Reed, Mark Metternich, and more, comes from selling fake photography workshops/photo tours. (We would have include Ryan Dyar in this list, but it seems that 1. He hasn’t been very successful with workshops and 2. His “hiatus” is either the result of Daddy stopping the writing of big checks for Honda Elements/big printers/cameras or a long trip to rehab for his drug problems).
Why do we call these workshops/photo tours fake? A couple reasons:
1. Photography Workshops & Photo Tours are incapable of creating or nurturing artistic talent, with very small exceptions. You either have artistic talent, or you don’t. That’s why the average LOSER’s so-called “portfolio” is just filled with copies of other, real artists’ work (commonly known as theft among decent people). A one on one workshop with a experienced photographer, not some 2-year digital veteran/fraud/liar like Kevin Mcneal or Marc Adamus, can nurture talent that already exists. The average middle-class/middle age loser in the IT world (say, scum Roman Johnston or the many others on photo.net/photosig.com/etc), is incapable of true art, which is why Workshops are just a training ground for the successful theft of other photographers’ images.
2. In relation to our comments in part 1, the average fraud from fake groups like Photocascadia (Kevin Mcneal, Adrian Klein, and so on) has no business or qualifications to “teach” workshops or photo tours of any sort. A Art Wolfe or Frans Lanting workshop implies the careful instruction of a real photographer who’s highly successful and who teaches workshops because he/she enjoys teaching, NOT because he needs the money. Again, the Kevin Mcneals, Adrian Kleins, Aaron Reeds, Miles Morgans, and Ryan Dyars of this world have no business teaching anyone anything.
3. Any workshop or photo tour which is being conducted for mostly financial reasons (as are the vast majority of workshops out there), or on which the so-called “teacher” is taking photos for his own “portfolio), represents fraud and a conflict of interest.
4. Additionally, the vast majority of these fraud-led workshops are unlicensed, uninsured, and are illegally conducted on public land. These fly-by-night operations are against the law, damage the legitimate photography industry, and condone the wholesale theft of the work of real artists.
Anyway, speaking of fraud and photo workshops, the image below represents what Marc Adamus does most of the time in that so-called “300 days a year” he spends in the field:
Not quite the blind leading the blind. More like the fraudulent leading the stupid and blind (no offense to blind people). Marc Adamus, on the left, and idiotic fame-lusting loser on the right. Is this what adults do? In this time of economic uncertainty, idiots like the one on the right are spending thousands on a senseless obsession with fame & recognition, wasting away money that should be saved or invested. They are utterly devoid of legitimate artistic talent, which is why they buy “workshops”. This workshop money is essentially used in a campaign of terror against a legitimate photography industry, the real professional photographers who have created the unforgettable captures of the last hundred years. Images created by Marc Adamus or this loser won’t be remembered 10 years from now. What we will remember is all the professional photographers who were put out of work by the financial terrorism carried by Marc and his acolytes.
Art Wolfe would disagree with you. Remember, it was Marc who won the "Art Wolfe Award" for photographic excellence, the top prize for a FILM image he showed at EPI many years ago. Marc also had a bunch of his images on display at the Art Wolfe gallery a couple summers later.
ReplyDeleteArt Wolfe also thinks you're a crazy nutcase, but that's clear to anyone reading your BS.
So this is what the dark spaces inside the head of a madman consumed by jealously looks like. Very interesting! Got to get back to reality now, but thanks for the trip.
ReplyDeleteAs someone who just stumbled upon the work of Marc Adamus (and subsequently this blog) just minutes ago... I'm wondering, do you have any substantiated facts to support your opinion that Mr. Adamus is a fraud? You've torn apart every statement the guy has ever made, but I don't see anything more than opinion and a fury that suggests pure, undeniable jealousy.
ReplyDeleteI love photography. It's an art form. Who cares if a photographer blends 7 different images into one? A lot of people do. How do you think they get photos of major metropolitan areas and tourist attractions with no people in them? I've devoted most of my free time to photography for the better part of a decade. I'm no Ansel Adams, but I do it anyway because I love it and, occasionally, I make a little money for my efforts. I'd love to attend a workshop with a decent photographer even if I didn't think that they were much more artistic or knowledgeable than I am. Learning comes with experience and collaboration... as long as the person holding the workshop/tour is pleasant and I end up enjoying myself I think it would be well worthwhile. I think probably a lot of people who've stumbled upon your rants are in a similar place and I wonder if they feel a bit insulted? Do you really think ANYONE who would like to attend a workshop or tour must be an "idiotic, fame-lusting loser"? Would we all be wasting our money because if we weren't utterly devoid of any artistic talent in the first place we wouldn't be caught dead taking part in a workshop?
Like I said, if you've got any facts I'd love to hear them. Until then... you're just going to continue coming off looking like some hate-filled bigmouth sitting in front of a computer spewing venom at someone who is living the dream that didn't quite work out for you. Post some facts or get over it.
Funny website!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if it's not Adamus that's the problem, but the new wave of digital tools. At any $$ level, an unexperienced can purchaser a package to try photography, and go as far as they want.
Digital preview screens provide immediate feedback that before took dedication and money to learn and develop on film systems.
For better or worse, the masses are picking up the fad of photography- and I, personally, don't see it changing.
But, *laughing* I'm not sure why I am commenting, not much real conversation going on here.
Adamus isn't really the problem, per se, but rather all the dopes who think that buying 5 grand of photo gear and copying his images makes them "artists".
ReplyDeleteWhen a student of photography (workshop/tour student or whatever) seeks out someone to help them that they appreciates work, then that teacher helps them out tremendously (by serving them) teaching them a whole slew of sound/fundamental things photography, and then that student enjoys the experience, learns valuable knowledge, develops a friendship and is personally deeply satisfied with the entire experience, there is nothing fake about that.
ReplyDeleteYour jealousy is clear as crystal.
Secondly, how do you know specifically how much Marc or the others listed here make per year on selling their work? YOU DON'T! You are just ranting and raving and making wild accusations with absolutely no proof.
Your entire site is a big fat JOKE, has ZERO CREDIBILITY behind it. No one will ever take you seriously.
If you had half a brain you would create a site that allows for healthy dialog, and debate about issues photography, not a SLANDER SIGHT to allow you to get off on trying to hurt people. But, there is always weasel/dweeb/geek/scumbags in the world who cower behind the scenes because they have NO EMOTIONAL MATURITY.
I talked with a couple top LF landscape/nature pros recently (in whom you have mentioned in the past with regard) and they both said you are a complete lunatic. I'll even quote them verbatim if necessary.
ReplyDeleteWOW, what a completely malicious and infantile site! Gotta have a pretty sick mind to think up this stuff. I feel very sorry for you. Seriously, have you thought about getting some therapeutic help?
ReplyDeleteI can't understand why anyone would be motivated to bash someone for their artistic endeavors. Marc is a good person and a great inspiration to many. To make hateful, inane comments about him is really telling of a lack of character in the creator of this site.
ReplyDeleteMark Cillo
To Mark Cillo.
ReplyDeleteCan you quantify how you believe Marc to be a good person? He's done nothing but boast, lie to pump himself up, and avoid his duties to the profession by failing to protect his images and encouraging the copying of everyone else's images. How is that being a "good person"? Please use logic and reason instead of inane pleasantries.
The industry of photography has changed and more people will emulate others work. I think that there are times when I see some images that are quite similar in composition and processing. This is just what happens in every area of photography. I am in my late twenties and all my friends are having children; I can't tell you how many times I have seen the same baby shot. The problem is there are only so many ways to compose and process a shot and only so often does a photographer come up with something truly novel. I do believe that Marc has taken his work to another level and set the bar for future photographers. His work with low light scenes and compositions are something novel and amazing. If landscape photographers could not emulate other works then the art would have died with Ansel Adams. If it makes you feel"scenic digital art" and move on with life? Seriously with all the effort that went into this sight......
ReplyDeleteThis is really about losers who have no talent, and go out there with the singular intent of exactly copying someone else's image and then dumping it on their own portfolio, with no credit to the original photog (not that it really matters in the end, by still), at a lower (and harmfully low) price, and with accolades to themselves. We're sure you've seen it happen yourself. Wouldn't you agree with what we just said? If so, we can start a real dialogue here.
ReplyDeleteMan, I just had to post a comment on this site. I am just flabbergasted at how outrageous your claims are. I personally have taken 5 tours with Marc, and have over 3 years learned so much from him. I have been doing landscape photography for 3 years, I could not imagine where I would be without his guidance. Marc has not only taught me the principals of photography, but the essential skills to explore in the backcountry. He has been a inspiration to me. his tours are dynamic, exciting, and spontaneous. He is very knowledgable about the weather, and will go any distance for his tour group to get optimal photo opportunities.
ReplyDeleteI have been there in person when that magical lightshow occurs, and I can tell you that the way his eye can capture that moment is pure artistic genius. Sure he blends images in Photoshop for depth of field, exposure etc, but do you not think that Amsel Adams would do the same thing today? His photo's are real, nothing is fake. His raw files are his proof, what is yours?
The fact is, he is a modern day Ansel Adams. He spends over 265 days a year in the field. 90 percent of his images are his own compositions that most lazy photographers could not get on their own.
I respect Marc for having the courage to follow his dreams, and to work very hard to provide for his wife and young child. He is away from his family for long periods of time. That is called sacrifice, and shows a sign of maturity for a such a young man.
I feel privileged that he has invited me to come with him and 2 others to backcountry explore the Tombstone Range in the Yukon this October for 10 days. Travel on foot 10 miles a day, to capture the Northern Lights in a way that no one has. I would bet you wish you were invited ;)
I just said good bye to Marc today from a 7 day tour with 4 others, and everyone like myself, who left the experience better photographers.
He did mention he was off to do back to back private tours for several months. But would be taking a break to shoot for a few days with Art Wolf and other well respected photographers. I bet you wish you were there, because I sure would!
What I cannot believe is that Google allows you to pay for slanderous ad like this. You are going to get caught soon, and find yourself into alot of legal trouble.
I am not sure what has happened in your life to make you so bitter? Life is way to short to spend all your time doing this. It is time you find your own life and let Marc live his.
My advice is to anyone who reads this comment is, find out for your self if Marc is the real deal. But be prepared to have a tiring week in the field! You will go home with a sense of acomplishment! If you want to sit in a classroom for half the time of your tour talking about what to do in the field, than stay home :)
I posted this comment with my real name. You can google me and see that I am real :) have a good day !
Bogus tours?
ReplyDeleteWho the hell are you?
Marc's tours are flippin awesome!!! Hang with him one week and you will see he does all the things he says he does. He lives it. You are an obviously disgruntled older photographer who can't accept that photography, like everything else in the world is CHANGING. You won't make one iota of a difference trying to stop that. You are capable of a lot better in life. How about getting a life and quit wasting your time obsessing. Go out and do some real good in the world and make a positive difference. You'll feel better about yourself. This site is pure disgruntled scuzz. A total waste of precious time and energy you have been given in life that could make a real and good difference in life. Maybe see a mental health professional. It might help you.
I too recently spent a long time on the hard road for photos and really learned a lot about Marc. Only by paying those huge types of dues do you see how awesome some moments are and how little Photoshop is necessary with those moments. I honestly used to assume Marc's work was maybe somewhat to highly Photo-shopped, but after witnessing what I now have witnessed and capturing what I now have captured I know those unbelievable shots look unbelievable even in the most lousy generic Jpeg form, yet without good processing. You are a fool who does not know anything about what you are talking about, trying to diminish people who are pioneering through sheer blood sweat and tears. You can't relate (and mistakenly assume its fantasy) because you don't do (or don't have the guts to do) what he does. Go on one, one week tour with Marc and peer into the life he lives 250+ days a year and you'll know why his portfolio is ridiculous. You will even take you hat off to the guy. It takes serious kahunas to face what he faces, and after all that to have to face a slime ball like you obsessively lying about him and stalking him. The truth is Marc has so many killer photos he doesn't even process 5% of his very best. He's not on some fame quest as you assume. If he processed all his great work he would blow everyone out of the water. He is humble enough to process just enough to keep his company going strong making a living at what he loves to do. He is simply an unusual leader and it rubs you the wrong way as you sit back in your easy chair sipping your coffee behind your computer brainstorming ways to slander. Truly pathetic in the most extreme.
ReplyDeleteYou are either:
ReplyDeletea) A very disturbed individual who thinks that no one else can be a photographer but those who have been doing it for years. Just remember that at one time, you picked up a camera for the first time.
OR....
b) You are Marc Adamus trying to drum up more attention for yourself. Because we all know that even bad attention is better than no attention (think Charlie Sheen, Brittany Spears, and Lindsay Lohan)
Yes, Marc over-saturates his pictures to the point where they are no longer realistic. But they are eye-catching none-the-less, which is why so many people want to copy him.
As for "theft", taking pictures of the same spot that someone else too pictures from is NOT theft. If that were the case, they might as well close down every iconic spot (like Yosemite) and never allow anyone to take pictures of Half Dome again.
If a photographer can't make a living from his or her photography, it's only the photographer's fault....do not blame your failure on anyone but yourself.
I am not particularly a Marc Adamus fan, but I'm definitely not a fan of you either. (if you're actually different people) You are being a "useful idiot" by having this website because you're just making people rally around Marc more than they would have.
What a pathetic waste of time and energy. You're completely eaten up with jealousy, which is another form of self-destruction. I thought such excessive madness could only be found in literature. What do you plan to do next ? shoot the guy ? What are you trying to come to terms with in your own history ? Stop fooling around with that guy and get back to real photography.
ReplyDeleteI'll agree that Adamus talks himself up a bit...and i'm also not a huge fan of the modern workshops. but you know what..that's my opinion. I'm certainly not going to hate on him and try to crush every post processing technique known to man. For crying out loud!
ReplyDeleteI do not know Marc but I do know your ridiculous rants are defamatory pure and simple. I can only assume Marc knows about this site and has not taken action in which case he is a much bigger person than you are Mr Anonymous and Associates
ReplyDeleteDavid Sinclair
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"This is really about losers who have no talent, and go out there with the singular intent of exactly copying someone else's image and then dumping it on their own portfolio, with no credit to the original photog (not that it really matters in the end, by still), at a lower (and harmfully low) price, and with accolades to themselves. We're sure you've seen it happen yourself. Wouldn't you agree with what we just said? If so, we can start a real dialogue here."
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So apparently no one is allowed to photograph the same location that another photographer also shot at without giving credit to the earlier photographer(s)? Do all photos of Half Dome belong to Ansel Adams? You cannot copyright a place. Any photograph you take is yours. Just because someone else has shot a picture somewhere doesn't mean you can't make your own picture. Galen Rowell doesn't own Horsetail Falls. Sure, it's more of a challenge to come up with something different from his shot, but I am not going to pay royalties to his estate if I take a similar shot.
Not only are the tools of photography a lot easier, but many great photographers are actually willing to share that knowledge through workshops and photo tours. And yeah, people who are interested in photography might pay for those services just like you would pay for any class or workshop in any other profession. Why is that different in photography? Do you want photography to be some kind of top secret voodoo art that only you and a few others know? Are you jealous that someone can learn to do photography easier these days?
If you're having a problem because other people are shooting the kinds of places you shoot and are being more successful, then I guess you should be devoting your energy to improving your own art and marketing rather than spending all your efforts bashing Marc and anyone who thinks they might want to improve their art from learning from people more successful than themselves.
Hiding behind a pile of hate filled websites isn't going to make you a better photographer. In fact it doesn't serve any useful purpose at all, which reminds me. Why am I wasting my time commenting here.