(Let's see if I can figure out how to create a poll......)
Just curious about the ratio of men to women who are active in the restoration business.

I can't take part in this one Vikki because I'm not in the business. But I do restorations simply for the enjoyment of doing them.

Ed

I'm not active in restoration as a "business" (do it as a hobby for friends / relatives), but wanted to "vote" to give your poll some action. :)

Actually, I didn't mean it the way I wrote it. I really only meant "interested" in photo restoration.

Aha! Now I've voted in the poll. :D

Ed

I've voted too! But I must admit, I was a bit troubled that a third option of "Undecided" wasn't included! :D

I am doing it now for the challenge and I enjoy it. Hopefully will be doing it professionally soon.


Oh....I am male btw

Welcome aboard Justame. Good to have someone else interested in restorations. :) Looking forward to seeing your work.

Ed

I have done retouching, and even some restoration. I do not consider myself in the same class as some here, whose work I have seen and admire. I feel that I am at the point where if I were to do restoration or retouching for a living I would have to devote too much time to the process. The hourly rate thing would bring my "salary" down to below minimum wage, IF that was the scale I used as a reference.

:wavey:

Whoa, the girls are quite outnumbered! :)


Lynn

Just remember, Lynn - it's quality, not quantity that counts :D

(kidding guys... I just had to say it... :tongue: )

Well we need more females! Add one more. :)

--Heather

Let's hear it for the girls !!!

Originally posted by cinderella
Let's hear it for the girls !!!


Ok, way to go girls!:tongue:

It is true, Females Rock!

Us guys would be lost without you.

BOYEE!!!

Another Male,

Alan

Hey!

I hear you need females!

I do restoration and manipulation for fun and I am also in the beginnings of a little career :)

Still have lots to learn, but hey this site looks great for that!

on with the fun :)

Kissed!

Believe it or not, my business consists mostly of traditional (with brushes, dyes and oils) retouching, enhancement and oil coloring for professional photographers.
I now do most all of my restorations in PS, or a combination of PS and handcoloring, and am still learning on a daily basis. This site is amazing!

I just voted Vikki.I am a newbie to this art and to this Forum.
I have seen many exciting techniques on the Forum and look
forward to learning from the many talented folks on here.
Believe me it is really appreciated whether or not your a
Male or a Female.
I would like to Thank everyone for participating in it and
for sharing their idea's and information.

Joseph

Mmmmmm. We have the numbers. But do we have the Flora's?

Duv (Master Chef)

One more female...

Ive been doing traditional and digital retouching for too long now.....

Posting to count my estrogen in :)

.... another female ..... :pleased:

I'm just beginning in this endeavor, but it seems to be a trend for me to pick male dominated fields! :rambo: Previously I did software design and development.

I don't think the gals will ever catch up. Come on ladies!!

Cheers
Dave

Another female here :grin:

I find it interesting that there are more men than women here. I wonder why that is?

I've been curiously hanging around on the fringes for a few years, now I think I am ready to step in and really get started, hopefully as an add-on to a portrait photography business. I hope to be ordering a new system soon, including a Wacom tablet.

I am a male of our species. I'm not sure what relevance that has to PS.

Could the moderator move this thread above the line or to an appropreate forum so that the business/pleasure of retouching could in some manor be the subject again?

Why am I here, because I'm interested in Photoshop retouch, not which gender the other people are. What ever you/we are is just fine.

Robert

Robert,

you wroteCould the moderator move this thread above the line or to an appropreate forum

This was Vikki's original post that started this thread ...

Just curious about the ratio of men to women who are active in the restoration business

The 'active in the restoration business' is the connection ...

I have noticed a difference between the genders (not just the obvious ;) ... and find this thread fun, interesting and relevent. This kind of comraderie and good will is what helps to keep this site so special.

Regards,
Roger
(previously voted, still male)

I find it interesting that there are more men than women here. I wonder why that is?

Not sure why it is (perhaps there are not more men here...just that men are more willing to answer an online poll! :) ) ...it would be interesting to know how men and women differ in the manner they approach a restoration or retouching job.

one day this week the today show opined that women are more technophobic than men; if true, it could be related to why more men here. actually, restoration seems to me a more natural fit for a woman.

186 male - 109 female! wow! on some boards i've seen the ratios of the style 85%-15%... great to see such a strong presence of sweet part of human race here :wink: (sorry if it's sexistic or something :depressed )

oh, btw, i think i'm male... :pirate:

Let's hear it for the girls !!!

YAAAAAAAAY LOL :happy:

Guess I'll use my first post here to add another female to the mix. I'm not 'in the business', but rather just beginning to get serious about a hobby.

Lynn

Another female vote for the poll.
I have been in the business just a short while but am enjoying upskilling and the positive feed back I get from customers.
I have just started my own business, from previously working digitally in a lab based more around traditional photo processing where I started in the industry.
Another computor driven chick :grin:

Yet another female to add to the poll. We must be able to level this up somehow!!!

I would be interested to know, though, how many males vs females are just in it for fun, and how many males vs females do it fulltime. I get the impression that maybe more men do it for fun, while the females are busy doing the housework! Maybe I'm wrong! (Ok, maybe a little controversial???)

It is interesting to find out though, because apart from anything else, what different workflows are used - do more women multitask than men? Is it quicker to do a few things at a time, or do each one properly in turn?

Ok, so I guess this isn't techinically restoration and retouching, but we can still all learn from it. All extra bits of information are worth having!

Another male ... looks like the male is out number.
But then again... quality not quantity like some said .

*peeks inside shirt*

YEP! I'm a GIRL!!!

Sorry, wont be able to add tot he official stats, as this is only a hobby for me, for i get the impression that this is a male dominated area, but then again, i might be wrong ( you gals might just be shy ).

Vikki i am interested in the business, i plan to learn the tutorials here, pick up some interesting tips and try and get into this kind of business, i already do graphics for a business, so doing photographs i think sounds more of a challenge, i am too female.

Vikki - Not sure how to get your attention i would like to ask you a question please...

My question is : What program do you use to do those amazing colourization photos on your gallery, i think if i had the correct program i might get somewhere.

I have Photoshop and Paint shop pro v7 & v9.

Legacy

Legacy. Try a Private Post to Vicky. She's one of the best and may pick up on it.

Dave

I shall do that now...

Vikki - What program do you use to do those amazing colourization photos on your gallery, i think if i had the correct program i might get somewhere.

Legacy

If you don't receive a reply from Vikki, I know she uses Photoshop, and I'm pretty sure that's what she uses for colorizations (of course she might use more than one program).

Ed

I thougt the gap between male and female was going to be much greater!!

:oldman: I do Restorations just for the Joy... :evil:

ItzRandy
Member

Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Southern California
Posts: 56
I've voted too! But I must admit, I was a bit troubled that a third option of "Undecided" wasn't included!

lol. i think you could have also added 'confused', 'neutered' and 'emasculated' in there as well :)

oh, and by the way, my computer's bigger than yours ;) (boy, i guess that shows my gender pretty well :) )

K.

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

..... Boys will be boys .... :wink:

Add another female to the pole!

Another female! I do it for fun, and I love doing it for friends and family.

Cathy :bigthmb:

Photoshop is like a car. Both the men and women can drive it.
The men understands the inner workings of a car.
The women just gas up the car and go.
;)

Photoshop is like a car. Both the men and women can drive it.
The men understands the inner workings of a car.
The women just gas up the car and go.
;)

I beg to differ with that!!!!!! I have worked on my car several times! Replaced the radiator hose, adjusted the cruse control, replaced the computer system, oxygen sensor, fan relay censor etc. etc! :tongue:

Loverly

This post has sure garnered a lot of posters! :)

*re-inforces the male side of the poll*

Though, out of all honesty, I'd rather just sneak on over to the other side-- it's prettier over there. :dizzy:

I beg to differ with that!!!!!! I have worked on my car several times! Replaced the radiator hose, adjusted the cruse control, replaced the computer system, oxygen sensor, fan relay censor etc. etc! :tongue:
Loverly
:dizzy: Duh...fan relay what?

I envy you. :bow: You are one of the lucky few. Btw, I quoted that from a guy.

I have been restoring my family's photos for 5 or 6 years. I'l ok. still have alot of problems here and there. I just joined RetouchPro a few days ago. Just wanted to vote on the female side.

Sharon

.... Come on .... girls .... where are you??? :grin: ;) :grin:

LOL

Count me in for the girls side!

Another 'girl' restorer checking in!

I do it for fun and as a part time business as well.

Cheers
Maria

Female, trying to get into restoration... very interested. :tongue:

Female with own business at home. In business since 2002.

I voted but have not yet posted anything. I can't find a button for "create a new post". Anybody care to help? Thanks in advance!

I voted but have not yet posted anything. I can't find a button for "create a new post". Anybody care to help? Thanks in advance!

NEW THREAD icon in the upper left corner of a forum page. You won't see one on this page as it is a poll...skip

I'm a girly, girl and flight attendant who does retouching/restoration for family and friends ...... and, while I couldn't live without my computers, I'm certainly more familiar with SOFTware than HARDware ....... :wink: I know, I know but somebody had to say it .......

Beth

Add another female to the pole!

Yeah, the more there, the merrier! :lmao:

I am very interested in all aspects of this medium.

Now I need to study how to post images.

Have you made another outline for dummies yet with the new updates? LOL

;-) Cheers, Linda

Add one more 'girl' :glasses: