Wow, that's sad IMO. I am never completely satisfied with my overall work in the sense that I am always working to improve and I think that is true of Lisa and pretty much everyone who takes the art seriously. I was referring to being satisfied and happy with pieces of work we produce. That is just a reward for our efforts and I hope it happens for everyone at times.
KristinSmall wrote:In that case, what good does it do to give an unwanted opinion?
This is the internet. Whatever you do, you will get unsolicited opinions. The trick is to pay attention to those opinions, weighing them against your goals. Sometimes helpful opinions come from unexpected places. The other trick is to accept opinions gracefully, even if you don't agree with them. This is something you do. See below:
KristinSmall wrote:
I, personally, am OK with my girls not smiling with their teeth. To get them to do otherwise is like PULLING teeth sometimes, but I do understand why those shots are also valuable. My girls are a bit ridiculous about what I post of them, so any toothy grin will likely get the veto. For standard portraits, I am much more apt to see them in all my subjects.
BTW, Greg was his usual tactful and polite self when he originally requested toothy grins. The lovely portrait you posted proves he was onto something! ;-)
Bonus: Jim McCrary was an excellent photographer and a generous man. I was privileged to know him. Here's some of his famous album covers.
Honestly, he is not on to anything. My point is that sometimes a toothy smile works or is necessary and other times not. It's not a particular goal for me, though I understand that it is for him and that's fine. (If interested, you can see a lot more teeth on my blog.)
As for CC, I give it and receive it. I won't if someone specifically does not want it or if I am not sure it's desired. Thanks for the comments.
Wow, that's sad IMO. I am never completely satisfied with my overall work in the sense that I am always working to improve and I think that is true of Lisa and pretty much everyone who takes the art seriously. I was referring to being satisfied and happy with pieces of work we produce. That is just a reward for our efforts and I hope it happens for everyone at times.
KristinSmall wrote:In that case, what good does it do to give an unwanted opinion?
This is the internet. Whatever you do, you will get unsolicited opinions. The trick is to pay attention to those opinions, weighing them against your goals. Sometimes helpful opinions come from unexpected places. The other trick is to accept opinions gracefully, even if you don't agree with them. This is something you do. See below:
KristinSmall wrote:
I, personally, am OK with my girls not smiling with their teeth. To get them to do otherwise is like PULLING teeth sometimes, but I do understand why those shots are also valuable. My girls are a bit ridiculous about what I post of them, so any toothy grin will likely get the veto. For standard portraits, I am much more apt to see them in all my subjects.
BTW, Greg was his usual tactful and polite self when he originally requested toothy grins. The lovely portrait you posted proves he was onto something! ;-)
Bonus: Jim McCrary was an excellent photographer and a generous man. I was privileged to know him. Here's some of his famous album covers.
Honestly, he is not on to anything. My point is that sometimes a toothy smile works or is necessary and other times not. It's not a particular goal for me, though I understand that it is for him and that's fine. (If interested, you can see a lot more teeth on my blog.)
As for CC, I give it and receive it. I won't if someone specifically does not want it or if I am not sure it's desired. Thanks for the comments.
Wow, that's sad IMO. I am never completely satisfied with my overall work in the sense that I am always working to improve and I think that is true of Lisa and pretty much everyone who takes the art seriously. I was referring to being satisfied and happy with pieces of work we produce. That is just a reward for our efforts and I hope it happens for everyone at times.
KristinSmall wrote:In that case, what good does it do to give an unwanted opinion?
This is the internet. Whatever you do, you will get unsolicited opinions. The trick is to pay attention to those opinions, weighing them against your goals. Sometimes helpful opinions come from unexpected places. The other trick is to accept opinions gracefully, even if you don't agree with them. This is something you do. See below:
KristinSmall wrote:
I, personally, am OK with my girls not smiling with their teeth. To get them to do otherwise is like PULLING teeth sometimes, but I do understand why those shots are also valuable. My girls are a bit ridiculous about what I post of them, so any toothy grin will likely get the veto. For standard portraits, I am much more apt to see them in all my subjects.
BTW, Greg was his usual tactful and polite self when he originally requested toothy grins. The lovely portrait you posted proves he was onto something! ;-)
Bonus: Jim McCrary was an excellent photographer and a generous man. I was privileged to know him. Here's some of his famous album covers.
Honestly, he is not on to anything. My point is that sometimes a toothy smile works or is necessary and other times not. It's not a particular goal for me, though I understand that it is for him and that's fine. (If interested, you can see a lot more teeth on my blog.)
As for CC, I give it and receive it. I won't if someone specifically does not want it or if I am not sure it's desired. Thanks for the comments.
Wow, that's sad IMO. I am never completely satisfied with my overall work in the sense that I am always working to improve and I think that is true of Lisa and pretty much everyone who takes the art seriously. I was referring to being satisfied and happy with pieces of work we produce. That is just a reward for our efforts and I hope it happens for everyone at times.
KristinSmall wrote:In that case, what good does it do to give an unwanted opinion?
This is the internet. Whatever you do, you will get unsolicited opinions. The trick is to pay attention to those opinions, weighing them against your goals. Sometimes helpful opinions come from unexpected places. The other trick is to accept opinions gracefully, even if you don't agree with them. This is something you do. See below:
KristinSmall wrote:
I, personally, am OK with my girls not smiling with their teeth. To get them to do otherwise is like PULLING teeth sometimes, but I do understand why those shots are also valuable. My girls are a bit ridiculous about what I post of them, so any toothy grin will likely get the veto. For standard portraits, I am much more apt to see them in all my subjects.
BTW, Greg was his usual tactful and polite self when he originally requested toothy grins. The lovely portrait you posted proves he was onto something! ;-)
Bonus: Jim McCrary was an excellent photographer and a generous man. I was privileged to know him. Here's some of his famous album covers.
Honestly, he is not on to anything. My point is that sometimes a toothy smile works or is necessary and other times not. It's not a particular goal for me, though I understand that it is for him and that's fine. (If interested, you can see a lot more teeth on my blog.)
As for CC, I give it and receive it. I won't if someone specifically does not want it or if I am not sure it's desired. Thanks for the comments.
Wow, that's sad IMO. I am never completely satisfied with my overall work in the sense that I am always working to improve and I think that is true of Lisa and pretty much everyone who takes the art seriously. I was referring to being satisfied and happy with pieces of work we produce. That is just a reward for our efforts and I hope it happens for everyone at times.
KristinSmall wrote:In that case, what good does it do to give an unwanted opinion?
This is the internet. Whatever you do, you will get unsolicited opinions. The trick is to pay attention to those opinions, weighing them against your goals. Sometimes helpful opinions come from unexpected places. The other trick is to accept opinions gracefully, even if you don't agree with them. This is something you do. See below:
KristinSmall wrote:
I, personally, am OK with my girls not smiling with their teeth. To get them to do otherwise is like PULLING teeth sometimes, but I do understand why those shots are also valuable. My girls are a bit ridiculous about what I post of them, so any toothy grin will likely get the veto. For standard portraits, I am much more apt to see them in all my subjects.
BTW, Greg was his usual tactful and polite self when he originally requested toothy grins. The lovely portrait you posted proves he was onto something! ;-)
Bonus: Jim McCrary was an excellent photographer and a generous man. I was privileged to know him. Here's some of his famous album covers.
Honestly, he is not on to anything. My point is that sometimes a toothy smile works or is necessary and other times not. It's not a particular goal for me, though I understand that it is for him and that's fine. (If interested, you can see a lot more teeth on my blog.)
As for CC, I give it and receive it. I won't if someone specifically does not want it or if I am not sure it's desired. Thanks for the comments.
KristinSmall wrote:
... it means a lot for a photographer to be satisfied with their product. I have had the privilege to work with and be mentored by some excellent people photographers, including Jim McCrary and Norman Seef. One characteristic I noticed, which they share with other well known photographers, is they were never satisfied with their work.
Wow, that's sad IMO. I am never completely satisfied with my overall work in the sense that I am always working to improve and I think that is true of Lisa and pretty much everyone who takes the art seriously. I was referring to being satisfied and happy with pieces of work we produce. That is just a reward for our efforts and I hope it happens for everyone at times.
KristinSmall wrote:In that case, what good does it do to give an unwanted opinion?
This is the internet. Whatever you do, you will get unsolicited opinions. The trick is to pay attention to those opinions, weighing them against your goals. Sometimes helpful opinions come from unexpected places. The other trick is to accept opinions gracefully, even if you don't agree with them. This is something you do. See below:
KristinSmall wrote:
I, personally, am OK with my girls not smiling with their teeth. To get them to do otherwise is like PULLING teeth sometimes, but I do understand why those shots are also valuable. My girls are a bit ridiculous about what I post of them, so any toothy grin will likely get the veto. For standard portraits, I am much more apt to see them in all my subjects.
BTW, Greg was his usual tactful and polite self when he originally requested toothy grins. The lovely portrait you posted proves he was onto something! ;-)
Bonus: Jim McCrary was an excellent photographer and a generous man. I was privileged to know him. Here's some of his famous album covers.
Honestly, he is not on to anything. My point is that sometimes a toothy smile works or is necessary and other times not. It's not a particular goal for me, though I understand that it is for him and that's fine. (If interested, you can see a lot more teeth on my blog.)
As for CC, I give it and receive it. I won't if someone specifically does not want it or if I am not sure it's desired. Thanks for the comments.
dmacmillan wrote: KristinSmall wrote:
... it means a lot for a photographer to be satisfied with their product. I have had the privilege to work with and be mentored by some excellent people photographers, including Jim McCrary and Norman Seef. One characteristic I noticed, which they share with other well known photographers, is they were never satisfied with their work.
Wow, that's sad IMO. I am never completely satisfied with my overall work in the sense that I am always working to improve and I think that is true of Lisa and pretty much everyone who takes the art seriously. I was referring to being satisfied and happy with pieces of work we produce. That is just a reward for our efforts and I hope it happens for everyone at times.
KristinSmall wrote:In that case, what good does it do to give an unwanted opinion?
This is the internet. Whatever you do, you will get unsolicited opinions. The trick is to pay attention to those opinions, weighing them against your goals. Sometimes helpful opinions come from unexpected places. The other trick is to accept opinions gracefully, even if you don't agree with them. This is something you do. See below:
KristinSmall wrote:
I, personally, am OK with my girls not smiling with their teeth. To get them to do otherwise is like PULLING teeth sometimes, but I do understand why those shots are also valuable. My girls are a bit ridiculous about what I post of them, so any toothy grin will likely get the veto. For standard portraits, I am much more apt to see them in all my subjects.
BTW, Greg was his usual tactful and polite self when he originally requested toothy grins. The lovely portrait you posted proves he was onto something! ;-)
Bonus: Jim McCrary was an excellent photographer and a generous man. I was privileged to know him. Here's some of his famous album covers.
Honestly, he is not on to anything. My point is that sometimes a toothy smile works or is necessary and other times not. It's not a particular goal for me, though I understand that it is for him and that's fine. (If interested, you can see a lot more teeth on my blog.)
As for CC, I give it and receive it. I won't if someone specifically does not want it or if I am not sure it's desired. Thanks for the comments.
dmacmillan wrote: KristinSmall wrote:
... it means a lot for a photographer to be satisfied with their product.
I have had the privilege to work with and be mentored by some excellent people photographers, including Jim McCrary and Norman Seef. One characteristic I noticed, which they share with other well known photographers, is they were never satisfied with their work.
Wow, that's sad IMO. I am never completely satisfied with my overall work in the sense that I am always working to improve and I think that is true of Lisa and pretty much everyone who takes the art seriously. I was referring to being satisfied and happy with pieces of work we produce. That is just a reward for our efforts and I hope it happens for everyone at times.
KristinSmall wrote:In that case, what good does it do to give an unwanted opinion?
This is the internet. Whatever you do, you will get unsolicited opinions. The trick is to pay attention to those opinions, weighing them against your goals. Sometimes helpful opinions come from unexpected places. The other trick is to accept opinions gracefully, even if you don't agree with them. This is something you do. See below:
KristinSmall wrote:
I, personally, am OK with my girls not smiling with their teeth. To get them to do otherwise is like PULLING teeth sometimes, but I do understand why those shots are also valuable. My girls are a bit ridiculous about what I post of them, so any toothy grin will likely get the veto. For standard portraits, I am much more apt to see them in all my subjects.
BTW, Greg was his usual tactful and polite self when he originally requested toothy grins. The lovely portrait you posted proves he was onto something! ;-)
Bonus: Jim McCrary was an excellent photographer and a generous man. I was privileged to know him. Here's some of his famous album covers.
Honestly, he is not on to anything. My point is that sometimes a toothy smile works or is necessary and other times not. It's not a particular goal for me, though I understand that it is for him and that's fine. (If interested, you can see a lot more teeth on my blog.)
As for CC, I give it and receive it. I won't if someone specifically does not want it or if I am not sure it's desired. Thanks for the comments.
dmacmillan wrote: KristinSmall wrote: ... it means a lot for a photographer to be satisfied with their product.
I have had the privilege to work with and be mentored by some excellent people photographers, including Jim McCrary and Norman Seef. One characteristic I noticed, which they share with other well known photographers, is they were never satisfied with their work.
Wow, that's sad IMO. I am never completely satisfied with my overall work in the sense that I am always working to improve and I think that is true of Lisa and pretty much everyone who takes the art seriously. I was referring to being satisfied and happy with pieces of work we produce. That is just a reward for our efforts and I hope it happens for everyone at times.
KristinSmall wrote:In that case, what good does it do to give an unwanted opinion?
This is the internet. Whatever you do, you will get unsolicited opinions. The trick is to pay attention to those opinions, weighing them against your goals. Sometimes helpful opinions come from unexpected places. The other trick is to accept opinions gracefully, even if you don't agree with them. This is something you do. See below:
KristinSmall wrote:
I, personally, am OK with my girls not smiling with their teeth. To get them to do otherwise is like PULLING teeth sometimes, but I do understand why those shots are also valuable. My girls are a bit ridiculous about what I post of them, so any toothy grin will likely get the veto. For standard portraits, I am much more apt to see them in all my subjects.
BTW, Greg was his usual tactful and polite self when he originally requested toothy grins. The lovely portrait you posted proves he was onto something! ;-)
Bonus: Jim McCrary was an excellent photographer and a generous man. I was privileged to know him. Here's some of his famous album covers.
Honestly, he is not on to anything. My point is that sometimes a toothy smile works or is necessary and other times not. It's not a particular goal for me, though I understand that it is for him and that's fine. (If interested, you can see a lot more teeth on my blog.)
As for CC, I give it and receive it. I won't if someone specifically does not want it or if I am not sure it's desired. Thanks for the comments.
dmacmillan wrote: KristinSmall wrote:
... it means a lot for a photographer to be satisfied with their product.
I have had the privilege to work with and be mentored by some excellent people photographers, including Jim McCrary and Norman Seef. One characteristic I noticed, which they share with other well known photographers, is they were never satisfied with their work.
Wow, that's sad IMO. I am never completely satisfied with my overall work in the sense that I am always working to improve and I think that is true of Lisa and pretty much everyone who takes the art seriously. I was referring to being satisfied and happy with pieces of work we produce. That is just a reward for our efforts and I hope it happens for everyone at times.
KristinSmall wrote:In that case, what good does it do to give an unwanted opinion?
This is the internet. Whatever you do, you will get unsolicited opinions. The trick is to pay attention to those opinions, weighing them against your goals. Sometimes helpful opinions come from unexpected places. The other trick is to accept opinions gracefully, even if you don't agree with them. This is something you do. See below:
KristinSmall wrote:
I, personally, am OK with my girls not smiling with their teeth. To get them to do otherwise is like PULLING teeth sometimes, but I do understand why those shots are also valuable. My girls are a bit ridiculous about what I post of them, so any toothy grin will likely get the veto. For standard portraits, I am much more apt to see them in all my subjects.
BTW, Greg was his usual tactful and polite self when he originally requested toothy grins. The lovely portrait you posted proves he was onto something! ;-)
Bonus: Jim McCrary was an excellent photographer and a generous man. I was privileged to know him. Here's some of his famous album covers.
Honestly, he is not on to anything. My point is that sometimes a toothy smile works or is necessary and other times not. It's not a particular goal for me, though I understand that it is for him and that's fine. (If interested, you can see a lot more teeth on my blog.)
As for CC, I give it and receive it. I won't if someone specifically does not want it or if I am not sure it's desired. Thanks for the comments.
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