Archive for June 2012
It’s De-Lurk Day!
When I started this blog – I made it a point to go and “Like” the Facebook photography pages of anyone who liked the Psychology for Photographers Facebook page. I like staying on top of what’s happening and how you all are doing. But eventually my fabulous readers referred so many people my way that…
Read More5 Things You Should Know About Receiving Photography Critique
It was the most blunt I’d ever been with a professor. “I didn’t come here to hear what I’m doing right,” I said, gasping inwardly at my own words. “After awhile, it’s not helpful to hear which paragraphs are already good. I need you to tell me what I need to work on.” I couldn’t…
Read MoreA Crash Course in The Art of Constructive Critique
“When dealing with people, let us remember we are not dealing with creatures of logic. We are dealing with creatures of emotion, creatures bristling with prejudices and motivated by pride and vanity.” – Dale Carnegie, How To Win Friends and Influence People * Earlier this week we discussed honest reasons photographers behave badly online. I…
Read MoreWhy Photographers Behave Badly Online (And How To Make Sure You Don’t)
I’m still debating whether I want to bring this up. But it’s time. Have you ever hesitated to share an image on a forum because you were afraid someone would turn on the nasty hose and drench you with negativity? Have you ever obsessively written and re-written a forum or blog post because of what…
Read MoreYour Client Hates All Their Images. What Now?
How would you deal with a selling session where once you have all sat down with your coffee and begin looking through the images, the client decides they don’t like any of them. Not one. (This hasn’t actually happened to me, since I’m not open for business yet, but I’m wondering how one would gracefully…
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