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5 Things You Should Know About Receiving Photography Critique

By Jenika | June 19, 2012 |

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…

A Crash Course in The Art of Constructive Critique

By Jenika | June 13, 2012 |

“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…

Why Photographers Behave Badly Online (And How To Make Sure You Don’t)

By Jenika | June 12, 2012 |

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…

Your Client Hates All Their Images. What Now?

By Jenika | June 7, 2012 |

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…