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When Words Hurt: How To Handle Harsh Criticism Online
It never ceases to amaze me how eagerly people judge total strangers on the Internet. How viciously they’ll criticize, using words they would never say in person. I’m not talking about useful, constructive criticism – sometimes that hurts, but it’s worth its weight in gold. We should all seek out and learn from that kind…
Read MoreBusiness & Creativity | How To Solve Your Candle Problems
Have you ever tried to solve the Candle Problem? It’s a classic. Imagine you’re given a box of tacks, matches, and a candle. Your goal? To attach a burning candle to the wall. How would you do it? The candle problem has a simple solution (click here if you want to see it, thanks to…
Read MoreBanish the ‘Gimmes’ While Creating Personal Work
We’ve talked before about the five types of photography work, and defined situations when it’s appropriate to pull out the camera when you aren’t getting paid. But shooting personal work can be tricky. When most of us do personal work, we need to grab people around us to be our subjects. And we worry that…
Read MoreShould You Work For Free? | The 5 Kinds Of Photography Jobs
No, you shouldn’t work for free. But that doesn’t mean you should get paid every time you pull out the camera. Lemme ‘splain. Imagine if Yo-Yo Ma only picked up his cello during a concert at which he was paid to play. Preposterous, right? The gentleman practices. He practices by himself. He practices with others. …
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