Posted by Don Miller on August 31, 2006 at 1:46 AM
I enjoyed Alains article. I find myself feeling defensive at times when discussing my work. His article helped me to address this issue. The advice from the article certainly applies to interactions beyond photography.
Posted by Jim Erhardt on August 31, 2006 at 4:40 AM
Don, I agree. If we spend too much time defending our methods, our methods may never evolve to their fullest potential. At the same time, receiving constructive/objective criticism is part of the way we grow. So it all becomes a matter of integrating outside feedback into our personal vision - without selling out our vision to fit the preconceived notions of others.
Posted by Svein-Frode on August 31, 2006 at 8:02 AM
One must never forget that photography is about communication. Unless you can connect with an audience making images is futile. Becoming defensive about ones work just means that you haven't connected with or understood your audience.
Before photographing anything you should make a plan. Ask yourself why and what you want to photograph, then take into account who your targeted audience is. When that process is rolling you can start to think about the tools and technique best suited for the job. If you fail to plan you plan to fail...
Posted by Mike McNeill on August 31, 2006 at 4:37 PM
Where would one find this article?
Posted by Don Miller on August 31, 2006 at 6:08 PM
Under 'articles'
Alain's french so I put Oui, the aritcle is 'Just Say Yes'
http://www.naturephotographers.net/farchives.html
If a direct link isn't enough help, call Jim E. and ask him to read it to you
Posted by Jim Erhardt on August 31, 2006 at 7:49 PM
Current articles can be accessed on the Front Page of the site. Current and past articles can be accessed on the Articles & Reviews page.
From the forums (here), both pages can be accessed via the Forum Index link in the upper left corner. The Front Page can also be accessed via the text links at the bottom of all forums pages.
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7 repliesBefore photographing anything you should make a plan. Ask yourself why and what you want to photograph, then take into account who your targeted audience is. When that process is rolling you can start to think about the tools and technique best suited for the job. If you fail to plan you plan to fail...
Alain's french so I put Oui, the aritcle is 'Just Say Yes'
http://www.naturephotographers.net/farchives.html
Charles
If a direct link isn't enough help, call Jim E. and ask him to read it to you
From the forums (here), both pages can be accessed via the Forum Index link in the upper left corner. The Front Page can also be accessed via the text links at the bottom of all forums pages.