Whom to please?

[dingorm02]

I never show the pictures I take to anyone but family. I have no interest in pleasing anyone but myself and them.

[mshockley]

Originally Posted by Phoenix_Jackson

There are times though where Pro says, "Now that's what I'm talking about" while ordinary people say, "Meh." But my favorite is when I kept everything I read and been told (by Pros) in mind while shooting, and the ordinary people say, "I like it... I don't know why."

I like this notion alot! I think this is what I try to do. I try very hard to remember everything I've learned and all the wisdom and advice given to me at the same time trying to capture something that is "mine", and in the end, those are the images the "ordinary people" I know tend to respond to.

[gturner]

Originally Posted by Phoenix_Jackson

It puzzles me sometimes when I post an image and get different reactions.

Me: What do you think?
Pro: It needs a lot of work! White Balance, subject is dead-center, needs cropping, and worst of all, you didn't use a tripod again did you?
Ordinary people: I love it! How did you make it look golden? It's so artistic!

Photographers see things differently from ordinary people. But whom to please? The few photographers who could help you grow and hone your skills? Or the many ordinary people whom are actually the ones who care to gawk at your pictures at the end of the day?

Do you want a pat on the back or information that will improve your craft?

Say thanks to the well wishers and listen to the pros!

[autofocus]

Unconscious incompetence
Conscious incompetence
Conscious competence
Unconscious competence

Wow, it's been years since I heard this. I think it was part of Wilson Sales Training when I worked for Intel, but not 100% sure of that. My regional manager would often quote this about people