Comments on: On Photo Critiques: Treat Others How You Wish To Be Treated

By: Jacques

Jacques — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:36:00 +0000

He meant to say ‘out loud’.

By: Jacques

Jacques — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:36:00 +0000

’Out loud’.

By: Anders Petersen

Anders Petersen — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:09:00 +0000

“Treat Others How You Wish To Be Treated”
So in other words, “really fucking harshly”.
I can’t get better if noone tells me what to get better at. Of course people saying “Your photo is bad and you should feel bad” isn’t exactly helpful, but people saying “This is great!” or “You’re a genius” can fuck the fuck off.

By: Carlie R

Carlie R — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 22:29:00 +0000

ok here is a constructive critique. no lensflair. no taking pictures up models noses. no boring shots of models in doorways. you need to change your perspective. leading lines. steapened perspective. angles of a model, they need to look interesting. not bored. if the place your taking a photo is dirty and its not ment to be (the pool) get a broom.

By: James Tarry

James Tarry — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 19:06:00 +0000

Very apt timing. This very topic is a discussion i had with a fellow photographer this week after i had witnessed a friends decent images being ripped apart over minor petty things by other “photographers” on Flickr who seemed to think they were marvellous photographers… i personally refuse to use Flickr, for various reasons but one being this. My main issue was that while these people felt it perfectly acceptable to critique someone elses work when i was viewing theirs they didnt like anything remotely negative being said about theirs and got all huffy! I dont mind debate, or genuine critique but when its vicious or not remotely helpful its better to say nothing at all and keep your opinions to yourself-esp when your work is weaker than water! ;)

I go by the rule, if i dont like your work I dont say anything but If i like it i will and If you ask for critique then i will be honest and HELPFUL.

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 06:24:00 +0000

Try Photosig. Although “critiques” there could be very harsh as well.

By: Michael Warth

Michael Warth — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 20:44:00 +0000

Visual art is highly subjective. Did it “suck”? Maybe it did, and maybe he was just a dick. All criticism should be taken with a grain of salt and the original artist/photographer then chooses how to accept or disregard the criticism. As artists, we can ignore the trolls…criticism is a tool to polish your art. As harsh as some can be, they can also be your best tool to sharpen your skills. If you want praise when posting an image online or on the wall, ask your grandma to look at it — if you want an honest opinion, ask a stranger who isn’t afraid to hurt your feelings.

With that said, it’s OK to tell someone they did a good job, or you like it too. All of us can improve — all of us.

By: Louis Rafael Rosenthal

Louis Rafael Rosenthal — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 19:22:00 +0000

i love you for that trevor. in a “awesome, bro” kind of way.

By: Kyle Sanders

Kyle Sanders — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 17:40:00 +0000

And likewise, be mindful of your audience. Every site, gallery, and collection has it’s own personality and following, so don’t look for praise when you post over the top HDR to Fstoppers – send it to StuckInCustoms, or street shots to RangeFinderForum.

By: harry

harry — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 15:26:00 +0000

If you post it on the internet, whichever site it may be, it’s open for critique whether people want it or not. When someone uploads a photo you are virtually uploading a digital art gallery. What do people in art galleries do? They say what’s good and what’s bad about whatever the heck they are trying to interpret.

All too often the world practices a PC mindset and caters to one’s feelings. The world has grown soft and the internet has helped the world go soft.

While I may not agree with the original post, I do agree with some comments posted in response. Grow a pair and stand up to your work or ask what’s wrong and what can be fixed.