As long as the client likes it....

[manaheim]

This, too, though. I'm not saying that you should put "the client liked it" as an excuse when you get critique you asked for, but as far as the business side goes it's all that matters.

I don't think that's what OP was asking, however. (regardless of whether or not I agree with your statement)

 

[epatsellis]

I'll jump in with an example:

I was shooting some products for a local manufacturer, after lighting it just so, the "art director" decided he didn't like the fact that there wasn't a shadow here and here...so after goboing shadows, he loves it, pays me my hourly studio rate (including the time spent screwing around with his crazy shadow idea) check comes, clears, life is good.

If you're in the business to earn a living, the only person's opinion that matters is the clients, as long as they're signing the check.


erie