Don't post pictures of your own kids

[Stradawhovious]

When taking my pictures of my son, I find that I have blinders up. I have no problem taking a picture of a rock and saying, "That picture is crap"... but it isn't so easy doing that to a picture of my son..

Ah I see, you have observed shortcomings in your own photography regarding specific subjects, so naturally, everyone else MUST have the same limitations. I get it now.

I would hope that he would be able to take the criticism of his post the same way others take criticism of their photos. With a grain of salt, a little humility, a little understanding and a little laughter.

Or not..... :lmao:

 

[MichiganFarts]

Busted??? What did you bust me on? The fact that at one point in time, I was guilty of the samething I'm commenting on now? What's wrong with learning from my mistakes? How is that a 'busting'? I shouldn't have posted that picture of my son... it is the exact same crap I'm talking about now.

You're busted for making a big deal about it, and not revealing your own fault yourself....that's exactly what busted is.

If you had revealed it yourself, well knowing that you had made the same mistake,you could have A. not looked like a dbag, and B. shown that you actually have experience that you learned from.

Instead, you just look like a fool.

 

[Boomn4x4]

[Come on guy... if you don't want to see this stuff maybe you should go to the advanced forum... not the one where people are learning.

You are missing the point... I don't mind seeing them. My point is, I don't like critiquing them... it just feels wrong. And I'm sure I'm not the only one that is holding back with some negative comments towards someone who obviously (and rightfully so) thinks their photo is adorable.

I stand firm... If you want an honest critique, and you want critique that will be easy to accept...Don't post pictures of your children.

 

[Boomn4x4]

Busted??? What did you bust me on? The fact that at one point in time, I was guilty of the samething I'm commenting on now? What's wrong with learning from my mistakes? How is that a 'busting'? I shouldn't have posted that picture of my son... it is the exact same crap I'm talking about now.

You're busted for making a big deal about it, and not revealing your own fault yourself....that's exactly what busted is.

If you had revealed it yourself, well knowing that you had made the same mistake,you could have A. not looked like a dbag, and B. shown that you actually have experience that you learned from.

Instead, you just look like a fool.

So, is this foolish D-bag right or wrong? Because after all those popmous insults and personal attacks, it almost sounds like you are saying that I have a point?

 

[OrionsByte]

And I'm sure I'm not the only one that is holding back with some negative comments towards someone who obviously (and rightfully so) thinks their photo is adorable.

Hmm, interesting... maybe you're having trouble knowing the difference between "negative comments" and "constructive criticism"?

 

[vtf]

I have no problems C&Cing them, but when they are perfect what can you do?
This is over the top cuteness.

 

[Dao]

I post this photo. I like it because of the emotion of the cow. But others may say, the background is distracting, composition could be better, butt got cut off ....

But I still like this photo no matter what other people think.

BTW, that cow is not my kid, just so you know. He/she is from St. Louis Zoo.

My point is, some people ask for C&C but they will defend their work no matter what the subject in the photo is.

 

[Canon AE-1]

Now this is a Photo! Look at the bright reds, blues and yellows. The trees are great and in the proper position (rule of thirds), the horiz red streaks really depict life to the scene, great blue sky for clarity and a great shot of the Ant shows how one can really bring out the Artisan in us all. :waiting:

 

[OrionsByte]

My point is, some people ask for C&C but they will defend their work no matter what the subject in the photo is.

And that's actually where Boom has a point - if people are going to defend their photos so vehemently, why bother submitting them for C&C at all?

Around here (or any internet forum in general) you have to learn to extract the tidbits of good advice out of the comments people give you, whether they were worded tactfully or not. If you're not ready to accept criticism (of any kind!) then you shouldn't post your shots for C&C, regardless of the subject matter.

 

[Canon AE-1]

Oh YEAH!

 

[Dao]

My point is, some people ask for C&C but they will defend their work no matter what the subject in the photo is.

And that's actually where Boom has a point - if people are going to defend their photos so vehemently, why bother submitting them for C&C at all?

Around here (or any internet forum in general) you have to learn to extract the tidbits of good advice out of the comments people give you, whether they were worded tactfully or not. If you're not ready to accept criticism (of any kind!) then you shouldn't post your shots for C&C, regardless of the subject matter.

But that has nothing to do with my kids, your kids or a family member.

hum .. Let me re-read the whole thread again, I thought OP means try not to post photos with family member(s) (esp one's own kids) for CC because of the emotion attached with subject who is a family member will blind the photographer.

 

[CapM]

Oh YEAH!

I can't seem to get EXIF data on this one...

 

[MichiganFarts]

So, is this foolish D-bag right or wrong? Because after all those popmous insults and personal attacks, it almost sounds like you are saying that I have a point?

You're going to have to explain what right or wrong has to do with being a d-bag?

You were being sharply critical of something you yourself were doing not so long ago, and acted like everyone should stop doing such, just because YOU supposedly learned it?

The fact that you stopped posting pics of your kids only shows you learned you can't handle it, not that you learned anything by it.

See people like me are more critical of pics we take of our kids, just because we want the best for them. And if there's something wrong with a photo of my kid, I'll find it....and if I didn't find it, I'll welcome anyone who can.

So I guess if I were anything like you, I'd suggest you just stop taking pictures of your kid at all, because you don't meet up to my standards.

 

[mishele]

Oh YEAH!

:thumbup::thumbup: On the shirt!!! :lmao:

 

[OrionsByte]

My point is, some people ask for C&C but they will defend their work no matter what the subject in the photo is.

And that's actually where Boom has a point - if people are going to defend their photos so vehemently, why bother submitting them for C&C at all?

Around here (or any internet forum in general) you have to learn to extract the tidbits of good advice out of the comments people give you, whether they were worded tactfully or not. If you're not ready to accept criticism (of any kind!) then you shouldn't post your shots for C&C, regardless of the subject matter.

But that has nothing to do with my kids, your kids or a family member.

hum .. Let me re-read the whole thread again, I thought OP means try not to post photos with family member(s) (esp one's own kids) for CC because of the emotion attached with subject who is a family member will blind the photographer.

Right. We're on the same page here, but I think you're misunderstanding me. I'll paraphrase the OP's post with my own spin, which is in glorious technicolor:

If people are too emotionally attached to photographs of their kids, they should not post them for C&C because they will not be open-minded with respect to criticism.

So I was just saying that you should be ready for whatever comments you get on anything you post.