I am sick to my stomach and dragging my feet.

my photoshoot went less than stellar, okay - less than okay. And now i am frantically trying to save what I already captured, as well as move forward with the ever so humbling call of - can I offer you X% off your print prices if you let me shoot again?

ugh. she knows that I am portfolio building, and practicing, but who likes to make these types of calls? If you said no one, then you are correct.

I am also to the point at which some people in this world just CAN'T give constructive criticism. I mean, REAL constructive criticism. Not the sugar coated crap, but actually helpful in ways to help you grow, not in ways to just let you know that you suck.

And message boards, while nice, don't offer much to boosting one's feelings. I posted two images on a photog board - and they are ruthless there, which is fine, I asked for helpfull constructive criticism. One person replied with you did XYZ and ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW wrong. But didn't offer any words of encouragement other than - you have to reshoot (um fucking DUH) and here's the direct quote, "I would definitely offer a re-shoot and make sure you have your A game on before you do it. " you know what? If I WANTED to talk to my dad, I would have called him and showed him the images. This person was clearly a guy by the words. And well, that comment sounded like scolding to me.

Oh well, lesson learned. My feelings hurt. I am already upset and sick to my stomach about having to call the client, and now I know NEVER to post another photo on that board again. Not to mention, some people lurk there that I know too and they are probably laughing behind my back (As they wouldn't dare say anything to my face as that is how they are)