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In regards to one's work as a model or photographer (MUAs or Stylist as well), what is the nicest or most "touching" compliment that one has ever recieved from another person in regards to one's achievements? May 12 05 11:41 am Link "just had a good look through your gallery and scraps and i was amazed at how much you have in there and you still consider yourself to be amateur??? your so much better than a lot of famous photographers and im not just saying that,i don even know you to lie and ill never meet you, thus proving my comment is for real! seriously you have a huge career ahead, get ready for it" ____________________________________________________________ I nearly wept! May 12 05 11:45 am Link Wow... that is nice... And wow, you do have a nice portfolio... May 12 05 11:46 am Link Some one told me I took a pritty picture of a flower once........ and then thay bought two 8x10s..... May 12 05 11:48 am Link Reese, In various forms, the sentiment that what I have done and am doing gives women of size the opportunity to see themselves as real human beings for the first time; that, in seeing me, they no longer need to hate themselves. That's pretty profound stuff. (And is echoed by a surprising number of regular and slender sized women.) Sarah Louise, that's wonderful! I also agree - your work is absolutely beautiful. Shyly May 12 05 11:49 am Link "you look tall!" May 12 05 11:50 am Link Umm... tall is a great compliment to a model.. May 12 05 11:52 am Link Posted by Shyly: Hmm... Pretty headshot "Shyly." May 12 05 11:53 am Link Thank you! So what's your answer to your question? What's the most touching comment you've gotten to date? (I was just looking at your work, incidentally, and you're tremendously talented. Quite lovely.) May 12 05 11:55 am Link My most memorable was whne the model cried (in joy) after seeing what she looked like after the stylist, makeup and I finished 3 looks. She couldn't believe it was her. May 12 05 11:58 am Link Posted by Reese, VA . MUA: yes when you are 5'2"! May 12 05 11:59 am Link one girl told me she never thought of herself as a "pretty girl"..but then she said, while looking the images on the computer..(in the sweetest voice).."i am a pretty girl" and this blurb i saw on a models profile: "Doug is a wonderful person who I respect greatly. He is a friend and a confidant. He's a trustworthy, honest and talented photographer. I owe you so much, Doug. Thank you." its why i love the art.... May 12 05 12:02 pm Link Posted by Shyly: Hmm... regarding my work? Well, I am a person ruled by opportunity and common sense - a modern American citizen... May 12 05 12:03 pm Link That does indeed sound like a warm fuzzy moment. Though, really, I can't imagine there's a much higher compliment than finding something valuable enough to want to spend (extra, even!) hard-earned cash on it. Or her, as the case may be. May 12 05 12:27 pm Link Well, what can I say... I have a kitten to feed at home... May 12 05 12:33 pm Link The best compliment is when someone, whose work you look up to, compliments your work and tells you that you have came a long way since you have started and your work is outstanding! May 12 05 12:36 pm Link Posted by Reese, VA . MUA: Tell me about it....! If I give mine anything less the GradeA Swordfish she gets all upset. May 12 05 02:29 pm Link Posted by Jayson Harrington: Posted by Reese, VA . MUA: Tell me about it....! If I give mine anything less the GradeA Swordfish she gets all upset. upset huh...put out some dry food and in a couple of days that cat will be happy for anything.. May 12 05 02:38 pm Link Posted by Doug Swinskey: Posted by Jayson Harrington: Posted by Reese, VA . MUA: Tell me about it....! If I give mine anything less the GradeA Swordfish she gets all upset. upset huh...put out some dry food and in a couple of days that cat will be happy for anything.. Not just cats for me... I have two dogs (one corgi - one pit bull) two cats (both adopted strays), one mouse (had two , one died in an unfortunate house fire), two fish and four dwarf frogs (I have murdered many a fish - I am bad with fish - but I had well over twenty at one time.) May 12 05 02:45 pm Link Posted by Reese, VA . MUA: Posted by Doug Swinskey: Posted by Jayson Harrington: Posted by Reese, VA . MUA: Tell me about it....! If I give mine anything less the GradeA Swordfish she gets all upset. upset huh...put out some dry food and in a couple of days that cat will be happy for anything.. Not just cats for me... I have two dogs (one corgi - one pit bull) two cats (both adopted strays), one mouse (had two , one died in an unfortunate house fire), two fish and four dwarf frogs (I have murdered many a fish - I am bad with fish - but I had well over twenty at one time.) ok..dogs balance out the negativity... May 12 05 02:49 pm Link My cats run my life. And they know it. May 12 05 03:03 pm Link "Jon Howard flew to Dallas this weekend to work with me. Three days, over 30 hours, and 16 disks later, the following photo is just one example of the work this man produces. In due time, I will have thousands of images to display his talents. I am so thankful for the photographers who have worked with me and taken the time to present images that I never knew could be possible. I've spent my life struggling with my esteem and confidence, which is why my eyes filled with tears when I saw this one. Thank you, Jon. If anyone ever doubts you again, send them to me. For other women, if you ever doubt yourself, think twice. We are all born with qualities and flaws. Accept everything. I have had judges knock me down, knock me down, knock me down. With that in the back of my mind and what I grew up with, it's been an emotional struggle to look in the mirror on many days, and on the day of this shoot, I worried about my appearance like you wouldn't believe. Jon can attest to this. But then I see an image like this, and I realize for a brief moment that I must accept myself for what I have created and what I have been given. And that's what competing is really about...not beating someone else, not walking off with the trophy, not anything but believing in yourself. Little by little, I am learning."  May 12 05 03:07 pm Link Best compliment I got. Was seeing my wedding shoot photo on a friends mantle, versus either of the $2000 photogs they hired. I shot as a favor/ their parents each hired a photog without telling them.... They loved the candid shots I took before and after that the "PROs" wouldn't even think of taking... May 12 05 03:19 pm Link i thought we were talking about cats? May 12 05 03:24 pm Link OK... my cats are spoiled little furry brats... all 3 May 12 05 03:26 pm Link Posted by Logan Seh: you just described my neighbors kids... May 12 05 03:28 pm Link My first national publication covershot - Windsport Magazine. I got a post it note attached to my check. It said, "Nice pic." I wept. It was a good check. May 12 05 03:43 pm Link Posted by Reese, VA . MUA: Posted by Doug Swinskey: Posted by Jayson Harrington: Posted by Reese, VA . MUA: Tell me about it....! If I give mine anything less the GradeA Swordfish she gets all upset. upset huh...put out some dry food and in a couple of days that cat will be happy for anything.. Not just cats for me... I have two dogs (one corgi - one pit bull) two cats (both adopted strays), one mouse (had two , one died in an unfortunate house fire), two fish and four dwarf frogs (I have murdered many a fish - I am bad with fish - but I had well over twenty at one time.) I had to give up my beagle.. May 12 05 03:51 pm Link the frist one i got, was a photo i did for class of a taatoo coverd face friend, when i was frist got into photoshop, i took the tatoos off as a joke, his dad love it, frame it, and hung it in his living room. the second one is in my profile of dan, his mom ask me for a large one so i gave her a 16x20. May 12 05 04:09 pm Link The best compliment is when you get hired. May 12 05 04:19 pm Link Posted by eric: here here! May 12 05 04:21 pm Link That I've gotten better. Checks are nice too but that's secondary to knowing that I'm improving. May 12 05 04:52 pm Link Posted by eric: Eric, you took the words right out of my mouth. Putting your money where your mouth is gives me the warm fuzzies May 12 05 04:53 pm Link Posted by Logan Seh: I've experienced exactly that same thing, twice! May 12 05 05:19 pm Link I once had a photographer whose work I really enjoy e-mail me and ask me for a "ready for framing" version of a photo of mine that he liked. That was nice. Being offered money for a shot is nice for a hobbyist like me. That's happened once or two. The faintest praise: Once finished a photo shoot with a model who had been to too many shoots, I think, with unprepared guys with tourist cameras, and she said, "Thanks for not being weird." May 12 05 05:29 pm Link Posted By Reese, VA . MUA: Gosh, this is a tough one to answer. May 12 05 07:47 pm Link |
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