Forums > General Industry > Why can't I get any comments?

Photographer

Jared Anderson Photo

Posts: 8

Blue Springs, Missouri, US

I would love some feedback on my images but i'm not getting any! Any ideas what I can do to make this happen?

Aug 13 06 02:58 pm Link

Photographer

Sleepy Weasel

Posts: 4839

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

I charge $1/comment with a 5-comment minimum.


Actually, I like your stuff. I'm not much of a comment whore myself....I'm lucky if anyone looks at my stuff at all! ;-)

I occasionally leave comments on photos, but usually only if the shot really knocks my socks off.

Try going in the critique forum and asking for feedback.

You also need to flag your shots with nudity as 18+ before you get your hand slapped with wet noodles.

Aug 13 06 03:51 pm Link

Model

Carina Comeau

Posts: 223

Ajax, Ontario, Canada

Jared Anderson Photo wrote:
I would love some feedback on my images but i'm not getting any! Any ideas what I can do to make this happen?

Ahh..I have that problem too. I'm starting to think that I suck..

Aug 13 06 03:52 pm Link

Photographer

Sleepy Weasel

Posts: 4839

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Carina Comeau wrote:
Ahh..I have that problem too. I'm starting to think that I suck..

Instead of sucking, I think you need to suck UP. Blatant pandering seems to be the way here....

BTW - I dig your avatar. Nice pose and expression...very flattering.

Aug 13 06 03:55 pm Link

Model

SsinUrn

Posts: 274

Virginia Beach, Virginia, US

Carina Comeau wrote:

Ahh..I have that problem too. I'm starting to think that I suck..

yeah, ditto sad  but i know mine must be pretty rough (an people are just bein nice) cause they get views, and like 2 comments... hell, tell me i suck, sumthin ya know wink

Aug 13 06 03:57 pm Link

Photographer

Studio One12

Posts: 420

Elizabeth City, North Carolina, US

I pick the one that caught my eye the most and commented on it.

Aug 13 06 03:57 pm Link

Photographer

Meehan

Posts: 2463

Merrimack, New Hampshire, US

I find that when I make comments on other peoples work, I get comments back. Do you?

Aug 13 06 03:58 pm Link

Photographer

Jared Anderson Photo

Posts: 8

Blue Springs, Missouri, US

Meehan Photography wrote:
I find that when I make comments on other peoples work, I get comments back. Do you?

good point!!

Aug 13 06 04:03 pm Link

Photographer

J Schumacher

Posts: 1220

Gustine, California, US

You'll also notice the strange phenomena, that the more sexy, the least amount of clothing, gets the most comments.

Hmmm. What a strange world it is.

Aug 13 06 04:05 pm Link

Model

Carina Comeau

Posts: 223

Ajax, Ontario, Canada

Sleepy Weasel wrote:

Instead of sucking, I think you need to suck UP. Blatant pandering seems to be the way here....

BTW - I dig your avatar. Nice pose and expression...very flattering.

haha..no kidding.

BTW- Thanks! smile

Aug 13 06 04:05 pm Link

Model

SsinUrn

Posts: 274

Virginia Beach, Virginia, US

Meehan Photography wrote:
I find that when I make comments on other peoples work, I get comments back. Do you?

yeah, i've done that.... feel kinda weird bein the random chick complimenting she who is hotter than i

Aug 13 06 04:05 pm Link

Photographer

Jared Anderson Photo

Posts: 8

Blue Springs, Missouri, US

Man you guys (and gals) are quick! Thanks foor all the replys and comments....I really do appreciate it!

Aug 13 06 04:11 pm Link

Photographer

Wade Images

Posts: 296

Seattle, Washington, US

Carina Comeau wrote:

Ahh..I have that problem too. I'm starting to think that I suck..

Not so. You're very attractive. You just need to find a few photographers who will do more than point and shoot.

Aug 13 06 04:21 pm Link

Model

Carina Comeau

Posts: 223

Ajax, Ontario, Canada

Wade Images wrote:

Not so. You're very attractive. You just need to find a few photographers who will do more than point and shoot.

Aw, well thanks.
The last photographer I worked with was great, I'm hoping to find some more photographers in my area whom have a similar approach and passion. smile
Wish me luck. =P

Aug 13 06 04:24 pm Link

Model

Sirensong

Posts: 2173

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Starting a thread about how people dont comment is a good way so I hear tongue

Aug 13 06 04:24 pm Link

Photographer

John Valdez

Posts: 93

Anaheim, California, US

well, when the site had > 10,000 members it was easy to get comments and even bag a gig or two within a week!!!


but DAMN theres over 6925876984275 bajillion members now so its not as easy to come by...




ps --- check out my page and leave me comments


Aug 13 06 04:27 pm Link

Model

Felixx

Posts: 173

Spokane, Washington, US

Jared Anderson Photo wrote:
I would love some feedback on my images but i'm not getting any! Any ideas what I can do to make this happen?

Pay attention to the amount of views rather than the comment.  Some people are just kinda lazy like me, doesn't mean I don't like to indugle in some cool pictures.

Aug 14 06 03:47 am Link

Model

Muse Anya

Posts: 344

Sunnyvale, California, US

Maybe it's because you're portfolio doesn't stand out from the other bijillion photog's ports?

Aug 14 06 03:55 am Link

Model

Juliette Tinelle Ollie

Posts: 140

Los Angeles, California, US

I could use a few comments myself wink

Aug 14 06 04:44 am Link

Model

Roze Thorn

Posts: 15

I do comment a little.

I woudl hope people would enjoy or hate my work enough to comment but its been pretty sparce on here TBH

Roze xx

Aug 14 06 05:42 am Link

Photographer

markEdwardPhoto

Posts: 1398

Trumbull, Connecticut, US

Sexy pose + amount of skin = comments


Unfortunately.

Aug 14 06 05:56 am Link

Makeup Artist

Eugene Conde

Posts: 122

Los Angeles, California, US

Sleepy Weasel wrote:
I charge $1/comment with a 5-comment minimum.

Ha ha ha! this is funny....

wrote:
I'm not much of a comment whore myself....I'm lucky if anyone looks at my stuff at all! ;-)

I occasionally leave comments on photos,  if the shot really knocks my socks off.

I second the motion................

Aug 14 06 06:05 am Link

Photographer

SimonL

Posts: 772

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

I rarely get comments. In fact, I rarely get veiwed.

It always seems to happen in waves - months of silence and then a whole raft of comments, tags and Friend adds, and then silence again.

Don't let it worry you.

If you want opinions, post in the 'critique' forum. There's plenty of regulars willing to give you their advice and suggestions. (Most are genuinly helpful).

But don't get so hung up on comments it stops your enjoyment of photography. Because thats what we're all really here for.

Aug 14 06 06:10 am Link

Photographer

oldguysrule

Posts: 6129

I comment only if I'm blown away or if it is a good friend, then occassional snarky remark or pat on the bum.

Aug 14 06 06:11 am Link

Photographer

Hadyn Lassiter

Posts: 2898

New Haven, Connecticut, US

I like original work,something different from the pack. Correct B/W is rare here so thats one way. as well as all the other points made here. Think "This will blow them away". And it might.

Aug 14 06 07:01 am Link

Photographer

Christopher Hartman

Posts: 54196

Buena Park, California, US

Jared Anderson Photo wrote:
I would love some feedback on my images but i'm not getting any! Any ideas what I can do to make this happen?

Be a female model.  Seriously!!  They get comments like crazy.  One of my models we both have the same photo posted and she has more comments than I do.  And I'm more active on this site than she is...but...that might be because photographers probably make the most comments and photographers are looking for models not other photographers.

Get used to it.

Aug 14 06 09:51 am Link

Model

Christine

Posts: 1300

Los Angeles, California, US

i whore myself.

Aug 14 06 11:02 am Link