Daniela V wrote:

*sigh**throws hands up in air and wonders...why does everyone else assume they read and suggest that I don't?**

I didn't say "I don't have outstanding images", I said "i need outstanding images". There is a difference. I was responding to the notion that I should shoot with a photographer JUST because he is broke and wants to do TFP because I need pictures. My argument is that I don't need pictures, I need outstanding pictures...which goes back to the argument that I don't do TFP unless the photographer is outstanding..which means the photographers I've shot with are outstanding. Transitive property. That doesn't insult any of the photographers I've shot TFP with- I think they are all outstanding- why else would I post their pictures? Why would I say I feel blessed to do TFP with these photographers? Yeah. Real insulting. I sing praises of those I shoot TFP with and I keep going back to them. I have, in no way, insulted those I shoot TFP with. But, you have misinterpreted my words and saw that I'm lacking in the kind department. Whatever. You got it wrong pal. So wrong.

-D

Maybe you keep going back to them cuz you know you're getting free prints over and over and over..... hmmmmmmmm

Go to Wal mart, ask for a  headshot.....tell them to pay you or give it to you free....hmmmmmmmm Oh wait..u wont pay a photographer.

Shyly wrote:

No, not at all.  Of course, saying something like, "I go to the gym, get facials, etc so that I maintain the right look for my market" isn't nearly as much fun as fat bashing.

*bangs head against keyboard*

I said that. Mentioned facials. Mentioned how I don't like them

But fine. Whatever you say.

-D

Daniela V wrote:
*bangs head against keyboard*

I said that. Mentioned facials. Mentioned how I don't like them

Yes, and then tacked on all kinds of unnecessary nastiness, including ye olde whale reference.  My point is that it's possible to talk about what you do (and it's a lot, I agree) without derailing the conversation to include nasty little comments like that.  It's pointless, possibly hurtful, and doesn't make your point any clearer.

That's all.  I'm done now.  The original argument may resume.

Shyly wrote:
Yes, and then tacked on all kinds of unnecessary nastiness, including ye olde whale reference.  My point is that it's possible to talk about what you do (and it's a lot, I agree) without derailing the conversation to include nasty little comments like that.  It's pointless, possibly hurtful, and doesn't make your point any clearer.

That's all.  I'm done now.  The original argument may resume.

Shyly: Point heard and taken. Sorry if I offended- not my intention- just trying to paint a picture.

This argument can also continue without me. I'm done. I've made my point. Anyone that doesn't like it, is free to disagree, but if you don't read what's written (which occurs in almost every thread), you look like a jackass, and I'm not making that my problem anymore- or responding to it.

-D

Daniela V wrote:
Point heard and taken. Sorry if I offended- not my intention- just trying to paint a picture.

Thank you Daniela.  I appreciate your willingness to listen.