How to respond to people who compliment my photography?

9 years 6 months ago #408193 by Joe Peterson
I always seem to feel somewhat awkward when someone compliments my photos.  Like I'm not sure what to say.  Do you just say thank you or do you talk about the photo?  

For me, my struggle is - 

One side of me things thinks just say "thank you" they don't want to hear my life's story.

While the other side of me rationalizes that by saying just "thank you" comes across that I don't value your opinion and non appreciative.  

Does anyone else feel this way?  Actually how do you respond when people compliment your work?


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9 years 6 months ago #408195 by effron
"Thanks" gets it done.....;)

Why so serious?
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9 years 6 months ago #408223 by Joves
:agree:
Yeah that is pretty much how it works for me as well. I say thank you I am glad you like the photo. And then if they want to talk more they generally do. I treat it as an adlib situation. Just go with the flow.


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9 years 6 months ago #408226 by Wyrick Photography
Same here, "thank you" always does the job.  If they want to know more, they will ask. I'll answer at that point

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9 years 6 months ago #408245 by Moe

Wyrick Photography wrote: Same here, "thank you" always does the job.  If they want to know more, they will ask. I'll answer at that point


:agree:  Straight forward 


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9 years 6 months ago #408247 by Don Fischer
Thanks? You guy's are making this to easy. Look them right in the eye and ask what they might know about it! That should put you in good standing, assuming you survive!


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9 years 6 months ago #408335 by Scott Klubeck
:agree:  


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9 years 6 months ago #408359 by Soccer Mom
Thank you works for me

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9 years 6 months ago #408426 by Jackson Rieger

Don Fischer wrote: Thanks? You guy's are making this to easy. Look them right in the eye and ask what they might know about it! That should put you in good standing, assuming you survive!



Sorry I'm not following you here.  You are asking the person "what they know about it"?   I might be interpreting you incorrectly, but doesn't that sound confrontational?   


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9 years 6 months ago #408516 by Joe Peterson
So, will you guys give that person your business card? 


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9 years 6 months ago #408574 by Kenta
I'd be like "Why thank you!"


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9 years 6 months ago #408612 by Stealthy Ninja
Joe, I think you're over thinking things.

Business card? Yeh, why not? I would.
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9 years 6 months ago #408663 by Nancy Hait
OMG I love talking about my photos.  If compliment me, get ready for all sorts of gratitude and discussion if you want it. 


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9 years 6 months ago #408819 by JaneK
I'm the same with you Nancy, I'm a chatter box when people compliment me on my photos!


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9 years 6 months ago #408896 by Todd Knight
I thank them and will answer any other questions they have.  Unless they ask for specifics, I generally won't go into details.  


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