Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/12/18

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Subject: [Leica] Photo reviews from The NYT
From: mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)
Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:13:12 -0500

Once you print that portfolio that stack of prints the next step is not to
hide it at home but get feedback. Does it need to be an intense thing like a
review I think showing it to a little kid is a big help.


On 12/18/12 12:49 AM, "Lew Schwartz" <lew1716 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Who knows? A NYT "professional" might not even work or freelance for the
> NYT. and/or she could be a total photographic genius, understand you and
> your work thoroughly and hook you up with a venue that makes you a star.
> OTOH, he could look at your work, not really understand anything, and
> deliver some boiler plate advice and waste your time and money. The exact
> same review can affect different photographers in different ways. What the
> review means to you now will probably not be the same as it will mean next
> year. Some galleries do this for free, but then they wouldn't be looking
> for journalistic style stuff (probably).
> 
> This isn't something you do only once; as you go along you'll get a better
> feel for what you want & can do. Also, thicken your skin, drink a ->good<-
> Scotch afterwards. Straight up, neat.
> 
> On Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 12:04 PM, Greg Rubenstein <gcr910 at gmail.com> 
> wrote:
> 
>> An interesting offering -- or attempt to somehow boost revenue:
>> 
>> 
>> http://timeslimited.nytimes.com/deal/26042/49-dollars-for-1-hour-private-crit
>> iquing-session?emc=tili-sundays-in-ny-bottom-view-btn-20121217
>> 
>> Not for me, but of possible interest to others.
>> 
>> Thoughts?
>> 
>> Greg Rubenstein
>> 
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