Well Ron,
I bring it up because what makes photography any different than any other
profession?, or maybe they aren't so different after all.
I recently went to pick up my truck which was supposed to have been finished
and ready for me to drive home from a Body Shop that offers a "Life Time
guarantee", what ever that means.
The rear tail gate had been removed from the truck and re-painted. Upon
reinstallation they must have dropped the tail gate( I hypothesize) and put
a dent on the corner of my tail gate and a nick in the paint. On top of
this, they did not re-clear the tail gate lettering. Yet they promised to
make repairs to OEM standard. (original equipment manufacturers)
Now here's my argument... Does the shop adviser have a duty to inform me of
the defects or short cuts (assuming he knew) or is it up to the customer to
notice and complain?
I think they do have a duty but I also understand that photography is
different.
I think in the article you read it dealt with a prop showing in one of his
professional photographs. (most people perhaps would not notice) But how
many with a trained eye would notice?
Truthfully, I think alot of photographers always wish they would have done
something differently after they view the finished product and are their
harshest critic.
Personally, I have never seen a bad photograph, just some photographs are
better than others....
Sam....
-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Spolarich <caesar2@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sunday, April 09, 2000 7:53 AM
Subject: RE: [OM] Great E-site's on Maitani
>Sam stated:
>
>>
>> There are pro's-out there that claim a pro-should never point out his
>> mistakes to a client. (I wondered to myself, is this behavior considered
>> not being honest or is it considered being insecure or covering up)
>>
>> They claim that most people won't notice, but once you point it
>> out, that's
>> all they will notice and will devalue your photo.
>>
>> His best advice is to always say I would like to do a retake.
>>
>
>You must have read the same article that appeared in Pop Photo. I agree
>entirely with the author. It has nothing to do with trying to hide
>something. Hide what? Let the work stand on its own. If the client likes
>what they see so be it. (As if I had any clients! <g>) Why denigrate your
>talent? Self-criticism should be internalized.
>
>RonS
>
>
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