Insulted and don't know what to do (kinda long)

[nancielle]

Did you keep the appointment? Inquiring minds want to know!

I hope you did. The gallery owner can give you a much more dispassionate opinion than your husband did. Take that info and run with it. I love seeing what creative things people can do with photography.

{shootingstar}I had photograpahy as a hobby where I did use my Nikon SLR heavily which I later bought a bounce flash and add-on zoom-wide angle lens. Now I don't use it anymore since digital cameras. hence, I no longer identify photography as a hobby.

Are my photos with my digital cameras better? Well, geez I sure would have to spend more money on more sophisticated digital camera(s). sometimes I hate the robotic confines of a cheaper digital camera that doesn't allow me the same fine-tuning control on focus, depth of field, lighting and timing compared to SLR. I used to shoot more accurately and faster/on-target timing with an manual SLR vs. your $300-$500.00 digital camera (no add-on accessories).

I can so relate to this. Years ago I used to shoot area indy bands and a friend's cats from her cattery (she did cat shows). Recently I finally purchased a digital camera but I don't feel the same comfort level or control with it (yet) that I did with the SLR that I had used forever.

[denny]

Flur- Heck yes GO!!

As for hubby! Hrampphhh!! He just spewed out all his personal insecurities like bad bile! I have a sneaky feeling he's really worried that you'll eclipse him in the art community.

I also dabble in art and photography and we are usually our own worst critic. This lady has invited you and obviously thinks there is something worth seeing. Go for it, if nothing else for the "constructive" input on not only what you could do better but also what you're doing very well. Your photos of the animal on Flikr reflect your best work in how you really see them. Your nature scapes are also quite nice and show a lot of potential.

Don't get discouraged. We're all rooting for you here and will love to watch you grow in somelthing you're passionate at.

In the meanwhile, hubby needs to take a class in communication and a chill pill too! That was just downright mean and arrogant and he owes you an apology!!

[Flur]

So I didn't go today, but that had more to do with not having anything printed to show - I was supposed to be printing my stuff today at class but we ran out of time. Tomorrow I will definitely be doing some printing and should be able to swing by the gallery before they close.

Thanks for all the support!

[tulip]

I'm not an artist, but I grew up around artists (my mother and stepfather) and I have a BA in Art History, so I know a little bit about these things.

I think my favorite photo on your Flickr account (from the few I've seen--I should be getting ready to go away for a week's business trip) is Kitchen Window. I love that photo because it contrasts interior and exterior and makes me wonder.

Please go to the gallery!

[redrhodie]

I like your pictures! I'm especially partial to the gray kitty. She looks a lot like Twiggy!

I have some experience with the gallery scene. I just want to say, don't put all your eggs in one basket. It may take sending out hundreds of portfolios before you find one place that will take (and sell) your work. You have to commit to trying. You have to get a thick skin. Part of being an artist is getting rejected, and understanding that rejection is just one person's (or jury's) opinion, and it may be based not on your work, but on what their market is, who their client is, and what they think they can sell. In the end, a rejection from a place that can't sell your work is better than an acceptance into a place that has it and doesn't sell, or, even worse, sells and doesn't pay you. Uh, yeah, that happens way too much.

Good Luck!

[Flur]

So I went to the gallery today after my class and they loved my work!! I'm so excited! I won't hear if I'm in a show until March, but they really seemed like they liked what I brought to show them. I'm thrilled!

[Red Rock]

Flur- after looking at your website, I am excited that they liked your work!! that is awesome. Congrats. I enjoyed looking at the diversity of different pics that you have taken. It is cool how you make everyday things seem extrodinary. Keep up the good work!

Red Rock