Recently, I was contacted by The Define School to write a blog post. They have a What I Have to Say blog series that allows photographers to say whatever they want, how they want. I have to admit, it was empowering to have a blank slate…and, heck, a soap box.

Those Who DO vs. Those Who CRITICIZE
They shout from the proverbial sidelines, which usually means they're tucked behind the glow of their computer screen. Oh, you know, who I'm referring to when I write they. They with too much time on their hands, they will the endless opinions. You know when these people are present because they criticize when a photographer asks for a critique, highlight what's wrong instead of explaining how to make it better.

As any creative can attest, developing a craft is hard, time consuming and frustrating, so when the time comes to put your work online, you hold your breath and hope for positive feedback. I hate to break it to you, but, chances are you'll receive more criticism than anything else. Why? The answer changes, but it boils down to the negative climate between two types of creatives: Those who do and those who merely think about doing….

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