How should I handle this?

[ddt0725]

I am wondering if I should chalk this up to a bad first experience or if I can somehow make good of a bad situation!

I stopped to shoot at a small lake after work and this lady walked up behind me and said, "Excuse me, will it ruinthe shots you are trying to get if I let my dog swim in the water?" Being the dog lover that I am I was thrilled! I took a number of shots of the dog running in and out of the water after "Mr. Chuckie" ...his water toy! This dog was super friendly and absolutely loved to swim! I had never seen a happier dog!

We talked alittle bit about me wanting to get into pet photography and she gave me her email address to send her some photos.

I thought I would send her one or two and load the rest up on my website for her to purchase if she wanted. Well, now that I am looking at the shots on my computer ...they stink!! It was really getting dark and cloudy so my settings were not at all good.

Anyway, should I just let it go? Send her one or two? I know I will be seeing her again at the same spot since we both frequent it at the same time of day. I could tell her I'd like to try again with the better lighting. I hate losing out on the chance at my first real experience shooting for someone when this could lead to somethingbut of course I don't want to pass out bad photos either!

I haven't gone thru all of the photos yet since it is really late. Maybe tomorrow with a fresh mind, I will be able to do some better post-processing and get a few that I could put on my website. She said she wouldn't mind if I just added them to my portfolio.

Here are a few I did tonight. Any suggestions or advice?

[clemmb]

I am sure she will like these you have here. I often get back from a wedding and do not like what I see. The next day they seem better.


Hopefully they will look better to you tomorrow.


I really like the first one.


Mark

[ddt0725]

Thanks, Mark! I sure hope things look better tomorrow!


I wish I wouldn

[DLS]

Hi Denise. "Suggestions", yes....I suggest you keep doing what you

[w349]

I agree with the previous comments - you're being overly critical of yourself, the shots are nice. My personal preference for the third shot (which is lovely by the way) would be an even tighter crop, balancing out the 'chopped off foot' as you put it!


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Saying that, a very narrow format like that might be better for web displays than printing, it's your call.

[Steve U]

Hi Denise, you are a very hard marker. As a dog owner I would be very happy with these three shots. The first one shows the dog in his element. The second one shows your skills at creating a special interpretation of the dog.


As for a potential sale, I would email her downsized versions of the first two with your watermark and offer her the opportunity of making a booking to re-shoot.


This shows your professionalism and gives you the chance to take the shots you really want to take.


Nice work on these, I really like the contrast on the second one.


Steve

[bob williams]

Denise, One man

[ddt0725]

Thanks! I think I will send her one and post the others on my zenfolio site. Wish me luck with this guys ...it could lead to something (fingers crossed)!


Here is one I just finished that I think is my favorite!

[ddt0725]

Here's a link to the final photos on my zenfolio site. I had it locked (requiring password) but I don't think I really need to do that, do I for just dog photos?


It's the folder titled "Hoglund" ...


dtrociophotography.com/f20360