Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
How to Deal With Criticism From a Client (Wedding and Event Photography)
In this video I discuss how to deal with criticism from a client as a wedding or event photographer. Wedding and event photography can be a very demanding job. And whether you're shooting a private event like a wedding or a large scale corporate event, there is a lot on the line, with some room for error... especially when you're starting out. So in this video, I discuss some of my own experiences as an event photographer and wedding photographer starting out, how I've learned to deal with criticism, and some actionable tips you can use to help you cope when the criticism comes... because it will come.
Manage your clients expectations!
The first thing to do is manage your clients expectations. You need to make sure they understand what you provide as a wedding or event photographer, the style of your shooting, the look of your post processing, and much much more. A client of course should exercise due diligence when hiring you, but ultimately it is going to fall on you if and when they are unhappy.
Next, we can talk about having and developing confidence as an event or wedding photographer. I've talked a lot about how important it is to be a good technical photographer. Being a technical photographer means you are able to more effectively execute your create vision. It means you are less hindered and able to be more present when shooting and much much more. When you have a strong grasp on the technical side of photography, no matter what the conditions are, or what variables are thrown at you, you feel confident that you are able to problem solve as good as anyone else. Knowing this can be liberating! So long as you are able to accept the variables and conditions... essentially embrace stoicism. It will make you a better wedding or event photographer and grant you more peace of mind.
You are your worst critic!
Next let's talk about the way external criticism has a way of amplifying your own criticism. Remember, we are our worst enemies! No one punishes ourselves more than ourselves. Be more kind to yourself.
Much more is discussed in this video, but its a bit much for me to type ;)
Thank you for watching. I wish you luck on your wedding or event photography journey!
Always feel free to reach out if you need my help. If you want to support the work I do on Youtube, I would love to have your support on Patreon.
Links to my work:
mikmilman.com
Patreon | patreon.com/mikmilman
Instagram | @retrograding instagram.com/retrograding
Facebook | facebook.com/mikmilman
#eventphotography #eventphotographer #eventphotographytipsandtricks #howtodealwithcriticismfromaclient #howtodealwithcriticism
How to Deal With Criticism From a Client (Wedding and Event Photography)
In this video I discuss how to deal with criticism from a client as a wedding or event photographer. Wedding and event photography can be a very demanding job. And whether you're shooting a private event like a wedding or a large scale corporate event, there is a lot on the line, with some room for error... especially when you're starting out. So in this video, I discuss some of my own experiences as an event photographer and wedding photographer starting out, how I've learned to deal with criticism, and some actionable tips you can use to help you cope when the criticism comes... because it will come.
Manage your clients expectations!
The first thing to do is manage your clients expectations. You need to make sure they understand what you provide as a wedding or event photographer, the style of your shooting, the look of your post processing, and much much more. A client of course should exercise due diligence when hiring you, but ultimately it is going to fall on you if and when they are unhappy.
Next, we can talk about having and developing confidence as an event or wedding photographer. I've talked a lot about how important it is to be a good technical photographer. Being a technical photographer means you are able to more effectively execute your create vision. It means you are less hindered and able to be more present when shooting and much much more. When you have a strong grasp on the technical side of photography, no matter what the conditions are, or what variables are thrown at you, you feel confident that you are able to problem solve as good as anyone else. Knowing this can be liberating! So long as you are able to accept the variables and conditions... essentially embrace stoicism. It will make you a better wedding or event photographer and grant you more peace of mind.
You are your worst critic!
Next let's talk about the way external criticism has a way of amplifying your own criticism. Remember, we are our worst enemies! No one punishes ourselves more than ourselves. Be more kind to yourself.
Much more is discussed in this video, but its a bit much for me to type ;)
Thank you for watching. I wish you luck on your wedding or event photography journey!
Always feel free to reach out if you need my help. If you want to support the work I do on Youtube, I would love to have your support on Patreon.
Links to my work:
mikmilman.com
Patreon | patreon.com/mikmilman
Instagram | @retrograding instagram.com/retrograding
Facebook | facebook.com/mikmilman
#eventphotography #eventphotographer #eventphotographytipsandtricks #howtodealwithcriticismfromaclient #howtodealwithcriticism
