tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post6972764258332507488..comments2024-03-29T03:24:21.114-04:00Comments on Passing Whimsies: Anonymous;SomeoneLikeYouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00237214680800642077noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-16995448171011610802012-04-01T12:06:59.975-04:002012-04-01T12:06:59.975-04:00As someone trained as a journalist, I'm an adv...As someone trained as a journalist, I'm an advocate of the "less is more" approach - I prefer to keep things short and succinct so people are more likely to take time over words or images, rather than rushing through and tuning out halfway or not finishing. When I was younger and people used to scribble all over my text, cutting out words, I'd be devastated... until I made the changes, read it through, and realised that it was actually much more readable and, amazingly, got the point across more clearly with less words! Now I'm better at editing myself, both words and images, and it's something you'll probably develop more over time as well. It can be agonising cutting out content but it is just as much of an art as creating the work in the first place. (Watch 'The September Issue' and Anna Wintour at work!) I wouldn't be surprised if, after your enthusiasm for your new camera sinks in, you begin honing and editing more. It's actually quite a satisfying thing to be able to say "hmm, I like both of these, which should I put in?" and then to study your photos carefully before realising that one is subtly better, rather than just popping them both in. Good luck!Miss Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06952933650748631441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-25011897635627261492012-03-29T12:56:22.750-04:002012-03-29T12:56:22.750-04:00Good for you! I always wonder if I'd have the...Good for you! I always wonder if I'd have the guts to do a post like this after some negativity comes my way. So glad you did. I loved reading every word of this post, and I think you are indeed blogging for the right reasons. And it is your blog! Post a million pictures, post none, do what you feel. That's exactly what you're doing and I think it is so great!<br /><br />MeganAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-26556362362334114762012-03-26T13:40:51.770-04:002012-03-26T13:40:51.770-04:00...maybe if they were smaller or grouped, then the......maybe if they were smaller or grouped, then the could be clicked on to be enlarged, too!Lizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00574432437885930535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-44915186110411795812012-03-26T13:34:11.366-04:002012-03-26T13:34:11.366-04:00I wonder if some readers follow you on their mobil...I wonder if some readers follow you on their mobile device; this could be what makes it difficult. I know if I try to follow from my phone, I have challenges with the size of the photos, but not the amount. The photography is wonderful! Maybe if the photos were just a bit smaller or "collaged" that would make them easier to scroll through? Just a suggestion as a web-designer:)I wish I had your courage to post photos of me at ALL!Lizhttp://issuu.com/nacmoregon/docs/2012feb_marbcj/1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-57356778802511382762012-03-26T04:25:37.747-04:002012-03-26T04:25:37.747-04:00I feel a bit silly, I'm late to the party on t...I feel a bit silly, I'm late to the party on this comment. Miss Lauren, one of the reasons I enjoy your bog so much is because of your many photos! As an artist, they are always so inspiring and you have a fantastic eye for photography and such creativity at playing out stories in your photos. At the end of the day, this is your blog, so do what you enjoy. There aways will be people who offer comments and while they may mean them as a helpful hint, let negeativy just roll off your back. You are such and dear and I wish you only the best! ^_^katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03631786849974735563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-80524596663431340682012-03-26T04:24:00.002-04:002012-03-26T04:24:00.002-04:00I can't believe Anonymous had the guts to comm...I can't believe Anonymous had the guts to comment on even this post so rudely!! 'Narcissism- it's what the internet is all about' - actually it appears that hiding yourself behind a screen and attacking innocent people is what the internet is all about. So what if you want to post 20 or more pictures of yourself, where are the rules that say you can't?! You made this little space on the internet for yourself to do with it what *you* pleased, not what pleases everyone else. Continue to do what you like, Lauren, because I for one love all your pictures - I feel like I get a comprehensive feel of your whole outfit from your photos - I wish I got enough good pictures of myself to post that many!! Usually half of mine end up as me falling over, talking (to myself!!) or just looking plain weird =D <br />I hope it doesn't affect you too badly, remember that for that one anonymous who feels that way, there are at least 500 other people who don't =)<br />xxxSian Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15857620382949913766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-19191249070866958132012-03-25T18:51:08.458-04:002012-03-25T18:51:08.458-04:00You go Girl! I just started following and I really...You go Girl! I just started following and I really like the number of pictures. Its almost like you're telling a story, as you scroll down it seamlessly molds together, almost to tell a story. I'm glad that you're sticking to your beliefs :)shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347555900505792740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-83504512693684595132012-03-25T18:51:07.872-04:002012-03-25T18:51:07.872-04:00You go Girl! I just started following and I really...You go Girl! I just started following and I really like the number of pictures. Its almost like you're telling a story, as you scroll down it seamlessly molds together, almost to tell a story. I'm glad that you're sticking to your beliefs :)shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347555900505792740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-85670110968785367282012-03-25T18:25:50.409-04:002012-03-25T18:25:50.409-04:00I always love all your pictures. You are a beautif...I always love all your pictures. You are a beautiful photographer and I always love your detail pictures.marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08675403302164489788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-66089337560272555422012-03-25T17:52:04.329-04:002012-03-25T17:52:04.329-04:00I love that you were so upset by my comments that ...I love that you were so upset by my comments that you dedicated an entire blog post to me. Keep on posting 20+ identical pictures of yourself, girlfriend. Narcissism- it's what the internet is all about. XoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-27911449420143964382012-03-25T16:45:39.410-04:002012-03-25T16:45:39.410-04:00There may be a lot of photos, but the fact that th...There may be a lot of photos, but the fact that they are different shots makes it okay. It is your blog and you can do whatever the heck you want with it. May I make a suggestion for a happy medium? What you could do is break up the photos with some text. I know a lot of blogs do that and it makes the photos seem less overwhelming. But of course that's just a suggestion. Some people put all their photos at the beginning and text at the end, some do it the other way around. Really it doesn't matter too much. The only thing that really matters is content. And you have great photos and interesting text, and that's what will make people stay.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02762751178760170486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-49728356147573131272012-03-25T16:43:21.477-04:002012-03-25T16:43:21.477-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02762751178760170486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-32224653658528126402012-03-25T15:51:19.908-04:002012-03-25T15:51:19.908-04:00"I started this blog as a place away from the..."I started this blog as a place away from the sometimes lonely and uninspiring life I live."<br /><br />Kudos for your honesty but that made me really sad. I hope you don't really feel that way. <br /><br />As far as someone posting something negative- don't take it to heart! Criticizing people online is really stupid and petty and unless it's productive it's not worth thinking about! I think you've come to this conclusion already- but I just wanted to encourage that mindset.LauraBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09324438282108515123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-68035759889855329122012-03-25T14:59:16.591-04:002012-03-25T14:59:16.591-04:00It's your blog and no one else's, don'...It's your blog and no one else's, don't let someone else tell you how to manage your slice of cyberspace.Charmainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13401894609161419194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-79938497269144948422012-03-25T14:52:57.134-04:002012-03-25T14:52:57.134-04:00I obviously missed that whole argument! You do pos...I obviously missed that whole argument! You do post lots of pictures but as you say, it's your blog you shouldn't have to do what your readers think- I like the different shots, they are like an artist doing several character shots before they have one they are totally happy with. My sister, who is training to be an architect has to include all these studies with her final portfolio of a building or something, so I see it like that! It's all part of the process! And you are pretty so celebrate it!Kezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-67549698868358696502012-03-25T14:44:21.243-04:002012-03-25T14:44:21.243-04:00I'm so happy you made this post :) I was a bit...I'm so happy you made this post :) I was a bit annoyed with that commented because its *your* blog. I'm happy you stood up and said what you did. Thats awesome!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-70374700906636434732012-03-25T14:12:05.492-04:002012-03-25T14:12:05.492-04:00I saw that comment the other day and it bugged me....I saw that comment the other day and it bugged me. I love that you post a lot of pictures on your gorgeous blog. Glad you aren't giving in! Some people can be so rude. Sheesh.Jana Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18043783339005645366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-46111773660222782152012-03-25T14:02:19.782-04:002012-03-25T14:02:19.782-04:00Nicely taken care of Miss Lauren!!! I don't k...Nicely taken care of Miss Lauren!!! I don't know what I'd do if you suddenly started neglecting us all with the amount of pictures you show us!! The more the merrier, right? Every one of your pictures id different so there's nothing to be trifled over. If someone doesn't have to gonads to criticize you up front then boo to them! And if anyone doesn't like to look at your pictures (they're nuts!) Then they can just read your words and skip your pictures. I personally would love to see more! Every scene says so much about the outfits you wear and the facial expressions are all different as well, it's so much artistry, how could anyone not want more of it??? There should be a setting on your camera that takes a series of photos, try doing that and you can catch the same scene with minute facial expression changes which can also make the picture even more diverse and also give you more to choose from for a "perfect" shot! I really love you blog though! :-)CaptMO/ DJ ABOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806650871150159633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-36514793686812952102012-03-25T13:07:25.993-04:002012-03-25T13:07:25.993-04:00Hey dear, that's right- don't back down! T...Hey dear, that's right- don't back down! This is your domain and you run it as you please. The pictures are lovely and it's fun to watch your photography getting more beautiful day-by-day. ♥Celiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978857489121091451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-79336870288894872202012-03-25T12:19:20.181-04:002012-03-25T12:19:20.181-04:00YAY Lauren!!! Good for you for standing up for you...YAY Lauren!!! Good for you for standing up for yourself! I told my mam about this and her reply 'people are jerks'. I'm quite pleased with the amount of photos you post because it gives me ideas for poses and types of backgrounds and overall inspiration.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15210438849908600285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-48885373870378097172012-03-25T12:18:29.785-04:002012-03-25T12:18:29.785-04:00Having too many photos is like having too many sho...Having too many photos is like having too many shoes: not possible! :) In all seriousness though, good for you! Don't let someone change who you are and how you run your blog! Obviously it must me working, because your blog is fantastic. Don't worry about people bringing you down because you are amazing just how you are...didn't mean for that to sound like a Bruno Mars song, but there you go. :) <br /><br />xoxo, <br />Laura<br />http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02017380945443627160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-56599066407491845732012-03-25T12:13:15.190-04:002012-03-25T12:13:15.190-04:00One can NEVER post too many pictures. FACT. People...One can NEVER post too many pictures. FACT. People are absurd. They sit at home and complain about how other people run their own personal sites. Get a life, folks. If you don't like scrolling through 15 photos then don't read that blog. IT'S THAT EASY, I SWEAR! Don't let all of these bitch ass anons bring you down. They harp on you because they've nothing better to do, clearly. Keep on keepin' on, lady!! <3lindseyanneenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-67680645604417671362012-03-25T11:38:37.998-04:002012-03-25T11:38:37.998-04:00sometimes i want to disable anonymous comments bec...sometimes i want to disable anonymous comments because of the spammers. then once in awhile, a best friend of mine, will comment under anonymous, so i don't. lauren, post as many photos as you want. i do NOT think you post too many photos. i agree with you wholeheartedly, not that my opinion matters, because in the end the only opinion that matters, is YOUR own. i LOVE your blog just as it is. if you ever decide to change it, that's entirely up to YOU. it's YOUR blog. big hugs.Teddihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13967940035596403932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-43072793369244802592012-03-25T11:38:17.201-04:002012-03-25T11:38:17.201-04:00hey =) you're a great person, and it's you...hey =) you're a great person, and it's your choice to put how many photos you want, who cares what anybody else thinks!<br />and you could define you photographer, in any case =)valentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05997311091672066475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844733460276130832.post-64673379319436187352012-03-25T11:04:19.855-04:002012-03-25T11:04:19.855-04:00I 100% agree with you, it's your blog and you ...I 100% agree with you, it's your blog and you are completely entitled to do what you wish with it, and I resent the comment that you started the blog to 'attract followers', as that really isn't what most people's blog is for! XO.aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13889814058017627931noreply@blogger.com