Comments on: Embracing Rejection (Recipe – Taco Salad)

By: the food dude

the food dude — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:37:04 +0000

Hi, I was just surfing the net after being rejected at TS and FG yet again, and found some comfort in your post. Though I know my submissions do really pale in comparison versus the images selected at these sites, somehow the rejection just stings and lingers. I did find other sites you may want to check out:

Kitchen Artistry: they use the full horizontal image format instead of the 250×250 square image where I often get “composition” problems.

Foodepix: Great site, and they really give out valid reasons for the rejections, and helpful tips to improve the photo.

Savory Sights: Just discovered this last week, doing good so far with my submissions.

Rezimo: Another one I found recently, nice, clean site.

Dessert Stalking: Focusing on desserts only, cool site.

I still have a lot to learn about taking good photos, so it’s back to the drawing board for me…

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By: lalaine

lalaine — Tue, 11 May 2010 01:54:56 +0000

Label me mean and obnoxious but I was sorta dancing while reading this. I guess misery loves company~always thought I was the only food blogger in the whole food blogging sphere getting the rejection slips. I’ve had better success with Foodgawker than Tastespotting. My photos will get approved at FG and will not cut it at TP. Just proves beauty is always subjective. Funny thing is, I only one photo EVER accepted at Tastespotting and it was one I didn’t even submit. The higher ups there grabbed it from my site and posted it as one of their favorites. Imagine that, never even liked that photo of blackberry grilled cheese sandwich.

Kristen, I am as dense as they come in food photography but I sure know how to eat. Whether tasteSPOTting or tasteSTOPping material, your pictures always have me drooling! Definitely orgasmic food porn!

By: Robert

Robert — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:08:25 +0000

Your photo looks pretty great, though I might have cleaned up the plate a little bit. Have you ever seen http://twitter.com/FoodPorn – pretty great. Thanks for the recipe, I’ll make it tonight.
.-= Robert´s last blog ..School Bus Accident Near San Antonio Injures Students =-.

By: Donalyn

Donalyn — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:17:20 +0000

I always have a little moment of wth when they reject one of mine, but I can tell you that I learned a heck of lot from looking at my rejected photos with a more critical eye. They accept mine far more than they reject and I do think they have gotten pickier lately because they have more to choose from. I don’t mind the pickiness – you get a lot more traffic from them if your photo stays on the front page longer and accepted fewer photos ensures that. Great post Kristin – it made me feel better about a reject I just got to see that you got one too
.-= Donalyn´s last blog ..Contrast =-.

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:16:42 +0000

I get rejected from tastespotting and foodgawker more than I'd like, but I try to take the suggestions/reasons into account when I'm taking my next picture. I have to say it does make me feel a little better that you have pictures rejected too, probably because I think your pictures are amazing. .-= Julie´s last blog ..Summer Galette =-.

By: Deanna

Deanna — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:57:34 +0000

Thank you for this post. I get so frustrated with tastespotting and foodgawker sometimes. It's so exciting when a photo gets accepted, my blog will spike in hits that day. Then I'll put way too much pressure on myself to get another one in. It can be so hard to get the rejections. Thanks for the Tastestopping shout-out. I received a comment a little while back from Casey after yet another tastespotting rejection and have yet to check out her site. I will be sure to moving forward! I'm sure it'll substantially help my bruised ego. .-= Deanna´s last blog ..Paula's Magical Peanut Butter Cookies =-.

By: Aimee

Aimee — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:36:47 +0000

I love that site, tastestopping. So hilarious. Obviously I don't know much about photography, because your photo looks delish to me!! Thanks for the reminder that taco salad is a good dinner option for this heat wave we are having. .-= Aimee´s last blog ..The Beef Chronicles: T-Bone Goes Camping & Laptop Tomato Salad =-.

By: Nicole from : Rezimo.com

Nicole from : Rezimo.com — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:01:19 +0000

I would also be more than happy to have your photo(s) on rezimo.com . I accept anything that is food related - even if it doesn't have a blog post. .-= Nicole from : Rezimo.com´s last blog ..18-08-09(9:38:13) =-.

By: marguerite

marguerite — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:30:39 +0000

My pics definitely leave a lot to be desired. Thanks for the cool tip links. The taco salad sounds (and looks!!) great too! .-= marguerite´s last blog ..Quiche for Co-Workers or Real Men DO Eat Quiche =-.