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I agree with you both. The dilemma
arises when other influences come in to play.
#1 The "grandma" is my new portrait rep and she wants familiar faces in a portrait (since many of her clients know the boys).
#2 She wants THIS photo, and logistically a reshoot is not possible.
#3 The portrait is already sold (yes, before I've even started it).
Usually I don't do this, but because of the above circumstances and that I don't really have a bad feeling about doing it, it will be an O.K. portrait.
I always include a photo shoot as part of the price of the portrait. Portraits as surprises are wonderful, but 90% of the time are logistically and practically not possible for the artist to produce an excellent piece.
I will do it. They will love it. I will use it in my portfolio. It will probably never be a landmark piece that I truly adore, but who knows...
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