The Duties of a Friend: How to Give Advice

Providing Advice vs. Expertise
Nine out of ten times when a friend comes to you with a problem, they simply want someone to listen to them rather than critique.

If all you have to offer is criticism then keep it by inspiredbygenius

If I show you my photography it's because I want to share the emotions that the image evoked from me with you. Not because I want to hear your thoughts on my lighting, composition, and post processing abilities. I want you to be my friend, not my photography school teacher. When I want expertise, I will pay for it.