Begin with the individual
A studio, publication or shared account can show work by several people. Identify the person who created the example you are discussing. A directory for individual artists should preserve that authorship rather than treating every image under one business name as a single person’s contribution.
Name the actual contribution
An original project, a study, a collaboration and a reference have different contexts. Read the caption and ask the creator to clarify when necessary. Honest attribution helps someone understand what was made, who was involved and what the example does or does not establish.
Keep the source available
Record the public source link and the artist credit when preparing a private enquiry. A screenshot separated from its context can lose the very information you need. Sharing a reference does not grant permission to copy a design or republish a person’s photograph.
Make the next question specific
Explain which piece you mean and what you would like to understand. Confirm who will handle the discussion and what their current working context is. An attractive image does not independently establish availability, competence, suitability or an accepted commission.