The Double Edged Sword of People and Photography…

One the of the most difficult parts of being a photographer who enjoys capturing people, is well, the people.

Let me elaborate, please. There is a certain enjoyment from capturing a moment for another human being that outweighs any other form of photography. Whether it be freezing time or catching a vibe, it is very rewarding to work with people in photography, especially in fun and creative structured shoots. The moment you catch that banger of an image, it cuts through that moment and just feels good. The other side of that blade is just how difficult people can be at times. Ego and vanity factor into working with people who are exuberant about themselves which can often lead to entitlement and sometimes complete oversite of the person who is doing the work for them to capture those moments.

This is a behavior and outcome I have become very accustomed to over the past four years, albeit disappointing when new people act a certain way, I don’t get as upset anymore about the sometimes seemingly self-centered nature of people at times when it comes to investing time to serve them. I just always keep looking for the best in people. I know this is a polarizing topic and can be divisive. Let me know your thoughts and experiences as a photographer or model if you have a moment in the comments below.

Have a great week!