Reflections from a fashion photographer
You know many times in this world of photography business we get so caught up in the “business” when we talk to clients, models, designers, make up artists etc. that we forget to let the genuine personality inside of us come out. I think it is really important to show potential clients who we are inside, what makes us tick and keep going even through the tough times and that includes on the shoot when things just are not going right.
The most important thing in business is honesty, integrity, hard work and family; never forgetting where we came from. These words were spoken by Denzel Washington in the movie American Gangster.
You are what you are in this world. You’re either somebody or nobody. Again, words from Denzel Washington in American Gangster. I think those are two brilliant quotes.
As a fashion photographer it is my job to create, but create what ? Create a beautiful photo ? Well that is easy. What is challenging is to create a beautiful photograph that emotes, expresses and stimulates. It is my job to dig deep within my subject, reach in, invade and at the same time make my subject so comfortable and vulnerable that they give me their soul. When I look through that camera into my subject’s eyes I am connecting and receiving all they have inside. I am bringing out their true voice that will speak to the world,speak to YOU. What is amazing is I know they are dieing to release that voice but they are apprehensive, scared for whatever reasons they have. That is my goal, that is my love, this is what makes me wake up in the morning. To know a person so deep that you know their soul is a high that I have not been able to match with anything else in my life. When I am connecting with my model my blood pumps, my heart races and my intensity rages !
I hope my photography speaks to you through my subjects voices. A great photograph will speak to you and reach into your soul.
Tags: designers, fashion photographer, models, photography business
March 19th, 2008 at 11:04 am
It is a very beautiful portrait, her eyes speak to me.
Your words are also interesting.
March 20th, 2008 at 8:23 am
Very good pic and subject for a photo! This is something the members of my forums would be very interested in seeing so feel free to post about it and other photos of yours. We are always looking for more great photographers to join in the discussion!
March 20th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
thank you both for the compliments
I will head over to your forum
March 25th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
I feel something when I look this photo. She saying.. ‘Robert, are you ever going to call me? Did Jason give you my number?’
March 25th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
All kidding aside… I think it’s very important that we remind ourselves of who we are often. How ever that may be.
May 26th, 2008 at 11:45 am
Well said. The most memorable photos are one that stir emotion. Passion is something that seems sadly lacking in this world. Thanks for your inspirational words
June 12th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
My goodness now I’m really reassessing my understanding as to what the person behind the camera needs to capture.