Day in the life – 3/21/2005
a day in the life – 3/21/2005 ended up pretty well, issues with photographing people notwithstanding.
Here’s a short blurb to piggyback on my yesterday’s rant about people not wanting to be photographed.
A co-worker was asking me to perhaps come and take some pictures of something they’re involved in. They said something to the extent of “you have a knack for filtering out unflattering photos–you know how to make people look their best”. That’s *exactly* my intent when i photograph adults.
You don’t have to be attractive, but I know enough about how *i* would want to be portrayed that i don’t intend on sharing something that’s unflattering. Granted, sometimes my choices are a bit more “liberal” than my subjects. Many times subjects are far to hard on themselves.
So i really appreciated the comment, because i think she *really* understood me, and my intent with photographing people. Thanks for the compliment, it encouraged me greatly.
It’s not that i’m trying to be dishonest with my photos, but, like in real life, i’m trying to treat folk with some respect.
Anyway, it was a lot of fun. I’m not sure if i’ll approach it the next time i participate (i.e. toting big D70 to work). i may go a little simpler and just use a cameraphone :)