“Photography records the gamut of feelings written on the human face, the beauty of the earth and skies that man has inherited, and the wealth and confusion man has created. It is a major force in explaining man to man.” ~Edward Steichen
I agree with this quote whole heartedly. Photography is one of the more spectacular arts, it shows life. It can show the truth, but at the same time be decieving. Photography is a way to show someone what you are talking about. It is a picture to your words. It captures color, and emotion. It also has a tendancy to make you think.
“I just think it's important to be direct and honest with people about why you're photographing them and what you're doing. After all, you are taking some of their soul.” ~Mary Ellen Mark
I believe that if someone comes up to you and straight out asks, "why are you photographing me?" Then you should answer them honestly. If you can help it however, I think when people don't know they are being photographed, or are caught off guard, those pictures turn out to be the best. The raw emotion, the toothy grins, the eye crinkles, the furrowed brow, the crossed arms, the tense shoulders, the arched eyebrow, the curve of the mouth, the twitched nose, and the eyes. The eyes can say it all in just one shot. This magic is harder to catch when people are posing though. Yes, you are taking a part of their soul...but tell them that after you get the shot.
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