Well written and well stated. I came to photography via several simultaneous routes but model photography in particular grabbed me and in the wake of a disastrous breakup my portrayal of women was simply as mythic monsters, dark and shadowy. Over the course of several years, I realized I was interacting with and portraying models differently -- they became whole people and I began to let the light in more. My fear and anger was receding and I began to find their joy and placement in the world more attractive. It's an amazing journey with tangible results, if no actual finish line.
Well written and well stated. I came to photography via several simultaneous routes but model photography in particular grabbed me and in the wake of a disastrous breakup my portrayal of women was simply as mythic monsters, dark and shadowy. Over the course of several years, I realized I was interacting with and portraying models differently -- they became whole people and I began to let the light in more. My fear and anger was receding and I began to find their joy and placement in the world more attractive. It's an amazing journey with tangible results, if no actual finish line.