KM-25
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It's merely a sign of the times I am afraid. In the past two years, I have experienced a pronounced shift in the way people react to having their photo taken. The main beef I am finding people have is having their likeness posted on the internet.
So in oder to overcome that in terms of my long term project, the Kodachrome Project, I am doing several things.
1. I no longer post photographs of children on the internet. I never want to know I have had a hand in a child's likeness being exploited.
2. I carry around a "Flip-Book" that has both written and photographic content clearly explaining what the project is about, Bruce Davidson did this when he did the project called "Subway" it helped him immensely. I also pass out both business cards and promo cards with reference to professional affiliations with all the needed contact info.
3. I simply kill people with kindness, as you never know why a person is reacting negatively towards you, maybe they just got layed off, have some personal problems at home, so you can't take it personal.
But the main thing is that I conduct my self professionally in order to keep a good vibe associated with the craft, usually showing a great degree of respect towards my subjects: People.
So in oder to overcome that in terms of my long term project, the Kodachrome Project, I am doing several things.
1. I no longer post photographs of children on the internet. I never want to know I have had a hand in a child's likeness being exploited.
2. I carry around a "Flip-Book" that has both written and photographic content clearly explaining what the project is about, Bruce Davidson did this when he did the project called "Subway" it helped him immensely. I also pass out both business cards and promo cards with reference to professional affiliations with all the needed contact info.
3. I simply kill people with kindness, as you never know why a person is reacting negatively towards you, maybe they just got layed off, have some personal problems at home, so you can't take it personal.
But the main thing is that I conduct my self professionally in order to keep a good vibe associated with the craft, usually showing a great degree of respect towards my subjects: People.
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