Photos that affect others in a positive way

[raid]

I was contacted about a 16x20 print of mine that is displayed at a local gallery by a lady from another state this morning. She saw it last Christmas as she was visiting Pensacola, and now she wanted it to be mailed to her. Then she told me that her husband had passed away and that this print is special to her.

How do you see the role of photography in affecting the world around you positively?

 

[daveleo]

I can't answer that question exactly (but that won't stop me from running off at the mouth 😀 ) .

I think most pictures are enjoyed "privately", and it is very rare that the photographer hears feedback. I think of the zillions of pictures I have enjoyed (galleries, museums, art shows, etc) and never got hold of the photographers to tell them. I never get feedback unless I bump into someone and they say "Oh yes, I saw your pictures and . . . . "

 

[Sejanus.Aelianus]

Many years ago I was asked to photograph a deceased member of a Hindu family. It was a sobering experience for a young man but I was later contacted by the head of the family in India. He thanked me for allowing them to honour the dead person in the traditional way, by offering food for his journey.

Sometimes it's the small things that allow us to contribute the most.

 

[BNLee]

Well this may seem small, and don't get me wrong, I am nobody (not a recognized pro pr any sort...) in terms of the photographic world: whenever I want to take picture of someone, they may seem grumpy at first. When I ask for a photo, they will suddenly bring out a totally different expression that is so cheerful and pleasing for you to see that it makes you feel so happy and glad that you asked a photograph of them.

Sometimes, they themselves may even smile when I point the camera at them without asking!

Congratulations on making that lady happy, I must say, this sort of thing must make your day huh?🙂

 

[raid]

Thanks. If an image can make someone a happier person, so be it.