The personal blog of Vihan Shah, future filmmaker and weekend pilot.

Thoughts on Photography/Photographers

ryanpfluger:

As photographers and creatives, with the world we currently live in, we constantly are putting our work and lives out there for all to see.  While there are so many positives to this, people sometimes fail to realize how vulnerable it makes all of us.  It leaves room for any individual to trash-talk, belittle, criticize and even make personal judgements on us as individuals.  Yes, we have chosen to put our work and lives out to the public which leaves us open to these things, however it doesn’t make it easy to swallow all the time.  How often do you see someone hating on a postman, or a waiter, or even a dog walker on the internet in public forums using their full names…. not often, if at all.  If you don’t like what an artist is putting out there, and don’t have anything constructive or informative to say, why say it at all.  It’s something I’ve never understood.  Personally, I’m beyond grateful for the people and clients that support me and what I do.  Just being able to inspire one person is completely humbling, and for that, I am thankful.  It makes the other stuff drift away.  I make a living out of doing what I love, and in the end, that’s all that matters.

(via vihanshah)

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  6. christopherhallphotography said: Very, very, well put. And worth remembering. Thanks.
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    As photographers and creatives, with the world we currently live in, we constantly are putting our work and lives out...
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  9. danielslee said: When people are talking shit on the internet, that’s when you know you “made it.” Don’t listen to it. Your work is great. Keep doing what you’re doing. I actually just realized yesterday your work has influenced my work recently. So, inspiring? Yes.