I Make People Look Good When I Photograph Them

It kind of bothers me when people respond to a picture post I make with something along the lines of how the photographic subject is so hot that it would not be possible to make them look bad. It makes me want to post unflattering photos of people or direct folks to any tabloid on the stands. Angelina Jolie is pretty hot, but any trip to the supermarket will point out that it is in fact possible for her to look bad in a picture.

The photographer actually makes a difference. And, even with a great photographer and a great subject, not every image is a winner.

One of the reasons people want to shoot with me and Forrest Black is that we make people look good. It is part of my artistic vision to do so and it makes a difference if Forrest and I are behind the lens or some GWC.

If a person posts a picture of themselves, then it makes sense to make “you are hot” types of responses, but here is a tip: If the photographer posted the image, they might prefer some comments on the photograph, rather than comments on how much you’d like to fuck the person in it.