Should You Trust Photographers? - Martin Wong's Open Letter To Photographers

Martin Wong ·

Key takeaways

  • Why people don't trust photographers. I get messages from photographers who think I'm one of my models (from 0:00).
  • Be transparent. Set expectations, especially with new models; ask first (from 0:00).
  • Act like a photographer and nothing more. Stay professional (from 1:00).
  • Don't be a creep. If it wouldn't obviously feel fine done to you, don't do it (from 2:00).
  • Call out bad behavior. It hurts all photographers' reputations (from 3:00).

It's possible that many people need to work with some new photographers, especially since many might need to find new photographers in current circumstances. So I want to give some advice to photographers to become more presentable and trustworthy for models.

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FAQ

How can photographers earn a model's trust?

Be transparent about everything you're doing, set expectations, stay professional and don't be a creep.

Is it okay to ask a model about implied or nude shoots?

Asking isn't creepy if you set expectations. Shooting them nude without asking first definitely is.

How do I know if something is creepy?

Ask whether you'd feel uncomfortable if someone did the same to you. If the answer isn't an obvious no, don't do it.

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Questions? Ask me in the comments on the video on YouTube.