Shifting Perspective in How We Talk About Our Images

This week on the podcast, we explored a deceptively simple but powerful mental exercise: What if nobody cared about what you care about in your photography? By playing this “what if” game, my hope is hat the can rethink not just what we photograph, but how we talk about our work, share it, and even how we select which images to show.

As we open this episode, we dig into the importance of letting images speak for themselves. When a photograph requires excessive explanation, it may not be communicating as clearly as it could. Over-explaining can take away from the viewer’s experience, especially when people naturally want to form their own interpretations. Instead of sharing every image, it’s more effective to curate thoughtfully—selecting a smaller, more meaningful set that keeps your audience engaged and allows your strongest work to stand out.

Your strength as a photographer lies in your unique perspective, not in technical explanations or imitation. I challenge you to reflect on whether we’re sharing what genuinely matters and to communicate that clearly and authentically through our work.

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