Here are some unpopular opinions I have as a photographer.

1. Black and white doesn’t automatically make a photo more artistic
   If the photograph is bad in the first place it’s not gonna make it better it’s just gonna make it moody and bland. There are occasions where it does work but that’s usually an architectural marvel or a portrait that needs some mood.
2. Free shoots “for exposure” are rarely worth it
   I did a lot of free shoots when I first started and not a single one of them resulted in a paid client later on. The only ones that have, were shoots I did as part of my masters that I wasn’t allowed to charge for.
3. Editing isn’t lying
   Retouching an image is part of the art form it doesn’t change the truth of it.
4. Street photography isn’t automatically ethical or deep
   Candid shots of strangers don’t always mean something and they often raise consent issues. There are times when you shouldn’t take that image for ethical reasons but there are other times when the results are fabulous.
5. Over-posing kills authenticity
   Posing too much can make the image look fake and robotic and not like a human.
6. Not everyone should shoot weddings
   Just because it’s pays well doesn’t mean your personality type or style fits in with the pressure and emotional stakes.
7. The “rule of thirds” is optional
   Following compositional rules too strictly leads to predictable and boring work, it’s far more interesting to know the rules and how to break them.

What are some unpopular opinions you have share in the comments?

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