Photography Alone vs a Group
Two weeks ago I had a chance to meet up with local Seattle photographers to shoot around the city.
I was glad to meet them all, however I didn’t do much shooting.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s great to hang out with people but sometimes you have to concentrate on your craft.
That meet up inspired this post: Photography Alone vs a Group.
In a Group
Back in Florida, I attended a couple photography meet ups which I did not think nothing of it except to meet new photographers.
You can learn so much in one setting other than photography like marketing and networking.
It’s great to invest in other people’s mind and exchange words.
The number of followers each person has doesn’t matter as long as you are having fun.
One downside I can think of is that of not able to concentrate on your own craft.
Especially if you are on a mission to capture that photo that you have planned or project you are working on.
One or two other photographers is fine, but more than that can distract you.
Photography Alone
While I go out and shoot alone, I tend to concentrate more and don’t have to feel pressured to quickly move to another spot.
Ever since I started doing more street photography, I stood at one spot for about 10 to 15 minutes to get the perfect shot.
I’m always discovering new perspectives because my head is concentrated on one particular thing.
With my “4×4 Series” project running, I’ll most likely be going out shooting alone, or with my wife (@hajboss) or with a friend.
Once in
A group will be so overwhelming.
What do you prefer? Shooting alone or in a group?
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