One of the best moments of my photography career was when I learned to never, NEVER, work with family or friends.
cmoriarty13
joined 1 year ago
It isn't sketchy as long as:
- He has a public portfolio/website showing his experience doing this work and his professionalism. It proves he's not just some creep with a camera.
- You said he's shot with your friends? Ask them. If they recommend him then there's your answer.
- Make sure to sign a contract (any professional photography shooting even partial nudity does this). It should cover you against any unprofessional or inappropriate behavior as well as your privacy. And it should cover him against any consent issues.
As long as you do those 3 things, you should have a great time.
This comes from the printing days when photographers would frame their work with a matte. It's a white border between the frame and the art that leads the eye and enhances the visual experience through the isolation of the art.
Personally, I think it looks stupid on social media. The idea of a matte online is pointless and doesn't have the same effect as when it's framed with a matte. I feel like people just do it for feed aesthetics. I used to do it back in the day when you could only post square images to IG, but now that you can post in any aspect ratio, I see no point.