“Some of my best documentary-style photos come during the holidays. Why is that? And what could I do with that?”
After editing photos from my friends’ Halloween party (below), I jotted down this thought (above) about my holiday photos.
Then I started looking back at my Christmas, Easter, New Year’s Eve, and July 4th photos from the past year. I was so proud of each set of photos!
So what is it about the holidays that brings out my best work?
Is it the fact that there is zero pressure to actually photograph? It’s certainly not a paid photoshoot so I can shoot whatever I want, whenever I want.
Is it because I’m with my family and friends who I know so well? There’s no one I’m more comfortable with, and their guard is down with me compared to most other photographers.
Or is it because I understand the importance of these special moments so I have a duty to capture them, even if the ones I’m photographing don’t always get it?
It’s probably a mix of all three reasons and more. This blog post is really just me working it out.
I’m Interested in knowing the answer so I can take it to my other photography work. I’ll keep digging to find out why, and I’ll let you guys know when I’ve figured it out!!