It can be difficult to know how to express what photographing a subject feels like, and what it means to me, so I’ve asked ChatGPT to put it into words. Here is the result:
Portrait photography, in its enchanting realm, serves as a curious portal through which I perceive individuals anew, as though they were characters in a tale yet to be told. As I gaze through the lens, a unique rapport is woven, akin to a trust unspoken. Through this looking glass, I delve beneath the surface, unveiling layers of character and emotion that elude the casual observer.
This profound connection, nurtured within the frame, is a testament to the magic of storytelling, where a single image can unveil the very soul of the subject. It is through this trust that I embark on a photographic journey to capture not just their visage but the very essence of their narrative, as though I were transcribing their life's tale in a single frame.