Podcasts Posts - The Beginner Photography Podcast

#504 In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Sara Bennett, a former criminal defense lawyer turned social justice and advocacy photographer, who shares her inspiring journey of using photography to humanize incarcerated women. Sara dives deep into her approach, emphasizing the power of storytelling and ethical considerations, and provides invaluable insights on building trust with subjects. THE BIG IDEASEmpower Through Stories: Capture authentic stories; let your subjects speak through your images for genuine emotional impact.Build Trust First: Establish a respectful relationship with your subjects. Trust leads to more genuine and relaxed photographs.Community Connections: Leverage word-of-mouth and community engagement to find your subjects. Organic connections create deeper insights.Protect Subject Integrity: Always protect the privacy and integrity of your subjects, ensuring they are comfortable with how their stories are shared.PHOTOGRAPHY ACTION PLANStart Conversations Before Shooting: Approach poten