Thomas Bertson
Nov 4 · 2 min read

Many of my students are concerned about how to overcome fears of photographing strangers? In which it turns to be their main problem. And instead of developing their skills or improving their artistic vision, they focus on their fears. Eventually it becomes a mission.

© 2016 Thomas Bertson — Hong Kong

Fears are normal. We are human beings and they are part of our nature. When you approach a stranger and take their picture, it may bother them, but it will bother you too. As we are worried to disturb others. We should…

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Thomas Bertson

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A documentary photographer and educator who lives in Hong Kong. His work ranges from personal portraits in Asia to modern conflicts in the Middle-East.

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