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Virtual Photography In The Time Of Social Distancing
Photoshoots in the time of social distancing are virtual i.e. “Virtual Photoshoots”. Due to the measures being taken to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, social distancing has been highly recommended if not already imposed by mandate of law. Until then, photoshoots are just not happening. Even if it just involves 2 people, the photographer and model, at this time it may be low risk, but there is also a “Stay Home” or “Shelter In Place” rule in effect in some places. The best way to create images with other talents is the use of social media apps.
I took part in a virtual photoshoot hosted by @StreetMeetLA “National Virtual Photo Meet”. Photographers were shooting with models from the comforts of home. You can shoot from your couch while having beer and tacos since you don’t have to go anywhere. A Zoom meeting was created to host the event, though I have my reservations about using this app. It is more a security issue for me, but since that is what you have to use there is not much choice. I did make sure I had the latest version due to the recent security issues and I will surely not be using Zoom to do photoshoots again, so this is fine for this purpose only.
I joined the Zoom meeting along with hundreds of other photographers based mostly around the greater Los Angeles area. The models were also mostly based in…
