This morning I attended a talk with Platon, the famous photographer. He shared his stories behind each of his photos and his journey to get to each, while also describing how his photos represent the people and what they stand for. The photos themselves are breathtaking, but knowing the stories behind each photo, what Platon had to do to capture the photo and knowing the people’s personal stories had my eyes watering. As different as every photo and their story was, they all had one thing in common. Platon had to earn these people’s trust and respect when meeting them to capture the essence of the person and find their vulnerability. As soon as he meets someone, no matter if they are a world leader, if they are a young girl, or a local standing up for what they believe in, he always tries to make an immediate and connection. Being able to get individuals to open up and be genuine with you in a short amount of time is a talent not many people possess. Those who are lucky enough to possess this quality can do great things.
As a Public Relations major, this characteristic is something I would like to further develop for myself, especially after hearing how helpful it can be in your career and even in day to day life situations. I've been told before that when people meet me, they feel like I've known them for a while and that it is sone a new friendship. I have never thought of myself in that way, but after being told that during the festival and after seeing this talk, I want to embrace this quality for myself. Who knows what job I will end up pursuing and the different types of people I will meet along the way, but having this social skill will build meaningful relationships for work and new friends.
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