Please tell us why you display your LF photos at work.
What could possibly motivate you to do such a thing? ;^)
Sure, makes sense if you’re a professional photographer trying to impress prospective clients.
And if you work out of your home – then why not?
But what about everyone else – people who “go to the office” where photography isn’t the main line of business. For example, you’re a real estate broker, financial planner, veterinarian, or palm reader. Can you explain why you do (or don’t) display your photos at the place where you earn a living?
And if you do, what’s your choice of presentation? As a screen saver? On a table-top stand? As a framed print on the wall – next to your diploma or professional certificate? Why is one presentation better than another? Do your photos appear where only you (and others in your work area) can enjoy them, or in a more public place, like the front lobby?
More interesting, do your photos inspire unusual comments from peers or customers? (i.e., “Just how did you get everything into focus?”) What points do you make to explain why your photos are “special” – or different than the run-of-the-mill photos in the next cubicle or office? Do you think other people in your office care much about what you’re doing? Is it even important for them to know? For example, is it a way of suggesting to them that you really do have an imaginative life outside of work? Is your boss worried that your non-work-related passion might distract you from more important duties? Or does it all simply come down to your personal pleasure?
Enough questions for now – please tell us more about your experience & any lessons learned...
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