Dating a professional photographer isn't like dating any normal person. Photographers are artists who see the world through a different lens, and I'm proud to be able to share that lens with my boyfriend of two years, Chris. You are one of the most amazing photographers I have ever seen, and I've learned so much about photography since. My boyfriend of two years is a wonderful automotive photographer and works for a company that creates parts for Jeeps.
Dating a photographer is a difficult task. Especially when you're dating a photographer who primarily shoots cars. You're the girlfriend and the assistant at the same time, who knows nothing about the automotive industry. This is a job that is quite an experience, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.
Being a photographers' girlfriend, you have to put up with plenty of long nights involving: camera set up, location choice, car placement, natural lighting, and editing. Finding lighting is key, especially in the automotive industry where for certain shots you need natural sunlight.
You get to see someone's work come alive before your eyes and you get to see someone's imagination in a whole new aspect. Every time we have to go out for a shoot, it's usually an adventure.
Most certainly one of the most difficult experiences to have, but in the end the reward is great. He takes awesome photos, and travels to some really cool places, but what does that mean for me?
Now I know it sounds stupid, but obviously, I am jealous. He travels at least once a month to places like Utah, Colorado, Pennsylvania, California, Florida, and Vegas, just to name a few. He takes breathtaking photos, mostly of Jeeps, but the scenery is usually drop-dead gorgeous behind them.
Of course, I get lonely, but it's the sort of thing you have to accept when dating a photographer. Don't get me wrong, one of my greatest pleasures in life is watching my boyfriend do something he loves, plus he's great at it. Not to mention all the unique places I've gotten to seen right here in Staten Island because he's had to shoot, but the one thing that is difficult is staying out of the shot and holding the equipment.
You never know where to stand. You may be at just the wrong angle. You honestly don't want to drop a photographers camera, and you definitely don't want to scratch or get the lenses dusty.
Photography is slowly becoming an interest of mine, I love watching my boyfriend take photos, and would love to learn what it means to get the "perfect shot." Unfortunately, for now, I am going to stick to my iPhone 6s camera.
