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Each of us has our own way of connecting.
Every photographer develops a personal approach to finding the people that align with their work, their energy, their signature.
Today, the world feels like a small village. We travel more easily. We have access to people across continents.
Through social media, we can introduce ourselves and build connections directly — no gatekeepers, no intermediaries.
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Being signed to a modeling agency is no longer a requirement to create groundbreaking work or to collaborate with extraordinary individuals.
People are everywhere.
On the street. In the subway. At events. Online.
The opportunity to meet someone inspiring can happen at any moment. What truly matters is the approach — and the intention behind it.
Having met people in many different places and circumstances, I’ve understood something essential: it’s never just about the person in front of me.
It’s also about what moves within me toward them.
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Sometimes it’s their aura. Their presence. Their eyes. Their voice. A sentence they spoke. A caption they wrote. Something subtle that sparks a green light inside me — and I instantly know I want to work with them.
Photography — especially in personal work — is a relationship. When there is another human being on the other side of the lens, connection becomes the foundation.
Authentic work requires honest connection. And that connection starts from within.
We are drawn to certain people because something inside us responds. When that internal “yes” is clear, the intention becomes genuine. From there, trust builds and the collaboration flows naturally.
Every photographer has their own process. But if you’re struggling to find the right people to work with, first, look within. Then look around; there’re people waiting to be seen.
With love,
Chanel Victor