12/06/2026
Clause 📸
One of the clauses I have now, and also a partial reason why I retired from photography in the first place, is that I didn't want it to be "business." Meaning: you hire me, you dictate what happens with the photos. 😤
Meaning many albums went unreleased during my run.
I ended up hating this, so it was easy to say peace out. ✌🏽 Money wasn't a factor in continuing it that way.
So I stopped. Or rather, from there I naturally not only shot selectively, but also realized not everyone is okay with hiring me knowing my main clause now is: "I get to share my work, period." 📢
Is this to self-promote for money? 💰 Zero. 0️⃣
It's about showcasing my hard work and talent. I love shooting. I pour myself into my photos, and while I know art is subjective and not meant to be for everyone's palate, my work makes me happy. And I hope it also does the same for others, because that's what I'm injecting into them. 🎨💛
Now imagine telling me, "No, we'd like to keep it private please."
Respectfully, no. 🙅🏽♂️
I respect your boundaries and furthermore understand them, but I'm not "returning" to photography for business or financial gain. I'm doing it because I enjoy it. But that means it's to be done a certain way. The photographer's way. 📷
Hiring me means I choose the final images. I also retain full rights to share my work on my platforms. It's very much my shoot as it is yours.
"You fancy!" – "I dih pay?" 😏
Yes, you are. But like Erykah Badu says, "I'm an artist and I'm sensitive about my s*t."* 🎤
Meaning: I cannot shoot and create something beautiful that I'm proud of but not share it.
Is this ego? No. 🤔
Maybe? All I know is I am much happier this way than before.
Maybe in the next era I'll feel different and be okay keeping my work private again, but for now… nah. That doesn't sit well one bit. lol 😅
I can show you messages of people asking me to reconsider this clause because they love my work and know I'll execute the vision they have or capture the emotion.
You get your gorgeous memories to last a lifetime… 🖼️
Allow me to share my work that I care for just as much as you do.
Is this pretentious of me? Too deep? 🤷🏽♂️
Maybe.
But I remind everyone—myself included—I'm shooting for me. I am happier this way. Which makes it really difficult to change it. 😌
I had a great time shooting those years for everyone. It was what it was.
But that was another time. Which is over.
This go-round, it's a whole different person shooting. That will not be everyone's cup of tea, and that is so okay. In fact, it's preferred. It's what makes this world beautiful. 🌍
But IF—and it's a big if—you happen to love my work and you are okay with me sharing said work…
My number is 603-4507 📞 or you can schedule your shoot directly through my Agency: 606-6552 (they handle my day to day). 🏢
I have some lovely albums coming up that I can't wait to share, and I'm available for fun, special occasions, or moments. 🎉
Sincerely,
Hernan Perez (formerly Pereztitution) 😈📸
