coincidence, not copying.

Yes,
some “photographers” intentionally replicate other photographer’s images,

just as some “artists” intentionally replicate other artists work.

It happens-

it’s obviously not right

but that’s not why im writing this post.

I am writing this post to show that sometimes two images resemble each other 

That’s why i believe its not worth losing sleep 

every time you come across a similar looking photo as your own.

The following photo is an image I took in June 2011:

This next image is Kate Robinson‘s photo taken this month.

(Kate is a New Zealand photographer. 

We have never corresponded

so chances are, she has no idea I exist.)

Comparing these two photos,

they are very similar.

Instinctively, I could start wailing my arms and screaming angry words……

but for what?

Being a wedding photographer,

I know we walk into a church or house 

and have to take photos given the environment, decor, and lighting.

In my above photo, 

I was blessed to be in a beautiful room with great decor.

That’s why, before wailing my arms and screaming,

I know Kate was also placed in a beautiful room with great decor!!

Additionally, 

i believe all photographer’s brains are “wired” similarly!

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I sure hope this post was communicated clearly….

I wanted to show an example of two images looking similar from two different photographer’s,

without the need to yell: copy cat!!!

Because sometimes it is coincidental.

(Of course, there are times when its not coincidental.)

Jasmine Star has a great stance on copy cat’s, which i couldnt agree more with.

Click here to watch the video.