Everything has pros and cons, including Pinterest. Some photographers don’t like Pinterest for setting up moldboards whereas others absolutely love it. At the end of the day, it’s all about preference and how you view it. So, let’s hop on into it! Here’s a list of some pros and cons of using Pinterest for a photoshoot.

PRO: Inspiration Gathering
Pinterest is a vast platform with a plethora of images covering various styles, themes, and aesthetics. It allows you to easily gather inspiration for your photoshoot by creating a moodboard.

CON: Lack of Originality
Relying too heavily on Pinterest can lead to a lack of originality in your work. It's essential to use the platform as a source of inspiration rather than replicating images directly, as this could compromise the uniqueness of your photography.

PRO: Collaboration
If you're working with a team or clients, Pinterest enables easy collaboration. Multiple users can contribute to a shared board, making it a collaborative space to exchange ideas and preferences.

CON: Trend-driven Content
Pinterest often reflects current trends, and while trends can be a great source of inspiration, relying solely on them may result in your work appearing dated quickly. Your clients deserve photos that accurately reflect them and what they want, not just trendy poses and ideas. Trends are fun but don’t fully rely on them!

PRO: Organization
Pinterest boards provide a visually organized way to collect and categorize images. This can help you refine your vision and communicate your ideas more effectively with others involved in the photoshoot.

CON: Overwhelm
The abundance of images on Pinterest can sometimes be overwhelming, making it challenging to narrow down your vision. It's important to stay focused on your specific vision without getting too distracted and adding in too many ideas.

PRO: Sets up an Expectation
Creating a moodboard on Pinterest can help set up an expectation for the photoshoot for both the Photographer and the clients. Each party has an idea of what to expect going into the session which can help make both parties feel more comfortable. From a Photographer standpoint, knowing what your clients vision is ahead of time can be super helpful!

CON: Sets up an Expectation
While expectations can be a good thing, they can also be bad. Expectations can create disappointment, stress and pressure, creativity constraints, etc. For some people, expectations might make them feel the need to perform a certain way that doesn’t accurately reflect their process which ends up not reflecting their true work and talent.

Ultimately, the key takeaway is to approach moodboards with an open mind, allowing them to inspire and inform without constraining creativity. Long story short, it’s all about what YOU prefer. What works best for you? Does having a moodboard on Pinterest help you or does it hinder your process? There’s no right or wrong answer here. Continue to learn more about what helps you and do it!

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