TED Radio Hour How you see yourself
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Apr 4, 2025 
David Suh, a portrait photographer known for boosting confidence in front of the camera, discusses the transformative power of photography in fostering authenticity and self-acceptance. Dolly Chugh, a social psychologist, delves into 'bounded ethicality,' revealing how moral identity shapes our perceptions. Journalist Elise Hu explores the global influence of Korean beauty standards on self-image, while science writer Anil Ananthaswamy examines the complex neuroscience behind self-identity, blending psychological insights with cultural narratives.
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From Cookie-Cutter to Comfort
- David Suh initially used cookie-cutter poses for graduation photos, finding it uncreative.
- He later realized the importance of making clients feel comfortable and individual.
Posing as a Practice of Presence
- To achieve natural poses, David Suh asks clients about their desired self-image and feeling.
- He guides their movements, mirroring them physically and emotionally to build comfort.
Empathy Through Experience
- To understand his female clients, David Suh experiments with clothing like miniskirts and dresses.
- This allows him to offer better posing advice and create a safer space for his clients.
