When I was younger, I used to always watch modeling competitions on TV, but never seemed to pay attention to the photographer. I have a newfound appreciation for photographers after visiting Greg Broome’s studio. I realized that without the photographer capturing the perfect moment, there would be no picture. That moment could happen in a split second and all the pressure is on the photographer.
I also found the concept of photographing moldy food noteworthy. No body would question photographing fresh food, and most people wouldn’t even look twice at it. Why is the human mind interested in the unusual things? It reminded me of that cliché “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” and the whole “ugly beauty” concept. Finding beauty in things most people consider “ugly” shows a unique characteristic in someone. The ability to think outside of the norms created by society shows true creativity. This idea transcends into another cliché, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Everyone has their own perception of what they see and photography finds a way to capture that. 
Hi Semona! Interesting insight. I admire how you pointed out how we don’t look twice at fresh food, but when it comes to moldy food, we take a second look (when it comes to photography). I believe beauty is how you feel art, not just see it. Feeling what the artist feels makes you appreciate the art more, rather than just take a glance at it. Awesome response.
Thank you Teresa! I agree that feeling what the artist feels adds to the experience. It’s also fun to try to merge your ideas with what the artist thought to get an enriched experience.