I am an introvert, can I be a portrait photographer?

Since you raised this question, the focus is not on photography itself, because you can also ask questions such as: can you be an introvert in sales, can you be a special assistant, can you do etiquette, can you do it? Front desk...

I suggest you read "The Introvert Advantage" and Jung's books/documents on personality psychology to understand what introverted personality is. In fact, there are A branch of personality science advocates that introverts are neither good nor bad. The implication is that although extroverts are more accepted in today's society, it does not mean that there is something wrong with introverts. Based on the principle of "survival of the fittest", extroverts It is easier to succeed, and over time, people will recognize extroverts more, and even introverts will reluctantly change themselves in order to adapt to life. In fact, this may not be the best solution.

Personality is actually very complicated if we want to talk about it. From a scientific perspective, the most profound deconstruction of personality may be genetic research (analyzing who is introverted from a genetic perspective and why? Introversion), followed by blood types, etc. In Japan, there are books such as Instructions for Type A People, Instructions for Type B People, and Instructions for Type O People, which describe some of the different personality tendencies of people with different blood types. Of course , this is a bit like a constellation, whether you believe it or not, you don’t;

Then, it is not that people with introverted personality do not need to make changes. It should be said that people with introverted personality should indeed make changes, but These changes cannot be based on exaggerating one's own character flaws, denying one's own character, or ignoring the advantages of introversion. In summary, introverts must first accept and admit that they are introverts before they can make changes. Sometimes it is more difficult to be honest with yourself than with others.

Perhaps, instead of "Can I?", you can ask a simpler question, are there any (introverted photographers)? The answer is yes, so you know what I mean.

Finally, in short, if you can be honest, then personality is not a problem. The next step is to do the right things, such as learning some theories, lighting, techniques, accumulating works, post-production, exhibitions, etc. In short, devote yourself to it. That's right, there is nothing to fear, worry or fear, everything is UP TO YOU.

I recommend you to read "Nobuyoshi Araki" by Li Zishun and "Nobuyoshi Araki's Genius Photography" to see how a controversial person "violates the ban" , how to be "deviant", just like you are worried that your introverted personality will not be favored if you engage in photography (it is generally believed that more communication is needed), rules are meant to be broken...