Is the drowning knife photographer a bad person?

No, The Drowning Knife is a Japanese film, which tells a story about youth and growth. The photographer in the film is a person who is keen on shooting, and the photographer expresses his views on the world through shooting. However, in the plot of the film, the photographer's behavior also caused some controversy. Generally speaking, the photographer is a complex role, which has both positive and negative aspects, but it cannot be said that the photographer is a "bad guy".