Hi, I am Mareen Fischinger, a 23-year-old female photographer from Germany.

This tumblelog started with a question I raised in my personal tumblelog.
The idea is:

I would like to know why people feel the need to compare me to "real" photographers. Comparing not in the sense of style or something, but as a different demographic (like, 35+ and male).

Just want to save the answers and think about it.

I have had several encounters where clients treated me like a child or thought I was the know-it-all intern of Mareen Fischinger.

So far, everyone here is stating the problem. Need to find a solution. Because letting your work speak for itself only works when the people you are supposed to deal with know it. But then it works really well! :)

More email or repost responses welcome. I will post them here. myfirstname.fischinger @ google’s email service
March 28

Email from Jason

First let me say that I am a 36 year old male photographer.

I would hope you do not get to upset over such ridiculous statements from ignorant people.  I have been following your blog for a month or so now and believe you to be a wonderful photographer firmly standing in your own place.  Sorry that you have had trouble with this (coming from the 35+ male group).

For a long time men have had a strong foothold in the world of photography and I’m not sure why exactly – most of my favorite photographers are female.  One of my colleagues here is a 40+ female photographer and I have heard many horror stories from her in regards to chauvinism and complete discrimination over her career.  I hope you don’t take what these people say personally as I am sure that most are just jealous and intimidated of a strong talented female.