Is it weird that I wanted to take nice photos of myself ??

Question

So I have messaged a few photographers to have a little photo shoot for myself. 
Almost all of them asked me if it’s a family photo shoot or an engagement photo shoot. 
I said no. It’s just for me. 
(The reason I wanted one was because I had a rough year. My bf broke up with me. I still live at home with my parents and I’ve been depressed because I’m in my mid 20s and I don’t like where my life is. I wanted to do something to make me feel confident and I wanted beautiful pictures other than selfies, to post on my social media ) 
And all of them stopped replying to me ??!? 
Like wtf. 
I am a paying customer for them and they didn’t care to reply and make an appointment with me. 
Is it that weird that I wanted some nice photos of my life ? Like damn. Lol

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That’s where they make their money, especially around the holidays.  I’d save the money you were gonna spend towards a photographer and put it towards moving out and getting a fresh start.  Look for a student that will probably do it for fee or little to no cost if you let them use copies of the pictures to help them build their portfolio.

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Depends on what they specialize in. There are a lot of photographers out there at specialize in couple/family because they can charge a little more. So you are right, lots of people do! You just might be tracking down the wrong photographer 😄

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They are being stupid. People get individual photos all the time. Being a couple or family doesnt make it any more legitimate. Plus tons of people need professional head shot pictures for their jobs, often in a non-studio setting. Those unprofessional photographers dont deserve your business.

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That seems quite unprofessional. It's too bad you are most likely not from my hometown (In Ontario) as my friend is just starting a photography portfolio and would probably enjoy working with you.

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they are so unprofessional 
it’s not wrong to want a personal photo shoot i’ve done many before! find someone else i’m
side there are many photographers where you’re at 
tell them you just want a gun photo shoot for yourself 
someone that’s not uptight will definitely be willing to help especially upcoming photographers that need experience 
or maybe tell them you’re wanting to put together a portfolio for yourself

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Where are U from? There are boudior shoots or glamour shoots you can book where they even offer you a glass of wine and do your makeup.... Search for those photographers styles and what a great empowering idea. Wish I though of that when I was in slump in my 20's now I'm all wrinkles

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Not at all. I did this a lot in my younger days and it was a great confidence booster.

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Maybe you worded the message in a weird way? Can’t think of any other reason why any photographer would pass on photographing someone, let alone many doing the same thing. I follow few photographers online and I see them taking photos of single people a lot. You don’t need to justify your reason for taking photos, if they don’t value you as a paying customer then you are better off with more professional photographers. Research for better people. Don’t let your confidence shrink, take care!

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Nope I don’t think it’s weird at all, self care❤️ I hope u find someone that’s willing to take photos for you, lol that’s weird to me that they won’t

Is it weird that I wanted to take nice photos of myself ??

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