National Geographic's Melissa Farlow: Discovery Is What I Love

I’m shy. Many photographers will tell you that. And I think the camera is a reason to be some place, it’s a reason to talk to people, it’s a reason to be involved. And it gets me much closer to situations that I find interesting where I would never be there without the camera… I think people are fascinating. I’m always amazed how much they reveal to you. I’m an open person and treat people pretty openly and honestly and I’m amazed at the response I get… The camera always changes things, obviously, but my goals is to try to not let it. To be there long enough so that it isn’t really part of the mix.