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What does it mean?
He states he prefers not to be photographed, being unambiguous about it.
In plain terms
He clearly does not want photos taken of him.
What can you take from it?
Set personal boundaries about privacy.

Where it applies

  • public appearances
  • media interactions

Putting it to work

  • communicate preferences
  • respect personal space

Questions to consider

  • How do you assert privacy in public spaces?
  • When might a photo be unavoidable?

Another view

In some contexts, refusing photos may limit professional exposure.

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