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Asking Eric: It's a camera-happy world and I'm miserable in it

Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY

A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.

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Reporter · Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM · 1 min read
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Asking Eric: It's a camera-happy world and I'm miserable in it — Syracuse Community news

Dear Eric: I have a problem with our camera-happy world. Plain and simple: I do not photograph well. Candids are the worst offenders, but my attempts to find an attractive facial expression for posed photography have failed miserably.

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