Street Photography
May 12, 2019 14:52:00 #
Scruples wrote:
I would like to do street photography as a I live in New York City. But I'm a little afraid of the negative experiences by other unsuspecting people walking around. I'm afraid people will become hostile. So I haven't ventured there.
Simply pretend you are just another harmless, snap-happy tourist visiting the Big Apple for the first time. Dress the part, and keep the big lenses and tripod at home. If you notice someone glancing at you with suspicion, do as if you are taking pictures of buildings and landmarks, oblivious to the people around you.
May 12, 2019 14:53:53 #
hookedupin2005
Loc: Northwestern New Mexico
Teacher22 wrote:
I really don’t like being direct, but it seems lately some of our inquiries have become fodder for some ”members” to be condescending with comments and jabs aimed at us amateurs wanting constructive advise to improve our techniques and experiences.
In my opinion, if you can’t give constructive advice and comments, get off our forum!
In my opinion, if you can’t give constructive advice and comments, get off our forum!
It is my opinion that your second post was totally uncalled for, as I saw no one "jabbing" or making snarky or snide remarks at you. Maybe you should take a step back and reconsider your second comments.
May 12, 2019 15:03:27 #
carl hervol wrote:
Be carful of taking people without there permission I've had people tell the cops and I was told to take the picture off the camera that infringer on there privacy its not like it used to be it no joke any more.
No more being in a public place in the USA?
That will do wonders for tourist photos, especially where people are ALL OVER the place, like Disney.
May 12, 2019 15:11:26 #
May 12, 2019 15:13:00 #
carl hervol wrote:
If the water is to cold get out of the pool.
One thing to get out of the pool on your own, another to be told to GET OUT.
May 12, 2019 15:16:51 #
hammond wrote:
If you're walking around with a DSLR or mirrorless... (show quote)
Good reason to get a CCW and carry a sidearm. When I shot large format images around Chicago and Philly, my pistol was always within reach.
May 12, 2019 15:56:49 #
Generally, on the streets.
--Bob
--Bob
Teacher22 wrote:
Just wondering where fellow hogs find their favorite places to do street photography.
I don’t need a dissertation or crass comments, just good world places to do street work.
I don’t need a dissertation or crass comments, just good world places to do street work.
May 12, 2019 16:20:31 #
RodeoMan
Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
Two general comments. One is that perhaps when we are commenting, we should do so as if we are face to face with the person we are talking to or about. The other comment concerns being told not to take photographs at malls or other similar locations. I could be there with my camera merely looking through the viewfinder and be told to stop taking pictures. Meanwhile, all around me, there could be any number of people with their cell phones seemingly engaged in conversations, but actually taking photographs of the very thing I was told to leave alone.
May 12, 2019 16:42:07 #
rmalarz wrote:
Generally, on the streets.
--Bob
--Bob
Could you clarify something. Do you stand in the street and photograph people on the sidewalk, or stand on the sidewalk and shoot people in the street?
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May 12, 2019 16:46:54 #
Teacher22 wrote:
Just wondering where fellow hogs find their favorite places to do street photography.
I don’t need a dissertation or crass comments, just good world places to do street work.
I don’t need a dissertation or crass comments, just good world places to do street work.
Midtown Manhattan and Coney Island for me.
May 12, 2019 17:07:47 #
Teacher22 wrote:
Just wondering where fellow hogs find their favorite places to do street photography.
I don’t need a dissertation or crass comments, just good world places to do street work.
I don’t need a dissertation or crass comments, just good world places to do street work.
TIMES SQUARE!!
May 12, 2019 17:11:46 #
I've done both. Mostly sidewalk to sidewalk, though. One was from inside a pub through the glass to the outside.
--Bob
--Bob
Bill_de wrote:
Could you clarify something. Do you stand in the street and photograph people on the sidewalk, or stand on the sidewalk and shoot people in the street?
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May 12, 2019 17:36:07 #
lisaholaday
Loc: lower Arkansas
I recall a friend telling me of his concern taking pictures of children; his fear of being considered a pervert....
What I tried last weekend was taking a piece of white cardboard with a black dot in the center.
I hung it near where I was perched and took pictures of it, and by coincidence people near by.
If they asked I told them I was in camera class.
My best portraits have been approaching intriguing women and telling them I was taking an art class and needed a photo of two colors that were part of their dress. NOT their face, just their dress. The ladies would usually relax, twirl, gladly oblige. also, if you have a cute dog, you are golden.
What I tried last weekend was taking a piece of white cardboard with a black dot in the center.
I hung it near where I was perched and took pictures of it, and by coincidence people near by.
If they asked I told them I was in camera class.
My best portraits have been approaching intriguing women and telling them I was taking an art class and needed a photo of two colors that were part of their dress. NOT their face, just their dress. The ladies would usually relax, twirl, gladly oblige. also, if you have a cute dog, you are golden.
May 12, 2019 17:42:40 #
Montreal is remarkably diverse, and I've been there 14 times on my way to an Atlantic Salmon river on the North Shore. Always find more pictures to take in Montreal.
May 12, 2019 18:07:57 #
I like to capture people on the street doing their daily routine, i.e. people working / playing. I ALWAYS try to ask for permission first. Just by holding up my camera, I usually get an OK.
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