Street Photography: Being a "newbie" here, I thought I should probably share a photo. Since street photography is my passion, here's one of my favorite shots. This was shot with a...

CanonFire Loc: Phoenixville, PA

Being a "newbie" here, I thought I should probably share a photo. Since street photography is my passion, here's one of my favorite shots.

This was shot with a Canon T2i with the 18-55 kit lens at f5.6 1/100 @ ISO 100.

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Snert Loc: south central Indiana

Good subjects - good shot. Makes me wonder what secrets these scamps are sharing.
I like candid street pics; you get to see human nature at work.

MsJ Loc: Northern Indiana

These are the shots that speak to me...I only wish I had more nerve!! Maybe someday.... Really nice catch!

Paul B. Loc: North Carolina

Nice capture, I like street pictures, just dont take to many myself.

Namwife Loc: Midwest

Very nice..I love street photography..

CanonFire Loc: Phoenixville, PA

MsJ wrote:

These are the shots that speak to me...I only wish I had more nerve!! Maybe someday.... Really nice catch!

I had the jitters when I first started too, but I got comfortable with it pretty quick when I realized, if you do it right, most people don't even know you've taken their photo. If you really are interested in street photography and you want to get over the "jitters" you could always use a zoom or a telephoto. I'm more comfortable with my smaller lenses. I mostly use my "plastic fantastic" 50mm, my 18-55 mm zoom kit lens, or my f1.8 85mm. The 50 & and 85 give great bokeh when you need it.

Some "point and shoots" or even a bridge camera are good for getting your feet wet. They are much less noticible than a dslr and may of them can take pretty nice photos.

MsJ Loc: Northern Indiana

CanonFire wrote:

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Don't people get upset with you? I hate confrontation! :oops:

CanonFire Loc: Phoenixville, PA

MsJ wrote:

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Hi MsJ. I have never had anyone get upset with me or confront me. On very rare occaisions I have had people ask me if I took their photo and I just explain that I'm a street photographer, and sometimes I'll offer to email them the photo.

Some tips I can give you are try to "blend" in. Don't carry a gadget bag full of lenses and what not, looking less like a professional photographer and looking more like a shutter bug is a good thing. When you find someone you want to photograph... don't look them in the eyes. Look everywhere but directly at them, look past them or through them. When you take their photo, they'll think you're shooting something behind or around them. I've walked up to within 5 or 6 feet of someone, took the shot and walked away within seconds, and I've seen them looking to the sides and behind trying to figure out what I was photographing.

It's really not that difficult. Busy downton streets are good for beginners. People are usually to preoccupied to notice you. Find a spot where there is a good view and some interesting scenery as backgrounds. People are less likely to notice you if you're not moving around.

Hope that gives you some ideas to get started. It's just like learning to swim... first you have to get into the water.

Bret Loc: Dayton Ohio

Thanks for posting CanonFire....very helpful....this is something iv'e also wanted to try in the near future.

CanonFire Loc: Phoenixville, PA

Bret wrote:

Thanks for posting CanonFire....very helpful....this is something iv'e also wanted to try in the near future.

Thanks Bret. Street photography is my passion. Sometimes it's hard to get me to stop talking about it. LOL! Give it a try sometime.

MsJ Loc: Northern Indiana

CanonFire you have me convinced...my goal is to get ten shots in a week. Note: I did not say ten GOOD shots, I said ten shots. That means I'll click the camera at 10 people to get over my fear and to practice. I'll let you know how I do! (taking very deep breath!!!) :shock: and thanks for the encouragement!

CanonFire Loc: Phoenixville, PA

MsJ wrote:

CanonFire you have me convinced...my goal is to get ten shots in a week. Note: I did not say ten GOOD shots, I said ten shots. That means I'll click the camera at 10 people to get over my fear and to practice. I'll let you know how I do! (taking very deep breath!!!) :shock: and thanks for the encouragement!

That sounds like a great way to start MsJ. I'm looking forward to hearing how you make out.

rt1379

CanonFire wrote:

Being a "newbie" here, I thought I should probably share a photo. Since street photography is my passion, here's one of my favorite shots.

This was shot with a Canon T2i with the 18-55 kit lens at f5.6 1/100 @ ISO 100.

CanonFire ! would it be possible to see more of your street photography ?

tilde531 Loc: Seaford Delaware

CanonFire wrote:

Being a "newbie" here, I thought I should probably share a photo. Since street photography is my passion, here's one of my favorite shots.

This was shot with a Canon T2i with the 18-55 kit lens at f5.6 1/100 @ ISO 100.

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This stuff is sooooo "right up my alley", that it's become my "specialty" per-se. lol We all have our niche, in other words.

Sweet shot!
Welcome to the group!

CanonFire Loc: Phoenixville, PA

rt1379 wrote:

CanonFire wrote:

Being a "newbie" here, I thought I should probably share a photo. Since street photography is my passion, here's one of my favorite shots.

This was shot with a Canon T2i with the 18-55 kit lens at f5.6 1/100 @ ISO 100.

CanonFire ! would it be possible to see more of your street photography ?

Thanks for your interest. You can view more examples of my street photography at my smugmug site here:

http://paulconard.smugmug.com/People/Street-Photography/22672248_BLmCpZ#!i=1816514693&k=Mkp9HFS

I also have an animated slide show (with music) of select images on youTube here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyBPBUmbLAI&feature=g-upl