While I'm waiting for a D7000 to come into stock I might as well start asking and learning!
I was wondering, ironically I'm a bit of a shy guy, and I would love to get into taking photos of people off the street. First off, how do you approach someone you don't know to take their photo?
Start with telephoto shots. That way the subjects don't know you are shooting them. After a while, your confidence will build, you can approach them, show them the shot, and ask if they would like a copy (print or emailed).
Then again, some don't care.
First start drinking, then right before you get too drunk make your approach. lol j/k
Take the picture. What you see, shoot it. If the person sees you and start asking you questions. Be honest. Show them the picture. Eventually the more you talk to people, the more comfortable you will be shooting the public.
Baydream wrote: Start with telephoto shots. That way the subjects don't know you are shooting them. After a while, your confidence will build, you can approach them, show them the shot, and ask if they would like a copy (print or emailed).
Then again, some don't care.
I see, thank you. Now would you mind me asking what lens did you use in this shot?
Nicole99 wrote: First start drinking, then right before you get too drunk make your approach. lol j/k
Take the picture. What you see, shoot it. If the person sees you and start asking you questions. Be honest. Show them the picture. Eventually the more you talk to people, the more comfortable you will be shooting the public.
What ever approach you decide to take, ... using long lens, asking their permission, getting drunk lol Good luck.
I don't shoot people, I don't like people. lol Or maybe I should shoot them.
As pointed out, start off with a good telephoto lens, as you get the experience approach people, show them the photo you have taken or idea of the one you would like to take with them. If you have a business card give it to them and let them know you will email them the photo(s).
I pretend I'm shooting something nearby and then quick take the shot when the person isn't looking. Most people here in the south are pretty friendly so they generally don't mind when they see me take a picture.
Just be careful about taking pictures of kids. People are funny about that these days.
Baydream wrote: Start with telephoto shots. That way the subjects don't know you are shooting them. After a while, your confidence will build, you can approach them, show them the shot, and ask if they would like a copy (print or emailed).
Then again, some don't care.
I see, thank you. Now would you mind me asking what lens did you use in this shot?
Good advice on the karate Ninja! I had a good laugh over your post. As far as my thoughts, no different than what others have said. Pick up a telephoto lens and go to town!
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LOL doesn't matter where you are in the world, that situation seems to be the norm.
KitzMiller, a telephoto lens can help when you don't want em' to be aware you're shooting. If it's a white L lens, you can get a black lens cover to be inconspicuous, and turn the focus beep off. If you stay in a busy street corner shooting for long enough, people start ignoring you too. Some subjects are really easy and darn near guaranteed not to care. Among these are street artists and street musicians, and they make interesting subjects too.
or just be quick and sneaky, become a street ninja
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j/k
I very, very rarely ask permission. Just shoot.
