evan
2010-07-25, 22:33
OK so you're walking around in public and see a really interesting looking person who you want to photograph. What do you do? Do you try to sneak candids or do you go and talk to him and ask to take his portrait? What's standard etiquette / protocol with this sort of thing? If you DO take candid shots of people you don't know, do you tell them? What if they see you taking pictures of them and get all up in your bizness?
For that matter, how do those of you who are more serious photographers go about your business? Have you learned to ignore your sense of uncomfortableness (and maybe even shame)? You're in a crowded place and see that getting down on your stomach could produce a really nice composition, how do you feel about stuff like that?
And finally, if you wish to share some anecdotes, what are the funniest/most awkward/interesting encounters you've had with people while taking pictures?
There seems to be some natural awkwardness to photography (in public places), and since I've gotten my new camera and been taking it around to a lot of places, I've started to experience that awkwardness more and more. How do you overcome it? Just ignore it? Are there more graceful ways to go about snapping pictures?
For that matter, how do those of you who are more serious photographers go about your business? Have you learned to ignore your sense of uncomfortableness (and maybe even shame)? You're in a crowded place and see that getting down on your stomach could produce a really nice composition, how do you feel about stuff like that?
And finally, if you wish to share some anecdotes, what are the funniest/most awkward/interesting encounters you've had with people while taking pictures?
There seems to be some natural awkwardness to photography (in public places), and since I've gotten my new camera and been taking it around to a lot of places, I've started to experience that awkwardness more and more. How do you overcome it? Just ignore it? Are there more graceful ways to go about snapping pictures?