=Capture a stranger street style=

[manaheim]

on the mannequins one!!!! PERFECT!

 

[johngpt]

javier, I think 4 pics of the same gal may be considered stalking.

I would have to agree. :blushing: Though I did end up emailing her the pics and have since been asked by her to do a sweet 15 party which I kindly declined. She was going to post those pics on her my space and e mail me a link. How funny is that.

Looks like your investment in the shoe-cam is paying off!

 

[johngpt]

Double-take...

Okay, triple-take!

There's a social lesson in here, I know there is!

 

[jzxxx]

 

[javier]

From yesterday.

 

[Suede]

javier

When you are taking pictures of people on the street,how often do they make a comment to you,and what do they say ?

 

[Rob_W]

 

[johngpt]

I've been noticing, that many women tend to hold the lens with an overhand grip. Thumb under the lens. I've not tried that grip. For some reason, I've always held the lens with an underhand grip. Even when the camera's on a tripod, I'll use an underhand grip to adjust the telephoto length.

Has anyone else noticed this tendency of women to hold in the overhand manner? I'm not saying one manner is better than the other. I've not tried the overhand method. I suppose it could be as stable and as accurate as the underhand method, and if so, might actually be more ergonomic on the wrist and shoulder.

 

[javier]

I love going to protest.s marches even if I do not agree with them..

 

[javier]

javier

When you are taking pictures of people on the street,how often do they make a comment to you,and what do they say ?

Not very often. I would say that 90% or more never even notice me. The reason is because I am very obvious. If anything most people apologize to me for getting into my picture.

Now every now and then I will get cussed out, but I just ignore it. When I do get asked, I tell them the truth. Never a need to lie. When asked, I also offer to email them their pic and I also will give them my card with my info and smugmug...In truth, if you approach it right, most people will not mind having their picture made...My wife says that I get away with it because of my Green eyes and smile....I don't think that works with guys though lol...Then again, I do live in L.A. ...Seriously though, it is not a big deal. I have shot in some really bad areas and have been ''almost'' robbed twice, and have also been asked out on dates a few times...all in all, for me, it is part of the fun

 

[javier]

 

[Suede]

javier

When you are taking pictures of people on the street,how often do they make a comment to you,and what do they say ?

Not very often. I would say that 90% or more never even notice me. The reason is because I am very obvious. If anything most people apologize to me for getting into my picture.

Now every now and then I will get cussed out, but I just ignore it. When I do get asked, I tell them the truth. Never a need to lie. When asked, I also offer to email them their pic and I also will give them my card with my info and smugmug...In truth, if you approach it right, most people will not mind having their picture made...My wife says that I get away with it because of my Green eyes and smile....I don't think that works with guys though lol...Then again, I do live in L.A. ...Seriously though, it is not a big deal. I have shot in some really bad areas and have been ''almost'' robbed twice, and have also been asked out on dates a few times...all in all, for me, it is part of the fun

I have seen some big dudes looking right into your camera,so I was wondering.Maybe I will try it.

I do have green eyes,so I should be ok.

 

[javier]

on the mannequins one!!!! PERFECT!

Thanks. I am always on the look out for mannequins because they do make for good pictures. Even waiting for someone to walk by. If you get caught, ''hey you where shooting the mannequin...

 

[manaheim]

So, question that's been tugging at me and I hope no one will be offended by it...

Would you say the idea is to take pictures of people... or to take pictures of people that are artistic in some way.

I see probably more of the former in this particular thread... some of the latter, but not nearly as much. The latter is what appeals to me more, personally... though I certainly see some value in the former it's the images like the mannequin one that really stick with me.

 

[javier]

I think it is a very valid question and one that should be asked. I have asked the question many, many times and to be honest, the answer is ''I don't know''. Personally, I prefer to take pictures that show context. But I also like street portraits...As I said above, I don't hide what I am doing as is evidenced by the majority of my pictures. Some people never notice me taking their picture even though I maybe 10-15 feet away and closer some times. Other times, they know perfectly well. So I guess, one needs to search his/her own conscience. I also do not shoot kids unless the parents know because I will ask permission...Even then, that is rare for me...I find myself being photographed often and I don't care one bit. I think good practice is to use close wide lenses. I leave the exif on my images so people can check what I use and often people are surprised to see I usually use an 18, 20, 24, 28 or 35mm lenses with my DSLR's or a 17, 28, 35, 40, or 50mm lenses with my film bodies...