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I am just starting back in to photography, mainly interested in travel and nature photography. I have one question, I would like to know how you all handle this.
While travelling I stopped to eat in an extremely quaint and picturesque cafe in a tiny town (less than 200 population). There were about 12 people there in three groups, two very elderly groups and one table of teens.
I really wanted to take some pictures, it could have been some great shots, but I was embarrassed and didn't know how to proceed. I didn't know whether to just start shooting and apologize if anyone objected, to ask the proprietors if it was ok, or to stand up and loudly announce "Hey, I just got a new camera and I would really like to take some pictures, does anybody mind?" .
While the last option is probably the best option I would be afraid that it would also spoil the "candid" setting.
What is the etiquette (or even law) in this setting and how would you all handle it. This is a serious question..
While travelling I stopped to eat in an extremely quaint and picturesque cafe in a tiny town (less than 200 population). There were about 12 people there in three groups, two very elderly groups and one table of teens.
I really wanted to take some pictures, it could have been some great shots, but I was embarrassed and didn't know how to proceed. I didn't know whether to just start shooting and apologize if anyone objected, to ask the proprietors if it was ok, or to stand up and loudly announce "Hey, I just got a new camera and I would really like to take some pictures, does anybody mind?" .
While the last option is probably the best option I would be afraid that it would also spoil the "candid" setting.
What is the etiquette (or even law) in this setting and how would you all handle it. This is a serious question..