On the Street With a 645

[rexbobcat]

At Venice Beach this last weekend there was an older man taking portraits of people with a 645 film camera. He wasn't asking for compensation. Just said he'd email the image to the subjects.

 

[Gary A.]

I like that. I should try that with my MF camera. In my youth I've used my Hasselblad for Street stuff.

 

[BrickHouse]

Is there a requirement that as photographers, we have to wear dorky hats?

 

[Rick50]

That's just cool. I have done that with people and their cars. Shoot a bunch and email them to them for free. Come to think of it - I'm also an older Man...

 

[rexbobcat]

Is there a requirement that as photographers, we have to wear dorky hats?

Well we have to balance out the dorky vests, ya know.

 

[limr]

I have that camera and I could do street portraits, but that would mean approaching strangers and talking to them, and that just ain't gonna happen. I do like the idea, though, and enjoy looking at the pictures that other people get when they do this.

 

[tirediron]

Is there a requirement that as photographers, we have to wear dorky hats?

Yes.

 

[bribrius]

nice shots.

 

[Ron Evers]

Is there a requirement that as photographers, we have to wear dorky hats?

Yes.

And dorky vests bulging with lenses.

My camera was used to take this.

 

[BrickHouse]

I have a very similar hat to that. I consider myself a bit of a newbie to "hat" status. I have not yet begun to reach "vest" status. Perhaps if I work hard, apply knowledge, and continue to chase the dream of the perfect photo, one day I can get that vest.

 

[Gary A.]

When I was shooting news, way back in the film only days, a vest was a Fashion Don't. We used to laugh at those who donned them and called them "Shooter's Vest".

 

[BrickHouse]

This is the future.

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