Taking Photos of People
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- TheyLookLikeUs0
While I don't particularly like some of the people's work in it, this set of videos has a lot of good info:
- odinie0
Some of mine:
I actually really enjoy shooting with a TLR because I can set up and wait for the moment to happen. It's a bit more subtle to me. But these are random people, but the photos can be just as interesting.
- did you get the dogs permission?baseline_shift
- Haha no. I said "Fuck you, you're in a cage!"odinie
- Nice shots, these.duckofrubber
- good stuff odinie.mydo
- Tungsten0
these 90 degree lenses are pretty stupid but might do the trick in some situations.
- odinie0
I have no problem with the ethics, but I am aware of what I am taking a photo of and the perceived implications of that. I'm not nearly as brazen as many when it comes to getting up in people's face. 2/3 times, I wuss out if there is a good shot. And the more I hesitate, the more likely I'll pass on it.
- epic_rim0
I've also found that getting a bit drunk first relieves the inhibitions.
- designbot0
Nice post, I was just recently wondering the same thing. I like the shooting from the hip idea alot.
I know the few times that I've done it, I try to make it seem like I'm taking a photo of something behind the person :P
- odinie0
I do have to say, that shooting from the hip is really difficult, and not really that engaging because you are focused more on just taking the photo, and less on getting the moment and composition right. I guess you have to start somewhere, but I see it as a bit of a crutch. It could be that the low angle is adding something to your photos, but more often than not, you are just going to get the framing and angles wrong...
- Meeklo0
If you ask, the person will get prepared and that takes away from the spontaneity of the photograph I think..
I think you can get more interesting results if you dont ask.
I have never done this so I'm no one to talk really