IraBlock Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 I shoot a lot of people in natural situations when I travel. I know it's proper to ask for permission, however many times this ruins the moment. Instead of asking, I find that using your body language and reading your subjects body language is a quick way to get the 'go ahead' or not. This is also very helpful if there is a language barrier.What techniques are you using?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolineJensen Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 That is great advice. People are so much better before they have time to think, haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LensBrew Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 I would shoot before asking. If interrupted, they get out of their focus zone and the feeling is lost. But I would do it without getting into their face or disrupt what they're doing. If they are too busy, I take the shot and move on. If not, I take the shot then show it to them. Many would be delighted to see themselves. I think Monica Sigmon had a discussion on her podcast, that images are more to acknowledge the existence of the person since they don't actually "see" themselves. And that's what I believe will get the reaction that I want to see after the view what you got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey-Austin Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 For street photography I usually use the 70-200 lens, this way I'm not in their way and can take without getting close to interrupt their day, it's not always easy to not be notice with white 70-200 lens, but people these days more friendly with a camera and I get some good poses from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IraBlock Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 I would shoot before asking. If interrupted, they get out of their focus zone and the feeling is lost. But I would do it without getting into their face or disrupt what they're doing. If they are too busy, I take the shot and move on. If not, I take the shot then show it to them. Many would be delighted to see themselves. I think Monica Sigmon had a discussion on her podcast, that images are more to acknowledge the existence of the person since they don't actually "see" themselves. And that's what I believe will get the reaction that I want to see after the view what you got.That makes total sense, I too will show the photo to the subject and that helps a lot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IraBlock Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 That is great advice. People are so much better before they have time to think, haha! Sometimes they think and they become angry at you!!😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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