Have you ever wanted to try street photography but find it too daunting. Well here is an article from the Digital Photography School that might just help you. Seven steps to get over your fear of street photography.
@grizzlysghost@geocacheking The first step is much like the 100 Strangers project. You might want to investigate that as a starting ground. You don't have to be in a busy city to get good street photography.
I found the one about picking a spot to be the most valuable to me. I do tend to walk around, then I see something and have to back track, which brings attention to myself and my camera.
I love street and do lots of it... The thing I struggle with is the concept that most people are happy to have their photo taken... If this were true - why is everyone afraid that people won't like having their photo taken? Personally - I HATE having my picture taken so maybe my perspective on this is off... But the question still stands :)
@jdonnelly Thank you so much for posting this!! Your timing is more than perfect for me. I just made the vow two days ago to GET OVER my self-consciousness about shooting on the street! I took this shot with my phone because I was embarrassed to drag out my dslr.....and there aren't even any people in this one!! I will be putting these tips to good use asap! Thanks again!!
@webfoot@grizzlysghost Camping out at one spot is a great idea, but somehow I don't think on the Appalachian Trail is what you all have in mind. :) Besides it might be a few days before I see even on person and then 100 strangers would take forever. (Is there such a thing as "Trail Photography" akin to Street Photography?)
But, really I have considered incorporating in something like a 100 strangers to the next phase of my photography learning. Could be fun. Heck I have a hard enough time asking my friends to pose for portraits so I might start there and warm up to strangers. ;)
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In all seriousness though, great tips. Now for step one: Make time to go into the city. :)
I found the one about picking a spot to be the most valuable to me. I do tend to walk around, then I see something and have to back track, which brings attention to myself and my camera.
Thanks for posting that article.
But, really I have considered incorporating in something like a 100 strangers to the next phase of my photography learning. Could be fun. Heck I have a hard enough time asking my friends to pose for portraits so I might start there and warm up to strangers. ;)