Ruby and I went for a walk into Nottingham city centre this afternoon, the Christmas market had started and I thought that I may get some decent street photography images.
As I exited the market by on the the side exits, I walked by a very stylish lady who was having her photo took by a man on his mobile. I apologised for getting in the way of the photo and turned right towards the Council house. I noticed that the lady and the man walked towards the Council house too, albeit we were separated by a row of market stalls.
As I got to the Council house I saw the man and the lady again, still taking photos, so I decided to try a direct approach for a photo.
“Hi, I am an Amateur photographer, is it OK to take your photo” and I got my Sony A7 out of my bag.
“Yes of course” said the lady.
“Sorry to interrupt you” said to the man “Do you get many requests for photos?”
“We do but you are the first one today”
“Ahh OK”
“Are you a professional model” I asked the lady.
“No, I am not”
“You should be, you look like you are”
“How do you know each other” I asked the man
“We are man and wife” he said
“That’s nice” I replied
I only took 3 photos as it was all very rushed.
“Nice to meet you both, I’m Phil”
The lady introduced herself as Aphiew
That was it, shoot over, I did ask if it was OK to post the photos online and showed Aphiew the photos. As you can see, I got a positive reply for my request to post online.
I didn’t get much of a back story, but I got a great photo, the bokeh background is the stalls and lights from the Christmas market
Love it !! You are so good at the eye contact in your portraits and this is of no exception ! There is almost a defiant look in that face - . sharp focus in comparison to the beautiful bokeh and Christmas lights in the out of focus background ! fav
Fav. One of your best portrait photos, Phil. They say it takes two to tango and in this case photographer and subject gave a great performance. I also like the colourful blurred background.
I happened to see this one and like to comment. you were great the way you approached them. I love her matching glasses and scarf. she is quite beautiful. fav.
@amyk thank you amy, i agree with you :)
@bruni thank you bruni, I approach many people on the street for street portraits. I am approaching 300 street strangers !
@happypat thanks Pat, for your lovely comment and the fave too, I i just had to photograph Aphiew
@bkbinthecity thank you :)
@delboy207 Del, I am quite a shy person, but approaching strangers becomes easier the more you do it !
@caddick thank you Mike
@yoland many thanks for the "fantastic" comment
@sangwann Dione, I knew I had to ask Aphiew once I saw her :)
@quietpurplehaze thanks for the fave haze, good don't you think :)
@maggiemae thanks maggie , I agree :)
@marlboromaam thanks for the beautiful words Mags :)
@pdulis I am glad you do Peter :)
@ljmanning Laura, I like the dynamite thought !! :)
@jackies365 thanks Jackie, how could I not photograph Aphiew :)
Yes, love the drama, especially the background lights!!