If the person requested I will be most happy to taken is down and send the hard copy too. As long as he/she is happy. Other than that.. We have nothing to lose right?
I post anything on the net. No one will care.
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What's your strategy for photographing strangers ?
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If the person requested I will be most happy to taken is down and send the hard copy too. As long as he/she is happy. Other than that.. We have nothing to lose right?
I post anything on the net. No one will care.
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For me its a different case.
I like making eye contact, I like my subjects to know that they have a camera in their faces.
If you meet some pushy ones, offer to email them the pictures, calms them down.
Do the boys look menacing enough?
Words from Top 40 shooter! :thumbsup:
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Royale With Cheese
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Hmmm....
Am not too sure about that one really but if it is for a non commecial purpose, I think the photographer can refuse to take it down?
As I believe most street shots are taken in public places, photos belong solely to the photographer?
Not very sure la, RF section got any student of the law to enlighten?
Royale With Cheese
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As long as it's not porn should be fine. Ha ha.
I am sure if he/she want to go further you just have to take down he/she's pictures on the net.
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hahaha!
Not top 40 la..
You up & coming master also lei! :thumbsup:
I am still very far away from pro to master! Not even top 400 yet. How to be a master?:think:
Shooting less than 1 + half year on film. I am happy with what I am now.
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Snap and go, if they stare at me I'd smile sincerely(trying my best:bsmilie and give them a thumbs-up sign. I've seen some images, footages and documentaries on street photography around the globe and from my experience, I don't think Singaporeans are very open to getting photographed. Foreigners/Tourists are more lively here.
Also, if the subject approach me and ask why I had taken a picture of him/her, I would say I'm doing it for a hobby and assure that I won't sell/publish it on any profit-making source. They would probably do the and walk away.
But if they make a scene it might get quite uncomfortable and it would be better to slip away as soon as possible.
I try to go nearer to my subjects always but at times, the time spent on getting close result in the moment gone forever.
and give them a thumbs-up sign. I've seen some images, footages and documentaries on street photography around the globe and from my experience, I don't think Singaporeans are very open to getting photographed. Foreigners/Tourists are more lively here. Also, if the subject approach me and ask why I had taken a picture of him/her, I would say I'm doing it for a hobby and assure that I won't sell/publish it on any profit-making source. They would probably do the
and walk away.But if they make a scene it might get quite uncomfortable and it would be better to slip away as soon as possible.
I try to go nearer to my subjects always but at times, the time spent on getting close result in the moment gone forever.
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I read on a regional Leica forum how a lady brought a photographer to the police station for capturing her photo. Just to clarify, it was a normal shot and the photographer did not do anything beyond taking a normal picture. The photographer, if I recall correctly, was cleared of wrongdoing but the whole saga left a bitter taste in the mouth for the RF user.
Just to clarify, it was a normal shot and the photographer did not do anything beyond taking a normal picture. The photographer, if I recall correctly, was cleared of wrongdoing but the whole saga left a bitter taste in the mouth for the RF user.Rule No 1... : Smile.
Rule No 2... : Smile.
Rule No 3... : Smile.
Rule No 4... : Smile.
Rule No 5... : Smile.
Rule No 6... : Smile.
Rule No 7... : Smile.
Rule No 8... : Smile.
Rule No 9... : Smile.
Rule No 10... : Say... "Have a Nice Day!" Give a slight Bow SMILE and Walk away....
Most people will excuse photographers if they know that your a tourist. What they fear most is to appear on the next day NEW PAPER. So... just assure them that you are not from the press and you are safe. That's why they fear 1DsMkIII or D3 or those with battery grip. Your M9 should be safe, because they will think that it is some useless $30 China made Phoneix camera.
If they ask why are you taking their picture, just say you are a tourist and you are looking for things to take in Singapore.
Just put yourself in their shoes and think like what if someone take your picture in the public. And you should know how to tackle them.
I've been chased before in Japan and Sungei Road. But I'm still in one piece.
If the above dun work .. just give the "WTF is the problem" look and walk away.. all will be forgiven :devil:
I am assuming you are able to let your subject feel that you are Hulk Hogan. :bsmilie:
I find them genuinely interesting, I shoot. I don't really care if they're pissed or what, even if they beat me up, as long as my camera is safe and sound. I make sure I smile a little before I take a shot and dont linger around for too long.
As most if they confront me, I will give my idea on why they were interesting on that very moment ans explain I'm not from the press.
I generally end to avoid scary looking people, but I must overcome this barrier.
As most if they confront me, I will give my idea on why they were interesting on that very moment ans explain I'm not from the press.
I generally end to avoid scary looking people, but I must overcome this barrier.
Just to share. I mostly use element of surprise for my street shoots. I would hang my camera around my neck and stroll casually around the street looking for any good photographic potentials - This is to show to the public my intention and not to have any sneaky behaviour. When I spot a good angle I would quickly raise my camera and take the shot. I would make sure the whole process doesn't take more than 1 second. Sometimes before I take the shot I would deliberately positioned myself 45 degree from the subject eye of sight, this is from my experience, the blind spot. Strangely at this point I almost felt like a photographic sniper because when a real sniper takes aways life, I snipe in order to give beautiful memories . Sometimes my subject spotted me, and its ok because since the whole affairs took less than 1 second, it is with minimal intrusion and by the time I already move on. The key importance is NOT to behave suspiciously and to respect your subject's personal space. I have seen photographers pointing their cameras at their subjects and snapping away like their subjects is an inanimated object, without any sensitvity on their part. This is not the correct way and I wouldn't be surprised the subject would protest and worst, getting a scolding from him/her. Street shooting is always the art of balancing between telling a story by aesthetics and the respect of personal space. This is what makes street photography alluring and beautiful.
. Sometimes my subject spotted me, and its ok because since the whole affairs took less than 1 second, it is with minimal intrusion and by the time I already move on. The key importance is NOT to behave suspiciously and to respect your subject's personal space. I have seen photographers pointing their cameras at their subjects and snapping away like their subjects is an inanimated object, without any sensitvity on their part. This is not the correct way and I wouldn't be surprised the subject would protest and worst, getting a scolding from him/her. Street shooting is always the art of balancing between telling a story by aesthetics and the respect of personal space. This is what makes street photography alluring and beautiful.
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Yes, I agree, well said. It is really all about the subject and not the photographer. So if the subject requests for an explanation or requests to delete the photo, then complying with that request is part of showing respect. For me, walking away with a WTF attitude is simply unacceptable.
As far as I know, there are no legal limitations on street photography (feel free to correct me) other than the normal restrictions on taking photos on private property, government facilities, and the like. That said, just because it's legal doesn't mean it's a free-for-all. If I have plans to use the photograph for commercial purposes, or even post them in a website, I make sure I obtain a model release form (I always had a few in my bag).
All this from someone who just sold all his photo equipment.
I think its rude to be photographed. I dont do it to others and i dont want others to do it to me.
Luckily HCB did not think so or we will not have all those great pics. :bsmilie:
I would not over-generalize. Some strangers might in fact like their pics to be taken by others (perception of being "picture worthy" etc), while there will those who would not.
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In SG, you can shoot all you want except for those restricted places. Otherwise, this is not France, where the face of the person is a copyright of the person. Need permission to shoot.
aiYA what hapens to all the HCB wanabes in france ah? All of a sudden france has lost its allure...
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