Street Photography
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I'm satisfied with only a portion of the shots I take, I do ask permission at times and they usually agree to it, so far no hostile encounters *touch wood*. Nowadays, photography is very common and Singaporeans are so used to it, so no one will think you are crazy. Don't worry, just shoot, if they approach you and ask you to delete their photos, just do it in front of them. You can even shoot in both RAW and jpeg, when they approach you, just delete the jpeg:bsmilie:
True, whenever I carry a DSLR out people stare at me as if I ain't mature enough to handle one, which is why I seldom bring it along when I go out, well once I went to Chinatown to do street photography, I was taking picture of a building, when my eyes left the viewfinder there was a guy next to me wondering what I was taking picture of! :bsmilie: another time, I brought my DSLR along for lunch, then the drink store lady was like, are you a professional? Only pros use this kind of camera. Haha, couldn't convince her DSLRs are very common these days
You are? Hmmm, suspicious
Well, what I'm afraid of is when I shoot elderly people, they might get angry and kick up a fuss, and if I ask them to pose or for permission, to me it isn't nice anymore :X
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his take on photography varies. some of them seem like portraits, while others are obviously not.
which is a trait i envy about him - he keeps things interesting.
which is a trait i envy about him - he keeps things interesting.
Check out HARDCORE (warning) Street Photography in JB
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/land...-nov-jb-day-trip-jalan-makan-shot-around.html
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/land...-nov-jb-day-trip-jalan-makan-shot-around.html
Ding5678 said:
Not everyone can pull that off... Haha. Most people can spot a singaporean a mile away. So glad that i don't look local :bsmilie:
happen spot this thread upon a search.
just to highlight the The Sartorialist is not consider a street photography, he is a fashion photographers on the street, shooting street fashion, he don't shoot his subject sneakily, he do approach his subjects and make clear his intention of taking their photographs.
thread move to appropriate section.
Just dive straight into it....
remember your basics, and practice practice practice, so when you are on the streets and see a scene, it becomes 2nd nature for you to capture it in seconds.
[video=youtube;if1V0RBj_qs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if1V0RBj_qs[/video]
Actually many of us had this discussion in ASIA.
Street photography is not really defined. Even HCB himself have a lot of posed work, and still people call those stuff "street". Different people have different definitions of something as loosely defined as street photography.
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Street photography has been going around for a long time. So long you are in public places, just assume you are free to take pictures. If it is published and the subject objects despite it being a flattering picture then take it down. End of story. That said, in HDB heartlands different rules apply. People there have very low level of awareness where photography is concerned. They assumed you are from a news agency and they are going to appear in Wanbao tonight. You will see their annoyed stare even if they are more than 50 metres away. We have so many people asking if we were reporters. I even have had 2 undercover detectives asking me why I am taking pictures. Just the other day, a self styled neighborhood vigilante asked why I am taking pictures (of my motorcycle). Gave him a piece of my mind, ask him to go ahead and lets call the police. You'll need to call their bluff as some bullies will even snatch your camera. Practice your exit routine, warn them you will scream robbery! if they dare. The law is always on your side.
If you are a timid person, go to Peoples park and mingle among the camera touting tourists. P&S are best and many are capable of high quality snaps. No one will pay you any attention. Beside that, Thailand, Bali, even Little India have their photography friendly inhabitants where it is safe to shoot.
If you are a timid person, go to Peoples park and mingle among the camera touting tourists. P&S are best and many are capable of high quality snaps. No one will pay you any attention. Beside that, Thailand, Bali, even Little India have their photography friendly inhabitants where it is safe to shoot.
Are there any legal issues when it comes to shooting someone without permission? I do want to give them a choice whether they wanna be shot or not... Least respect I can provide IMO
Here are some tips for better shoots,
Use Clean Skills
Keep Subjects Withing Frame
Shoot Subjects with Resale Value
Shoot Various Arrangements at any given time
Use Different Props for Same Setup
Shoot Various Expressions and ideas at any given time
Avoid Brands
Research before you decide to shoot
Help make your photos look special
Shoot Greatest Resolution
Use Clean Skills
Keep Subjects Withing Frame
Shoot Subjects with Resale Value
Shoot Various Arrangements at any given time
Use Different Props for Same Setup
Shoot Various Expressions and ideas at any given time
Avoid Brands
Research before you decide to shoot
Help make your photos look special
Shoot Greatest Resolution
The most important skill is to smile.
Your smile can open doors to great shots
Or calm an angry person.
Say thank you and smile, talk to them if they can spend the time
If you behave sneakily then you will be seen as sneaky.
If you behave as if it is normal then it will be seen as normal.
Just remember to smile.
Your smile can open doors to great shots
Or calm an angry person.
Say thank you and smile, talk to them if they can spend the time
If you behave sneakily then you will be seen as sneaky.
If you behave as if it is normal then it will be seen as normal.
Just remember to smile.
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