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Tips for Photographing Strangers

The most difficult part of photographing strangers is knowing how to make them feel comfortable enough to trust you. The key is to be friendly, approachable, and honest. Here are some of our favorite tips for making strangers feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera.

Make eye contact.

If you can make eye contact and smile, you’re halfway there. Even if the stranger doesn’t smile back, a small spark of interest is good enough. Look to see what interests them—maybe they’re reading a magazine, working on their laptop, watching a film on a tablet. They might even be listening to music, using headphones. As you look at them, they might look back.

If it’s a busy place, try waiting until they’ve had a chance to settle down.

Let the stranger know you’re there for them.

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Street Photography: How to Take Pictures of Strangers

Try to work out what makes people tick.

Photographers often spend time observing people in the street, looking at their expressions and movements. They want to find out about people, what makes them happy and sad, who they are and how they react in different situations. If you’re interested in this sort of photography, the best way to approach strangers is to ask questions. Ask about their work, where they are from, and what they do. You’ll be surprised what you can find out from someone, just by asking.

Focus on the subject.

The best photographers focus their camera on the subject. It might mean that they have to get up close, or position themselves in a particular place, but they’ll capture the best shots if they’re paying attention to the details. When photographing strangers, make sure you’re aware of your surroundings. Try to notice how people move, how they … Read the rest

Best Tips For Better Candid Street Photography

What is candid street photography?

Candid street photography (sometimes called street style photography) is one of the types of street photography that uses the spontaneous nature of street life to create interesting and compelling images. This genre of photography emphasizes an unplanned approach that captures fleeting moments. Candid street photography is often associated with street-style fashion, which includes street fashions, street-inspired accessories, and the way people are wearing their clothes. The term street photography was coined by Alfred Stieglitz in 1908 and refers to the spontaneous taking of pictures on the streets rather than in the studio.

The reason why we call it candid street photography is that street photographers will focus on capturing candid or decisive moments about daily life and public life in megacities

When you photograph someone in their natural environment it can make them feel more relaxed and less self-conscious. It can also be fun. When … Read the rest

Street Photography Ethics

Is street photography ethical?

Street photography is often described as a way of capturing people in their natural environment. It can also be used to critique aspects of modern society. However, there is no one set of ethical guidelines that all photographers adhere to. This can be confusing for many people.

In general, photographing strangers without their knowledge is not a good idea. Doing so is considered to be exploitative and can cause problems for the person being photographed. There are exceptions to this rule: for example, if you are taking photos of people who have given permission to be photographed or if you are using a camera that allows you to keep photos unaltered. Some people do not mind being photographed, while others don’t want to be part of the image at all. It is important to respect these wishes and to ask permission before taking pictures.

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