Not only that but act like a tourist too; be a bit uplift, amazed by everything around, be careless, maybe enjoy few martinis and snap around, smile.
I must be an advanced form of life, then, since I've had no need for hanging metal spheres to go out and shootYou have to have Balls of Steel.
Beautifully put!It takes an eye, a sensibility for frisson, and it takes the kind of presence and engagement that wants the nerve he speaks of.
Actually, here in France, my (poor) understanding of law and FrenchBeyond that judgment (of which many people are unaware), culturally, there is an expectation of privacy, here, as opposed to places such as New York or Paris, and I I do think that's what could make people more agressive towards photographers taking picks of them without their consent. And, honestly, I find this attitude quite healthy.
I’m telling you, my experience on the subject is clear: a cap written TOURIST on it will forgive a lot of situations. A lot.
You have to have Balls of Steel.
A little while ago you were advocating Soul. I'm finding it hard to square that with steel balls.
Thank you. Do you also need ripped abs, or can someone with lots of guts do it?Yes. Please let me clarify:
Soul is a function of film and vintage glass. Mainstream Hipsters will tell you it actually resides In photoshop or in instagram filters, but I’m not going there.
Capturing the moment, the composition, the speed, the interesting people, often require Balls of Steel.
Likewise, driving a pickup with a safety vest, installing safety cones and holding a tablet just for the sake of having access to doing almost anything does require some Heroic Balls.
Seconded. Add a funky looking camera and a big smile. Another trick is to pretend like you're taking A LOT of photos. Then you look just a regular trigger-happy moron with a toy. Perfect! (although my results are still shit)
But taking pictures by pretending to NOT take pictures is a losing strategy.
Thank you. Do you also need ripped abs, or can someone with lots of guts do it?
driving a pickup with a safety vest, installing safety cones and holding a tablet just for the sake of having access to doing almost anything
From what I've seen on YouTube, it's apparently been proven that two or three guys in hard hats and safety vests and carrying a ladder (especially one above 10 feet length) can get into anywhere at almost any time. Extra points if you can figure out how to carry a camera, and bag with lenses and film at the same time -- maybe in a tool belt?
a simple Leica II with a fine soul machine (aka elmar lens) fits in a backpocket.
Rather than “street photography “, I prefer the older “candid photography”. Whenever in town I shoot in in bars, coffee shops, streets, parks and the subjects can be people, architecture, anything that interests me. I have a couple themes going on, especially obesity, For the latter subjects, I try to be discreet so as not make subject feel uncomfortable. Never had a problem in over 60 yrs.
Rather than “street photography “, I prefer the older “candid photography”. Whenever in town I shoot in in bars, coffee shops, streets, parks and the subjects can be people, architecture, anything that interests me. I have a couple themes going on, especially obesity, For the latter subjects, I try to be discreet so as not make subject feel uncomfortable. Never had a problem in over 60 yrs.
Street photography is actually a subset of candid photography.
After all, you can be doing candid photography at your child's birthday party!
Add a # and this will spread like wildfire!What about “Style formerly known as street photography”?
On a more serious note, I’d call it Wisot photography, which stands for “what I saw out there”.
And if you’re fancy, you call it Wiseau photography.
Wiseau.
Add a # and this will spread like wildfire!
What about “Style formerly known as street photography”?
On a more serious note, I’d call it Wisot photography, which stands for “what I saw out there”.
And if you’re fancy, you call it Wiseau photography.
Wiseau.
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