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#285 2007-06-25 02:39 GMT |
I like to take some candid shots of downtown streets, etc. I know that sometimes it's important to include strangers in shots, so how do you approach the situation?
If somebody asks you what you're doing or is upset about you taking their picture, what do you tell them? Are there ways to go about being unnoticed?
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#286 2007-06-25 17:05 GMT |
I just play the dumb girl deal, it works out quiet well. If anyone does not want to be in the picture (say I tell them its an accident), I will delete them/picture so they can see its deleted. Most I have ran into don't have any problems with it. When in London in 05, I have a great picture of an old man outside of St. Mary's church, will have to find and post for you. 
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#287 2007-06-25 17:11 GMT |
I've never had a problem with it either, but sometimes I receive strange looks, and I want to know what to say should somebody confront me.
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#297 2007-06-28 15:03 GMT |
Just kindly explain to them that you have a good eye, and for whatever reason (the picture you are taking), they seemed to fit perfect into it. Flattery is good sometimes.
Also, Kojak if you get around to this thread, I found the picture of the old man I wanted to upload for Ashley, but the full size is like my others about 750 X 650 or so, is that a problem? I can try to hunt for the original later, but Im not really sure if I have it or not. My gallery on my personal site, resizes for me into three areas, I will look later for it. Thank you!
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#303 2007-06-28 15:36 GMT |
I agree that flattery would be a good way to go with that.
And I would love to see that picture, just let me know when you get it up.
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#372 2007-07-10 02:31 GMT |
I think that the problem here comes that legally you are not supposed to publish the photo anywhere without a release form signed by the person in the photo. This, for me at least, would be a huge restriction, so I try to avoid it.
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#373 2007-07-10 14:43 GMT |
I always thought that published photos had to have a released form signed, but I'm not sure that's the case because I see it everywhere.
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#389 2007-07-12 03:26 GMT |
Yeah, and when you see things like live news feeds, there might be a dozen or more people milling around in the background and I am betting that none of them signed a release form. I'm just telling it like I've seen it in places that I've sold photos before.
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#442 2007-07-20 08:47 GMT |
I think that if you take a picture, go up to the person and explain what you are trying to capture - then explan they fit perfect for your shot, most of the time people will be pleased with the work, tell them its done as a hobby - and if you ever get the picture sold, try to find the person and give them a chunk of the change you make.
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#467 2007-08-06 15:38 GMT |
I think now I just want to go out and take random pictures of strangers to see what their reaction would be. Keep you guys & gals updated!
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#484 2007-08-07 00:52 GMT |
I have tried to stay away from taking pictures of people I don't know. I have been leery about it, because of the whole legal aspect. The few times that I HAVE HAD to just take that one snap shot... well I went by my whole philosophy on life... it's better to ask for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission.
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#1970 2008-07-20 20:43 GMT |
I thought if you take a picture in the public you don't have to get their permission. Let me know if this is not true. Thanks. Cinda
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#1971 2008-07-21 00:40 GMT |
I guess this issue is specific to whatever country you happen to live in.I cannot imagine the paparazzi taking snaps of unwary celebrities then approaching them to ask permission to publish in the daily paper.
Les.
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#1990 2008-08-19 23:15 GMT |
Parazzi are a special breed of photographer that step above shooting porn. What is chellenging the photographer to make an intellectually and aesthetically stimulating statement?
Strangers are people teaching us lessons with life experiences. Capturing the portrait and listenning are valuable to the novice and knowledgeable.
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