A hard day's work

Rob[JaQian] from Ireland

Noseum, I like this but you are right street is a hard thing to master. I've gotten over my shyness somewhat although I occasionally chicken out on shots I know I should take. Keep trying it gets (slightly) easier. The more photos you take the more you "see". There are photo ops I "see" now that two years ago I would have passed without a second thought. Best thing to do is read everything you can that deals with street on forums and websites, look at other peoples street photos and absorb what information you can from them and of course keep shooting. :)

All the best,
Rob

7 Nov 2007 9:32am

Twelvebit from Victoria, United States

I like this site for street photography. As a female your photo taking will probably be perceived as less threatening than photo taking by a man so use that to your advantage. For instance, if I take a photo of a woman, or a man, my motives can be immediately "suspect" with that hint of sexual undertone (if I take a photo of a woman I must be a "pervert" and if I take a photo of a man I must be "gay"), whereas a woman taking pictures is usually perceived as being more "legitimate" or benign. I don't let these misperceptions stop me from taking photos, but I do find it advantageous to have my wife with me when I'm taking photos of strangers.

4 Dec 2007 3:13pm