2007-01-30 07:06:11 · 4 answers · asked by klunk 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Carry a business card that says "Girls Gone Wild."
2007-01-30 07:14:31 · answer #1 · answered by Vizzini 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Politeness helps and it is the most politically correct way to go but that often ruins the spontaneity of the moment, and it is not always feasible or possible; but if you use a long zoom lens, you can take a candid shot without being right up in the person's face, where you may inhibit, intimidate or impose yourself or subject the subject to unwanted attention.
During the day, I use a couple of N80 for everyday walking around purposes, one with a Nikkor 70-300mm f/3.5-5.6D lens; or a couple of Nikon F5 for hired work, one with the Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D. People's photos are often taken before I ask if I many take a photo (at weddings, parades, Christening celebrations where I do not know anyone; I suppose this applies to street photography, too, since there's no LEGAL expectation of privacy and it's "OK" to take photos of people, within certain limits). Practice extreme caution when there are children since today's society is, rightfully so, taking no chances with anyone that may have nefarious intentions.
EDITED: On a couple of occasions at parades, I was approached and asked if I had taken a photo by someone. I replied that I had and immediately gave the person one of my cards, and I took out a notebook and made notations of what the person was wearing, and asked for his/her address and promised to send a free print (and I DID, afterward); that was that. No problems. Everyone was happy and we went about our merry way.
2007-01-30 16:21:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, you have to start with a compliment! Compliment their shirt, jeans, hair whatever, when you praise someone like that they will (99 times out of 100) agree for a snap shot. I promise.
2007-01-30 15:18:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be polite, and tell them exactly why it is you want to take the pic. Then, give them the option to say no...
something like this..
Excuse me, but I am doing an assignment for a photography class. I Love the way your eyes look. I'd like to photograph you, if that would be okay with you?"
Most people will say yes...if someone says no, then say thanks anyway.
2007-01-30 15:24:32 · answer #4 · answered by aidan402 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋