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04/18/2015 03:05:30 PM · #1 |
Method of taking street shots
I'm very new at street shooting and I find it very enjoyable but I have to say my approach is quite different than the approach in the video.
I know he's within his legal right but I don't think I can bring myself to shoot like that.
I'm sure there are other ways to get good street shots without being so intrusive. No?
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04/18/2015 03:12:32 PM · #2 |
Guess it works in some parts of the world.
Don't ever try shooting like this in Asian countries.... well at least your dentist will become rich.
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04/18/2015 05:08:34 PM · #3 |
To contrast with Bruce Gilden's style have a look at Bruce Davidson.
Bruce Davidson
He's not really a street photographer but you can learn a lot from him. |
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04/18/2015 05:35:58 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by nygold:
Method of taking street shots
I'm very new at street shooting and I find it very enjoyable but I have to say my approach is quite different than the approach in the video.
I know he's within his legal right but I don't think I can bring myself to shoot like that.
I'm sure there are other ways to get good street shots without being so intrusive. No? |
If you can find it, look for descriptions of how Cartier-Bresson would shoot. Not really anything like this guy and better results too.
I think these shots are interesting to a degree, but they're basically documenting the subject's reaction when some guy gets up in his face with a flash and a camera. It's kind of like the guy is a paparazzi shooting regular people.
Message edited by author 2015-04-18 18:50:30. |
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04/18/2015 06:21:14 PM · #5 |
A very abrasive style of shooting that I don't care for. I agree that what he is frequently getting is his subject's reaction to his presence. I much prefer capturing real life as it happens, which may be harder because you can't create the interaction.
In a location like that, you can take photos all day and people won't realize you are photographing them. It's the same for me when I go to the FW Stockyards. Lots of people around with cameras and nobody notices.
Wasn't there a well known photographer who shot like this back in the 60's and 70's? I recall a similar discussion thread a few years ago. Maybe it is the same guy.
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04/18/2015 06:23:41 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by insteps:
To contrast with Bruce Gilden's style have a look at Bruce Davidson.
Bruce Davidson
He's not really a street photographer but you can learn a lot from him. |
thanks for that.
there are really so many ways to approach street or whatever you want to call it or think about it. |
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