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08/29/2005 02:26:43 PM · #1 |
Sky light
I tried getting just the sunset, but the woman walked across my view with a finger pointing in the sky, and I instinctively took the shot anyway. It turned out...better than what I expected. This shot, I swear, was not staged.
Found underneath
I didn't ask this man if I could take his photo. I was at least fifty paces away from him, in the crowd of beach goers. My camera has incredible zoom, so I took it anyway. Not much to say about it, either.
Message edited by author 2005-08-29 14:32:00.
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06/28/2005 10:21:54 PM · #2 |
if you are tentative about doing it, you should try jmsetzler's human scavenger hunt challenge...it is a GREAT way to get experience shooting strangers, and there's no telling what great adventures it can lead you on!
here is my candids collection, shot for setz's human scavenger hunt challenge. |
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06/28/2005 08:31:58 PM · #3 |
How scared do you want to be? Or how strange, for that matter?
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06/28/2005 08:24:09 PM · #4 |
I just love candid photos, they are the best.
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06/28/2005 08:16:24 PM · #5 |
| Whoah!! You do all that for random shots of people who looked interesting in your travels? How is it received? Does it make people more/less interested in having their photo taken? |
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06/28/2005 08:13:17 PM · #6 |
this is the model release I have maded up
I have this printed 4 up on A4 pages but I don't cut them
I leave them together so new people will see that others have signed and it makes them feel more at ease
in fact in the begining I had few friends fill out some to get me started
I also make a point of shuffling through a few pages to find a blank space to help with the casual nature of the request
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06/28/2005 06:08:48 PM · #7 |
I love taking pictures of people -- and the thing is -- once they know you are taking their picture, they so often turn awkward and the picture isn't as good. Here's a couple of mine:
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06/28/2005 05:39:46 PM · #8 |
I hate carrying model release forms so I usually shoot in ways that make it not a problem.    |
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06/28/2005 02:25:34 PM · #9 |
Look here:
Model Release Forms
Originally posted by pawdrix:
Originally posted by inspir8tion:
My hardest thing about taking pictures of people is asking them to sign a model release form.
FYI: From "Digital Photographer's Handbook" by Tom Ang:
"Model-release form:
This form is a legally binding agreement between subject and photographer allowing the photographer to use the picture without any further financial obligation or reference to the person depicted.
For the personal use of a photograph, it is generally not necessary to obtain the model's release; however, if an image is intended for commercial use it is advisable to obtain signed consent. A simple form of words is: "I permit the photos taken of me (subject's name) by (photographer's name) to be printed and published in any manner anywhere and at any time without limit." The consent form should also note the date the pictures were taken, the location, and include the signature and contact details for both the subject (or parent/guardian) and the photographer. Both parties should sign 2 copies - one is kept by the photographer, the other by the subject. In some countries, a consideration (the payment of a sum of money or the giving of a print) is required to make the contract binding." |
Does anyone here have a standard release form that they could post that's good for general use? |
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06/22/2005 06:57:41 AM · #10 |
People shots are also a favorite of mine, although I've done precious little of them. Everything posted in this thread has been wonderful. Here is one from the DC gtg in April.I liked this one of this little guy clutching his flower, and the way it showed so nicely against dad's jet-black hair.
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06/22/2005 05:01:49 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by trnqlty:
I need to start growing the cahones and asking strangers too. People are so fun to shoot. Although them not knowing can be just as fun. Here are a few of my only decent ones.
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I love this shot! Great composition, and filled with interesting things to look at. Nice textures, and tones throughout. I love this shot. Nicely done!
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06/22/2005 04:57:54 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by nfessel:
I've taken shots of the homeless in NYC. I also took a shot of a guy walking around with two garbage bags filled with empty cans. He could barely walk. He must have had about 300 cans over his shoulders! He was smiling. |
Would love to see some of these pics. I was in Philly about a year ago, and just didn't seem to have the heart, or the guts to take these pictures. I need to work on that, I think....but would still love to see some of yours!
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06/21/2005 11:48:55 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by kpriest:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
I still prefer the true definition of Candid, and see people unposed, being themselves.
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Come on, Slippy, admit it - you were just too scared to ask this guy if you could take his photo. :P
But between the girls in my photo and Slips....who do you think would win in a fight????
Tough call!
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06/21/2005 11:26:49 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
I still prefer the true definition of Candid, and see people unposed, being themselves.
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Come on, Slippy, admit it - you were just too scared to ask this guy if you could take his photo. :P
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06/21/2005 10:23:48 PM · #15 |
Now you think these gals look a little pissed but they all smiled just a second after my full frontal assault. And I bet they coulda kicked my a$$ badly...without a question.
Nuthin to it!
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06/21/2005 10:17:34 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by pawdrix:
Originally posted by nfessel:
He could barely walk. He must have had about 300 cans over his shoulders! He was smiling. |
Why? |
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06/21/2005 10:16:58 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by nfessel:
He could barely walk. He must have had about 300 cans over his shoulders! He was smiling. |
Why?
Message edited by author 2005-06-21 22:22:12.
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06/21/2005 10:14:44 PM · #18 |
I've taken shots of the homeless in NYC. I also took a shot of a guy walking around with two garbage bags filled with empty cans. He could barely walk. He must have had about 300 cans over his shoulders! He was smiling.
Message edited by author 2005-06-21 22:14:56. |
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06/21/2005 09:55:41 PM · #19 |
I need to start growing the cahones and asking strangers too. People are so fun to shoot. Although them not knowing can be just as fun. Here are a few of my only decent ones.
And a couple subway shots from my lap.
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06/21/2005 08:54:15 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by inspir8tion:
My hardest thing about taking pictures of people is asking them to sign a model release form.
FYI: From "Digital Photographer's Handbook" by Tom Ang:
"Model-release form:
This form is a legally binding agreement between subject and photographer allowing the photographer to use the picture without any further financial obligation or reference to the person depicted.
For the personal use of a photograph, it is generally not necessary to obtain the model's release; however, if an image is intended for commercial use it is advisable to obtain signed consent. A simple form of words is: "I permit the photos taken of me (subject's name) by (photographer's name) to be printed and published in any manner anywhere and at any time without limit." The consent form should also note the date the pictures were taken, the location, and include the signature and contact details for both the subject (or parent/guardian) and the photographer. Both parties should sign 2 copies - one is kept by the photographer, the other by the subject. In some countries, a consideration (the payment of a sum of money or the giving of a print) is required to make the contract binding." |
Does anyone here have a standard release form that they could post that's good for general use?
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06/21/2005 07:03:52 PM · #21 |
Just take the photo from behind...sometimes it works :D
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06/21/2005 05:55:55 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by ClickNSee:
Originally posted by pawdrix:
This guys a minor legend around Midtown West. In fact, after he saw this shot he insisted that this picture go up EVERYWHERE on the internet. |
This is an awesome shot. Great composition! Wonderful colors, and filled with interest! You might make a few $$$ with this shot down the road sometime. Very Nice! :-) |
I have an 8x10 of this and at least 15 people who've seen it, all suggested that I sell it....but where?
Who buys these types of images? I have no idea where it would sell or similar images that I have, like it.
Any ideas on how to sell something like this? Who or where might be the market?
Message edited by author 2005-06-21 19:00:26.
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06/21/2005 11:17:29 AM · #23 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
If you need a model-release to use a photo commercially, how is it that poperazzi sell their photos to entertainment rags, when the stars obviously didn't want their photo taken & didn't sign anything, & sometimes chase & hit the photographer? |
Because it is for editorial use only. |
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06/21/2005 11:17:03 AM · #24 |
Originally posted by lenkphotos:
Do any of you ask these strangers to sign a release form? That's the part that keeps me from taking such shots. I think people are much more likely to reject you if you ask them to sign something...
Edit: Looks like inspir8tion beat me to it ;-) |
It depends on what you plan to use the image for. If you dont intend to sell the image either as a print or stock etc then I do not believe you need one. |
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06/21/2005 11:16:24 AM · #25 |
If you need a model-release to use a photo commercially, how is it that poperazzi sell their photos to entertainment rags, when the stars obviously didn't want their photo taken & didn't sign anything, & sometimes chase & hit the photographer?
Message edited by author 2005-06-21 11:16:59.
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