Street photography advice please
Discussion
Hey all.
Would anyone be able to give me advice on street photography?
I would love to have a go at this discipline but am quite shy and find the thought of taking pics of people quite scary. Especially as being a bearded male I assume everyone will think I'm a paedo or equally disgusting human (default setting for a male with a camera).
WHats te best way to access street photography? I only have a 7d with a 15-85, 10-22 and a 50mm
The lenses are quite big, apart from the 50mm.
Thanks for te help chaps
Would anyone be able to give me advice on street photography?
I would love to have a go at this discipline but am quite shy and find the thought of taking pics of people quite scary. Especially as being a bearded male I assume everyone will think I'm a paedo or equally disgusting human (default setting for a male with a camera).
WHats te best way to access street photography? I only have a 7d with a 15-85, 10-22 and a 50mm
The lenses are quite big, apart from the 50mm.
Thanks for te help chaps
It's DigitalRev, so not always too serious......but I'm sure there are a few good tips in there.
http://www.digitalrev.com/article/street-photograp...
http://www.digitalrev.com/article/street-photograp...
I have one of these, which works well... but is surprisingly hard to get used to (right/left and up/down are reversed)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005UELS8Y/ref=...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005UELS8Y/ref=...
If you are interested in street photography (or just photography!) then I highly recommend you buy the following books:
Vintage 80's by Johnny Stiletto. A collection of his best street snaps from London in the 80's, all shot using a 35mm SLR in black and white. A really fun and interesting collection of photos.
Subway by Bruce Davidson. A large 'coffee table' book packed with stunning and very gritty colour images all shot during the late 70's and early 80's on the New York subway system. He must of had balls of steel as this was a time when you could get knifed/shot on the NY subway for just looking at someone... Never mind taking their photo. In amongst the photos he goes into quite a bit of written detail on how he worked and how he narrowly talked his way out of a few beatings.
Both books recommended but Subway is the stand out classic.
I've done a little bit of street photography and really enjoy it, but haven't really got much that I would be happy with so far to post up here
I've tried using my Sony RX100 compact, and whilst it is extremely discreet and pocketable, you sometimes end up with not enough zoom to capture something in action, plus the usual compact camera hesitations which mean you can miss a shot.
I find that whilst my D7000 is larger and not easily stuck in a pocket, it reacts lightning fast when you do want to take a snap to capture a moment, plus when I stick the 18-200 lens on it you can really catch a lot more shots from a full street scene to a portrait shot of someone who may be stood quite a distance away and they won't even notice you.
The whole essence of street photography in my opinion is not being noticed.
Vintage 80's:
Subway:
All images copyright the photographers obviously... Buy their books! Just mentioning this as last time I posted up some shots I liked from google images I got abuse about not respecting copyright..
Vintage 80's by Johnny Stiletto. A collection of his best street snaps from London in the 80's, all shot using a 35mm SLR in black and white. A really fun and interesting collection of photos.
Subway by Bruce Davidson. A large 'coffee table' book packed with stunning and very gritty colour images all shot during the late 70's and early 80's on the New York subway system. He must of had balls of steel as this was a time when you could get knifed/shot on the NY subway for just looking at someone... Never mind taking their photo. In amongst the photos he goes into quite a bit of written detail on how he worked and how he narrowly talked his way out of a few beatings.
Both books recommended but Subway is the stand out classic.
I've done a little bit of street photography and really enjoy it, but haven't really got much that I would be happy with so far to post up here
I've tried using my Sony RX100 compact, and whilst it is extremely discreet and pocketable, you sometimes end up with not enough zoom to capture something in action, plus the usual compact camera hesitations which mean you can miss a shot.
I find that whilst my D7000 is larger and not easily stuck in a pocket, it reacts lightning fast when you do want to take a snap to capture a moment, plus when I stick the 18-200 lens on it you can really catch a lot more shots from a full street scene to a portrait shot of someone who may be stood quite a distance away and they won't even notice you.
The whole essence of street photography in my opinion is not being noticed.
Vintage 80's:
Subway:
All images copyright the photographers obviously... Buy their books! Just mentioning this as last time I posted up some shots I liked from google images I got abuse about not respecting copyright..
Edited by NinjaPower on Wednesday 9th October 15:19
As I have completely run out of ideas for blips my wife suggested I did some street shots, specifically asking people if I could take their pictures.
These are some I got in the past week.
The only one who was not asked was the bloke with red hair walking.
I cannot say I am in any way comfortable with it but I have met some new people and engaged in some great conversations. I even got asked to take a load of pictures for an event off the back of it.
Most were shot with a 100mm 2.8 prime.
These are some I got in the past week.
The only one who was not asked was the bloke with red hair walking.
I cannot say I am in any way comfortable with it but I have met some new people and engaged in some great conversations. I even got asked to take a load of pictures for an event off the back of it.
Most were shot with a 100mm 2.8 prime.
davidd said:
As I have completely run out of ideas for blips my wife suggested I did some street shots, specifically asking people if I could take their pictures.
I really like that. Engaged with the camera, for a really human, organic shot; posed but not contrived. Hmm, yes indeedy. You should do more of this.I like your processing style, too.
CommanderJameson said:
I really like that. Engaged with the camera, for a really human, organic shot; posed but not contrived. Hmm, yes indeedy. You should do more of this.
I like your processing style, too.
Thanks very much, I think he was more nervous than me and I was nervous as I had just walked into his tattoo shop and asked if there was anyone I could photograph! Nice chap.I like your processing style, too.
Daily blip is www.blipfoto.com/davidd
These were my attempt http://www.ianwalker-photography.com/Photography/S...
all shot in one 2hr session in Manchester City Centre using a D300s and 50mm f1.8. 1/500s at f4 and auto ISO. Quite pleased really.
I mainly shoot studio ports and thought street would be a contrast; unpredictable and challenging. It was and is!
Great fun!
Have a look at two books on iTunes 'Going Candid' and 'collecting souls' both by Thomas Leuthard. Both a quick read but packed full of practical advice.
all shot in one 2hr session in Manchester City Centre using a D300s and 50mm f1.8. 1/500s at f4 and auto ISO. Quite pleased really.
I mainly shoot studio ports and thought street would be a contrast; unpredictable and challenging. It was and is!
Great fun!
Have a look at two books on iTunes 'Going Candid' and 'collecting souls' both by Thomas Leuthard. Both a quick read but packed full of practical advice.
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