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Street photography WetShirt !n21TE7QU8U
So, how does /p/ feel about street photography?
I'm not talking about candid, but actually asking someone if you can take their picture.

ITT: How /p/ approaches people in the wild?

Picture not related as it's not a stranger.
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>> Anonymous
your boyfriend is pig disgusting
>> Anonymous
Walk up to them, say "Hi, my name is () and I'm a photographer. Do you mind if I take your picture?" 9 times out of 10 they say OK and at the most ask a few questions about what the picture will be used for. It also helps to have a business card to give them. If they say no, you say "OK, thanks for your time" and move on to the next person.
>> WetShirt !n21TE7QU8U
>>202582
Is approaching the elderly advisable?
I would really like to capture a wrinkly old man with a cane or something.

Also: I have no business card, I don't make money with it, hence the question.
>> Anonymous
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>>202585
I don't think it really matters who you approach. Keep in mind that while 4chan is made up primarily of introverts and basement-dwellers, most of the world loves the idea of being a celebrity and jumps at the chance to be in front of a camera. You just have to assure them that you're "legitimate" since the news has convinced most people that some random person taking pictures is either a terrorist or a pervert.

As for the business card, you don't have to be making any money to have a card. It could be something as simple as your name and "photographer" with maybe a link to your online portfolio. It helps lend credibility and makes people less inclined to think that you're some kind of terrorist or pervert- even if you are.

My advice for shooting people in general, but particularly elderly people, is just to talk to them. Introduce yourself, ask them a few questions about themselves, and get them to tell you their story. People like to talk about themselves. While they're talking, you shoot. Don't forget to listen to them and interject when appropriate, and they'll just keep talking along and after a few shots forget about the camera.
>> WetShirt !n21TE7QU8U
>>202602
Thanks for the tips.
Also: your photo inspired me, street musicians are an exellent subject, and they're out on the street all day anyway.

I don't think I'd have to worry about the police where I live though...
>> noclue !!2yUmAID3520
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>>202602Don't forget to listen to them and interject when appropriate, and they'll just keep talking along and after a few shots forget about the camera.

descibed the concept of candid photography pretty well. this also works fine with me. people may not feel uncomfortable with the camera around. that's pretty much ist.

as for street i just act confident (i also have business cards with me all the time though i don't make money with it) -> pic related

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>> Anonymous
When I was in Chicago I actually asked a homeless guy if I could take his photo and gave him some cash. It was a redeeming moment.
>> Anonymous
>>202585
Order some MOO minicards with your photos and contact info printed on them.
>> washer
if you're on public property it's totally legal to take anyone's picture. just don't be a dick.