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>>40486 The biggest barrier to taking impromptu portraits on the street is actually yourself. People are astonishingly willing to have their picture taken. So, I'll generally just approach them (not from behind, it's best not to surprise people) and ask, "Can I take your picture?" That'll usually get you two or three if you take them quickly. Make SURE to meter beforehand, because they won't wait while you fiddle with dials. If they ask why, just say you're a photography/photojournalism student (it helps if you are, heh). The less said, the better, generally.
The way I get closeups is I'll take a picture from a comfortable distance (that I don't really even plan on using), and talk while I'm doing it, telling them where I go to school, etc. Then, I'll ask, "Is it alright if I get a little closer? This is a wide lens, and so I need to stand pretty close in order to get a good picture."
But mostly, just conquer your shyness, and don't let those interesting strangers pass by you. You'll be really surprised and pleased by the stories you get from people you otherwise never would've met.
>>40487 What's so special about any photo? It's just a landscape, it's just a macro shot, it's just a long exposure. Gtfo dude. I was asking for commentary on framing, lighting, emotion, details, anything you guys notice or think is nice that I haven't thought about yet. No, it's not a series, it's just a random bunch of portraits I took over the weekend.
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