Excellent photos and I adore the one of the woman walking up the stairs, closely followed by the couple in red outside the building in red. I really enjoyed these!
That's a wonderful portrait of the barista - he certainly looks like he's a bit of a character! I'm not a street photographer and very apprehensive of asking someone if I can take their photo so I get where you're coming from - well done for getting a great image.😊
I’m like you, I’m not comfortable asking strangers for a photo. However, I’m glad you did with the barista. That’s a great photo and he has so much character. The fact that you shot wide and not close has given context and really added to the image. Well done!
The barista shots are honestly the best part - that whole backstory about going back the second time is so relatable. Street photography takes guts, especially approaching people directly. The black and white treatment really works for those candids too, gives them more of that timeles feel.
These are great photos - and I really liked how you selected black and white vs. color for the group depending on the photo. I think all your choices were smart. And I, too, have been in multiple situations where I could not quite bring myself to take a photo for various reasons. When I'm out on the street it's kind of a frequent presence - and so I appreciate and applaud your courage to go back and get the photo (which is great). And I'm glad the barista was so receptive.
In these situations, my advice is never be afraid to engage someone in conversation with a view towards taking a few photos. The likelihood is that these people dress up for the occasion and would probably be extremely flattered that someone shows a sincere interest in what they do and how they look. Offering to send them copies so they can use them in their FaceBook account (etc) might also break the ice. Grabbing quick candid shots is an option but digging a bit deeper and finding out about the business and the people would be my preferred option. The worst they can say is "no".
Perfect advice. The times I do find myself asking are in situations like this, where the person seems to have that confidence and looking their best.
I’ve asked people for pics of their dogs. Or of them both. And another time I remember pantomiming through a window at a groomer at work on a sweet dog. She nodded.
I am shy myself and hate to be photographed so it does take a special situation or person for me to engage. Otherwise, it’s noticing something happening quickly in front of me that I’ll grab a candid shot before the moment ends.
Oh, I will say I do shoot a lot of construction workers. Hmmm. What does that say about me, I wonder…
Excellent photos and I adore the one of the woman walking up the stairs, closely followed by the couple in red outside the building in red. I really enjoyed these!
Many thanks for your kind comment!
Love you for your courage. So well done! 🩶
Thanks very much!
If you can do it, I can muster the courage to ask more people if I can take their photo.
Ha!! At least when it’s really, really someone you just can’t not…. 🤩😉😇
That's a wonderful portrait of the barista - he certainly looks like he's a bit of a character! I'm not a street photographer and very apprehensive of asking someone if I can take their photo so I get where you're coming from - well done for getting a great image.😊
Hey, thanks so much!!
I’m like you, I’m not comfortable asking strangers for a photo. However, I’m glad you did with the barista. That’s a great photo and he has so much character. The fact that you shot wide and not close has given context and really added to the image. Well done!
Many thanks!!
The barista shots are honestly the best part - that whole backstory about going back the second time is so relatable. Street photography takes guts, especially approaching people directly. The black and white treatment really works for those candids too, gives them more of that timeles feel.
Thanks so much for your comment!!
These are great photos - and I really liked how you selected black and white vs. color for the group depending on the photo. I think all your choices were smart. And I, too, have been in multiple situations where I could not quite bring myself to take a photo for various reasons. When I'm out on the street it's kind of a frequent presence - and so I appreciate and applaud your courage to go back and get the photo (which is great). And I'm glad the barista was so receptive.
Thanks very much for your comment!!
Love that lighthouse photograph!
Thanks! 😃
Another lovely series.
In these situations, my advice is never be afraid to engage someone in conversation with a view towards taking a few photos. The likelihood is that these people dress up for the occasion and would probably be extremely flattered that someone shows a sincere interest in what they do and how they look. Offering to send them copies so they can use them in their FaceBook account (etc) might also break the ice. Grabbing quick candid shots is an option but digging a bit deeper and finding out about the business and the people would be my preferred option. The worst they can say is "no".
Perfect advice. The times I do find myself asking are in situations like this, where the person seems to have that confidence and looking their best.
I’ve asked people for pics of their dogs. Or of them both. And another time I remember pantomiming through a window at a groomer at work on a sweet dog. She nodded.
I am shy myself and hate to be photographed so it does take a special situation or person for me to engage. Otherwise, it’s noticing something happening quickly in front of me that I’ll grab a candid shot before the moment ends.
Oh, I will say I do shoot a lot of construction workers. Hmmm. What does that say about me, I wonder…
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