Keepin’ it Street
Here are some words of advice for street photography that I wanted to share :
1. Rule of 1 : 1 Lens, 1 Body. The less gear you have..the less you have to worry about getting it stolen.
2. Blend In : Dress like the locals - the last thing you want to do is stand out and draw unneeded attention.
4. Keep your eyes & ears OPEN: Usually when we go to a new location, we are overwhelmed by the amount of things going on. PAUSE. Give yourself a few mins to soak into the sights and sounds of the scene. Then, start looking for unique patterns and perspectives. Become part of the scene.
7. Neither appear conspicuous, nor suspicious: Also people, who tend to sneak a shot and move on, might appear suspicious. Be very aware about such activities. It’s very easy for people to suspect you and catch hold of you. So mixing up with people not only yields better shots but gets you into lesser trouble too.
8. Bring home a story and not a photo: Street photography is a genre of dealing with people. When someone lets you click their photo or you take without them noticing, you stand a chance to bring their story home. Try and talk to people rather than just photographing them. This way, you would know a lot about the place and their lives.
9. Understand Law of Land: Irritable Security Guards and the 5-0 arent always the photographer’s best friends. Make sure that you are allowed to take photos where you are. Some countries give authorities the right to confiscate or format your memory card - and also give them the right to stop and search you.
10. There are NO RULES.
photo by Saurabh/JPGMag
