Amy Arbus - Tips for the Street Photographer Making Portraits
Amy Arbus provides tips and techniques for the Street Photographer Making Portraits.
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| Amy Arbus - Tips for the Street Photographer Making Portraits Amy Arbus provides tips and techniques for the Street Photographer Making Portraits. Article rating: 7.49 |
1) Approach people in a gentle, respectful way.
2) Tell them in a clear, concise, honest manner why you want to photograph them.
3) Encourage them to feel at ease by directing or coaching them.
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4) Come up with a policy for handling difficult situations (i.e. money, minors, dangerous circumstances).
5) Decide for yourself what makes an arresting photograph and know what you're looking for.
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6) Show your interest in people, and they will be interested in you.
7) Be confident. It will help your subjects feel more comfortable.
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8) Be patient and careful.
9) Involve them in the experience by offering to send them a print or a jpeg.
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10) Ask for a model release to protect yourself.