SPACES AND PEOPLE
What is Spaces and People ??
It is to capture spontaneous side of life abound
It is a study of human real life.
no act, just natural
It is similar to street's photography
it is not a portraits of people posing with spaces
Photographing people in public space
The wrong examples
It should be a candid shot.
and this is obviously posing for it. its a no no.
The good examples
the important fact
it is a proof of humanity.
is not necessarily to have human in it.
tips to be a good street's photographer
PLaces of interest
JUST DO IT
LOOK FOR PEOPLE'S PATTERN
Observe how people works in that particular place.
you will recognize the repeating action time and times again. since it is keep reapeating, it is easy to take a picture.
ALWAYS BE ALERT
And thats literally mean to always carry your camera with you no matter where you go. some photograph only can be capture during a brief window of opportunity.
You missed it, you'll miss it.
SHOOTING FROM THE
HIP
The moment camera is brought up to the eye, people tend to change their behavior rather than act normal. so, put on a high speed mode, focus the subject to your lens and capture from beneath.
BECOME
PART OF THE PLACE
It is a must to expereince the place to see and seize the right shot. Connect with people out there, be friendly, talk to them to understand more about the place. And always be a good listener.
GET
CLOSE
Some photograph require a close up to get that feeling, a good shot. So, get close to the subject to be taken, because they will most probably be thinking you are taking a photo behind them, not them. XD
DISREGARD WHAT PEOPLE THINK OF YOU
Whan taking a photograph related to people with public space, you need to learn to ignore their judgement towards you. Think as you will never see them anyway after today.
TRY A
NUMBER OF ANGLES
TELL
A STORY
YOUR OWN PHOTO ARE ALWAYS BETTER THAN SOMEONE ELSE
Try multiple angle, close-up, wide angle, subject facing towards you, subject moving away.... etc. photographer rule, never to only take one single shot for a single things, take more.
Take Photo to tell a story to the viewer. Let them know the story behind through the photo.
Make it meaningful and memorable. as this is the purpose of taking photagraph.
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Reference
Kim, E. (2013). What is Street Photography?. Eric Kim Street Photography Blog. Retrieved 12 May 2015, from http://erickimphotography.com/blog/2013/08/07/what-is-street-photography-2/
Touchette, A. (2015). What Is Street Photography? - Tuts+ Photo & Video Article. Photo & Video Tuts+. Retrieved 12 May 2015, from http://photography.tutsplus.com/articles/what-is-street-photography--cms-23605
PicsArt,. (2015). Photographing People in Public Spaces. Retrieved 12 May 2015, from http://blog.picsart.com/post/photographing-people-public
Digital Photography School,. (2010). 10 Tips for the Aspiring Street Photographer - Digital Photography School. Retrieved 12 May 2015, from http://digital-photography-school.com/10-tips-for-the-aspiring-street-photographer/
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