Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Nikon 18-70
f/4.8 at 1/180
ISO 100
With this shot the boy’s parents were present and saw me point my camera at their son. They did not object and the boy put on this great expression as I snapped one shot. I showed him and his parents the picture and they thanked me. Then the bus arrived and the interaction was over.
This vacation was the first one where I forced myself to break out of my comfort zone and try to shoot pictures of people not just inanimate objects. I was nervous every time I pointed my camera at someone about the reaction I might get.
Most were quite happy to have their picture taken. The question of what I can do with images of people I don’t know and who have not given me permission to do anything with the images now becomes my dilemma. Should I be posting them here on the Internet? I’ll continue this discussion next post with another shot from Mexico.
Taking unfamiliar people's photos is sure a challenge. I got like one such photo... Should I post it on the internet?? Do you think that having pretty professional gear makes people pose more readily? Would a point-and-shoot camera achieve the same interaction???
ReplyDeleteYes it is a challenge. Should you post it? I can't answer that. However, by looking at my blog you can whether or not I would. You bring up a good question about people's response based on the gear you have. I can't answer that question either but I think it might be worth experimenting with.
ReplyDelete