Street Photography 6 Tips for Taking Photos Of Strangers
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2018
- Taking photos of strangers in street photography is tough. Today I'm sharing with you tips to take photos of strangers in street photography in India. How to overcome shyness and interact with people you want to shoot. I'm in the street of Jodhpur in India to share with you those street photography tips in India.
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It's never easy to approach people to take photos of them. But keeping an open heart and smiling usually goes a long way.
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People have often asked me in my city (Kolkata) why am I taking photos I have escaped all conversation by saying that ‘Oh I am doing this for a school project/ competition’ 😂😂😂😂
Haha good way to do it!!
Ps new video is out! Enjoyyy th-cam.com/video/KRbwRyIPxPI/w-d-xo.html
I visited Kolkata (from UK) two years ago and found the people were almost all very happy to be photographed, especially in the fish and veg markets, and also the area where they make religious figures. And when my wife came out to join me, we had a lot of people want to take selfies with us....the tall white people LOL It was humbling just how friendly people were, and in Darjeeling also. Can't wait to go back to India another time.
Oh my god! I do the same thing. 😅😅
I am from Kolkata, and I can confirm this. I have done it a lot to get out of awkward situations 😂
I would just say I like to take photos 😂
I took a picture of a building at Malaysia , and there's someone who on drug addicted approach me with "You took my picture!!??" 😂 And that was the last time I'm doing street photography. Hahah
Hey Ezree! Ha that might happen, but one bad experience cannot stop you ;-)
That's why I ask people also if they are ok for me to take the photo!
Have a great day!
I had a homeless guy get in my face when I was taking pictures of the birds near him. I got upset and told him that I can take any picture I want and “I’m putting my music back on now” and ignored him to his face. He got mad and walked away.
I also recently had someone that worked at a bar that I was at that my camera was making people uncomfortable. I was the only one in there dancing and talking to the DJ ... everyone else was just sitting on the bar stools. I also got upset at that time and told the guy “nah” when he told me to put my camera in my backpack. I then ignored him and kept taking photos .... he walked away and didn’t do anything.
@@spondoolie6450 that's not a polite approach from you if you get upset and just deny everything
So what if you ask a girl out and she rejects you do you not ask out another one you can't think that way c'mon.
Korg Revolution that’s why you should ask
India is my favorite travel destination, especially for photography. The people are wonderful and friendly. The food is amazing...and the monuments are unbelievable. I take a variety of shots, both candid without people's knowledge and with their permission. A simple smile and gesture to your camera goes a long way. While India is filled with heartbreaking poverty, it is also overflowing with unimaginable beauty and dignity. Often times when I am telling stories of my many travels throughout India to friends and acquaintances, I find it hard to maintain my composure...as it is a place beyond description and steeped in emotion. If India is on your list of places to visit, I urge you to make it your priority. You and your soul will be amply rewarded.
100% agreed man!! Everyone go now! :)
New video is out btw, hope you'll enjoy as much!! th-cam.com/video/pdCTPzDzX68/w-d-xo.html
Cheers :)
Coincidence! I am a Fashion Communication student studying In Jodhpur , tomorrow I am going for some street photography and thanks for this video this will help me. 😊👌🏻
Awesome have fun man!
ps: new video is out! Enjoy! th-cam.com/video/3x-gdYrQ57g/w-d-xo.html
Have a great day!
Man! This is more than just a Photography blog! This one is a motivational video! Thumbs up PierreTLambert!
Thank you Ephraim! :)
Ps new video is out! Enjoyyy th-cam.com/video/KRbwRyIPxPI/w-d-xo.html
It's 2020 when you are Coming Again?♥️
Finally! Seeing you in the streets of India, makes me happy! Amazing tips Pierre.. Just, loved every single shots!!
I hope you're having a great time here!! :)
Hey Abir! Thanks a lot!! Amazing time so far :)
Have a great day!
Love your videos and photos Pierre! Very inspirational and helpful! keep it up
Hey Motaz! Thanks a lot for watching!
See you in the next episode ;-)
Im into street photographer and get nervous when I take pictures of strangers lol so glad I came across this video appreciate the tips :-)
I just adore your photos and all the things that you teach us!
Hey Brenda! Thank you!
Happy shooting see you in the next episode!
Always so inspiring. Love the positive attitude
Thank you Mel! :)
Great timing for me for this video. It's 4 in the morning where I am. I have been planning all week to go out today and photograph strangers.
Oh really?! Bam here you go! Just on time hehe! Happy shooting!
See you in the next episode ;-)
Bro u need some sleep if u r shooting tomoz
love from India....really amazing street photography videos...watching all street photography videos from playlist...wonderfull...keep going..love uuuuu
You inspire me and I thank you!
Thanks Robert!!
New video is up! Enjoyyy th-cam.com/video/pp0t6BVIgRk/w-d-xo.html
Great video, useful tips thanks- I'm a shy photographer- love your content Pierre, thanks- informative, entertaining and down to earth, keep up the great work!
Thanks a lot Neil! I'm glad you enjoy!!
I just published the New video th-cam.com/video/Hgu3RgLcws4/w-d-xo.html - Enjoy!! :)
Oooh great Pierre thanks for this video on the photography genre I prefer 😎 I appreciate it so much
Hey Davide! thank You! : )
Glad you enjoyed! See you in the next episode ;-)
Fantastic video, looks amazing there. Im heading there this year, really hope i can get some amazing photos like you!!
Another great video Pierre. I've never done any street photography. Great ideas for sure.
Thank you Brian! Glad you enjoyed! Try it :-)
Great content, thanks for sharing this!
Thanks for watching!
I love these types of videos because you capture the culture wow 😍❤️❤️
Thank you! 😀
This is so awesome Pierre. I myself is getting inlove with street photography so this video really helps me alot tnx for the tips Pierre.✌🏻👍
Thanks Paolo!!! Glad it helps :)
Oh and new video is out, th-cam.com/video/vzAL59MBZfs/w-d-xo.html - enjoy!!
Thank you!! Iam from Tamil Nadu and i like to do photographs of street before I watch this video Im in Afraid but this will be slightly make some difference
Fantastic captures and tips. I will implement most of these tomorrow when I go taking photographs. If I get any doubts I will surely ask for more tips.
Thanks!
Welcome to India. Hope you had a great time here. You are doing a great work. Best wishes.
I would love to see more of your street work in landscape as well.
👋 thank you so much !!! I really appreciate :-)
Can’t wait to share the next episode with you!! :)
Have a great day
@@Pierretlambert would wait for the next episode. Subscribed 🙂
Thank you for this video, it helped me a lot! :)
Thanks! :)
ps: new video is out, enjoy!! th-cam.com/video/nZ7K42v5Ce4/w-d-xo.html
Veeeeeeerrry imo tip that was given in this video never never ever be shy today I went or a market and during sunset I was a the middle of a road no car was comming a tram came sunlight was there it was golden hour the rays were pasing through it was a killer shot missed it fr being shy
Excellent 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Thanks for those useful tips 🙏🏻💐👍🏻😊
The handshake at 4:19 was very cute and beautiful
Love frm india bruh... U r really doing great work..!
Thank you Sachin! :)
Great video! Really helpful loved it! :)
Thanks a lot Agape!
You actually replied yay! You welcme
Thx pierre for thoses tips ;)
Your welcome my friend! :)
I feel shooting in Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia etc) is more street photography friendly than the West where people are more concerned with personal space. :)
Heya! Yes and no I’d say! Depends on the country. Example in NYC it’s great for it! :)
Pierre T. Lambert oh cool! Never been to the USA but that’s a relief. Great vid btw man cheers!
Ibreally need this thankyou 🤘
Awesome! :) Happy shooting :)
Welcome to India sir 🙏🏼❤️😊
Love from India I started photoediting and photography
Perfect
Loved to see how you are interacting with people. Please do consider visiting Bangladesh next time, people are here very hospitable and collaborative.
I laugh hard when you say wait for the momment that someone walks in that ally, and it came out the A Dog, hehe.. thank you for tips mate, and it because of that i subscribe, great channel.. God bless.. wish i can over pass my anxiety doing street photography, Im in Abu Dhabi and im not sure if people dont like taking picture of them.. thumbs up!!
Thanks for the advice. Does this hold true for Paris (France) too?
Thanks for this video! I love to see good street photos, but I myself feel so uncomfortable and shy, so I’m still not taking street photos a lot. There are some great tips in this video. Waiting for the scene to happen sounds like something I should try. Too often when I do dare to take a picture because I get too exited to feel the shame, I’m often too late to shoot and the moment’s gone. I like the photos where people are unaware of the camera best. Although I also really love the posed photos when the people in it have a special look. Like very old people, or very colourful people. But to me those photos feel like a mix between street photography and portrait photography. I’m sure if I were to travel to India, I’d love to have some of these portraits in my photo album as well.
What I’m more comfortable to shoot at, is at events where people know their pictures can be taken and are fine with it. In those situations I find myself brave enough to even ask if they want to pose for me. And yes, I’m always happy to show them the photo I took. Often they are proud and content to see they look nice in the picture. I’ve even been at a local music festival many years ago, totally unprepared to take pictures of the public, when I encountered a couple of girls posing for me without me even asking! They thought I must be for a newspaper and they were eager enough to find themselves on the cover of it... 😂 I felt so sorry to tell them I was a total nobody. They’re reply was even more heartwarming. They told me with a happy giggling smile “oh well, in that case you can make this the wallpaper on your computer!”
I recently bought a 35mm lens and find it a real treasure! Great to know you use a 35mm lens too!
Hi!!! Beautiful story! Don’t be ashamed to ask.yes people are usually open when we open our heart and smile 😊
Love 35mm frame! So nice!!
See you in the next episode ;-)
Pierre T. Lambert apparently your video was a real boost! About an hour after watching, I decided to go for a walk on the beach. With the camera in my hand ready to fire, I found myself getting more and more comfortable and before I knew it I was snapping pictures of people in stead of the sea 😊. And like I said, sometimes the moment is just too precious to not take a picture. Like those two older ladies plunging in the waves for a skinny dip 🙈😁😍 The 35 mm lens was perfect as it created enough distance to not make it awkward and intrusive and since they were already in the water, I only saw them at the back, which also was a pro for me. It wouldn’t have done the picture any good if there had been more of their bodies visible. Anonymous is what I wanted for them to stay.
So again, much thanks! I’m totally going to catch up with the other videos you made!
Ohhhh you just made my day! That's so cool! Keep crushing it! :)
ps: one day someone will say no or be upset - say "sorry, no worries" and remember the 85% that said yes and loved having their photo taken - I always remind myself of that after someone says no. :)
Pierre T. Lambert thanks for the reminder! It’s good to keep that in mind and also remember everyone who were happy 😊
At the end the song was also very nice....
At times in India people are so camera conscious there are shots which I end up missing ... Phones have done more amazing jobs for me which the DSLR couldn’t.... Amazing video love your content as always ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks Satya!!
Ps new video is out! Enjoyyy th-cam.com/video/KRbwRyIPxPI/w-d-xo.html
Are you Super comfortable with strangers or are you shy when shooting?! Have an awesome day ☀️
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Thanks for making this video, Pierre. I am very shy when it comes to shooting strangers. That's because I myself would probably feel awkward if I were in their shoes.
Haven't tried it yet, but I'm trying it soon 😊 thanks for the tips, Pierre!
More shy.... I shot some candids on Thursday. One group of three, two men and a woman, the woman decided to pose for her friends and I jumped next to them to shoot her too. I got shy though and didn't show them the images (next time I'll remember to do that.)
It's funny too when shooting candids, when one of the subjects sees you and when you look at your images later, they're looking right at you!
(I think it works better though if you have a French accent, LOL.)
haha Greg yeap sometimes they pierce the lens with their eyes :D
I used to be super-shy. Now I just smile and gesture if it's obvious what I'm doing. Just remember: You're not doing anything wrong. Be confidant, friendly and gracious...
another great video
Thank you Rudy! :)
Amazing photography love From Maharashtra India ❤️
In my last travel, I was carrying an instax with me, and a i shoot some pictures with this camera too... was a nice gift for the people that I captured on my pictures... and the people was so kindly with me with this gift :) was a nice experience with all of them.
Regards Pierre!
Hey Victor!! Such a great idea man. I’ve always dreamed of being able to give the prints to people! Heard of tiny printers too :)
Thanks for watching, just put the new episode out, th-cam.com/video/pvUNe-dLo9k/w-d-xo.html enjoy!!! 😊
Pierre T. Lambert yeah! I think that I’ll buy a printer that use the same cartridge that the instax (from fuji too) it’s really nice... I think that this man will see the picture and will remember the moment... that’s nice , by the way, was in Barcelona, and was people who are claiming for the independence... nice moment to shoot. Regards!
Great....also you should try to visit part of central India , madhya pradesh, Bhopal, sanchi, khajraho and pachmari.
Thank you Jude! I will add that to my list!! :-)
Thanks for watching!
Have a great day!
those are some amazing street photography tips!
always love taking street photography
thanks for sharing this with us
really enjoyed watching this
Heya! Thanks a lot man. glad you enjoyed! :)
See you in the next episode ;)
Lovely
Pierre next time come to Mumbai ♥️🤗🔥 Excited to meet u♥️
This video maked my day buddy
Ah good to hear! Thanks a lot for watching!
See you in the next one ;)
@@Pierretlambert yess bruh I'll be there
heyy pierre.. Your contents are great & very useful.. please come to Kolkata on your next india trip.. North Kolkata is paradise for Street Photographers.. If you loved Jodhpur, you will definately love north Kolkata.. (specially an area called Kumartuli in north Kolkata)
Thanks! Would love to yes!!
ps: new video is out! Enjoy!! th-cam.com/video/IlHgNdS1-OU/w-d-xo.html
Loving your prospective of street photography. Hopefully we get to meet in France.
Heya Ramon! Thanks brother! :)
Yes I hope!!
Hehe......what song is that 😂 . Great video though. Loved it.
Sir I really want to meet you whenever you can india please come varanasi lots of love❤️
that lens though!
Hi,
Its sajid from lahore(pk). I really like your photography,i need to ask you a bit help may be you react on it or not..
But my question is how to position your camera while taking any shoot for example i know about the composition, i know the angles but i am still confused how to place the camera when you taking a established shot or you are taking a picture on rule of third,
Whould you please make a short tuturial and show to place the camera exactly
Dear Pierre, I really love all the energy coming out of your videos! With regards to questions could you please clarify the legal framework that covers you with regards to taking photos of people Inc. children in public places? I guess whatever happens in France must be the same throughout the E. U. (?) (From a legalistic only point of view).
Hey! Thanks! It depends country by country. Check your local régulations it’s different across europe
Oh wow, this really helps on doing my photojurnalism project at my college. My theme for the photojurnalism is more to an environment, which is like a polution, smokes, etc. (I’m on Indonesia now)
The problem is that I never approach strangers. I’m too shy and plus I never done this before. Any tips? (So far I’ve taken a photo of motorbikes and smokers, but I haven’t took of a photo of the people in near sight at all)
More shooting and samples!
Great video 👍
Thanks!
Ps: new video! th-cam.com/video/yD0Eaq7T_mQ/w-d-xo.html - My best so far!
Today's my like for adding that song(last part)
Thank you!
ps: just dropped the new video!! Enjoyy 👉 th-cam.com/video/0cSCwcqjrkM/w-d-xo.html
Your picture are so beautiful. I hope I can be like you in the near future.
Of course you can! And better
I shoot almost exclusively street portraits of strangers. For me it is not a matter of feeling comfortable or not. I don't like set up shots only ones that are spontaneous, that are an extension of what I see with my eyes.
I get three types of shots. Ones I capture before people become aware of my taking their picture. These are usually the ones I like the most. The second are when people see me and react before I can take the shot. I like many of these shots as well, because people's reactions are spontaneous and they are all different reflecting who that person is at least at the moment of capture.
And finally there are people who see me, want their shot taken and pose. On very rare occasion I take and keep a photo like this, but I have to find such a subject(s) very exceptional.
And finally my favorite subjects are the ones I find toughest to get. Those are shots of young men going for bad and young women going for sexy. They typically don't like their photographs taken. I can and do get negative feedback. So the tension involved naturally makes me feel uncomfortable. But the shots I get are worth it. They are very, very expressive and I see very few like them.
Hey bro u just got a subscriber from India now 😁
How do you set up your camera settings? Looks like you keep your aperture around f/5.6+. Do you often look through EVF or monitor when you shoot?
Hi!! I usually shoot at 2.8. Monitor if camera too low. EVF is I don't have to twist my body haha.
Have a great day. See you in the next episode ;)
great
i m also from india
Thankyou ^^
Thank YOU! :)
as tourist, as stranger, its easy, the local people are nice with you...
Welcome to India bro..
Thanks man! :)
See you in the next episode!
Hi Pierre, another great video, I’m a huge fan! I’m also an a7R3 shooter, And I am hoping for some lens advice. My longest lens so far is a Sony 24- 105 f4, and I’m considering the 70-200 f2.8 and the 100-400 GM. I shoot mostly portraits and landscapes, but sometimes the occasional wildlife and some sports, so I’m wondering if I need a lens as long as 400. Your thoughts?
Hey P F! Thanks for watching man! I'd save up on the 100-400 and crop 100% or 200% the images. Because the few times you'd really need a 100-400 you can rent it until you "Really" need it often. Those lenses are super heavy! :)
Hope this helps!
Pierre T. Lambert - Hey Pierre, thanks! I think that’s great advice, and I agree, I tried the 100-400 this weekend, and it’s bulky as well as more reach than I typically need. I hope you don’t mind just one more question, what do you think of the 70-200 f2.8 as a next logical step from the 24-105?
First time I’ve watched your video. Was helpful! But how you edit your photos ? I need know . Bro
Hey sam! Thanks mate, welcome to the adventures! You can checkout this page on my site pierretlambert.com/pc/lightroom-presets/ , there are a few presets I created and use and this video too: th-cam.com/video/US8K3xBCtGk/w-d-xo.html :) Hope this helps!
Hey buddy...love from India. ❤️ I'm from Kolkata, West Bengal.
Nice tips, great video. If possible visit Kolkata, you'll love it. ☺️
Heya! Thanks a lot man! Oh yeah maybe on the next trip hehe! :)
See you in the next episode ;-)
Everything was going good and then the lyrics started😂😂😂. 8:58
👍Nice compliment to your vid from Indonesia on same subject a few months back. Enlisting a local photog is a wise move when logistics, timing, and trust level permit - never know for sure who will show up. Blue t-shirt for the blue city - nice. 👕 Bird poop is good luck, unless it lands on your lens - watch out for the acid in that case. Good tip on layering and selective focus, as long as it doesn’t distract from the composition (e.g., make the pic too busy). Some folks take the “show photo” tip a step further by making/giving a small print on the spot - ever use one of those small printers (might have NFC, making the job easier for JPEGs anyway)?
Say, Pierre, I read about a super photog event, now thru Oct. 7 - Indian Photography Festival by Light Craft Foundation in Hyderabad - 550 photographers from 52 countries. Will you be one of the star attractions, or an attendee?
Hey Paul!! Thanks for watching!
Yeap always wanted one of those small printers!! Gotta get on that one day...
No I'm not part of that event, I'll be back in France then. Maybe I should email them :D
Have a great day and see you in the next episode!
Love from India please come to Northeast India...
welcome to India brother 💝
Thank you Tanmoy! :-)
visit Nagaland a small state in the North East India.. visit us during hornbill festival(Dec 1st to 10th).. you'll love it.
Please if you have time make a video on canon 700d
Which lens good for street candid Photography ?
Plezzzzzzz come to Dehradun
Pierre, thank you for your Video. But what are the tapes on your 70200 for?
Zebra Mode on 🦓
(covering some part of it when traveling to make it look older/hide details about it - not sure it works but hey I try. Watch this one for more details: th-cam.com/video/9KybICZ841E/w-d-xo.html)
Aaaah ha! No i get it :)
Thank you Pierre!
Bonus- audio song in the last.
Kerala is one of the beautiful state in India.. thats why Its called "God's own Country"....Welcome to Kerala..My Dear friend.. If you need any support... Feel free to contact me...Any time...
Anyway.... one of best episode you did.. Expecting more and more...
Hey Khaleel!! Thank you so much! India is incredible!!! See you in the next episode! ;-)
Always welcome.. Dear Friend..
What was the Indian music playing towards the end of the video, around 8:50?
Hey Henry! Not sure! It's from Epidemic Sound in the India section: goo.gl/vgkStV
ps: new video is out!! Enjoy!! th-cam.com/video/njmKjuBt_Fg/w-d-xo.html
Last song😁😁😅😘
Hehe 😉 😉
what software or app did you use for editing a video?
FCPX :)
Ps new video is out! Enjoyyy th-cam.com/video/KRbwRyIPxPI/w-d-xo.html
Welcome to India 🇮🇳🙂
Thank you!! ❤️
It's 2020. When is the workshop?😀
What do you do when strangers that you photograph ask for money? And did it happen to you often? Thanks it was a great video!
Hey Dang! Thanks! It only happens it touristic spots. If it's their "living" - meaning the play an instrument for example then I'll give a donation otherwise a big smile - that's why asking first usually makes it easier :)
To all the street photographers that are not from India - if you've found that people are very friendly and approachable - please note that this might not be similar to the experience a native street photographer would have. Localites can easily recognize that the photographer is an outsider and this lets them to believe that the photographer is a friendly and a trust-worthy person who is here to explore India and tend to be open and approachable when asked for impromptu photos. This scenario can turn a 180 when the photographer is an India - and since an Indian isn't outsider, localites think this person has an ill-motive or is a media person etc since acc. to them he can't be a tourist in his own country. These things playout subsconsciously rather quickly and lead to two different experiences - hence please keep that in mind when you guys are making such videos on providing TIPS on how to be a street photographer - it all depends on luck, some confidence, thick skin to not mind negative experiences, good personality, and most of all the subject's perceptions and his comfortability.
i think Indian like people take pictures.and your lens....first time i see street photographer use this lens..ᕕ😆ᕗ
Ah possible yes!
New video is up! Enjoyyy th-cam.com/video/pp0t6BVIgRk/w-d-xo.html
Kalau di Indonesia karna dia bule, jadi orang indonesia kalau di foto bule langsung kesenangan
For street portraits, 50mm or 55 250. which should I prefer?
50 1,8 :)
ps: just dropped the new video! th-cam.com/video/NIDP4g6s6U4/w-d-xo.html Enjoy :)
m from jodhpur🤩🤩🤩🤩
what r ur camera settings who do street photography?
Watch the video called "Start curshing street photography" it has everthing detailed!! :)
Thanks for watching. Also, I just the new video! th-cam.com/video/G5XDESCBHzI/w-d-xo.html Enjoy!!
but you are using wrong lens for street photography. I think right lens would be 35 mm or 50 mm
there are no right or wrong lens for street. its just what you're used to/comfortable with
Good video, but one thing: your backgrounds in the video parts are sometimes blown out..
Great video anyway
Thanks!
thanks for breaking my stereotype
yhh! i found it