🔴 Any tips for street portraits please let us all know below… it’s hard! Also this video is a new format for me, so let me know if you’d like to see more videos like this in the future! Thanks for watching ✌🏻
Love this mate! I think that the most genuine photographs come from having real interactions before taking the picture. I'm starting to take street portraits like you and found nerve racking to ask random people for a photo. I discovered that it's quite easier to just make conversation with someone because of something they are doing and have a proper interaction and after a while telling them what you do and ask them for the picture comes naturally and you can get so much more out of it, just like the last person in the video, the connection can be felt trough the picture. Awesome video man!
This is awesome mate! I currently live in Bangkok and I often will ask for street portraits when I come across an interesting character! Keep doing it mate awesome work !!
I love the images of the two ladies together and the last guy. I think you are very brave and probably did it the hardest way i.e. rush and run. I have watched Paul Reid on You Tube and he has some great advice which I would recommend. He says pick a compelling subject i.e. not just an ordinary person who does not want to be picked out. Couples or groups are easier to work with. Take your time as it is going to be a great talking point for them that day so make it pleasurable for them. Don't practice on people - find someone you really want to shoot and you will come across better. Say you are doing a Portrait project. Most of all don't just click 3 shots and run - that is not the best way. You have broken the ice so now you can develop further. Good luck.
Hi Tim. Something for you to try next time you do this. Introduce yourself first, as it makes it easier for them to tell you their name. Then, ask them what is their favourite song, film or book. It keeps them there as they tell you and enables you to interact with them and get more pictures. Try it with two people and take pictures as they interact with eachother and yourself about what you asked them. Think about taking pictures of people in your own area, shopkeepers for example. (it might be that you already do this and I don't know as I'm new to your channel). Enjoy your weekend.
I have an instagram where I do a very similar thing but I go to different football games and get portraits of fans - it’s a very nerve wracking experience and I’ve had a few weeks off and finding it very hard to get back into it. It is 100% a practice makes perfect and the more you do it the easier it gets Love your stuff keep up the good work!
Ah that sounds fantastic! Drop your Instagram in a comment so we can all check out your work, sounds ace! I’m a big football fan myself so really need to take the camera to some games ✌🏻
@@timjamiesonphotosIt’s _grassroutes_ any advice on the photos and style would be massively appreciated! Hope to see some football stuff on your channel soon 👍🏻
One of my favourite parts of my street photography, love the connection with people, try the fish market on Wednesdays , much more challenging to get a yes .
Thanks for that Tim, very inspirational, took my first street portrait this week, I only had phone on me, I tried my usual approach of street, but it didn't work out, in the end I stopped and asked. So glad I did because on my "posed" portraits the lighting was so much better. I only wish I'd asked his details, as I think his family would like them, but at the time it was spur of the moment and wasn't sure if I got anything worthwhile.
Thanks mate! Yeah it’s can be hard in the moment to remember to ask for their contact deets. It’s definitely a great exercise to try, will be adding portraits into my photo walks from now on for sure
Love the new format with seeing you as you walk around and great to see how you embrace the project, some incredible images and has given me food for thought with regards trying it. Whether I can get out of my comfort zone of shooting from the hip capturing candid images to portrait will be a tough question.
I thought you done very well Tim, but I would say that being a Brummie! the people of Birmingham love having their picture taken and I love it in the City Center, but the weather has to be good and some special offers in New St Wetherspoons before I will jump on the bus to go there, well done and thank you for sharing your day with us!...
Bravo brother! Been hesitating on this one for a while so admire the bravery by just pushing on no matter what... almost like with anything in photography, just when you're about to call it a day, you get the shot, or learn that bit extra or have a great interaction. Good man!
Format works well, Tim. Sporting of you to keep photo-bombers😊. Practical and straightforward approach. People in their environments my preference - so cloth cutter rates high. First image of last series more revealing of persona than the others - see into soul kind of portrait. Film a tad limiting for this kind of shoot - I’d fire off several quick digital shots (silent e-shutter) to get a better chance at a good one. Quick tip: say “We’re done.” and then when subject relaxes take one more. BTW, what was the name of the second gent??😊 Cheers!
My philosophy is that I use my camera as a tool to interact with people, and if I get a rejection I still aim to stop and chat to potential subjects. On a recent trip to the Barbican I got rejected twice, but still had a chat with a fascinating chap from Venice who comes to London once a month to play a church organ, and also a lady from Texas who came to London for love and now tends plants in her old age. If the request for a portrait is accepted, then so much the better but refusals are not to be regarded as a lack of success. The shot of the stall owner cutting his material was the winner for me; I liked how his hand holding the scissors acted as a leading line.
Trying to expand my style (just been doing landscape and my grandkids high school sports), and doing street photography as always interested me... but as you were saying.. the thought of approaching someone makes me nervous. Great video, Tim. Can't wait to watch more of your stuff.
Thank you Tim for this new and inspiring video! Your approach to street photography, which you usually report on in your other videos, is exactly what I would like to be able to reach these days (with all the modesty of an amateur who has only got back to photography for a few months)... Your underlying philosophy of life speaks to me hugely, inspired by photography but with extensions towards the precious notions of attention to others, respect, personal research, acceptance of failures, Carpe Diem... How soothing! And this new experimentation of street portraits, which you show here, is a challenge that I have wanted to try for a long time, but I have not yet managed to overcome my psychological barriers! By sharing your experiences in this way, with sincerity and authenticity, you contribute to giving courage to introverted photographers! Photography can be quite a solitary activity, and I'd like to find ways to make it a more social experience. Personally, I'm still stuck for the moment with disabling beliefs (for example: To what extent is the approach you show here transposable to France, where the way of speaking to strangers seems less "relaxed" to me than in the Anglo-Saxon world? Does the complicated choice of using the informal "tu"/formal "vous" make it more difficult to establish contact in French? What legitimacy do I have, as a totally amateur photographer, to take portraits of strangers, when I have almost no experience at all in portrait photography? Or again: Am I too old, with my graying hair, to avoid looking like a voyeuristic pervert?... 😅) I hope that one day I'll have the courage to take the plunge and try street portraits, to confront myself with the freedom of response of the subjects I choose, and to manage the frightening emotions that such encounters can arouse for the moment... Your videos will undoubtedly help me, and I thank you already for contributing to my path! I look forward to your next sharing of experiences! Toh - IG tohmopi
good luck out there, i did this for a few days in my hometown I live in Baltimore, Maryland. and currently editing them, im annoyed because my wide shots i didnt capture anyones feet lol anyway I love your camera .
Very honest film about how it is, really enjoyed it, I go through the same emotions, wins and fails. Started a project last year around a demonstration which has been rewarding, the interactions are fast and many and I've learned quickly.
Thank you, David! Will be totally honest and say this whole video is way out of my comfort zone, so wasn’t sure if I would even share it. But it means a lot that you like it. Your project sounds great! It’s so rewarding to have interactions rather than just snap candids all the time 🙏🏻
Nice video Tim, love the two women in front of the green gate. I did a couple of strangers projects a few years ago that I posted to Flickr. I really enjoyed the interactions with the people I met and the story’s they told. Cheers.
Interesting video, surprised that you seem so nervous and out of your comfort zone! Just take your time, work the scene, don't always shoot straight on, square! Your normal approach to street photography works, why not portrait? Just engage with the people, practise, practise, practise! Looking forward to seeing more of the same, pethaps using digital!😀
Tim I can imagine how difficult it is, I'm always afraid to approach people, but you're a good person, don't stop, thanks for the video!) I'm waiting for the next series)))
Haha thanks, I was worried it might be a bit cringey in places but that’s sometimes the nature of putting ourselves out there and speaking to strangers, glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻
It might help to give the person upfront a compliment and offer to send them the picture free of charge. Digital helps more in this regard. Thanks for your video.
Jeeeeez, Tim. That hype music! I expected you to come out in sparkly kit or something. Are you sure you're British? :) (Teasing!) And on the topic, I'm also quite shy, so I love (hate love) practicing asking to take photos of people. It takes me a while to warm that up. But you're right about what you said early on: it's about practice. Keep em coming, ole sparkly intro man! Brave brave brave! Love it. Love the art direction. I never get THAT far. I just stand there mutely. Good job on James.
Hi Tim, Thank you for showing us your struggle, and your joy. Most of us are so vulnerable when we go out on the street. Asking people for their portraits is the hardest thing. It's something I avoid at all costs, unfortunately, because street portraits can be so satisfying, especially if you strike a chord with your subject, as you seem to have done with a couple of your subjects in this video. I really want to do more street portraits, and your candid, honest approach here has encouraged me.
So happy to hear that! You should, the worst that can happen is they say no and the best that can happen is they say yes you can get a great portrait from the interaction 🙏🏻
Such a challenge! I don't want to appear to be a "Creeper" when taking photos - especially if the person is opposite sex - I have used telephoto to capture candid facial expression and I like how that works out, but the intimacy of the one to one with verbal exchange... eek. You have inspired me to try this... now i just have to make my feet follow my heart.
It really was a challenge! I suspect it comes a lot easier to some than others, but for an introvert like me it was very hard, but also extremely rewarding and well worth it. I learned so much and recommend every street photographer to give it a try at least once!
Thanks for this enjoyable video. Please do more of those. One or two thoughts: in my opinion you posted the people too far to the background and at least the last guy looked great looking to the side.
Hi, Tim great video. You managed to face your fear and still do it.well-done. Just a quick question if you don't mind , did you ask them to sign a disclaimer ? and if so how did you go about it ? keep up the good work. Cheers Ivan
@timjamiesonphotos that sound a lot less formal and more likely to get permission to take their photo. Perfect, thanks for the reply. It was much appreciated. Cheers ivan
So rear to see or feel anything real on here these day, you manages to capture something raw, somthing worth viewing, you could hear that in your voice too...
I have asked people on the street for a portrait. Usually though it's, "Hey camera guy! Take my picture." I should head out to the Farmer's Market Saturday morning, see if I can get a couple of good photos. And if not, I'll get a nice breakfast.
just my suggestion. maybe shoot a bit wider so we can see the environment they are in also? I think that would add to the story too. thank you. great channel. subscribed.
The act of asking a person is somehow not common here in Indonesia, but i could try next time, but again using only smartphone i highly doubt anyone would take me seriously.
Great watch Tim and I can relate to your apprehension about doing street portraits. A while back I set myself the challenge of a '100 Strangers' project and well remember how I felt about approaching people. However I found it a most satisfying project and enjoyed some great interactions with different people and was frankly amazed at the very high percentage of people that agreed for me to take their portrait. For me the key was being very friendly and positive and like you demonstrated, complimentary. If you are interested some of my results are shown here: th-cam.com/video/MUTMVlEAIsA/w-d-xo.html Of course delete the link if you would prefer not to have it in the comments. Enjoying your videos, maybe we will bump into one another one of these days. :)
Ah thanks so much for the lovely comment! It really is rewarding even though nerve wracking, definitely going to introduce more street portraits into my photo walks! Great stuff, sounds like an awesome project 👌🏻
🔴 Any tips for street portraits please let us all know below… it’s hard!
Also this video is a new format for me, so let me know if you’d like to see more videos like this in the future!
Thanks for watching ✌🏻
I love videos like this. Raw, honest advice. Real interactions, none of that staged social media crap. Super educational and entertaining. Great job!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻
Love this mate! I think that the most genuine photographs come from having real interactions before taking the picture. I'm starting to take street portraits like you and found nerve racking to ask random people for a photo. I discovered that it's quite easier to just make conversation with someone because of something they are doing and have a proper interaction and after a while telling them what you do and ask them for the picture comes naturally and you can get so much more out of it, just like the last person in the video, the connection can be felt trough the picture. Awesome video man!
Bravo, Tim! Great video. I applaud your honesty and willingness to show doubt and anxiety about doing what you love. You're an inspiration 👏👏👏
Thank you, Mike!
3:18 I love that the film cut off the photo perfectly down the middle! Makes for an interesting image imo
Thanks, Kaitlin! 🙏🏻
This is awesome mate! I currently live in Bangkok and I often will ask for street portraits when I come across an interesting character! Keep doing it mate awesome work
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I love the images of the two ladies together and the last guy. I think you are very brave and probably did it the hardest way i.e. rush and run. I have watched Paul Reid on You Tube and he has some great advice which I would recommend. He says pick a compelling subject i.e. not just an ordinary person who does not want to be picked out. Couples or groups are easier to work with. Take your time as it is going to be a great talking point for them that day so make it pleasurable for them. Don't practice on people - find someone you really want to shoot and you will come across better. Say you are doing a Portrait project. Most of all don't just click 3 shots and run - that is not the best way.
You have broken the ice so now you can develop further. Good luck.
Very well done Tim! It is for sure not easy to leave the comfort zone and to ask totally strange people for a portrait!
Thank you!
Hi Tim.
Something for you to try next time you do this. Introduce yourself first, as it makes it easier for them to tell you their name. Then, ask them what is their favourite song, film or book. It keeps them there as they tell you and enables you to interact with them and get more pictures. Try it with two people and take pictures as they interact with eachother and yourself about what you asked them.
Think about taking pictures of people in your own area, shopkeepers for example. (it might be that you already do this and I don't know as I'm new to your channel).
Enjoy your weekend.
I’m happy with my existing approach thanks 👍🏻
I have an instagram where I do a very similar thing but I go to different football games and get portraits of fans - it’s a very nerve wracking experience and I’ve had a few weeks off and finding it very hard to get back into it. It is 100% a practice makes perfect and the more you do it the easier it gets
Love your stuff keep up the good work!
Ah that sounds fantastic! Drop your Instagram in a comment so we can all check out your work, sounds ace! I’m a big football fan myself so really need to take the camera to some games ✌🏻
@@timjamiesonphotosIt’s _grassroutes_ any advice on the photos and style would be massively appreciated! Hope to see some football stuff on your channel soon 👍🏻
One of my favourite parts of my street photography, love the connection with people, try the fish market on Wednesdays , much more challenging to get a yes .
You did great!... Keep at it, as you will see those nerves fade away. Once you find your confidence, the world will open up to you.
As my wife says..."Some will... Some won't... So what!"
Haha great quote!
Thank you mate!
Wow, the focus on these pictures makes me more confident about my focus not always being tack-on, great work, love the photos!
Yeah it’s hard shooting wide open on a film camera to nail focus! I like it better when it’s not perfect
My tips would be, Move them into the light that you want, Pose them how you want them to look, and be positive and take charge.
Good tips!
Thanks for that Tim, very inspirational, took my first street portrait this week, I only had phone on me, I tried my usual approach of street, but it didn't work out, in the end I stopped and asked. So glad I did because on my "posed" portraits the lighting was so much better. I only wish I'd asked his details, as I think his family would like them, but at the time it was spur of the moment and wasn't sure if I got anything worthwhile.
Thanks mate! Yeah it’s can be hard in the moment to remember to ask for their contact deets. It’s definitely a great exercise to try, will be adding portraits into my photo walks from now on for sure
Love the new format with seeing you as you walk around and great to see how you embrace the project, some incredible images and has given me food for thought with regards trying it. Whether I can get out of my comfort zone of shooting from the hip capturing candid images to portrait will be a tough question.
Thank you! I appreciate that. You should definitely try it, it’s a lot of fun
@@timjamiesonphotos will do
I thought you done very well Tim, but I would say that being a Brummie! the people of Birmingham love having their picture taken and I love it in the City Center, but the weather has to be good and some special offers in New St Wetherspoons before I will jump on the bus to go there, well done and thank you for sharing your day with us!...
I'm feeling anxious just watching this!
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That was amazing Tim 👍😊👊. I struggle with this myself big time and I was feeling the angst for you as I was watching 😂. Fair play.
Thanks dude! I appreciate that 🙏🏻
Bravo brother! Been hesitating on this one for a while so admire the bravery by just pushing on no matter what... almost like with anything in photography, just when you're about to call it a day, you get the shot, or learn that bit extra or have a great interaction. Good man!
Thanks dude!
Format works well, Tim. Sporting of you to keep photo-bombers😊. Practical and straightforward approach. People in their environments my preference - so cloth cutter rates high. First image of last series more revealing of persona than the others - see into soul kind of portrait.
Film a tad limiting for this kind of shoot - I’d fire off several quick digital shots (silent e-shutter) to get a better chance at a good one. Quick tip: say “We’re done.” and then when subject relaxes take one more.
BTW, what was the name of the second gent??😊 Cheers!
Thanks heaps mate! 🙏🏻
I can see myself so much in this video. Really comforting connection and inspiring to get out the box ❤ thank you for sharing always!
Such a lovely comment thank you so much! 🙏🏻
My philosophy is that I use my camera as a tool to interact with people, and if I get a rejection I still aim to stop and chat to potential subjects. On a recent trip to the Barbican I got rejected twice, but still had a chat with a fascinating chap from Venice who comes to London once a month to play a church organ, and also a lady from Texas who came to London for love and now tends plants in her old age. If the request for a portrait is accepted, then so much the better but refusals are not to be regarded as a lack of success. The shot of the stall owner cutting his material was the winner for me; I liked how his hand holding the scissors acted as a leading line.
That’s it! I’m so used to capturing candids that I sometimes feel disconnected, so happy to get some portraits into the mix too
Trying to expand my style (just been doing landscape and my grandkids high school sports), and doing street photography as always interested me... but as you were saying.. the thought of approaching someone makes me nervous. Great video, Tim. Can't wait to watch more of your stuff.
Sounds great! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Thank you Tim for this new and inspiring video! Your approach to street photography, which you usually report on in your other videos, is exactly what I would like to be able to reach these days (with all the modesty of an amateur who has only got back to photography for a few months)... Your underlying philosophy of life speaks to me hugely, inspired by photography but with extensions towards the precious notions of attention to others, respect, personal research, acceptance of failures, Carpe Diem... How soothing!
And this new experimentation of street portraits, which you show here, is a challenge that I have wanted to try for a long time, but I have not yet managed to overcome my psychological barriers!
By sharing your experiences in this way, with sincerity and authenticity, you contribute to giving courage to introverted photographers! Photography can be quite a solitary activity, and I'd like to find ways to make it a more social experience.
Personally, I'm still stuck for the moment with disabling beliefs (for example: To what extent is the approach you show here transposable to France, where the way of speaking to strangers seems less "relaxed" to me than in the Anglo-Saxon world? Does the complicated choice of using the informal "tu"/formal "vous" make it more difficult to establish contact in French? What legitimacy do I have, as a totally amateur photographer, to take portraits of strangers, when I have almost no experience at all in portrait photography? Or again: Am I too old, with my graying hair, to avoid looking like a voyeuristic pervert?... 😅)
I hope that one day I'll have the courage to take the plunge and try street portraits, to confront myself with the freedom of response of the subjects I choose, and to manage the frightening emotions that such encounters can arouse for the moment... Your videos will undoubtedly help me, and I thank you already for contributing to my path!
I look forward to your next sharing of experiences!
Toh - IG tohmopi
Ah thank you for the lovely long comment! All I can say is just try it, you never know what might happen :)
Great video and experience, that you shared with us! Thank you, mate!
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻
good luck out there, i did this for a few days in my hometown I live in Baltimore, Maryland. and currently editing them, im annoyed because my wide shots i didnt capture anyones feet lol anyway I love your camera .
Very honest film about how it is, really enjoyed it, I go through the same emotions, wins and fails. Started a project last year around a demonstration which has been rewarding, the interactions are fast and many and I've learned quickly.
Thank you, David! Will be totally honest and say this whole video is way out of my comfort zone, so wasn’t sure if I would even share it. But it means a lot that you like it. Your project sounds great! It’s so rewarding to have interactions rather than just snap candids all the time 🙏🏻
Hello Tim, I can feel that it wasn't easy for you. It is not easy for me either. Thanks for the video! I love this format.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙏🏻
Great honest video. Thanks for posting. I've never had the bottle to ask folk for these, so good to see your feelings and journey
Thanks heaps mate! Appreciate that 🙏🏻
Nice video Tim, love the two women in front of the green gate. I did a couple of strangers projects a few years ago that I posted to Flickr. I really enjoyed the interactions with the people I met and the story’s they told. Cheers.
Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it. It was a fun exercise and nice to experiment with something new
Interesting video, surprised that you seem so nervous and out of your comfort zone! Just take your time, work the scene, don't always shoot straight on, square! Your normal approach to street photography works, why not portrait? Just engage with the people, practise, practise, practise!
Looking forward to seeing more of the same, pethaps using digital!😀
Thanks for always being inspirational. 🙂
Ah thank you, Scott! That’s far too kind 🙏🏻
@@timjamiesonphotos It was my pleasure.
I do street portraits in Birmingham every weekend, Will be there in the morning
Tim I can imagine how difficult it is, I'm always afraid to approach people, but you're a good person, don't stop, thanks for the video!) I'm waiting for the next series)))
Thanks mate, appreciate that!
Felt the nerves myself. Enjoyed this, so more please.
Haha thanks, I was worried it might be a bit cringey in places but that’s sometimes the nature of putting ourselves out there and speaking to strangers, glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻
Great video. Very honest and real.
Thank you! 🙏🏻
It might help to give the person upfront a compliment and offer to send them the picture free of charge. Digital helps more in this regard. Thanks for your video.
Yeah I did that on pretty much every approach in this video 😆. I don’t really shoot digital anymore so film will have to do!
I did that in Chester, got loads of positive responses; tried it in Birmingham got mostly rejections!
I think it’s really down to the place and the day, never know what you’re gonna get but that’s what makes street photography so exciting!
Jeeeeez, Tim. That hype music! I expected you to come out in sparkly kit or something. Are you sure you're British? :) (Teasing!)
And on the topic, I'm also quite shy, so I love (hate love) practicing asking to take photos of people. It takes me a while to warm that up. But you're right about what you said early on: it's about practice. Keep em coming, ole sparkly intro man! Brave brave brave! Love it. Love the art direction. I never get THAT far. I just stand there mutely. Good job on James.
😂 Thanks mate! Maybe I’ll bust out the sparkly kit one of these days
Hi Tim, Thank you for showing us your struggle, and your joy. Most of us are so vulnerable when we go out on the street. Asking people for their portraits is the hardest thing. It's something I avoid at all costs, unfortunately, because street portraits can be so satisfying, especially if you strike a chord with your subject, as you seem to have done with a couple of your subjects in this video.
I really want to do more street portraits, and your candid, honest approach here has encouraged me.
So happy to hear that! You should, the worst that can happen is they say no and the best that can happen is they say yes you can get a great portrait from the interaction 🙏🏻
Such a challenge! I don't want to appear to be a "Creeper" when taking photos - especially if the person is opposite sex - I have used telephoto to capture candid facial expression and I like how that works out, but the intimacy of the one to one with verbal exchange... eek. You have inspired me to try this... now i just have to make my feet follow my heart.
It really was a challenge! I suspect it comes a lot easier to some than others, but for an introvert like me it was very hard, but also extremely rewarding and well worth it. I learned so much and recommend every street photographer to give it a try at least once!
Thanks for this enjoyable video. Please do more of those. One or two thoughts: in my opinion you posted the people too far to the background and at least the last guy looked great looking to the side.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Hi, Tim great video. You managed to face your fear and still do it.well-done. Just a quick question if you don't mind , did you ask them to sign a disclaimer ? and if so how did you go about it ? keep up the good work. Cheers Ivan
Thanks! No I didn’t ask them for a disclaimer but asked for emails should I ever want to submit one to a competition or something like that :)
@timjamiesonphotos that sound a lot less formal and more likely to get permission to take their photo. Perfect, thanks for the reply. It was much appreciated. Cheers ivan
So rear to see or feel anything real on here these day, you manages to capture something raw, somthing worth viewing, you could hear that in your voice too...
Ah very kind thank you! 🙏🏻
I have asked people on the street for a portrait. Usually though it's, "Hey camera guy! Take my picture." I should head out to the Farmer's Market Saturday morning, see if I can get a couple of good photos. And if not, I'll get a nice breakfast.
It’s definitely fun to do! My film camera seems to get a lot of attention from folks as well ha, it’s a talking point
My tip - If someone shows an interest or comments on the camera, that’s a green light for a portrait. 🚦 📸
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just my suggestion. maybe shoot a bit wider so we can see the environment they are in also? I think that would add to the story too. thank you. great channel. subscribed.
Glad you like the channel 👍🏻
The act of asking a person is somehow not common here in Indonesia, but i could try next time, but again using only smartphone i highly doubt anyone would take me seriously.
Give it a try! You never know what you might get out of it
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It beats walking the streets.
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Nice!
Maybe you need to make it clear to them that you don't charge for your photoshoot.
I’m quite happy with my approach, no one was worried I was going to charge them haha
any cheap ways to develop films?
Not really, do it yourself is the cheapest way, otherwise in the UK PPP Cameras are excellent
I'm chicken. I steal shots rather 😅
Manchester..almost always..No
😂 that made me laugh, it’s grim up north. Just kidding, I love Manchester - would like to give it a try up there
I like his style but it doesn't shoot me and the reason is the subject is posing. I prefer natural photos
Yeah that’s kinda the point with portrait photography
Why don't you just take a candid scene shots...
Did you even watch the intro to this video? I explain it there jeeze
Great watch Tim and I can relate to your apprehension about doing street portraits. A while back I set myself the challenge of a '100 Strangers' project and well remember how I felt about approaching people. However I found it a most satisfying project and enjoyed some great interactions with different people and was frankly amazed at the very high percentage of people that agreed for me to take their portrait. For me the key was being very friendly and positive and like you demonstrated, complimentary.
If you are interested some of my results are shown here: th-cam.com/video/MUTMVlEAIsA/w-d-xo.html
Of course delete the link if you would prefer not to have it in the comments. Enjoying your videos, maybe we will bump into one another one of these days. :)
Ah thanks so much for the lovely comment! It really is rewarding even though nerve wracking, definitely going to introduce more street portraits into my photo walks! Great stuff, sounds like an awesome project 👌🏻