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Any other street photographers themselves avoiding taking photos of people? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by sm26ali@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

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To be more specific as time passed I’ve noticed a shift in the way I approach street photography, in the earlier days I’d be more open to photograph people on the streets and while I still do, I’ve adjusted to taking photos from more of a distance or ideally from angles where their faces aren’t directly in the frame. Feels a bit weird at times because you’d think that as you shoot more you get comfortable with these scenarios. Maybe it’s a form of growth to respect peoples personal space, a bit more but I also just prefer that look. I don’t think there is a right or wrong way to handle street photography but curious to hear what others have experienced over time.

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[–] crownyc@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Obviously depends on what style of street photography you shoot it. But IMO true candid photos for me can't involve me working around and trying to respect feelings of others. Now it doesn't mean sticking the cam in their face or stalking them, that's wrong, but the true scope of a candid street photographer isn't just that the subject is going about their business unfettered by the knowledge that they are being filmed but also the photographer going about his or her business of shooting unfettered by trying to be politically correct or nice or respectful. When you start trying to be that it takes away from your artistic vibe and flow by introducing artificial barriers that you now have to navigate. My take.

[–] pinkpanter555@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I totally agree I noticed a shift in street photography especially after covid lockdowns many just shoot photos from a distance and oh I am Bruce gilden. Or shoot down the road with persons back against the lens. I like to go close I use two lenses one is a 24 mm and my favourite is a 28 mm. For me a 35 mm is boring. That’s just my opinion and what’s with this new trend people just taking a photo of a random house or car 👀👀