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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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[–] jtillery1@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is a fucked up attitude, you have no respect. You could care less if the person doesnt want their pic taken, you are going to do it cause you know your right. You are a shitbag photog.

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

I get the shots. It's street photography. Some of the greats have done worse. I don't care about some Karen bitching on a sidewalk telling me who and who I cannot shoot. I'm done with having to explain myself. I take the shots. I'm not asking permission. I'm just taking them. Who can get your shots however you want to.