My dude, find a street photography sub and ask the question there. Those are folks that have already wrestled with the issues and not some random bunch of people giving you their opinion, many from a place of shocking levels of ignorance. It does not help that there is a LOT shitty street photography out there, everyone may be a “photographer” these days but that does not immediately imbue them with talent or skill. A street photography sub should lead you to some trusty outstanding work, both from an artistic perspective and a historical value perspective.
Street photography is a genre that requires a certain level of conviction and tact. If you lack conviction then this is not the genre for you, it is not for the faint of heart. You DO need to be aware of the laws and rules for where you live or travel to as public photography does not have a universal set of rules/laws jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
My only comment about Instagram is don’t seek validation from that… platform it is not what it used to be.
Good luck. Don’t let ignorance be your guide and dissuade you from something that may give you joy.
My dude, find a street photography sub and ask the question there. Those are folks that have already wrestled with the issues and not some random bunch of people giving you their opinion, many from a place of shocking levels of ignorance. It does not help that there is a LOT shitty street photography out there, everyone may be a “photographer” these days but that does not immediately imbue them with talent or skill. A street photography sub should lead you to some trusty outstanding work, both from an artistic perspective and a historical value perspective.
Street photography is a genre that requires a certain level of conviction and tact. If you lack conviction then this is not the genre for you, it is not for the faint of heart. You DO need to be aware of the laws and rules for where you live or travel to as public photography does not have a universal set of rules/laws jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
My only comment about Instagram is don’t seek validation from that… platform it is not what it used to be.
Good luck. Don’t let ignorance be your guide and dissuade you from something that may give you joy.