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Portrait photography... overcoming the fear

positivenote · 2013-05-07 23:01:44

Hi All, ive been shooting for years and years, but over the past 5-6 years i kind of stopped taking portraits. Dont know why, i just found other stuff more interesting, but now im finding it really difficult shooting people again. Previously i would have had no probs asking someone if I could take their photo but now I…

07-05-2013 11:01pm

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positivenote

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Hi All,
ive been shooting for years and years, but over the past 5-6 years i kind of stopped taking portraits. Dont know why, i just found other stuff more interesting, but now im finding it really difficult shooting people again. Previously i would have had no probs asking someone if I could take their photo but now I just freeze at the prospect. Anyone any tips on how to approach strangers to pose?
cheers

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#2 07-05-2013 11:40pm

inkedpt

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There's an idea on the net called 100 strangers, they give a few basic tips.
http://www.100strangers.com/index.asp?Pageid=18

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#3 08-05-2013 4:01pm

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It all depends on your approach. I suggest that you talk to your subjects and have a bit of banter with them, get them smiling and then ask to take a photo. Most people will love to have their photos taken.
Here is a link to some I took on Sunday in Greystones >>>>>http://www.greystonesguide.ie/gourmet-greystones-2013/

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