Digital Photography 1 on 1: Episode 70: Street Photography: Adorama Photography TV

Adorama Photography TV presents Digital Photography One on One with Mark Wallace. How do you approach strangers on the street and take ther pictures? In this episode, Mark Wallace shares his personal approach to street photography, which includes shooting informal "street portraits" of strangers with their permisison. (In other forms of street photography, photographers may not ask permission and may shoot candids so the subjects never know they are being photographed, which is a very different approach.) How does Mark approach people? How does he get a conversation started that leads to their allowing him to take their portrait.

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[KayFrankThomas]

And after watching this I pray that people won't ask this question: "What camera is good for street photography? Canon or Nikon? And what lens?" seriously don't ask that question.

[Snakekilla12]

@adoramaTV how about the legality in using street backdrops? do you avoid logos, unique designs, etc?

[vincentiusherie]

Superb photos, Mark.. Really beautiful. I love street photography and will try some of the tips sure enough. My main problem so far is that most of the time i still feel reluctant to approach total strangers, so i usually steal the shots. Seeing what talking can do to your photos, i might need to change my approach :D

[essellar]

@Snakekilla12 Depending on the jurisdiction, much of that is covered by the doctrine of Fair Use (in the USA) or by Fair Dealing (Commonwealth countries). Similar exceptions to copyright exist elsewhere. Things that merely appear in a photo as background are usually covered; if they are the *subject* of the photo, then copyright prevails. There are grey areas when a property release is recommended even if not needed. Consult a lawyer or your national/regional professional photo org for more.

[Amatugold]

@KayFrankThomas Seriously! It's like "What car is good for driving?"

[allisonxm102]

I contacted a lawyer for a question about taking photographs of children, and the lawyer stated that you have every right to take photographs of children even without permission. Though, it probably makes the most sense to ask the parents.

[offspringy]

Some gorgeous shots there, but dont you fear the the parents at times, everyone seems very touchy when it comes to "adults taking photos of kids"

[DemonCrucify]

Hey Mark, thanks alot. I lower my saturation for my portraits and it look perfect. Thanks.

[DemonCrucify]

@KayFrankThomas Tell them it's Leica. They can't afford it anyways. lols

[MultiCurlytops]

Great tips!!! There's not straight answer, I think you just have to use your common sense! Just booked a course in London for street photography so will update you once I have completed it.....

[iFloridaAllStar]

What post processing software/computer do you use? Windows/Apple? Aperture/Photoshop/something else?