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.
I basically don’t go out with the sole intention of photographing people, it just so happens that most of the photos I take generally have people in. If I find someone particularly interesting, I will ask them for a portrait. Most spontaneous ‘street’ moments for me tend to have a human element. Example enclosed. Whether the identity of the person is ascertainable doesn’t really concern me. It is more a case of whether I feel I’m exploiting someone (which I never do), so never take photos of the homeless or people in precarious situations.
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