Useful Tips | How To Be A Street Photographer

Aku pun bukannya pandai shoot gambar pun. Main hentam kromo je. Tapi tertarik untuk share this article.  Mana tau lepas ni boleh praktiskan. Credit to picturecorrect.com for this tips.

DO's

1. Dress for the occasion. The key is to blend in with everyone else as to go unnoticed. If you’re shooting in a farmers market, don’t go dressed in a suit and tie.
2. Carry minimal equipment. Choose a camera and lens and leave it at that. Leave the camera bags, backpacks, and vests at home. Remember, you’re trying NOT to look like a photographer!
3. Turn off your flash and set your camera settings accordingly before you go out. Nothing draws attention to a photographer more than a bright flash.
4. Use aperture priority mode and center focus. It’s better to get the shot than miss out on it because you were fumbling with the settings.
5. Be patient! Look for settings that are busy and naturally interesting. Wait for the right shot. You don’t want to miss on out the real action because you were wasting time photographing a mediocre one.

DON'T's

1. Don’t use a camera that makes loud beeps or sounds that cannot be turned off. You are trying to avoid drawing attention to your photography.
2. Don’t look like a photographer. Ideally, you will appear to be just another pedestrian taking an occasional snapshot.
3. Don’t follow people around or act like a creep. Even if you are especially sneaky, no one likes to be followed. If you get caught stalking someone you could get into trouble.
4. Don’t rush at people and shove your camera in their face. Not only will you offend some people, but your photographs will lack that candid look. In some instances, it’s okay for your subject to acknowledge that you are photographing them. However, this doesn’t mean to go at them paparazzi style.