Taking candids of strangers on the street is an artform in itself. The requirements to perform well are:
- Be there with a camera (pretty much rule #1 in anything)
- Spot the activity
- Capture it in, or out of (your call), context
Oftentimes, however, you also need to interact with your subject, either to extend/elaborate on what just occurred, or to obtain consent for the photographs. In most cases, this is an easy task. Within the boundaries of common sense, people, if approached properly, and respectfully, will more than agree to pose for you. In this example bellow, for instance, all that was required was an exchange of nods between the man, and myself, and I shot off 30-40 shots in the span of 2 minutes.
Beware, however, that there are, also, people that react badly to any sort of lens being pointed at them. In such cases, it is best to apease and avoid the confrontation, as your “opponent” is not approaching you from a rational standpoint.
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