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| Just a little different |
| Capture details | |||
| Focal Length (real): | 135 mm | Aperture: | f/2.8 |
| Shutter Speed: | 0.001 sec (1/1000) | ISO: | 1600 |
| Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II | |||
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| Opposing concerns |
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| Focal Length (real): | 200 mm | Aperture: | f/2.8 |
| Shutter Speed: | 0.001 sec (1/1250) | ISO: | 200 |
| Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II | |||
I would like to introduce you all to a very good friend of mine.
I have known her for close to a decade now. She is a wonderful person, and a beautiful woman. She’s also a budding photography amateur.
We caught up for lunch the other day, and I finally got her to agree to let me take some shots of her. Surprisingly, she is quite shy in front of the lens, even though she is very photogenic. So, without further ado, I give you… Shreya.
I also give you a couple of snaps of the restaurant itself. It is, actually, one of the most inviting eateries I have been in, in terms of photography. The whole place is packed with detail, warm colours, and warm light.
The food is also not too bad.
For the curious, all these shots, save the one with the chandelier, are in the ISO4000-8000 range.
Taking candids of strangers on the street is an artform in itself. The requirements to perform well are:
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.
