I read a blog post the other day where the author knocked the idea of shooting a landmark or other 'generic' location that a million other photographers have already shot. "Why would you want the same photo on your website that is on everyone else's website?" he asked. And went on to imply that if you didn't spend hours or days scouting a traditional location for a photo angle that no one else has ever come up with then somehow you're taking the easy way out. You're not a professional.
Well duh! No kidding! You do you, I'll shoot what I like, regardless of the thousands that have been there before me. They aren't me. Maybe I'll get a better shot, maybe not as good, but it'll be my shot. Why do I have to look at yours because you got there before me? Makes no sense at all.
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I forced myself to get back out on the street Monday afternoon since I haven't been out in a while. Most of my shooting lately has been paid jobs, either real estate or the recent festivals I've been posting. It gave me a chance to use my new Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ300 camera, which I like, but still not sure the 1/2.3 sensor is big enough to give detailed, sharp photos. While street photography is forgiving in regards to sharp, crisp images, I'm still wondering if I should send the Lumix back for a better quality street-savy camera. The verdict I came to was they seem 'sharp enough,' and the stealthiness of the camera makes it easier to get more candid shots, so I'm going to take it out one more time this week and make a final decision whether to return or not. The photos will be in this gallery for a few weeks before I pull them down. Feel free to comment.
My Fifth Point-of-View Street Photography video, also filmed in Indianapolis, Indiana, was another sunny, hot July afternoon with lots of contrast and shadows for the collection.
See my collection of Street Photography Images here. Street Photography Workshops available where you can learn how to shoot and edit street photography no matter what town or city you live in or near. Contact me for workshop info. After a couple of weeks away from downtown, I ventured back a couple days ago to add several new street images to my collection, as well as another Point-of-View Video. Check it out and feel free to leave a comment and let me know what you think. See my collection of Street Photography Images here. Street Photography Workshops available where you can learn how to shoot and edit street photography no matter what town or city you live in or near. Contact me for workshop info. My third Point-of-View Street Photography video filmed in Indianapolis, Indiana - this one on July 9, 2019. The photos in this video were taken in downtown Indy late in the day between 6-7pm on a sunny weekday to take advantage of the long shadows and contrast. See my collection of Street Photography Images here. Street Photography Workshops available where you can learn how to shoot and edit street photography no matter what town or city you live in or near. Contact me for workshop info. |
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