Ok, this project is going to take longer than I thought. I’m only six pictures in, and I’m already extremely selective in who I want to photograph. In fact, I only take pictures of people who when I spot them on the street I say to myself “whoa, cool!” If they don’t get a “whoa, cool!” then I don’t even bother. I bet I can finish this project in one weekend if I actually went for quantity. But, I’m here for quality! They have to have the “whoa, cool!” factor.
Today, there were thousands of people on the streets. Tourists. Kids. Families. High-class couples. Old people. Hot Chicks. Skater dudes. Plenty of people to shoot, right? Ennnhhh, wrong! Most of them never really caught my interest (except the hot chicks, but I can't go around photographing exclusively hot chicks. That's weird and creepy......or could I???? :D ). Not enough "whoa, cool!" factor. That’s until I saw some dude with a dope afro and red pants with boots to match. That's when I meet Freddy.
Turns out, Freddy is from San Francisco and in Munich for work. When I asked for his photograph, he asked if he can get a print. Of course, I said yes. Then jokingly he said, “well, then get to work.” So, Freddy, if you read this, message me here (or through any one of my links) so I can get that photo out to ya.
*Technique:
Like I said, now I’m comfortable taking photographs of strangers. I’m beginning to be more aware of my surroundings, the subject, the pose, and the lights. This is good. It means I’m progressing. I’m getting more attuned to ALL the aspects of the photograph and approach.
As I self-critique the interaction with Freddy, I wish I would have posed him a certain way. He had a cool bracelet with earrings to compliment. If I had to redo the shot, I would have shot straight-on and cropped from the chest up. I would have asked him to cross his arms across his chest so it would show off his bracelet. Just a thought. I did, however, asked Freddy to move away from the busy crowd and onto the sidewalk to get a better backdrop.
It’s all a learning experience :D
Lol awesome post and maybe at least one hot chick ;) haha but this is a great photo, I like how you choose the people with great colours in them, like this photo with his pants and shirt complete opposites but complimenting the photo. Great shot :)
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