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Street Portraits

from Jeff Spirer (jeff@spirer.com)

Well I've been out testing out a new camera, took this shot, and started thinking about it. Usually when we think of "portrait" we think about getting someone to be in a certain position and/or location, look a certain way, be subjected to lighting and/or light modification, and actively participate in being photographed. On the other hand, when we think about "street" we think of shooting someone doing what they are doing, even with permission, rather than interacting with the photographer regarding the photograph. So lately I have started asking people if I can take their photograph, but I just photograph them "as is." I'm not sure what to call this, but to me, it's somewhere in between. Thoughts?
(posted 8769 days ago)

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