The little girl at Arab Street

[Yamakasi]

was taking photos along Arab Street along when i chanced upon another photographer doing a model shoot but what caught my eye was the little girl who was at the shoot together with the photographer, assistant and the model. At first, I was hesitant to take photos of the little girl because i was not sure how the rest will react but after first few photos, i realised that the little girl was ok with me shooting her and the assistant even encouraged her to smile at the cam..so i sort of stay with them for awhile to take a few more photos.

Not sure if this should be posted here or under streets and candids section. I am more inclined to post here as I though it seem more suited here but if the moderators feel otherwise, please help to move to the correct section



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[Wurdelak]

nice!!!

 

[signoftimes]

Wow! She's adorable, definitely future model substance with her poses at that age. Nice!

 

[Yamakasi]

nice!!!

thanks

 

[Yamakasi]

Wow! She's adorable, definitely future model substance with her poses at that age. Nice!

she is definitely adorable....hopefully i can have a chance to shoot her again..

 

[Agetan]

Did you ask permission from the parents? Kids are generally ok with camera shooting them, but parents sometimes do mind. So I would do myself a favour of ask for permission first and that way, you can get better shot rather then half done shots.

Respect the subject that you are going to take the pictures and you will do much better.

Sorry I just hate it when someone just point a camera at my children and start shooting and not even a word of hi or smile with my children. I find it rude as a father and as a photographer who specialises in Children Portraiture.

Regards,

Hart

 

[Yamakasi]

Did you ask permission from the parents? Kids are generally ok with camera shooting them, but parents sometimes do mind. So I would do myself a favour of ask for permission first and that way, you can get better shot rather then half done shots.

Respect the subject that you are going to take the pictures and you will do much better.

Sorry I just hate it when someone just point a camera at my children and start shooting and not even a word of hi or smile with my children. I find it rude as a father and as a photographer who specialises in Children Portraiture.

Regards,

Hart

hi...thanks for the advice..next time if i come across such opportunities again..i will be sure to ask for permission before shooting..

 

[ballwackers]

True. In London my buddy almost pounded a camera toting tourist who did this. I'm not saying my buddy was right - but this is a bigger issue in some countries.. so just be aware.

 

[wolfton]

Sadly, the most beautiful pics of children that I have seen are not those done in studios, but those that are done candidly in a non pre-medidated manner. The connection between me, the viewer, and the picture is just so different. I guess that's why the top stock agency is now looking at tapping the enthusiast photographers for such shots.

Frankly sometimes when you are out shooting, you don't even know who the parents are. That is one of the challenges we face. Yet you know there is that moment which you do not wanna miss that shot.

It's a call we have to make. To take or not take that shot. I will almost always choose the former. If the parent do confront later, tell them what you are doing, show them your previous work (gotta make sure you have them) and offer them the photo, and if they are still not appeased, delete it and move on. Many great street photographers, including Steve McCurry, experience that in their life. That's life.

To TS don't be discouraged. Just continue trying what you love doing and be prepared for any possible confrontation you may face.

 

[NineEleven]

Some of them are quite nice & with a stronger edit, they will look good.

Realised that usually city dwellers are more sensitive due to copyrights etc etc & we can find more welcoming attitudes from the countrysides. But Hart is right, better to ask if in doubt. I wouldn't freak out if someone shoots my kids but a chat would be nice.

 

[neseki]

wow..looks so natural and nice~