Dan Scott wrote: When someone comes along > looking for something interesting to shoot, their interest in you is > most likely in exploiting your misery for their benefit. > > I think that is wrong. >
I disagree. I shoot street people every now and then. I always pay them quite well, usually five US dollars. I talk to them about their situation and their aspirations. I have found that almost all are very pleased to be able to earn a few dollars as a model, and that many are anxious to talk to someone. I shot this fellow at night on a Santa Monica, California street corner. He's there all the time, and we have spoken on several occassions. You can see the five dollar bill in is hands. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=800895&size=lg Paul
