I haven't done much street shooting, but I have photographed a lot at music events, indoor and outdoor festivals.
My experience is that when I'm carrying my Olympus 5050 people are acting suspicious. When I'm using the DS, and carrying a couple of lenses, people treat me differently. But I do believe the difference is _in_ me. I act with more authority, when carrying what I consider "proper" tools. When I act like a "pro", people treat me like a pro. I occasionally take pictures of children in the festival crowd. When I do, I usually ask the parents for their mail address. When the pictures are done, I send them a mail with a link. Most parents appreciate this. Result: No questions asked. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) > -----Original Message----- > From: Markus Maurer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 26. oktober 2005 17:16 > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: PESO: The Check Out - MMA > > Hi Paul > If I carry more than one camera body and a monopod and some more stuff > with > me I seem to look automatically like a photo journalist or professional > and > not like an amateur. Nowadays I say that I will send the good pictures to > the local newspaper when people ask whether I work for the press. That > works > pretty well so far here... > > greetings > Markus > > >>believe it's easier to take pictures of people in public places > >>when you're accompanied by at least one other photographer. > >> >
