In a message dated 9/10/98 2:30:18 PM Central Daylight Time, cbarker@primus-
online.de writes:
<< I am pretty useless at getting people to agree to a photo. I am normally
embarrassed to ask and I feel guilty or self-conscious if I don't ask.
Therefore I normally resort to a long-focus lens and sneak one - with often
mediocre results.
Does anyone else worry? Do you have a technique? This is not meant to
sound like a request for the most used chat-up lines with members of the
opposite sex <:-).
Chris Barker <>< >>
Having spent years in the photojournalism gig in another professional
life, I can tell you the most successful strategy is to act confident, even if
you don't feel that way. Just walk up to them like what you are asking is
common place. Begin "directing" the shot along with the asking. Most people,
believe it or not, are happy to participate if they think you know what you
are doing :)
When I first started shooting for a newspaper, I was always flashing a
press pass when I wanted to take photos of an event. Then I read somewhere
about the "acting like you belong there" system. Very rarely did I ever need a
press pass. I just slung two or three cameras around my neck, walked in and
took charge. It still works to this day, even though I don't shoot
professionally anymore.
Act confident and take charge. Has always worked for me.
Jim
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