How do street photographers overcome psychological barriers?

Street photography, in addition to paying attention to concealment, popular dress, small equipment, it is also very important to overcome psychological obstacles. How to overcome psychological barriers?

First, street shooting is different from portrait shooting. In most cases, people are regarded as an element in the scene. Be generous, shoot public places, not "privacy". This will not add psychological burden to your street shooting.

Second, the camera is always activated and blind shot is often used. It is best to take the required scene into the lens without being discovered by the other party and keep the original natural state. If the other person finds out, he will smile or wave. In most cases, the other party will respond in a friendly way. If the other party doesn't cooperate and doesn't push, don't push.

Third, when you need each other's cooperation, communicate with each other in a friendly way, and shoot the moment you need without affecting each other's normal activities.

An example of blind shooting: rest, 2065438+February 27, 2007, shot in a commercial building in Dalian. The waiters on the billboard warmly entertain customers, while the waiters at work are taking a nap, playing mobile phones or taking a nap.

It is normal to say that psychological disorders are a bit serious, which is nothing more than some psychological emotions. Don't worry too much, it can be improved.

Novice street shooting psychological emotions: nervous, timid, shy, hesitant, afraid of being discovered by others …

There should be positive emotions: natural and graceful, not hiding anything, self-confidence, integrity, courtesy and respect. ...

How to establish a correct psychology of street shooting?

First, nervousness, timidity and shyness can be solved by psychological suggestion. Give orders to the body, don't be shy, don't be afraid, we haven't done anything bad. If this is difficult for you, I will teach you a way to practice relaxation: you can ask the opposite sex politely in the street, or think of some ways to improve your shyness! The point is to force yourself.

Second, the body is straight and generous, excessive tension and hesitation plus hiding with a camera will make people look suspicious. What's worse, the subject may feel obscene and like a bad person!

Third, correct your attitude and keep smiling! As the saying goes, people who hold out their hands and don't smile are indispensable for polite smiles!

Fourth, guard against arrogance and rashness and fully respect them! Street shooting, like being a man, must be modest and polite and respect the subject! There is no need to elaborate on the truth of being a man.

Fifth, be prepared to refuse to shoot. Some people or venues refuse you to shoot, so let's go! Don't have psychological shadow, relax! It is normal for street photography to be rejected. The other party has the right, doesn't it?

It is not enough to establish a good psychological state after street shooting, there are still some skills!

First, a small camera or mobile phone, not a big SLR! A camera small enough can make you look ordinary, just like a tourist or photographer. On the contrary, holding a bigger camera will make people feel very alert, or mistake you for a reporter! Don't let people think you are a reporter, or you will be finished. Usually, people will be more wary of journalists, shoot seriously, and may even be beaten.

Second, practice shooting street scenes and people's backs first. Psychological construction can't be completed in a day or two. At first, you can shoot in the street without taking a close-up of your face. When you get used to street shooting, you can shoot people! Step by step, or you may be self-defeating. If you are too scared to shoot in the street, you will lose more than you gain.

Thirdly, I can have an idea in my heart: if I don't shoot, I will miss this wonderful moment forever, and I will regret it to death. With this sentence, buried in your subconscious, it is very useful when you are shy and hesitant!

Four, yes, shoot blindly! The camera is set to Auto or A, and the focus is set to hyperfocal distance. Press the shutter directly without deliberately framing the composition! Passerby: It seems that you left with your camera. Of course, it is difficult to take good photos, and it needs some practice!

Fifth, the method of waiting for the rabbit. There is no denying that it is really difficult to pick up the camera and shoot at strangers! We can change our thinking, first construct a picture from a perspective, and then press the shutter when the characters enter the picture!

Seven, try not to show the photos taken in the street to each other! Usually, most people feel that they are not photogenic. You may think that the light, composition, color and expression of this photo are great. If the other person sees that he is not beautiful or handsome, he is likely to let you delete it! Now you want to delete it!

I think so much about the methods and skills of street shooting for the time being and share them later. Finally, say a few things that need attention!

About the right to portrait and privacy!

Don't break into private territory and shoot! Shops or other people's homes ... no matter how beautiful it feels, no matter how big it is!

(3) Third, be polite and fully respect the subject!

I'm Wu Peng @ Photo Poetry, so let's stop here.

1. Be polite, smile, say hello, communicate and get to know each other first.

2, restraint, if the other side is disgusted, don't continue to inspire the other side's disgust.

3. Keep the bottom line, shoot in public, and never shoot privacy.

4. Understand the aesthetics of street shooting-decisive moment, non-decisive moment, etc. Street shooting is not shooting beautiful women all over the street.

5. Take more scenes and take people as one of the elements in the scene instead of taking portraits.

6, generous, neither humble nor supercilious

7, pay more attention to creativity, coincidence, less direct face, or wait until your technology is mature, your style is determined, and your success rate is high, then face it directly.

In case the other party strongly dislikes it, Ka, take out an international award certificate, haha. Show the work to the other party again. Look how great it is. Ha ha.

Taken in the last two days, Beijing street shooting works.

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