5 Secrets to Street Photography in Public When You're Shy

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00:00 Asking strangers for photos live
00:39 Shy photography introduction
01:16 unlock your photography in 30 days
01:26 #1 How to Ninja Mode
02:45 #2 How to Shoot differently street portraits
04:32 #3 How not shooting alone is helping
06:17 #4 Positive Impact Street Photography
07:01 Example asking for street portrait of stranger

[RobinHartJones]

I am too shy to just ask people in the street but I find that if you go to a street event, eg a parade or a festival, where people dress up then people are expecting to be looked at and will pose without being asked.

[cotswoldphotographers]

I don’t ask many people because I’m very introverted but whenever I do they say yes 👍 joyeux Noël 🎄

[CrustyClad]

23 years as a bartender and it still took me awhile before I could confidently approach a stranger. After the first few, ya get in the groove and just go with the flow. The results improve dramatically after that. Long as your friendly, have open body language and not pushy...80% and higher is pretty common for me.

[MitchGoyen]

I did portraits of random people for my major work in highschool. I find it makes it easy to give them a reason when you ask for a picture so instead of "can i take your picture" you would say "I'm working on this project at the moment where I go around taking portraits of random people, do you mind if I take your picture?" also helps if you can show them some previous photos.

[realthoprivate]

Good video. As photography is #1 hobby for the extremely introvert, this is very useful.

[RolandKaufmann]

Before I started street photography I would never talk to strangers while walking around. Now I see it as a great way to spend time and meet great people. The more I do it the better I've got at approaching and having a positive experience. I'd say 80% of the people I ask say yes to a photo these days!

[duschbrauser]

Totally depends on the country. In Japan it really seems to be easier than in most European countries.

[davidjohnson]

I think that people in Asian countries are more tolerant and less defensive when it comes to street photographers. But here in Houston Texas I've done some street photography and I do it very discreetly. I never really approached anyone and ask if I could take a picture of them. Mainly because I think the picture is going to be disappointing. I am still learning how to think quickly on my feet. I find that most people, especially younger females know how to take better pictures with their cell phones. Then most photographers do with their professional cameras. I lived in Chicago most of my life and I remember watching a video on YouTube of a photographer that just bought a camera from a local store there and he took pictures of some females walking near the store and they attacked him and I think through his camera on the ground after beating him up. I guess I need to get that image out of my head 🙂

[philadams]

When with a friend, you can set up the shot you want using them as the model, then just wait for the right person to enter the scene. When you ask them, it seems natural because you were gonna take the photo anyway

[mouta]

it's all about how sociable you are, if you are that kind of brave, talky & smily person you can always take portraits of whoever you meet in streets... I live in morocco and i used to do street portraits here and in europe, i found that in europe it is easier to convince people to shoot them

[smlofiguy]

Hi!
I`m a street photographer in Russia.
And in Russia many people don`t like a lot of attention to themself. And that`s why I hear more often "No" or questions "What for?".
It`s realy sad me, because I want to give them some smile.
Btw thank you for you video. I am goint to try to use your tips!!
Lovely💙

[drewhoyle]

in an entire year, and with capturing well over 1000 people's photo (no that wasn't a typo), I've had 2 people say no thank you. I've always used the tactic of (be polite, never take a photo of someone anyway if they say no, and always be transparent on honest about why you want to take their photo if they ask).

[batschogvinjilia]

Don't try to ask people in Germany. When I do they always " Ich rufe die Polizei an " ))))

[LeeAllen]

Great tips Pierre. I just love your videos. Photography is one of my favorite things to do these days. It's such a joy. Thanks.

[charmerci]

Years ago, I got up the nerve to ask a Parisian woman sitting drinking a tea at a table. She said no.

[DjimmyTrovy]

0:28 That's a pretty steezy kickflip right there. <3

[australianboy]

I’m located in Korea and most people will say “no” when asked. It’s certainly easier if you’re a foreigner and/or if you have a big follower base on instagram (they’re more likely to accept after seeing your account with other street photos)

[jkb_cine]

Helping me be a better photographer AND get over my social anxiety, thanks!

[sailingdoughnut]

I love the idea of printing it directly like in 7:52 - Makes it super unique. What pocket printer is that?

[scottmuir]

So I've been in Sales for 20+ years of my life, and so being in front of people is my business. But when I take an image of people, I get nervous (not sure why)… So I adopted a technique - I run my 5DMKIV with battery grip and either a 24-105L F4 or a 700-200F2.8 L VII lens, and I've discovered that being obvious has benefits - after all, let's face it, my set-up isn't subtle. Of course, I've had the odd person say that I should not photo them after the fact, but then I show them and delete them if they want.