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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · How I approach Strangers for a Portrait


My blog entry for today may be of interest to some of you:

"How I approach Strangers for a Portrait".

http://deinfaces.com/blog/2013/7/6/how-i-approach-strangers-for-a-portrait-345-07-07-13

Bob
Jul 07, 2013 at 06:09 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · How I approach Strangers for a Portrait


Thank you for the link and your tips. I always enjoy your images.
Jul 07, 2013 at 06:48 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · How I approach Strangers for a Portrait


Bob,

You get some great images. And thank you for the window into your thoughts on 100 strangers.

I have a thought: you say you tell people the images will be up on Flickr in "a week or two." If it were me you had photographed, and I wanted to see the image, I would think about it that day and the next and remember that it would take at least a week for it to show up, and by the time a week went by I'd have forgotten all about it, lost your card, etc etc. I wonder, if you could commit to them (and yourself!) to get the images up that day, whether you'd have better luck with people responding. Just an idea.

Thanks!
Keith
Jul 07, 2013 at 07:20 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · How I approach Strangers for a Portrait


Thank you, mstenj.

Keith, that's a good idea. I have read that it's good to let pics marinate for a while, so when processing and editing, your mind is not tainted by memory of the encounter. But maybe that does work against me for maintaining relationships. Thanks for the thought.
Jul 07, 2013 at 07:40 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · How I approach Strangers for a Portrait


A generous post, Bob. Thank you. I'm saving your guidance.

Chuck
Jul 08, 2013 at 01:52 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · How I approach Strangers for a Portrait


Thanks for the blog Bob. You have boiled this down to a nice digestible system for us.

One question though: It appears you do not ask these folks to sign a release? It's sad that this has become an issues, but I would consider doing so. If someone changes their mind about allowing you to post their image, it could get messy/expensive.

For my part, on those few occasions when I do take a stranger's photograph, I am extremely careful about posting them online for this very reason. Just one more down-side to our overly litigious society.

Thanks again,

= Ed =
Jul 08, 2013 at 03:23 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · How I approach Strangers for a Portrait


Interesting article. One question. Do you get a release from the subject.


Jul 08, 2013 at 04:13 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · How I approach Strangers for a Portrait


Thank you for looking and commenting, nola, Ed, and jefferies.

I do not get model releases. It is enough of a challenge to get permission. If I waved a legal document in their faces, I doubt many would sign it. I wouldn't. I get the overwhelming majority of images outdoors, in public space. I never sell images - who would buy one? I use them to show here, at camera clubs, on my blog, and Flickr. I explain the blog and Flickr up front. I doubt that many know Fred Miranda I have entered a few in local and regional competitions, with mixed results.
Jul 08, 2013 at 04:56 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · How I approach Strangers for a Portrait


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Bob... Thank-you *Very Much* for taking the time and effort to 'Pen' this excellent info on your Blog and for linking to it here on FM...

GREATLY Appreciated!!!
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Although I have yet to start my own personal '100 Strangers' Project... It is definitely still on my agenda!

Also... Thank-you for always sharing all of your Wonderful and Inspiring images.
Keep up the great work and Happy Shooting!
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Best,

-Tim.
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Jul 12, 2013 at 10:30 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · How I approach Strangers for a Portrait


thx for the write-up and tips - someday I might try the "100 strangers"
Jul 14, 2013 at 12:42 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · How I approach Strangers for a Portrait


Thanks, Tim and CW. All I can say is, "Try it, you'll LIKE it"!
Jul 14, 2013 at 02:45 PM





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