I was always really bad at this stuff. To me it's just a picture, I don't notice any of that stuff. Even after you mentioned it, I can see it but it doesn't seem important. I had the same problem in English Lit class in college, I couldn't pick up on subtext or symbolism unless I was hit on the head with it. My English Lit teacher did not like me.
Of course if you are shooting 16 frames per second your chances get a bit better.
I too am way too self-conscious to take photos of people, particularly people in trouble, so I could never be a photojournalist like this - though you do have to remember that in this situation there is generally consent, after the fact at least. This article was an interview, not some person caught unawares at a moment of sadness. The subject had at least an idea of what he was doing. Since it appears to be taken on private property a consent form would be needed.
Comments 4
Reply
Reply
(The comment has been removed)
I too am way too self-conscious to take photos of people, particularly people in trouble, so I could never be a photojournalist like this - though you do have to remember that in this situation there is generally consent, after the fact at least. This article was an interview, not some person caught unawares at a moment of sadness. The subject had at least an idea of what he was doing. Since it appears to be taken on private property a consent form would be needed.
Reply
Leave a comment