Posts Tagged ‘London Tattoo Convention’
Shooting Strangers
There is one obstacle that seems to keep almost all photographers from breaking through to that seemingly unattainable next level. The photographers who are thriving today all seem to have overcome it. Fear is that obstacle. It is fear stopping you from approaching that publisher, displaying your work publicly or asking that quirky but cool wedding photographer for a date.
Amongst photography circles, it seems most people fear approaching and shooting strangers. Craig Tanner hosts a workshop for conquering fears and just about all the photographers say shooting strangers on the street is their biggest fear. Now I’m sure most readers will have shot the occasional long lens grab shot or the sneaky wide angle, no look quickie, but the type of photo I’m talking about is getting right in some-one’s face with their full knowledge and permission.
Worth a Visit – The London Tattoo Convention
We spent last Saturday at the London Tattoo Convention. Proof that sometimes the best travel photo opportunities happen on your doorstep.
Instead of covering the event like a journalist, we concentrated on shooting portraits. Asking strangers to pose for photos is always difficult but the crowd who attended the convention were so down to earth and friendly, they actually made it easy.
For photographers interested in travel portraits of people, it is one of the best opportunities to take place in London. Hope to see you at next year’s event.
