Help With Street Photography

Thank you for asking Barrie

Not so good to be honest, still need to see my photos on the computer screen so can't really say more at this point.

In the begining i used the DA 40mm and it did went quite well but most weren't happy with us takening photos so i got a bit anoyed by it and used to 100mm to distance myself a bit and shot some "potraits".
Only did that for a few minute since we also went to the port.
it's quite amazing, you can just drive you car on it and just walk into the silos and such. I've make some nice shots there (hopefully) so you will get to see some of those for sure.

Whilst I agree in principle with Gartmore, I've not had the guts to try this out properly myself

I have, on a couple of occasions, done this and asked first, but the shots looked a bit posed and on one of them, I was so embarrassed having asked that I rushed the shot and cut the top of his head off

Looking forward to seeing your shots Stefan

I probably should have explained myself a little further: one of the problems with markets is that there can be quite a bit of illegal activity going on - pirate DVDs, smuggelled tobaco and so on being sold. In the UK some people might be involved in Benefit Fraud. There is a fair chance that you might be suspected of working for the DSS and someone has a go at you. I filmed for a TV programme at a large maket (The Barras) in Glasgow and the place just about emptied.

Asking someone if you can photograph them is only polite and you'll know right away if they are happy with the idea. Sure there's a chance they'll pose but they'll soon forget you are there. Engage in conversation with the subject first about what they are doing/selling to break the ice. Show interest and then ask. Works wonders.