Photography

Stevenmarc

(4,483 posts) Thu Jul 4, 2013, 09:48 AM Jul 2013

How to Talk to Strangers: 7 Tips For Photographing People

Have you ever been nervous about taking a picture of a total stranger? If you would like to know how to become more comfortable with people in just a few seconds, artist and photographer Adam Marelli is going to share seven useful lessons in photographing people. From how to set up a composition before even lifting the camera to some artistic skills on animating a figure, this presentation will allow you to walk away with a quick way to photograph anyone in the world.

I love the B&H Event Space and this video is probably one of the more worthwhile ways to spend 1:48:12.

6 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

How to Talk to Strangers: 7 Tips For Photographing People (Original Post) Stevenmarc Jul 2013 OP

I too love B&H Event Space videos justiceischeap Jul 2013 #1

I'm lucky Stevenmarc Jul 2013 #2

You are lucky! nt justiceischeap Jul 2013 #3

I totally agree with learning from the artist. alfredo Jul 2013 #4

That was one of the things Stevenmarc Jul 2013 #5

I also draw inspiration from old movies. Orson Wells has taught alfredo Jul 2013 #6

justiceischeap

(14,040 posts)

1. I too love B&H Event Space videos

Reply to Stevenmarc (Original post)

Thu Jul 4, 2013, 10:24 AM

Jul 2013

I put them on my watch list, so I can watch them using my PS3 on my TV. I've learned a lot since last November watching these videos.

Stevenmarc

(4,483 posts)

2. I'm lucky

Reply to justiceischeap (Reply #1)

Thu Jul 4, 2013, 11:03 AM

Jul 2013

I've been able to attend dozens of these events and beyond the tutorial presentations they also have photo walks that usually give access to locations or equipment not to mention some swag.

They also have the Infinity Society which give photographers some of the most esoteric assignments and constructive feedback.

justiceischeap

(14,040 posts)

3. You are lucky! nt

Reply to Stevenmarc (Reply #2)

Thu Jul 4, 2013, 12:57 PM

Jul 2013

alfredo

(60,074 posts)

4. I totally agree with learning from the artist.

Reply to Stevenmarc (Original post)

Thu Jul 4, 2013, 03:54 PM

Jul 2013

Edited to add names: 1-2 Caraviaggio 3, Winslow Homer 4, Da Vinci 5, Frida Kahlo 6, Vemeer 7, Cezanne

Stevenmarc

(4,483 posts)

5. That was one of the things

Reply to alfredo (Reply #4)

Thu Jul 4, 2013, 07:50 PM

Jul 2013

I really liked about this video that made me want to share it. I can't begin to tell you how many times a stroll around a museum inspired me, not necessarily literally but maybe the tonality of a piece or certain shapes or even a certain movement of work.

I also felt his less than Bruce Gilden approach to shooting people would make people more comfortable with shooting strangers.

alfredo

(60,074 posts)

6. I also draw inspiration from old movies. Orson Wells has taught

Reply to Stevenmarc (Reply #5)

Fri Jul 5, 2013, 01:01 AM

Jul 2013

me a lot about light and composition. I like to point out the interior shots in "A Touch of Evil" as good examples of composition. I will have to watch this movie again because I didn't pay as much to the sets as I should.

Well's character, Quinlan, is symbolized by the bull. He's been bloodied and weakened. -text illustration

Every picture should tell a story.

Reply to this discussion