i think taking more photos of people also marks my growth as a photographer. i remember being really shy about a camera in front of my face (don't get me wrong, sometimes i am still shy about it) and i passed up a lot of shots i wanted to take for the sake of 'not being rude.' now i think a camera is a fun addition to a conversation or a walk down a busy street.
how do you feel about unposed portraits? as a photographer or as a person?
i'm also still working on being more comfortable with portraits. i tend to stay away from snapping photos of faces and focus more on hands or headless shots or profiles. i also try to get people when they're not looking, but a lot of people see the camera on them and automatically feel the need to smile or pose. i absolutely love adding a human touch to photos, though -- i feel like it brings more life, more of a story, to each photo. these are great shots -- love the yellow tones and that lovely smile.
ReplyDeletethese are really great Anna!
ReplyDeletei just bought a diana mini and i can't wait to start shooting on film!
i love taking portraits, i even think that's the first reason i came to enjoy photography. but i am still too shy to shoot strangers like ida does so well.
it is difficult to get people to stay natural but i have noticed that if you are constantly with your camera , they tend to forget it after a while...
The 2nd shot is great. You captured her perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI love shooting portraits but it isn't easy. Generally people don't like having their photo taken so they are nervous and unnatural. You've done a great job at capturing her naturally here.
I think a portrait that isn't posed is the best kind.
I definitely like un-posed portraits, or at least the kind where the subject isn't doing a traditional pose.
ReplyDeleteThe picture of your friend is beautiful though - you really captured the happiness and even slight embarrassment of the photo. Its gorgeous! I can't wait to see more!
these are greats.
ReplyDeleteto me, portraits are the most difficult thing to do in photography, posed portraits could be good if the person in front of you knows what he wants...
I like them the best. I love taking them (a little shy to do it sometimes too) and to see my portrait taken while chatting or doing something else.
ReplyDeleteI'm obsessed with portraits, but it is so hard not to be shy about taking them! Once I've found a tolerant subject I love taking that person's photo over and over again. Such a luxury to have a good model. You've got some good ones!
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