1. Ditch the zoom lens and use a wide angle prime lens. They are less obvious or threatening in public and can capture your subjects without necessarily pointing your camera directly at them.
2. Get Close. By getting close to your subject, this perspective will give your viewer will feel they are part of the image instead of just a voyeur looking in.
3. Always carry your camera with you. Now with cellphone cameras being very good, you may say "I have my cellphone" on you. Large file size for retouching is key. Yes, you can retouch a cellphone image but I find it's easier with the largest file I can capture.
4. Look for Juxtaposition. Look for signs with interesting messages, individuals that difer in height, complexion or even weight. You want to convey the humor, irony and beauty of everyday life by juxtaposing people with others or environment. and yes, that is me in between Santa Claus and Mickey Mouse.
5.Just do it and tell that story. Whether it is with one image or many, you have to go out on the street with your camera and just start shooting to tell that story with street photography. Ask yourself what your inspiration will be that day and start from there. Or you may see what unfolds while walking around. You have to be on the street to start the process.
All images are (c) Lisa Ramsay Photography. 2019
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