NZPhotographer Issue 53, March 2022
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Intent On The Street by Alan Blundell After my last article, I received a comment on one of my photos saying “technically this is great, but how much do you know about this person and their circumstances?” This comment segues nicely into this months’ topic; interacting with your subject in a ‘Street’ environment, and the legalities of taking photos of people and situations in a public place. The photos featured here are a selection I’ve taken recently at the parliament occupation which, as I write this, enters its 13th day, with no obvious resolution in sight. INTENT In my previous article, we talked about gear – a key consideration before you head out. Of course, if you’re only just getting into street shooting, you’ll be largely experimenting with your camera body and probably a zoom lens of some sort – taking photos of whatever catches your eye. Over time though, you might begin to notice that the shots you are happiest with are taken from a certain perspective or focal length. This will also evolve over time as your confidence grows, or you are inspired by other work you see. At a certain point, you will start shooting more deliberately – familiar with your gear and settling on one or two focal lengths, intentionally putting yourself in a position to capture more deliberate images - relying less on lucky snaps. As you walk around, you’ll start to “see” in your mind, based on the knowledge you’ve built up over time and the hours of practice you’ve accrued, the image you want to take. Managing to successfully assemble critical elements The protesters started to erect what looked like miniature versions of the beehive in and around the grounds of Parliament. Leica Q2, Summilux 1:1.7/28 ASPH lens @ F1.7, 1/320s, ISO100, 28mm
such as light, context, and composition in a split second will dictate how you start to really grow as an artist. Personally, my two favourite focal lengths right now are 28mm and 85mm. The first I use to get in really close to my subjects, usually shooting at f1.7, blurring foreground or background elements to ensure a more dramatic result. When I first started with a wide-angle lens, I was really disappointed with my photos, learning over time that I was just too far away from what I was trying to capture to get anything meaningful. When I switch to using the 85mm today, I know I must adjust my perspective, looking 5-10m away for a point of interest that will be the focus of my image – building more layers into the space between me and the subject. This is where intent becomes very important – knowing your gear and pre-forming the end result in your mind as you see the frame come together before you. TO OBSERVE OR ENGAGE? The consequence of shooting wide or long might mean the difference between observing the scene from a distance vs putting yourself into a situation where there will be an opportunity to engage with the focus of your interest. Early on, I was very much in the “observation” camp – shooting from a distance, sometimes covertly, to try and record things as I saw them. There will certainly always be times where you will want to preserve what you’ve come across, remaining just a “fly on the wall” as interrupting will ruin the opportunity of a great image. However, inspired by the likes of @johnniecraw on Instagram and with growing confidence in talking about my work and the results I’m starting to get, I find myself engaging with my subjects more often. Johnny does an amazing job of chatting with people most of us would be intimidated by, and in the process, tells some excellent back-stories to add layers of richness to his images. Heavily Ta Moko’d Rawiri Adams of Whanganui River pacing up and down carrying the United tribes of Aoteroa flag. Fujifilm X-Pro3, F56mmF1.2 R lens @F1.4, 1/2200s, ISO160, 56mm (85mm equiv.)
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- Page 13 and 14: What's In The Bag? with Shaun Barne
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such as light, context, and composition in a split<br />
second will dictate how you start to really grow as an<br />
artist.<br />
Personally, my two favourite focal lengths right now<br />
are 28mm and 85mm. The first I use to get in really<br />
close to my subjects, usually shooting at f1.7, blurring<br />
foreground or background elements to ensure a<br />
more dramatic result. When I first started with a<br />
wide-angle lens, I was really disappointed with my<br />
photos, learning over time that I was just too far away<br />
from what I was trying to capture to get anything<br />
meaningful. When I switch to using the 85mm today,<br />
I know I must adjust my perspective, looking 5-10m<br />
away for a point of interest that will be the focus of my<br />
image – building more layers into the space between<br />
me and the subject.<br />
This is where intent becomes very important – knowing<br />
your gear and pre-forming the end result in your mind<br />
as you see the frame come together before you.<br />
TO OBSERVE OR ENGAGE?<br />
The consequence of shooting wide or long might<br />
mean the difference between observing the scene<br />
from a distance vs putting yourself into a situation<br />
where there will be an opportunity to engage with<br />
the focus of your interest. Early on, I was very much in<br />
the “observation” camp – shooting from a distance,<br />
sometimes covertly, to try and record things as I saw<br />
them. There will certainly always be times where<br />
you will want to preserve what you’ve come across,<br />
remaining just a “fly on the wall” as interrupting will<br />
ruin the opportunity of a great image. However,<br />
inspired by the likes of @johnniecraw on Instagram<br />
and with growing confidence in talking about my<br />
work and the results I’m starting to get, I find myself<br />
engaging with my subjects more often. Johnny does<br />
an amazing job of chatting with people most of us<br />
would be intimidated by, and in the process, tells<br />
some excellent back-stories to add layers of richness<br />
to his images.<br />
Heavily Ta Moko’d Rawiri Adams of Whanganui River pacing up and down carrying the United tribes of Aoteroa flag.<br />
Fujifilm X-Pro3, F56mmF1.2 R lens @F1.4, 1/2200s, ISO160, 56mm (85mm equiv.)
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