The *Official Photography Thread*

Do the strobist.blogspot.com thing. David is an excellent instructor and there's a whole 'lighting 101' section that's really cool too.

 

Here's a good start...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKAD7leNOVY

 

Haha thanks man, it almost ended with a broken camera haha

Sent from my amazingly awesome fascinate

 

Here are a few shots from last summer.

 

Nice Pics! WHen taking these pics do you ask permission when shooting them? I always feel weird shooting people without asking them.

 

Nice pictures!

 

I think it's only illegal if you.... I guess I can't think of any reason as to why it would be illegal. I heard it's illegal to shoot cops while their on duty, but that's not true every cop ive taken a pic of was REALLY nice... So I'm not sure, something to look into for sure. But there is definitely that awkward moment of after you get your shot. But basically shoot, look at the pic, don't make eye contact and keep walkin! I have yet to have an issue!

 

If you're on public property, like a street or park, you can take whatever pictures you want with a few exceptions. If you want to photograph the cops, you can do that too. Be aware that doing so might result in your being hassled but there's nothing illegal about it (although they might tell you there is--some time back, an agency did try to arrest and charge a motorcyclist with "illegal wiretapping" when he left his gopro on while being ticketed).

The key to photographing people on the street is to be respectful about it. If they say no, don't--that kind of thing.

 

i always wondered that....
hell in ny they might shoot your ass...

just a fyi .......it is always illegal to shoot at a cop 'on or off duty"

and the no eye contact thing is great at weedings too .....like if you have to use the bathroom and its across the place.....

 

I think you need consent of the person/cop, but if they don't seem to worry..eh

 

She's so cute.


IMG_3172 by Derek Abraham, on Flickr

IMG_3375 by Derek Abraham, on Flickr

IMG_3372 by Derek Abraham, on Flickr


Randoms:

IMG_3376 by Derek Abraham, on Flickr

IMG_3391 by Derek Abraham, on Flickr

 

Public photography is wide open

That’s the general rule. When you’re on public property (a street, sidewalk, city park, etc) you can take pictures of what you see. This means that you can also photograph private property as long as you’re not trespassing to get the shot.
Unfortunately, life is never that simple. There are a couple exceptions to the rule and other details you need to know.
Does the photo subject expect privacy?

Even on public property, you can’t photograph somebody who has a “reasonable expectation of privacy.” Basically, that means you can’t snap shots of people in the bathroom, a dressing room, or similar places. Ask yourself: “Would the average person expect privacy?” If so, don’t take a photo.
Along the same lines, don’t sneak photographs of people from bizarre angles. In essence, you can’t go around taking “up skirt” photographs. Even if you’re on the public sidewalk.

 

You definitely dont.. considering i post pics of people all the time lol. like i said. its not illegal. ive never been hassled over it. most people just laugh and keep moving. or they say something funny like "Oh i just broke your camera" or, "oh now youre going to be famous!" lol

this is on point.

 

Some more baseball ones

 

I want to play.

 

So cute! Great pictures.

 

One from today

 

^awesome surfing shot!