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Max B Unfollow
“ she comes from kazakhstan.... ”
...and that's all i know of her.
I don't know if i am capable of taking a good picture of a stranger, but convincing a stranger to pose for me ? I can give lessons.
Had just a couple of hours this week, i had to maximize the efficiency. Best way to do it is to get into a place where ...
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  • Michaela Coelho Edited 3 years ago

    Interesting technique Max, I'm glad it worked. I like the crop. Just below the bag, around the covered elbow really works. It looks as if she is standing with her hands… more

    Interesting technique Max, I'm glad it worked. I like the crop. Just below the bag, around the covered elbow really works. It looks as if she is standing with her hands straight by her sides which can look awkward...

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  • Max B Edited 3 years ago

    maybe you will have a little bit of explaining to do, like "no, i will not ask for money, yes, if you like it i will gladly send it to you", but… more

    maybe you will have a little bit of explaining to do, like "no, i will not ask for money, yes, if you like it i will gladly send it to you", but generally people agree.Switch mode to photographer and start thinking about light and background but keep interacting with your subject. ask question between shots (where do you come from, oh, a tourist! do you like italy? what did you like most ? art, food?). Keep them engaged and relaxed for about five minutes, show them the pictures,then thank them, exchange contacts and send them on their way. Take a breath, a coffe maybe and on the prowl again.
    Does this work? i stayed there around 90 minutes and i have four sets of pictures to choose from. i photographed a total of 8 people. Two of them already received their pictures, loved them and we are arranging a studio portait session. Not bad, uh? ;-)

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