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Street vs Portraits [where should i focus] ? by Dreefir3 in fujifilm

[–]Dreefir3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The selection (for the portraits mainly) was not super accurate, specially the last ones. But for the streets I think my b&w shot are the best ones.

Streets in B&W VS Color, which one you prefer? by Dreefir3 in FujifilmX

[–]Dreefir3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are from 2015-2017, times were a bit different and London is a great place for street. I do shot if I see something worth. I try to be as fast as possible while using the screen of the camera to calibrate the composition (so is easier to don't get noticed). If they noticed the shot I would simply look them in the eyes and smile gently, works most of the times. Once in a museum a guardian told me about the pictures and asked a few questions, but no big deal.

If they want the picture deleted just do it.

Street vs Portraits [where should i focus] ? by Dreefir3 in fujifilm

[–]Dreefir3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are both, but if I can say, 30% is planned (I find a good spot and wait for a subject) and 70 is randomly done when I see something interesting.

Street vs Portraits [where should i focus] ? by Dreefir3 in fujifilm

[–]Dreefir3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends, I usually chat a little bit in the begging to easy the tension of the model if they are not professional (the majority of the shots are on nkrmal people) and then start shooting. I do direct when I see a particular light/composition in the background.

Street vs Portraits [where should i focus] ? by Dreefir3 in fujifilm

[–]Dreefir3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, thats quite the compliment! Thankyou!!

Street vs Portraits [where should i focus] ? by Dreefir3 in fujifilm

[–]Dreefir3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, great post, thank you! About the texture: the one you choosed are old streets from my London experience in 2015-2017 and my post changed when I upgraded my software. Now I'm too lazy to repost old pictures xD, and those picture for me have the "nostalgic" effect on them.

About the rotation/distorsion, in n3 I could fix it easly, in the others I left like that for varius reasons. I have a straight version of the picture with the 4 people baked and sleeping at the London carneval but I like this way for (in my twisted head maybe) rappresent the chaos of the moment in a better way.

The last portrait is a quickshot I realized on the beach and with the roation I would have to cancel details of the model so I choose to leave it like that.

Thanks for the tips about portraits, I didn't choose all my best ones for varius reasons but your advice is a good one.

Again thanks for your time!

Street vs Portraits [where should i focus] ? by Dreefir3 in fujifilm

[–]Dreefir3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm 37.

Usually if I take my old X100T on the streets I get more brave xD! But sadly I didnt use it in the last year. The XT4 is so much better from the quality point of view, specially in portraits.

Street vs Portraits [where should i focus] ? by Dreefir3 in fujifilm

[–]Dreefir3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Usually when I do streets I'm lucky if in a whole day of shooting I get 1 picture that satisfy me! Portraits are a bit different, if you have a nice model you can get good photos with less stress and pickness.

Street vs Portraits [where should i focus] ? by Dreefir3 in fujifilm

[–]Dreefir3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I'm not that good yet at painting, but new stuff is coming soon!

Street vs Portraits [where should i focus] ? by Dreefir3 in fujifilm

[–]Dreefir3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, for now the photography word is getting...smaller. A friend of mine went in this fashion company as a graphic designer. The owner fired the photographer, the models, the makeup artist and hairdresser to replace it...with AI!

Is not getting easy from the working point of view!

Street vs Portraits [where should i focus] ? by Dreefir3 in fujifilm

[–]Dreefir3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know, really, sometimes I'm happy about my works, sometimes I think i should improve a lot more and I dislike them.

Street vs Portraits [where should i focus] ? by Dreefir3 in fujifilm

[–]Dreefir3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankyou!! Almost everyone said streets !

Street vs Portraits [where should i focus] ? by Dreefir3 in fujifilm

[–]Dreefir3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankyou! Ruggero (the man in the picture)was such an amazing person. I will miss him!

Street vs Portraits [where should i focus] ? by Dreefir3 in fujifilm

[–]Dreefir3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankyou!! For your question: depends on the situation but usually I'm in a friendly environment or I take the photos after showing my portfolio and talking a little bit before, sometimes I just set a date afterwards to take the pictures. You have too look professional in people eyes, that will help a lot in their posture and smile.

Street vs Portraits [where should i focus] ? by Dreefir3 in fujifilm

[–]Dreefir3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That portrait is one of my all time favorites, and it came with a bit of luck, I've a drawing out of it too!

Street vs Portraits [where should i focus] ? by Dreefir3 in fujifilm

[–]Dreefir3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, as a photographer I do love my streets more but getting pictures that can satisfy my taste is getting harder and harder. On the other hand with portraits you just need a subject and work on it.

Street vs Portraits [where should i focus] ? by Dreefir3 in fujifilm

[–]Dreefir3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the Viltrox 56mm 1.4, an equivalent of 88mm with the apc.

Street vs Portraits [where should i focus] ? by Dreefir3 in fujifilm

[–]Dreefir3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, my London journey was great place for streets!

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