Part-time photographer, full time IT Manager in San Francisco that likes playing with the Internets. You can find out more about me at http://www.justinkorn.com
"It’s the image that counts, not what you call the person responsible for the image. The picture is what matters. It’s what always has mattered most. It’s what always will matter most. Go out and make pictures. Charge for them or not. But make them."
- Justin Korn
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I took Shooting Street People from Marc Turnley several years ago. He said say away from the homeless because they are unpredictable, and some will follow you around. Therefore, I started shooting the homeless. Marc's Flickr page. http://www.flickr.com/photos...
- Russellreno
The more outlandish the clothes, hair and look the more they want to pose.
- Russellreno
I am more comfortable approaching woman in small groups. Stay away from children and anyone under 21. (But you knew that).
- Russellreno
Great tips. I've really been enjoying the BW$P Project (http://bit.ly/tNrfX) I've been doing, which tends to be mostly homeless. I really want to expand on that and have been having trouble working up the courage to ask for a portrait....not sure why.
- Justin Korn
Justin. I saw a video by Frederick Van where he interviewed a guy who was offering free lollipops in exchange for a portrait.
- Johnny Worthington
Johnny - Thanks! I believe I saw that once upon a time. I should go find it a watch it again...
- Justin Korn
I remember seeing a video of a photographer who would just go around, pretty much jumping in front of people and taking their photo. Pretty funny.
- Beau (והאראסי) Liening
Beau - I don't want to get killed, so I think I will stay away from that technique :)
- Justin Korn
Justin, when you go to a wedding or large family gathering, who do you hang with the most. Find that type in a park and start a conversation. Also, ask the stranger for advice. Tell them about your project and ask them how they would approach someone. People love to give advice. You haven't asked them to pose directly so they are guarding against a sales pitch. In a few minutes you say thanks, can I get of shot of you before I leave?
- Russellreno
mmmm....donuts. I might eat them all before offering them up :)
- Justin Korn
do what liber does. buy a little portable printer and go to street fairs and offer to do portraits of people giving them an instant print out print in the process.
- Thomas Hawk
I don't get it...one day people are ranting about not blogging, the next, they can't stop talking about blogging. Don't you people get it...do what fits YOUR style!
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- Justin Korn
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You guys look like you had WAAAAY too much fun, which, I suppose is how you're supposed to do it, right? Big ups to the both of you. *fist bump*
- Justin Korn