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<blockquote data-quote="crycocyon" data-source="post: 121246" data-attributes="member: 13076"><p>I can relate to the apprehension especially when I first started shooting in public. Taking the camera out of the bag is like drawing a sword. Once you do, you better be prepared to take action. Don't just walk around like a tourist, wandering and looking aimlessly for subjects. Be professional in how you move around, take a vantage point, and in how you dress and carry your equipment. You can be discrete and low-key by moving slowly. If you think your subject is wary of the camera, have the camera out and shoot something else to show that you are just on a photo shoot. Then as they can watch you, they'll get more comfortable. Also, just smile if they look at you and ask nicely, do you mind if I take your photo, it is for an assignment. Also, carry a card you can give them so they feel comfortable about knowing who took their photos and tell them they can contact you if they would like a copy. Consider also carrying model release forms. Treat it like a professional assignment. You are there to capture the moment, not worry about what other people are thinking. Everything else in your mind should fade to the background and what is up front is what is in that viewfinder and that is all. As far as theft goes, that is what home owners insurance is for.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="crycocyon, post: 121246, member: 13076"] I can relate to the apprehension especially when I first started shooting in public. Taking the camera out of the bag is like drawing a sword. Once you do, you better be prepared to take action. Don't just walk around like a tourist, wandering and looking aimlessly for subjects. Be professional in how you move around, take a vantage point, and in how you dress and carry your equipment. You can be discrete and low-key by moving slowly. If you think your subject is wary of the camera, have the camera out and shoot something else to show that you are just on a photo shoot. Then as they can watch you, they'll get more comfortable. Also, just smile if they look at you and ask nicely, do you mind if I take your photo, it is for an assignment. Also, carry a card you can give them so they feel comfortable about knowing who took their photos and tell them they can contact you if they would like a copy. Consider also carrying model release forms. Treat it like a professional assignment. You are there to capture the moment, not worry about what other people are thinking. Everything else in your mind should fade to the background and what is up front is what is in that viewfinder and that is all. As far as theft goes, that is what home owners insurance is for. [/QUOTE]

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