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<blockquote data-quote="Pretzel" data-source="post: 530918" data-attributes="member: 12257">For random street photography, I typically will not ask, as it's a &quot;shot of the moment&quot; type of thing.&nbsp; If it involves a kid in any way, I will immediately reach out to the parents, though.&nbsp; I show them the shot, give 'em the info on my FB page, offer them a free print or high res file if they would like, and ask permission to keep/post.&nbsp; (I have generic release forms in my bag)&nbsp; If they don't agree to permission to post, I offer them a free high res anyway, then end up deleting the pic.&nbsp; I really need to get some business cards for this side of things, so I can be up front and identify myself in a more permanent way.&nbsp; I think it would make people much more comfortable, TBH.&nbsp; Even still, I've only shot pics of 4 or 5 kids, and I've only had one person politely decline, so I deleted the photo right in front of them with a smile and a thanks on both sides.&nbsp; Like the Fish, I don't try to hide what I'm doing, and my street work is usually with my D7100 and 70-300 combo, so it's easy to spot.&nbsp; Haven't had a cranky person yet, myself.&nbsp; I've had others in my same group run into issues, but because they were &quot;slinking around&quot; (actual quote).Other folks, if it's one I think I'll market (rare), I'll ask to sign the release as well, or if they notice, I'll approach and explain.I've also had quite a bit of luck in asking a few folks for specific shots, in that I haven't been turned down yet&nbsp; (have only asked 4 people thus far).&nbsp; I'm not brave enough to ask everyone that I'd like to photo for a specific look or pose yet, though, as it's an uncomfortable stretch for me.&nbsp; I'm sure I'll grow into it.&nbsp; I've run across many &quot;photogenic&quot; people in my wandering, so anybody that has experience in reaching out to &quot;random models&quot;, feel free to give me some tips!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Pretzel, post: 530918, member: 12257"] For random street photography, I typically will not ask, as it's a "shot of the moment" type of thing. If it involves a kid in any way, I will immediately reach out to the parents, though. I show them the shot, give 'em the info on my FB page, offer them a free print or high res file if they would like, and ask permission to keep/post. (I have generic release forms in my bag) If they don't agree to permission to post, I offer them a free high res anyway, then end up deleting the pic. I really need to get some business cards for this side of things, so I can be up front and identify myself in a more permanent way. I think it would make people much more comfortable, TBH. Even still, I've only shot pics of 4 or 5 kids, and I've only had one person politely decline, so I deleted the photo right in front of them with a smile and a thanks on both sides. Like the Fish, I don't try to hide what I'm doing, and my street work is usually with my D7100 and 70-300 combo, so it's easy to spot. Haven't had a cranky person yet, myself. I've had others in my same group run into issues, but because they were "slinking around" (actual quote). Other folks, if it's one I think I'll market (rare), I'll ask to sign the release as well, or if they notice, I'll approach and explain. I've also had quite a bit of luck in asking a few folks for specific shots, in that I haven't been turned down yet (have only asked 4 people thus far). I'm not brave enough to ask everyone that I'd like to photo for a specific look or pose yet, though, as it's an uncomfortable stretch for me. I'm sure I'll grow into it. I've run across many "photogenic" people in my wandering, so anybody that has experience in reaching out to "random models", feel free to give me some tips! [/QUOTE]

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