Unplanned photos

I hardly ever know what pictures I’m going to take ahead of time. I grab my camera on my way out the door with much excitement and some curiosity about the images I’m going to come across that day (although the hunting feeling that I’ll never make another great image in my life is always there)
Of course there are some photographers who prefer to stage their photos and there is nothing wrong with that, but in Street Photography, there’s no need for that, especially if you’re eager to capture the energy of the streets (or maybe too lazy for big productions). Just take advantage of what’s already out there. All you really need is to keep an open eye (Ok, an open mind as well won’t hurt).
And though I often try to avoid photographing kids in public, I just couldn’t help it this time.

2 Responses to “Unplanned photos”

1. Sylviane Rebaud says:

   February 25, 2011 at 6:41 pm

   Hey there,
   Thank you for this great site!
   I have a question re street photography: what is the law in the US as regards people’s right to their image? Should they be asked if we intend to use their pix for, say, an exhibit or a publication? If so, can you recommend a reference document, or a short text to print and have them sign? How do you handle these issues?
   Thank you for your time.
   Sylviane
2. Harry Hilders says:

   March 2, 2011 at 9:17 am

   Good, unplanned photo’s are one of the beautiful but rare things you can enjoy as a photographer. Nice post. Thanks.