I don't know
if the images I capture of The Exit 270 people can really be classified as
"street photography." I tend
to call it more like "street portraits.”
Most street photography usually includes people shots mixed with street
scenes - hence "street photography" label. A majority of "street photography"
is taken from what some might call a safe distance. However, I find that the faces of the people
are what I focus in on. They represent
the mood of the place I find myself in.
So, therefore I tend to move in close -and my images become "street
portraits."
I have no
advice to give my fellow photographers - except, observe the area you are in,
choose your subject, move in quickly - take the shot and move on. You will find if you work quickly and then
move on, your subjects will be less irritated by your short photographic
invasion.
