Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]When I was taking a photojournalism class in the 1960's we were told of an assignment that the previous teacher gave. Thankfully we were not given this assignment. Go to a stranger's house. Knock on the door. Talk to them and establish rapport to the point they will allow you in their house to photograph their bathroom. BTW, when journalists hit a new town the first place they usually go is the local bar. Not because they're thirsty (well maybe a little) but because it's a great place to interact with strangers. You can usually quickly find out what's going on in town--who the eccentrics are, who really runs the town and even who owns the property outside town with a good view of town. (Next stop is usually the local newspaper editor followed by the town Mayor). Best, John Fulton Fort Worth > >To second Kyle's example, here in Atlanta we have a large number of bold >panhandlers. Even if you don't look prosperous they will walk up to you, >start a conversation, then get to the point: can you spare a couple of >bucks. > >My point is if it is possible to strike up a conversation and ask for money, >it is child's play to ask to take a picture. If asked why I just tell the >truth, I'm recording ordinary people and their lives because the "press" >doesn't. > >Don Dory >dorysrus@mindspring.com > >-- >To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html