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First Photography Assignment - Outdoor Portraiture
People here in Kuwait love to pose.
Yes, even Kuwaitis.
I would love to capture them unposed and sometimes I’m lucky.
But hey, I take all the shots I can get.
It’s fun for them and fun for me.
Usually I was very shy in asking people if I can take a picture of them.
I lost many ops for a quick snap.
How about you?
Are you on the shy side or are you bold and ask?
Photography Assignment for the next two weeks: - Outdoor Portraiture
- Collect Information online about Portraiture outdoors (posed and quick snap)
- Take every opportunity you can get to shoot people (strangers or people you know) - that will help you overcome any shyness
- Look at the pictures and select some you want to show off - you can edit them in an editing program, no problem
- Post also the links that you found with the information about outside portraiture - you can post in between the two weeks period to share links, just post a comment here with the link to spread the word and so posts don’t get lost
- At the end of the two weeks I want you to look back, compare your shots and see if you can see a difference - this works maybe Best when you post some of your shots in between and get feedback from the Rest of us, ideas welcome
- Let’s not forget to visit each other and leave feedback, suggestions to make things better are welcome - but remember: Play fair!
Ideas for new themes are still welcome - Check it here 
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Signed up:
Sandy - Momisodes (maybe 
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Sparkling Red (will see what she can do )
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Helpful links on rights and model releases:
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by NicoleB
2008-03-28. 07:03:34. 275 words, 5009 views. Categories: Photography, Assignments , 15 comments » • Send a trackback »
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Those outdoor pics of them posed Very nice! I'm one of the ones who are too chicken to ask. I may try to take some if I manage to get into Chinatown this weekend!
Very nice! I'm one of the ones who are too chicken to ask. I may try to take some if I manage to get into Chinatown this weekend!
2008-03-28 @ 07:10
Go for it, Sandy.
If you chicken out, start with your neighbours
If you chicken out, start with your neighbours
2008-03-28 @ 07:14
I love the one with the fish. Nice! I am shy about asking people if I can take their photo but I think that stems from the fact I don't like my photo taken.
Nice! I am shy about asking people if I can take their photo but I think that stems from the fact I don't like my photo taken.
2008-03-28 @ 08:43
Good pictures! Very interesting.
I'm the shy one! Don't like my pictures with someone I don't know or trust :/
I'm the shy one! Don't like my pictures with someone I don't know or trust :/
2008-03-28 @ 11:41
I'm only going to say this because in the US if you want to sell the pictures, or make money off them in any fashion without getting sued or come in to any legal action - you have to get a model release. Because, and using the 2 photos above, the people are the main focus you'd have to get releases for each person (except on the first - the guy off in the background walking towards the camera)...
That's my biggest hangup - having to get something signed...then I'd actually have to talk to them...lol
But I love the fish one...
That's my biggest hangup - having to get something signed...then I'd actually have to talk to them...lol
But I love the fish one...
2008-03-28 @ 17:50
Oh, Nicole! - so HARD for the first time. I NEVER take photos of people, unless I am 100 feet away. :-)
As far as Jonathn's concern in the US, according to a recent publication by a US attorney, he may not need to be so worried.
Here is the link to the Photographer's Rights that he posted. It's interesting reading for all photographers, esp. from US.
http://www.krages.com/phoright.htm
As far as Jonathn's concern in the US, according to a recent publication by a US attorney, he may not need to be so worried.
Here is the link to the Photographer's Rights that he posted. It's interesting reading for all photographers, esp. from US.
http://www.krages.com/phoright.htm
2008-03-28 @ 19:04
@Lisa & Linus
You can still take candid shots like from far away or from the back
Example (sorry - finding them on zazzle is the quickest way - I don't want you to buy them ):
http://www.zazzle.com/Rainmountain/product/137135040964886692
http://www.zazzle.com/Rainmountain/product/239085760864438403
Borderline:
http://www.zazzle.com/Rainmountain/product/239869601783761828
I'm not too keen of my own pictures either.
I tried to do a project last year to cure me from that.
365 days - Selfportraits.
Even body parts and shadow pics did count.
I think I made it to 260 days
Valid point, Jonathan.
But we are most likely not going to sell them, so we should be safe, no?
Thanks, for the link, Barbara
And hey, that's why we do this, no?
You can still take candid shots like from far away or from the back
Example (sorry - finding them on zazzle is the quickest way - I don't want you to buy them
):http://www.zazzle.com/Rainmountain/product/137135040964886692
http://www.zazzle.com/Rainmountain/product/239085760864438403
Borderline:
http://www.zazzle.com/Rainmountain/product/239869601783761828
I'm not too keen of my own pictures either.
I tried to do a project last year to cure me from that.
365 days - Selfportraits.
Even body parts and shadow pics did count.
I think I made it to 260 days
Valid point, Jonathan.
But we are most likely not going to sell them, so we should be safe, no?
Thanks, for the link, Barbara
And hey, that's why we do this, no?
2008-03-28 @ 21:04
I think so, personal should be good.
This looks like a good place to read up on it - Model Release
This looks like a good place to read up on it - Model Release
2008-03-28 @ 22:58
Nice shots! I don't know about getting outdoor protraits in Canada at the moment - people are still very bundled up and hurrying from the car to the store. But I'll see what I can do.
2008-03-29 @ 01:12
Neat assignment!
2008-03-29 @ 03:12
That's nice! Those people don't look Kuwaiti though 0_0
2008-03-29 @ 20:52
I'm almost tempted to join in Almost, but I'm just so short of time at the moment. I'll be watching your efforts though!
Almost, but I'm just so short of time at the moment. I'll be watching your efforts though!
2008-03-29 @ 21:49
Nope, Kaileena, I there weren't many Kuwaitis down there
@A.
Just take your camera with you and ready, you might be surprised how many snaps you can get in.
And you can learn from those as well
@A.
Just take your camera with you and ready, you might be surprised how many snaps you can get in.
And you can learn from those as well
2008-03-30 @ 08:45
alright I cheated...I took some outdoor portraits of my kids...
My Kids
2008-03-31 @ 18:10
WOW, Jo0nathan, they are gorgeous!
I'm sure they will work well on a Stock Market Site if you try.
Now, the thingy still runs almost another two weeks.
I'm sure you get some neighbors to work or strangers
I'm sure they will work well on a Stock Market Site if you try.
Now, the thingy still runs almost another two weeks.
I'm sure you get some neighbors to work or strangers
2008-03-31 @ 20:00
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