For years, I have refrained from street photography in Jaipur as I dislike projecting a camera in front of someone’s face. This is a downer, since I know of many good locations for street & people photography in Jaipur. Jaipur is one of the best places for street photography in India. Street photography is an art and skills are required to ensure good pictures. In a bid to improve my photography skills, I took up a photography tour in Jaipur. Check out my Indian street photography blog on Jaipur Photo-Walks in Jaipur
I was out to capture people on the streets of Jaipur on a weekend & found these people reading newspapers. I quickly composed this shot.
As I bent down & clicked a picture, the shutter noise distracted one of them. He looked towards me with a blank face. I immediately locked his expressions in this frame. There was a gap of only 11 seconds between both these pictures. The expression on his face was priceless!
What are your thoughts about both these frames?
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Hi Arvind,
I have a question. Do you ask for permission when you click subjects.
I’ve been told it’s not good to catch them off guard.
I’ve always wanted to shoot subjects but very wary of intruding on their privacy. I’ve shot some with permission though.
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Natasha, there are rules when it comes to street photography. There are so many contentions and all seem valid. I think it is all situational. There have been times when people have asked me click their pictures on noticing a camera in my hand even though I had no intention to capture them. Many times, people have expressely told me not to click their picture. There are no standards or rules. To be honest, Indian streets are an eye-opener and in a stark contrast from the ones in Europe. Most such rules on privacy have come in from Europe but people on our streets are different. Try it some day!
will join WW soon.
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Thank you so much for the detailed explanation. Will definitely give this a go.
Warm wishes for a blessed 2020.
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Great. Would love to hear your experiences, Natasha 🙂
Thanks for the wishes.
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I am not a fan of taking pictures of people. I personally don’t like to have my picture taken so I so with the assumption that others don’t as well. I like the first picture since they seem more anonymous and I like the fact that you went with black and white.
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Fair enough for not liking someone taking your picture, Nina. I think black and white brings out the best of humans. Isn’t it so?
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These are fabulous street shots, you’re right it is indeed an art!
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Thanks, Debbie. I’m glad you liked these pictures. There are techniques and of course there’s some technology by way of equipment but it is largely art. Have you tried your hands at street photography?
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No I haven’t yet but am in awe of those who can capture things.
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cool 🙂
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Just saw your blog Arv. 🙂 The street shots are gorgeous. I should look up your Jaipur photo walks whenever I am there!
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Thanks. I’m glad you liked them. 🙂
Have you been to Jaipur or keep visiting?
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Neither. But I hope to visit sometime this year. All this work from home gives some room to be in other cities. 🙂
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Ah! Then you must. It is a good time to visit Jaipur with low tourist traffic and very low cases. I’m sure you will love the city. The weather is perfect for exploring.
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Love your photos, Arv! They always tell a story. 🙂
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Thanks, Lisa. I’m glad you like the pictures. Hopes you are doing well.
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I am. I hope you are doing well as well! 🙂
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Yes, I’m, Lisa. Thanks for asking 🙂
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Jaipur offers excellent street photography opportunities, although it requires discretion. The photographer explored this vibrant city and captured moments of people reading newspapers on a weekend
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Sure, it does provide opportunities for street photography
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Street photography is one of my favourite mediums but these days, it’s getting harder to submit a photo in a competition without the consent of the subject.
You’re right, India’s streets are a street photography canvas and B&W (or monochrome) works well.
Did you update your site’s theme recently – looks great!
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I understand what you mean here. There are different rules in different countries.
No, my site has been using the same theme for the last few years. Thanks for sharing how this appeals to you.
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