I never wear earphones when I take pictures. You've listed several reasons I agree with and I'll add one more.
During our everyday lives we have too much incoming information, and that does affect our brain and mind. It's a challenge to use every opportunity not to overload your brain. So I have two points here:
1. Photography is also a meditative practice, when you truly become an integral part of the place you're are at.
2. If you're disturbed by music or something else like podcasts in the earphones, your brain won't be fully into the creative process. I've read that in older days Disney animators weren't allowed to listen to music at work and I think there's a good reason for that.
great point man! I've gotten to that point of not being able to photograph anymore, overloading your brain is definitely a thing especially with amwide angle.
Thanks man for passing by! and thank you for your addition!
Thanks for this Eduardo. Your comments on the language of photography are interesting. As a native English speaker I have always had a problem with the language of 'shooting' because of its association with violence, but I still end up using it because it's hard not to. And, of course, 'shooting' is also linked to non-violent activities - shooting a film, shooting in the context of sport.
I hadn't previously thought of 'captured' in this way, but that's possibly because it's not a word I use much.
I don't have a problem with 'take' because in my mind it contrasts with 'make'. I find the idea of 'making' a photograph pushes too much attention on the photographer rather than the photograph, and it is the latter that is important.
Finally, I am an enthusiastic 'snapper'. 'Snapping' for me reflects my immersion in the moment, in the scene. If I'm not snapping, if I'm too consciously photographing, then I'm too immersed in the photographic process.
Daido Moriyama, one of my favourite photographers, emphasises the importance of the snap, and links it to his idea of the photographer as stray dog. I don't have the quotes to hand at the moment, but they are worth reading.
Sorry, I should have asnwer this before. But I totally forgot it. My bad.
interesting take. I dont like the expression snap, as it lacks a bit of the intentionality. Make a photograph also doesnt sound right to me, as you say it puts to much attention on the photographer and it can lead to things like stagging and so on.
Really appreciate your thoughts on interacting with a subject! I have always thought of the pure candid approach was a bit anti-social in street photography. Yes, not engaging before the shots makes it more authentic in many cases, but there is no reason why a polite conversation and some explaining should not happen afterwards.
Sometimes this backfires. One of my best images is unpublished because the subject expressed that they were uncomfortable with having their photo published in the post-shoot conversation.
I agree with your point, so much so that I’ve adapted it myself recently and even wrote about it in my first ever blog. I’ve learned how to interact with people better to have a more personal touch due to your content. I believe it’s made me a much better, more confident and safer photographer.
I never wear earphones when I take pictures. You've listed several reasons I agree with and I'll add one more.
During our everyday lives we have too much incoming information, and that does affect our brain and mind. It's a challenge to use every opportunity not to overload your brain. So I have two points here:
1. Photography is also a meditative practice, when you truly become an integral part of the place you're are at.
2. If you're disturbed by music or something else like podcasts in the earphones, your brain won't be fully into the creative process. I've read that in older days Disney animators weren't allowed to listen to music at work and I think there's a good reason for that.
great point man! I've gotten to that point of not being able to photograph anymore, overloading your brain is definitely a thing especially with amwide angle.
Thanks man for passing by! and thank you for your addition!
Thanks for this Eduardo. Your comments on the language of photography are interesting. As a native English speaker I have always had a problem with the language of 'shooting' because of its association with violence, but I still end up using it because it's hard not to. And, of course, 'shooting' is also linked to non-violent activities - shooting a film, shooting in the context of sport.
I hadn't previously thought of 'captured' in this way, but that's possibly because it's not a word I use much.
I don't have a problem with 'take' because in my mind it contrasts with 'make'. I find the idea of 'making' a photograph pushes too much attention on the photographer rather than the photograph, and it is the latter that is important.
Finally, I am an enthusiastic 'snapper'. 'Snapping' for me reflects my immersion in the moment, in the scene. If I'm not snapping, if I'm too consciously photographing, then I'm too immersed in the photographic process.
Daido Moriyama, one of my favourite photographers, emphasises the importance of the snap, and links it to his idea of the photographer as stray dog. I don't have the quotes to hand at the moment, but they are worth reading.
I hope that makes sense!
Thanks again.
Sorry, I should have asnwer this before. But I totally forgot it. My bad.
interesting take. I dont like the expression snap, as it lacks a bit of the intentionality. Make a photograph also doesnt sound right to me, as you say it puts to much attention on the photographer and it can lead to things like stagging and so on.
what would it be the right word then?
Really appreciate your thoughts on interacting with a subject! I have always thought of the pure candid approach was a bit anti-social in street photography. Yes, not engaging before the shots makes it more authentic in many cases, but there is no reason why a polite conversation and some explaining should not happen afterwards.
Sometimes this backfires. One of my best images is unpublished because the subject expressed that they were uncomfortable with having their photo published in the post-shoot conversation.
This remids the famous shot of Jeremy page when someone is spitting to the camera. Have you seen it?
PS: Sorry, I should have asnwer this way before. My bad!
Estuvo bueno el texto amigazo. Que bueno que no te pasó nada con topon dle auto!!
gracias wn!
I agree with your point, so much so that I’ve adapted it myself recently and even wrote about it in my first ever blog. I’ve learned how to interact with people better to have a more personal touch due to your content. I believe it’s made me a much better, more confident and safer photographer.
So thanks Eduardo,
From an inspired fan.