babuszka
10th of December 2008 (Wed), 00:21
I'm looking for a bit of advice.
I'm new to the 'world of photography' and I've been learning a lot. I'm currently attending a college and I'm in a position where there is no family near, no close friends, etc. Only me and my spouse.
Is there a good way to go about being able to practice taking portraiture when you are not in your native environment? I do not know anybody well enough to say "Come, let me take your picture" nor do I have the time with my extremely busy school schedule and part time work.
I am in a position, however, to take family pictures on breaks, but when that happens 1-2 times a year, there is a huge gap where I can be learning...A LOT.
Have any of you been in this position while studying and/or in a new place and what have you done to make things easier as in getting opportunities?
Sure, there may be public gatherings, festivals, etc., but portraiture takes a connection of some sort to the subject and building a relationship so the photographer can take the best picture of the subject to match their personality.
(I know the obvious answer is just to know someone and take pictures, but isn't the best way to learn portrait/glamour/child/etc. photography is to work with different people? Plus, I don't want to get to know somebody or befrend somebody JUST to take their picture...I'm not that mean :))
I'm new to the 'world of photography' and I've been learning a lot. I'm currently attending a college and I'm in a position where there is no family near, no close friends, etc. Only me and my spouse.
Is there a good way to go about being able to practice taking portraiture when you are not in your native environment? I do not know anybody well enough to say "Come, let me take your picture" nor do I have the time with my extremely busy school schedule and part time work.
I am in a position, however, to take family pictures on breaks, but when that happens 1-2 times a year, there is a huge gap where I can be learning...A LOT.
Have any of you been in this position while studying and/or in a new place and what have you done to make things easier as in getting opportunities?
Sure, there may be public gatherings, festivals, etc., but portraiture takes a connection of some sort to the subject and building a relationship so the photographer can take the best picture of the subject to match their personality.
(I know the obvious answer is just to know someone and take pictures, but isn't the best way to learn portrait/glamour/child/etc. photography is to work with different people? Plus, I don't want to get to know somebody or befrend somebody JUST to take their picture...I'm not that mean :))