A people poser
Q I love to travel and want to capture more of the sights, but I feel nervous about getting my camera out. Do you have any advice?
Tanya Flowers
A Having some anxiety when you are photographing people going about their business is perfectly normal. I’ve taken a lot of street-style images in this country and all around the world, and there are always a few moments of nerves when you put the camera to your eye and start taking pictures, because you just don’t know how people are going to react.
I think it’s easier in really busy places where people are constantly coming and going. In fact, half the time they won’t even notice you. If I’m in a new city, I look for outside markets, as there is always colour and energy in these places. I prefer to work with a wide lens, too – anything from 16mm to 35mm – so often you’re not having to point the lens directlyas they’re so engrossed in what they’re doing. If they do, they’re likely to think they’re not even in the frame.
