5 simple tips photographing people

Photographing people - at home and abroad - is not for the faint-hearted. In light of the ever-increasing stigma surrounding photographers that take their cameras out in public places, we seem to have reached a situation where we're made to feel guilty for taking photos , event if we're not doing anything wrong.

Here are some tips:

1. Be friendly : when approaching people whether at home or abroad , be friendly and open
2. Know when to back down : dont be upset a refusal - just try someone else
3. Learn the language : learn a few basic words in the country you're travelling to. Please and thank you go a long way
4. Understand the culture : research into local customs is useful
5. Fill the frame : get as close as possible to the subject

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