13. If you are traveling in a foreign
land, learn at least a few phrases of the local language. Your
reception and ability to make photographs—and your whole
experience—will be enhanced.
14. Practice in your neighborhood. Go
out into the street and make frozen, blurred, and panned images of passing cars.
15. When making environmental
portraits, take the time to find out what your subjects really care
about and have them show it to you.
16. When you first arrive at a new
location, make note of any features that strike you. Try to find ways
to incorporate them into your composition.
17. Be careful if you are using a
wide-angle lens to photograph a group. The people at the edges may
get distorted.
18. If kids want to look through the
camera, let them. They will be more relaxed and cooperative. Just
watch out for dirty fingers on the lens.
19. Anticipate kids' behavior. If they
are playing tag, set up near the base, compose your image, and wait
for them to come running in.
20. To avoid being too anatomical when
photographing the human form, try using soft focus or a little blur.
21. When you are in people's homes or
workplaces, carry as little gear as possible. You want to minimize
the disturbance your presence causes.
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