Photography: Be Persistent

Are you hampered by your own inertia or the unwillingness of others?

If so, in photgoraphy at least, you are missing out on great opportunities,.It pays to be persistent sometimes. How many times have you come across a great opportunity only to have it scuppered by either your own inhibitions or those of others. Many times a photo opportunity Is lost cause the photographer has not been able to pluck up the courage to ask for permission to take the photograph. Or perhaps, that candid has been lost cause you have been spotted.It certainly can feel uncomfortable, but by taking the bull by the horns and steeling yourself, you can learn to feel more comfortable in these situations.Asking someone if you can take his or her photograph will often be met with a “yes” and a subsequent great phtoo which you can even share with your subject.
In other cases, a polite “no” is the response, in which case thank the person politely and move on.Access to land for the purposes of photography can also be a stumbling block. But if you see a potentially great image in the making, what’s the issue with knocking on someone’s door to ask permission to photograph?