Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/01

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Subject: Re: [Leica] interacting with strangers -- a very important element of photography
From: "John R. Fulton Jr." <JRFjr@compuserve.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2002 09:41:02 -0600
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When I was taking a photojournalism class in the 1960's we were told 
of an assignment that the previous teacher gave. Thankfully we were 
not given this assignment.
Go to a stranger's house. Knock on the door. Talk to them and 
establish rapport to the point they will allow you in their house to 
photograph their bathroom.

BTW, when journalists hit a new town the first place they usually go 
is the local bar. Not because they're thirsty (well maybe a little) 
but because it's a great place to interact with strangers. You can 
usually quickly find out what's going on in town--who the eccentrics 
are, who really runs the town and even who owns the property outside 
town with a good view of town.  (Next stop is usually the local 
newspaper editor followed by the town Mayor).

Best,
John Fulton
Fort Worth



>
>To second Kyle's example, here in Atlanta we have a large number of bold
>panhandlers.  Even if you don't look prosperous they will walk up to you,
>start a conversation, then get to the point: can you spare a couple of
>bucks.
>
>My point is if it is possible to strike up a conversation and ask for money,
>it is child's play to ask to take a picture.  If asked why I just tell the
>truth, I'm recording ordinary people and their lives because the "press"
>doesn't.
>
>Don Dory
>dorysrus@mindspring.com
>
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In reply to: Message from "kyle cassidy" <kcassidy@asc.upenn.edu> ([Leica] interacting with strangers -- a very important element of photography)
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