Street photography isn't inherently creepy. The process of shooting candid moments, telling the story of humanity, it's truly a beautiful thing. But (sadly there's a but,) there are some creepy street photographers, even if they're not consciously trying to be so.
And while I'll defend the craft to the death, I cannot defend this photo. . thephoblographer.com
Portrait photos are often disliked by the subject themselves. From the early formative years of grade school on into the advanced years of adulthood, the feeling of dislike of your own picture is universal. petapixel.com »
2019-03-09 19:59
Youth is like a mask. As we age that mask fades and we are forced to reveal our raw selves to the world. I like shooting older people because years of smiles or frowns are carved right into their faces. boredpanda.com »
2018-01-09 19:45
Japan is introducing its first nationwide laws to criminalize exploitative "photo voyeurism."
[Read More]
We talk about street photography, street portraiture, and intentions often on this site; but I feel that the idea of the voyeur is something that we genuinely need to bring up again. I'm not one to say necessarily that voyeurs should necessarily be berated, but that I instead think that one's intentions should be put into perspective.
As if camera drones haven’t gotten enough bad publicity lately thanks to reckless operators flying them near airports, at airplanes, and into helicopters, The TODAY Show just aired this alarming report on how peeping toms are using camera drones to spy on you in your home.