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Reinventing the Street Portrait with Kale Friesen in Chinatown Vancouver

Fujifilm X70 with EF-X20 flash. 1/4000th sec f/5.6 @ ISO 800 with fill flash The most common question I get about street photography is how to get a good street portrait. First of all, what is a street portrait? For some, it’s approaching a complete stranger and asking them to pose for a picture on the spot. For others, it’s taking a portrait-like candid image of a stranger without permission. Still for others, a street portrait is a simply a portrait taken of someone outside on the street. I’m not dogmatic and can appreciate each approach, but sometimes I get bored. I get bored of taking portraits of strangers. I get bored of taking portraits of friends. Is there a way to merge the two? Can I take a street portrait that’s both predictable and random? With the help of local fashion photographer Kale Friesen , I decided to give it a try. To be honest, I’ve been working on this layered style street portrait for years. I’m often with family or friends while reviewing a camera or lens, and
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