Inspiration With Company?

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So I'm wandering around the streets of Paris, probably one of the most photogenic cities in the world. With me I have my better half, and I also brought the missus, and I see the potential for great shots at every corner.

However, my camera never leave the bag. I just can't find the inspiration to take a lot of shots when out and about with the lady; partly because I end up being dragged into a lot of stores etc.

So out of curiosity; do most people find it easier to shoot when they're walking in their own world, or it doesn't matter?
 
There was a thread on here recently, I think for a lot of us its a solitary pursuit or perhaps with like minded people, if the people you're with don't share your hobby with a similar passion then it becomes a lot more difficult.
 
gnom said:
So I'm wandering around the streets of Paris, probably one of the most photogenic cities in the world. With me I have my better half, and I also brought the missus, and I see the potential for great shots at every corner.
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You took your wife and your girlfriend? :eek:

I'm lucky, my girlfriend is also a fantastic photographer and she shares my passion for it. The only downside to this being I will probably never get my G10 back...:thinking: We have a 14 month old daughter who comes with us wherever we go, but shes well behaved and we just take it in turns to shoot/look after her. We get by.

Maybe buy your partner a camera and get her interested too?
 
gnom said:
So I'm wandering around the streets of Paris, probably one of the most photogenic cities in the world. With me I have my better half, and I also brought the missus, and I see the potential for great shots at every corner.

However, my camera never leave the bag. I just can't find the inspiration to take a lot of shots when out and about with the lady; partly because I end up being dragged into a lot of stores etc.

So out of curiosity; do most people find it easier to shoot when they're walking in their own world, or it doesn't matter?
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:eek:

:thinking:
 
Agreed...when I'm with my GF who has no interest at all, I find it very inhibiting...

With paid-work it's different, as i just get on with it, but for personal work, I prefer solitude...
 
luckily my GF likes photography, has her own camera & we go out together :thumbs:
i've been out on my own a few times & depending on where you are you get the impression people think you're up to no good or a perv :shrug:
but when there's two of you you're seen as just a couple who enjoy photography :shrug:

we always come back with very different pictures. for sure some are the same/similar but she shoots anything & everything where i'm looking for that one epic shot
we always say things like " yeah i saw that one & wish i'd got it now" etc when we compare afterwards
 
Must say that I am lucky here, my wife has no interest in the photographic stuff, but has an interest in nature which is what I photograph most. When we're out, shes a great spotter, sees birds well before I do so we work as a team bless her :love:
 
I bought my wife a 400D to get her interesyed in photography, she's just swiped by 50D having outgrown the 400. My suggestion would be to get your wife interested in photography, if she's anything like mine her shots will artisticly be better than yours, so be prepared to be whitewashed in all but the technical side, which fortunately digital allows the non technical to take photos they are happy with and then grow their technical knowlede. Oh and be prepared for her to keep nicking your kit.

Matt
 
I much prefer being on my own when I am taking pictures, but I am unable to go out alone, so always have someone with me...i feel very inhibited :(
 
Don't put the camera in the bag!

Carry it hanging on your hip/arse ready to shoot.
 
loplug: It's a good advice, and one I try to follow myself. Though sometimes I clearly fail in that.

Thanks for all the replies, interesting to hear. I for sure find inspiration much easier when on my own as I get into the "zone" mcuh easier. On the flipside; with the lady around I gain more confidence in doing some wacky shots etc as it's easier to laugh at it together than being laughed at by a stranger! :)

I've defenitely raised her interest in photography by teaching her the basics and she's getting some very good shots out of her compact these days. Have a bit to go before I get her into the SLRs though.

:)
 
I bought my D SLR because I couldn't match the shots my hubby was getting with my compact so when we go out together we both take pictures and the other isn't hanging around waiting. I do like wandering around on my own with camera though and I do that quite a lot.
 
I find it very inhibiting if I'm trying to take to photographs with others around me.

I've got to the point where I get so frustrated and feel so pressured that I simply choose not to take the camera - that way I don't feel torn between photography and common courtesy. Well I may take a compact lol

In terms of Inspiration - Unless I've already planned ahead and know where I'm going for a particular shot at a particular time - that's something I really need to be on my own for.
 
As mentioned, if you are with a non-tog it's difficult to take lots of photos, however, sometimes it's ok to view the world while not looking through a viewfinder! :D
 
OptimusBri said:
I always prefer to take photos on my own, although maybe if I find a friend who shares a passion for photography that would change. My boyfriend isn't really interested in photography; he likes my work but doesn't have a real interest in it, so I tend to shoot alone.
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I get all guilty when I'm shooting with Jules around as I'll occasionally pause to look and see what she's up to and inevitably she'll be stood or sat there looking utterly bored...:(
 
i take more photos when i'm with my gf than alone tbh, i find her quite inspiring
 
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