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Street photography in Rome, Italy
J.J. Alcantara, Student/Intern
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Baton Rouge | LA | USA | Posted: 1:22 PM on 03.25.10 |
->> I've been searching through past threads about this subject, but I couldn't find any concrete answers.
I'm going to Rome next week and plan to shoot a lot of non-touristy street photography. I've heard a lot of rumors about problems (whether with the legality of it or otherwise) with shooting people in the city, but I couldn't find anything from anyone with experience.
Have any of you guys been to Rome and encountered problems shooting street photography?
Thanks in advance. |
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Dan Bannister, Photographer
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Calgary | AB | Canada | Posted: 3:24 PM on 03.25.10 |
->> FWIW, I've travelled all of Italy numerous times and have never encountered any problems so, I'm not sure what you've heard. I've done street shooting in Rome lots and frankly, there are so many tourists in the summer months, I can't imagine how they would hassle anyone with a camera because they're everywhere.
Watch your bag on the subway though, the thieves usually work in packs of two or three and they'll try to grab your bag at a stop, rough you up and run out the door just before the train leaves a station. It's been tried on me (unsuccessfully) so, learn some Italian swear words, keep your eyes open and if anyone even looks at your camera gear change cars with an attitude that you're doing them a favour by leaving before they get hurt.
Good luck and enjoy |
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Andrea Ranalli, Photographer
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Rome | RM | Italy | Posted: 3:41 PM on 03.25.10 |
->> Hi J.J.
I live in Rome, and I think you should have no problem in doing street photography.
Is it true that in Italy we do have very strict and complex laws about the possibility to publish an image of people without written consent, but generally speaking if you shoot on the street you will have no problem at all.
As Dan said, look out your gear, as you'd do in any big city in the world.
Drop me an email if you'd like to have a drik while you'll be here ;-)
Ciao
A |
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J.J. Alcantara, Student/Intern
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Baton Rouge | LA | USA | Posted: 4:39 PM on 03.25.10 |
->> Grazie tanto.
I'm packing a lot of gear while I'm out there, but I know I'm carrying light when I go around the city — possibly only one body, 24-105 and a 50; all secured in my Domke F2.
@Andrea: If time permits (as I am going with a group), I may take you up on that offer. |
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Phil Hawkins, Photographer
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Fresno | ca | usa | Posted: 11:51 PM on 03.25.10 |
->> (Tongue-in-cheek) Forget Italy. Go to Graz, Austria, or really anywhere in Austria. I left my photobag OUTSIDE on the street by the door of a restaurant in Graz for about 15 minutes once and when I started breathing again after I realized what I did, I went back and it was still sitting right where I left it.
I did street photography and no one even blinks. I'm about this close to moving to Graz... |
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J.J. Alcantara, Student/Intern
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Baton Rouge | LA | USA | Posted: 4:40 PM on 03.26.10 |
->> Phil,
I would love to go to all these other countries. However, my trip is strictly Rimini and Rome in Italy as I am filming a class documentary for the week. Although, if I have free time, I may end up going to Florence and/or Venice. |
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Anthony Sanson, Photographer
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Warsaw | IN | | Posted: 6:14 PM on 03.26.10 |
->> J.J.
I have a friend that loves the Italy and has many street scene that might interest you. Most of his digital shots at one time were taken with the coolpix 880.
Have a safe and exciting trip!
check out his site: http://www.brumbeloefineart.com/
Cheers,
Anthony |
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