Tuesday Tips #231 Keeping Your Cool in the Crowd

Whether you’re in the crowd at Times Square, a race, concert or even a local public protest or rally, as a photographer keeping yourself safe in the herd is of the utmost importance. Its no doubt that it can be a bit unnerving with thousands of dollars worth of equipment strapped to your body surrounded by strangers. That is why when you are not actively shooting, you need to do your absolute best to conceal your gear. Use a non-gear backpack, a coat or sweater — anything to keep you from looking like the photographer you are.

“Don’t shoot what it looks like. Shoot what it feels like.”
–David Alan Harvey