Interview with professional photographer Justin Cliffe
As part of my research after carrying put a survey on the general public of their opinions on street photography, i chose to go in search of professional street photographers in the UK to find out their opinions and experiences.
1.What challenges have you faced or do you face, as a modern day street photographer?
None really, I do not, generally, take ‘in-your-face’ street photographs and so rarely. If ever, find myself in a confrontational situation
2.Have you ever been stopped by any members of authority such as Police or Security guards while taking photographs in the streets? If so, why did they do so?
Not on the street, but I have been spoken to by Security Guards on ’private ground’ (railway station) however they were perfectly OK when I explained what I was doing.
3.Do you think the terrorist act has much of an impact on modern day street photographers?(UK)
Not really – although depends on where the photography is taking place. Obviously in more sensitive places, eg near the Houses of Parliament or official buildings then there is likely to be some impact in terms of police / security interest in photographers.
4.Do you think the attitudes of the modern day public have changed towards people taking photographs in public places over time?
Probably become a little more used to seeing people with cameras – or taking pictures with their phones, but otherwise no.
5.Do you think male street photographers in particular face more of a challenge when capturing images in public places? Or do you think gender does not make a difference?
I do think that people are more accepting of female photographers as they are, possibly, perceived as less of a threat – added to which men would be less likely to object to having their photograph taken by a woman than a man.
http://www.streetphotographylondon.co.uk/ some of Justin Cliffe's Photographs are on this website/blog!
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