A step-by-step look at how reportage images take shape
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In a park in central Havana, Cuba, local men gather to discuss and debate a subject of national importance – baseball! The situation can get quite heated, to the point that as an onlooker, you expect violence to break out any moment! In reality, it’s harmless banter and makes a great subject for spontaneous street photography.
GET CLOSER Moving in for a closer look, a debate is in full flow between local men. Lots of animated facial expressions and waving of arms, and the sight of a camera seems to encourage them!
WATCH AND OBSERVE This one man in the checked shirt is particularly vocal and seems to verbally attack anyone who objects to his point of view. He’s clearly okay to be photographed and starts to attract a crowd.
SPOT POTENTIAL A crowd gathers and raised voices can be heard. This initial shot was taken from a distance as it was unclear whether the gathering would be friendly or hostile to a photographer.
DISCUSSING BASEBALL street photographers often prefer black and white as it’s more direct and dramatic. This shot was converted using silver efex Pro 2
WORK WIDE The debate gets more lively when another man steps in and challenges him. A face-off begins. The shots are being taken from just a few feet away with a 17-40mm zoom at 40mm.
KEEP SNAPPING The debate gets even livelier as the two men lock horns while onlookers watch and listen. This goes on for more than an hour before the crowds disperse and everyone gets on with their day.