Originally posted by sb in ak I find it difficult to do much candid photography here in Alaska as there aren't many people on the street and if you're getting a shot of someone, you stick out like a sore thumb. I suppose I just need to get brave and start asking people.
Haunt every festival and parade and public event of that sort that you can.
People are expecting photographers to be around. You can take pleny of pics and people usually wont mind having their picture taken. Just stand in a very obvious place and take the pictures.
Sometimes the best way to be non-intimidating is to be very open about what you are doing and keep your friendly face on. Or if you dont have one, go for the camera geek look! Carrying two cameras and a monopod will usually be enough...