>>3999852Thanks for the compliment, brother.
I shoot more in the style of the former. I can't stand sitting around waiting for the perfect subject to wander into my frame. I don't have the patience for it. And, the results I usually get from setting up a shot don't often yield the results of what I'm looking for in a photo.
Each style of shooting has their merits, but if you don't mind walking around all day, I would highly recommend shooting this way. I believe that hunting for a photo helps you develop a keen eye. It keeps you on your toes, you are totally at the mercy of what is around you, so you have to learn to shoot quickly and with conviction. Find the subject, set the camera, develop the composition, all while trying to remain invisible so you can get an organic reaction from the subject.
There is a downside to this style of shooting. Sometimes you will go weeks, or even months, without capturing a 'good' image. The meme of '1 good shot a year' is no fucking joke. So if you don't have a strong resolve, shooting this way can defeat you.
I would recommend exploring many different ways of shooting. Try to find videos of the photographers you admire, study how they shoot, then attempt to emulate it.
