Article · Process (Wesley Verhoeve)
Process 035: How To Ask A Stranger For A Portrait
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2021
About this lesson
Newsletter essay with sample scripts for approaching strangers, handling language barriers, accepting refusals and sharing photos afterward. Ends with a one-week practice assignment.
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