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Todd,
As you can see from my Brickshelf directory from last years' Brickfest (
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=5590 ) I took alot of
pictures at the event. I tried to get every model, but I'm sure that I
missed some. I also tried to take pictures of as many of the attendees and
presenters as possible.
I don't recall having any troubles or anyone being upset about me
photographing their models. I only recall one person being annoyed with me
taking their picture. I think it is expected that pictures will be taken at
events like this. Having a background in news photography myself, I tend to
like to chronicle everything. Sometimes to the point of taking way too many
pictures.
I think that as long as you stick to the basics of ettiquette you'll be
fine. (Don't use pictures of people looking dopey, don't take credit for
the models that you photograph, don't repeatly blind the same people with
your flash, etc.)
BTW: You won't be the only one there taking copious amounts of pictures. I
plan on bringing my rig again, which is a Coolpix 990 with external flash
bracket with SB-28DX Speedlight. :)
Troy
"Todd Lehman" <todd@lugnet.com> wrote in message
news:Gz1JpL.JE9@lugnet.com...
> What do you consider proper etiquette for taking photos at an event like
> BrickFest?
>
> I love taking pictures -- but I can get kinda trigger-happy. Please share
> your thoughts on the questions below!
>
>
> You're an exhibitor...
>
> * Do you take it as a given that there will be lots of people with digital
> cameras taking lots of pictures? Are you cool with that?
>
> * Do you consider it flattering if someone asks to take a picture of your
> display? Are you insulted if someone takes a picture but doesn't ask • first?
> Are you sad if someone has a camera but doesn't take a picture?
>
> * How do you feel about pictures of your creations showing up online?
>
> * Are you concerned about the use of strobe flashes?
>
> * If I asked to take some close-up photos of your display and I wanted to • set
> up lighting which might, for a period of time (I dunno, like 10-20 • minutes),
> get in your way or prevent others from getting a good look at your stuff, • how
> would that affect you?
>
>
> You're a strolling attendee...
>
> * Are you camera-shy? Do you show it or hide it?
>
> * Does a nearby camera distract you? Does it invigorate you? Irritate • you?
>
> * At what distance do you feel your "personal space" is being entered?
>
> * How do you feel about candids? When someone takes your photograph, do
> you tighten up? Do you relax? Do you like to pose? Do you prefer to be
> photographed "naturally" (talking to someone or pondering something)?
>
> * Do you hate being asked to smile for the camera?
>
> * Do you mind being photographed with a telephoto lens from 10-15 feet • away?
>
> * Am I being rude if I take your picture without asking you? If I did • this,
> and it upset you, would you let me know?
>
> * Do you enjoy participating in group photos? Large groups? Small • groups?
>
> * How do you feel about pictures of you showing up online? Would you want
> to approve/reject photos of you prior to their being published on a web • page
> or do you trust the photographer's judgement?
>
>
> You're a speaker...
>
> * Are flashes a distraction for you?
>
> * If someone takes your photo, are they least likely to distract or annoy • you
> if they're in the front row, or way in the back, or on the side, or down • by
> your feet?
>
>
> You're an event organizer...
>
> * What expectations do you have for photographers at your event? What • rules
> do you expect them to abide by?
>
>
> Thanks -- any feedback is appreciated...
>
> --Todd
>
> [xfut => lugnet.events.brickfest,lugnet.publish.photography]
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