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Subject:	Photographer etiquette questionnaire/survey
Newsgroups:	lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.publish.photography, lugnet.general
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Date:	Wed, 10 Jul 2002 16:12:57 GMT
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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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		Re: Photographer etiquette questionnaire/survey
Wow, that's a lot of questions... (...) That's what happened last year, so I expect the same this year. (...) I'm bringing my work to Brickfest specifically to show it off. As such, I don't mind at all if people take pictures, whether I'm there or (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.publish.photography)

		Re: Photographer etiquette questionnaire/survey
(...) Yes, yes. (it is an unreasonable expectation not to get pics taken of stuff, sharing ideas is part of being a fan!) (...) Yes, no, no. (...) Depends. With proper credit (or at least presented as "these are pics I took of creations") it's fine. (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.publish.photography)

		Re: Photographer etiquette questionnaire/survey
(...) Yes and totally. I think it's very much par for the course for displayed pieces to be photographed. Anyone who wishes to be an exception to this might consider a little card or note by their display to reflect that. (...) Mildly flattering, (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.publish.photography)

		Re: Photographer etiquette questionnaire/survey
----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Lehman" <todd@lugnet.com> To: <lugnet.events.brick...gnet.com>; <lugnet.publish.phot...gnet.com>; <lugnet.general@lugnet.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 12:12 PM Subject: Photographer etiquette (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.publish.photography)

		Re: Photographer etiquette questionnaire/survey
(...) Depends on the situation. I have never been to a BrickFest but I did go to BricksWest. I won't be at BrickFest this year, either. :-( (...) Yes. (...) Yes. (...) A snapshot, no. An involved set up picture, that involves moving things around (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.publish.photography)

		Re: Photographer etiquette questionnaire/survey
(...) <snip> I don't mind people taking pictures of something I've built, I take that as a compliment. I'm not sure why anyone might want a picture of me, though... <grin> I think that most people who bring MOCs to a fest are doing it to 'show (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.publish.photography)

		Re: Photographer etiquette questionnaire/survey
(...) Yes. Yes. If I were going to Brickfest (and I'm not, sniff), I would be bringing things for public display. (...) Yes. No. No. On this last, I have no idea why someone is taking pictures--maybe they're just into trains and so they don't care (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.publish.photography)

		Re: Photographer etiquette questionnaire/survey
(...) Not specifically BF, but generally.... (...) yes,yes (...) yes,depends (see below),no (...) generally fine, long as its not derogatory or anything. (...) no (...) Depends on the show. Generally I'd prefer this not to be done at a show. (...) (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.publish.photography)

		Re: Photographer etiquette questionnaire/survey
(...) Last year, there were plenty of times when the display rooms were quiet, and an involved photo-session would be unlikely to disturb anyone. If you want to get really detailed shots of someone's creation, it might be a good idea to make (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.publish.photography)

		Re: Photographer etiquette questionnaire/survey
Todd, As you can see from my Brickshelf directory from last years' Brickfest ( (URL) ) 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 (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.publish.photography)

		Re: Photographer etiquette questionnaire/survey
My opinions have largely been stated already, but... (...) Yes. (...) No. (...) Fine. (...) Are you looking at discomfort when flashed in my eyes or damage to the brick due to repeat strobe exposure? I hate being "flashed" unexpectedly. And I doubt (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.publish.photography)

		Re: Photographer etiquette questionnaire/survey
(...) Yes. If you aren't you probably shouldn't be displaying your work. If someone wanted to get in tight with a macro lens, it would be nice to ask permission first, however. (...) Yes. No (well, condition noted above, but that's because of close (...) (22 years ago, 25-Dec-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.publish.photography)

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