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In lugnet.events.brickfest, Todd Lehman writes:
> 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?
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.
>
> * 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?
Yes. No (well, condition noted above, but that's because of close proximity
and possiblity of damage). No - not everyone has the same interests.
>
> * How do you feel about pictures of your creations showing up online?
No problem as long as they didn't claim it as their work. It would nice to
be credited, but I understand that at a large multi-builder display that
that may not be possible.
>
> * Are you concerned about the use of strobe flashes?
No.
>
> * 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?
It would be polite to the viewers to try and do that kind of thing at
non-peak hours. Dunno. I don't have a problem with it beyond the mess it
might make for others. You should probably ask the owners of adjacent
displays (especially if they had to stand there the whole time with lights
in the faces).
>
>
> You're a strolling attendee...
>
> * Are you camera-shy? Do you show it or hide it?
What....my face? If you want to crack your lens, that's your problem. ;-)
>
> * Does a nearby camera distract you? Does it invigorate you? Irritate you?
Only if the people using it are exceptionally inconsiderate. I rarely find
theat to be the case.
>
> * At what distance do you feel your "personal space" is being entered?
Anything shoved within a foot of my face.
>
> * 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)?
Artfully step out of the shot?
>
> * Do you hate being asked to smile for the camera?
Let me chose my own expression. If you are paying me to model, then you can
ask. :-)
>
> * Do you mind being photographed with a telephoto lens from 10-15 feet away?
Since it makes my nose look smaller, that's okay with me (you might avoid
cracking your lens at that distance).
>
> * 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?
Are you going to turn them over to the FBI? No? It's okay then.
>
> * Do you enjoy participating in group photos? Large groups? Small groups?
More people to duck behind.
>
> * 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?
Since it's already happened to me, I suppose I don't care that much.
>
>
> You're a speaker...
>
> * Are flashes a distraction for you?
Yes. Get off to the side. Don't bother with a flash if you aren't within
the proper range (ever notice all those idiots at sporting events sparkling
away with flashes that are good for 15 feet when they are 50 yards away from
the field)>
>
> * 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?
Off to the side, out of my line of sight.
>
>
> You're an event organizer...
>
> * What expectations do you have for photographers at your event? What rules
> do you expect them to abide by?
Dunno to the first. I'd expect them to abide by whatever rules were set.
If they had a problem with the rules, I'd listen politely once, and ask that
they accept whatever decision I made.
-->Bruce<--
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