The Un-Pro Pro Photog
Jul 17, 2015 12:18:06 #
I attend the funeral of a friend's father the other day. They had hired a photographer to shoot the events of the day. Two things about this photog--she wore a bright green T-shirt which seemed to be un-professional. Second, she used the pop-up flash on her Nikon camera all the time for every shot.
These two things did not appear to be professional or give photographers as a whole a good example. I talked to several people and they mentioned that flash was distracting during the service and at the reception.
I did not talk with that photog as it was a funeral and I did not want to risk creating a scene. I will talk to my friend later about this photog. Would you have said something to the photographer and/or the family?
These two things did not appear to be professional or give photographers as a whole a good example. I talked to several people and they mentioned that flash was distracting during the service and at the reception.
I did not talk with that photog as it was a funeral and I did not want to risk creating a scene. I will talk to my friend later about this photog. Would you have said something to the photographer and/or the family?
Jul 17, 2015 12:25:54 #
No I would have not talked to her, I didn't hire her so it not
any of my business.
any of my business.
Jul 17, 2015 12:30:48 #
I would not have talked to her as the flash damage was already inflicted and she would not run off to change clothes from green to obscure. I would have sought out her professional email to later send comments - polite, of course, to stay on the high ground.
Jul 17, 2015 12:31:27 #
ebbote wrote:
No I would have not talked to her, I didn't hire her so it not
any of my business.
any of my business.
this. while annoying, it wasn't your place to say anything.
Jul 17, 2015 13:28:45 #
Funny, another thread on how folks should behave.
Why are you (and many other) get so uptight about what is already a field crowded with folks with no experience?
Just read the damned threads about "What should I take to shoot my first wedding?" "What flash do I use to shoot a group?"
Examples of this exist all over UHH. It demonstrate the current state of affair on the 'professional field".
And you want to appear surprised by the loonies? Give me a break.
Why are you (and many other) get so uptight about what is already a field crowded with folks with no experience?
Just read the damned threads about "What should I take to shoot my first wedding?" "What flash do I use to shoot a group?"
Examples of this exist all over UHH. It demonstrate the current state of affair on the 'professional field".
And you want to appear surprised by the loonies? Give me a break.
Jul 17, 2015 15:17:40 #
ebbote wrote:
No I would have not talked to her, I didn't hire her so it not
any of my business.
any of my business.
Agreed.
Jul 18, 2015 01:21:40 #
I remember a time when the common path to becoming a professional photographer entailed first working for a number of years as an assistant to an established photographer, in order to learn all the necessary skills and techniques. Nowadays, many jump right into their own photography business without the guidance of someone who knows how to do it right. Which isn't really fair to the clients.
Jul 18, 2015 01:37:43 #
Frankly, I would not bother to approach the photographer (either they were unprofessional or completely inept) directly, he or she was not hired by you.
However, after the fact, an email might be OK. However, if you do pursue this issue, be prepared for an illogical and perhaps undignified response.
My recommendation is leave it alone and forget it (except learn from it).
However, after the fact, an email might be OK. However, if you do pursue this issue, be prepared for an illogical and perhaps undignified response.
My recommendation is leave it alone and forget it (except learn from it).
Jul 18, 2015 02:03:15 #
jdubu
Loc: San Jose, CA
LarryFB wrote:
Frankly, I would not bother to approach the photographer (either they were unprofessional or completely inept) directly, he or she was not hired by you.
However, after the fact, an email might be OK. However, if you do pursue this issue, be prepared for an illogical and perhaps undignified response.
My recommendation is leave it alone and forget it (except learn from it).
However, after the fact, an email might be OK. However, if you do pursue this issue, be prepared for an illogical and perhaps undignified response.
My recommendation is leave it alone and forget it (except learn from it).
It would seem the photographer was both unprofessional and inept, for such a somber event. Unfortunately, the person who needs to learn from it will continue on in blissful ignorance, with friends telling her what a great photographer she is.
Jul 18, 2015 06:18:27 #
Jul 18, 2015 06:40:46 #
chapjohn wrote:
I attend the funeral of a friend's father the othe... (show quote)
Don't understand why you are involved.
Jul 18, 2015 08:26:37 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Funny, another thread on how folks should behave. ... (show quote)
I think that many of the people asking for such advice have had their arms twisted to provide a free service for a "friend" or worse a family member.
Jul 18, 2015 09:52:22 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
My favorite funeral shot is when they open the box sit up the cadaver and the family gathers around and poses for a shot with a drink in the hand of the deceased!
Some think that is tacky but, what the hell!
Some think that is tacky but, what the hell!
Jul 18, 2015 09:56:49 #
No, Chap, while you were a knowledgeable guest on the matter, maybe the most knowledgeable in attendance, you were only a guest. Probably not your place to be commenting to either the grieving family nor the photographer.
Jul 18, 2015 10:11:47 #
ebbote wrote:
No I would have not talked to her, I didn't hire her so it not
any of my business.
any of my business.
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