Is there a suggested attire for Pro and Press Photographers? ... If not, should there be? (Page 2): I can't seem to get to Wiki anymore from here, BHC ... Couldn't you just tell me?

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

BHC wrote:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weegee

I can't seem to get to Wiki anymore from here, BHC ...

Couldn't you just tell me?

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

Chris T wrote:

I can't seem to get to Wiki anymore from here, BHC ...

Couldn't you just tell me?

Sure, Chris...

Per https://www.britannica.com/biography/Weegee

“Weegee, byname of Arthur Fellig, original name Usher Fellig (born June 12, 1899, Złoczew, Austria-Hungary [now in Poland]—died Dec. 26, 1968, New York, N.Y., U.S.), photojournalist noted for his gritty yet compassionate images of the aftermath of New York street crimes and disasters.”

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

Chris T wrote:

You mean - her condition - doesn't - get in the way of that, then?

Not yet (and singing does her good), however it is getting that way..........................

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

BHC wrote:

Sure, Chris...

Per https://www.britannica.com/biography/Weegee

“Weegee, byname of Arthur Fellig, original name Usher Fellig (born June 12, 1899, Złoczew, Austria-Hungary [now in Poland]—died Dec. 26, 1968, New York, N.Y., U.S.), photojournalist noted for his gritty yet compassionate images of the aftermath of New York street crimes and disasters.”

Just another kind of ambulance-chaser then ... except, he tried to get there BEFORE the ambulance arrived .....

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

Chris T wrote:

Just another kind of ambulance-chaser then ... except, he tried to get there BEFORE the ambulance arrived .....

And became quite famous for it!

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

RichardTaylor wrote:

Not yet (and singing does her good), however it is getting that way..........................

I'm sorry, Richard ... sounds like a slow ride to hell, huh?

Wish I could suggest something ... thought about putting her in a home?

Just think, Richard ... then - you could travel again ... all ya wanna ....

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

BHC wrote:

And became quite famous for it!

Apparently, so ... in a sense ....

Too bad his success came so near the end, for him ....

Oh, well ....

Pablo8 Loc: Nottingham UK.

Like myself, I think most Pro' Photographers would know how to dress for their daily work/ assignment. Smart casual springs to mind. I don't think a Photographer covering a football match would be criticised for not wearing a suit and tie. Conversely, if the assignment was a wedding / Civic, Royal visit, jeans and sport shirt would not be appropriate. Dress Code is often included on invitations, so we soon learn what is expected. Not only Dress Code, but conduct is also something to be adhered to. In the UK, one would, if given the 'Rota Assignment' for a Royal visit, keep a respectable distance during' walkabout', Not hinder progression of the Royal Party, and "Back-off" when told to by the COI officials (Bodyguards). One would not get approval a second time if they overstepped the guidelines. Members of the public were allowed more freedom than the Press / Official Accredited Photographers.

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

Chris T wrote:

I'm sorry, Richard ... sounds like a slow ride to hell, huh?

Wish I could suggest something ... thought about putting her in a home?

Just think, Richard ... then - you could travel again ... all ya wanna ....

Her dad went through it and so did her mum (and into a "home" for her mum). They are not necessarily good places. In this country sometimes you do not have a choice, so untill then ......................

I would like to think I am not that self centred when it comes to the quality of life for somebody I love.

Pablo8 Loc: Nottingham UK.

I think a similar reference would be.... as it was in the Royal Air Force. The Padre , although he/she had a rank, they assumed the Rank of the person he / she was talking to. (on a one to one basis.)

coolhoosier Loc: Dover, NH, USA

Chris T wrote:

Wedding photographers, mostly, I'll bet, Rook ....

That's my point, you see ... there SHOULD be some "proper attire" for ALL photographers - especially, Pro and Press ones ...

Then, it would be easier to tell them apart from the wannabes .... of which, there are far too many, these days ....

Who - for the most part, anyway ... DO dress "sloppy and casual" ....

How, by the way, does one enforce such a "dress code"? What, for example, is to keep a "wannabe" from dressing in such "proper attire"?

My rule of thumb is always to dress appropriately for the occasion I'n shooting. However, I'm never more casual that good slacks and a polo shirt (even for casual outdoor evens). Weddings and first communions are suit (or sport coat, occasionally) and tie. No tux (I don't want to be mistaken for a member of the band :-) and for weddings I don't want to look like a member of the wedding party).

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

RichardTaylor wrote:

Her dad went through it and so did her mum (and into a "home" for her mum). They are not necessarily good places. In this country sometimes you do not have a choice, so untill then ......................

I would like to think I am not that self centred when it comes to the quality of life for somebody I love.

Okay, Richard ... I understand .... it was just a suggestion ....

Is her Mum still in the home, or has she passed on?

There are meds here, that can keep it fairly well regulated, you know ... have you looked into it, there?

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Pablo8 wrote:

Like myself, I think most Pro' Photographers would... (show quote)

Pablo ... clearly, from this response ... a) you are in my home country of England (as I had suspected) and b) you are a Pro, indeed!

I guess what I was getting at, with this question ... is - should there be something instantly identifiable (like a Pro Photo vest) which would identify Pro / Press Photo People - at a glance, in every situation - regardless of the venue. Or, would that not make any sense?

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Pablo8 wrote:

I think a similar reference would be.... as it was in the Royal Air Force. The Padre , although he/she had a rank, they assumed the Rank of the person he / she was talking to. (on a one to one basis.)

I suspect so ... of course ... you could always recognize those RAF guys ... those flying jackets were phenomenal !!!!

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

coolhoosier wrote:

How, by the way, does one enforce such a "dre... (show quote)

Good Point, there, Hoosier ... and then you'd have some Chinese company knocking off duplicate outfits by the thousands .... !!!!

I think - what I was going for was something more subtle ... perhaps, a vest ... or, perhaps - oh, I dunno ... I guess, a jacket, of some kind ... something that clearly defined a Pro photographer ... (that a wannabe couldn't get his hands on) .... plus a badge, maybe ....