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

Good point, Jerry ... but he might have some fun, trying, huh?

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

Thanks for the tips, Row ... very valuable ... thanks, again ...

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

For being the official hobbiest photographer the picture taken I would think it should have been much sharper, I did download it it appears soft focused. Unless that’s the way you wanted it.

I agree your black attire does single you out as the photo tog.

travelwp Loc: New Jersey

But he had two "professional" cameras

Jer Loc: Mesa, Arizona

for a news reporter and or photographer, the general rule is you don't become a participant in the event.

bw79st Loc: New York City

When I first started working at a radio network it was becoming standard for engineers to wear anything they wanted. The VP of News had a fit and couldn't understand why the men were not wearing ties and jackets to work. We thought he was crazy but later I understood that we were all supposed to be prepared to go on a remote with a reporter who may be interviewing important people in suits and that we should fit in instead of standing out like a sore thumb.

Vince68 Loc: Wappingers Falls, NY

Chris T, It may not be any of my business, but that is a pretty cold-hearted statement you made to Richard, "Just think, Richard ... then - you could travel again ... all ya wanna .... "

I'm sure putting his wife in a home so he can go travelling by himself and take pictures is the last thing he wants to do while his wife is sick and he is caring for her. Not what someone who loves their spouse, or a parent does. And I can say this to you because I know first hand what Richard must be going through because I am taking care of my 88 year old mother at home. My life is on hold and I can't do any of the things I would like to be doing, but I could care less about going out and taking pictures, or traveling, or anything else right now. Taking care of my mother is what is important... the other stuff I can do anytime.... and if I never get to do any of it again that is fine with me because taking care of my mother is more important and rewarding than any of the other stuff. You need to watch what you say to people. I read all your posts but I don't respond because I think most of your questions are just BS, and most of the time when people reply to you with an answer, you have a smart ass or condescending response back to them, as in this case with your response to Richard. Again, it may not be any of my business what you say to him, but that was a crude, low, uncalled for comment, which hopefully you have apologized for already, as I have not read the rest of this post yet. I just had to tell you what a cretin I thought you were for making that remark.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Dress for the occasion. You wouldn't wear a suit to a pool party with a Hawaiian theme, right? Nor would you wear a swim suit to a formal wedding.

One thing I always do is wear "blend in" colors and styles. I want to fade into the background and take candids at events. And I try to dress as well as most people at the occasion, or better.

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

Now, there you go, Steve .... that comes close to what I was thinking of ... not quite sure about the phone number part, though ... but the rest makes sense ... saves giving out business cards, all the time - huh?

jamesl Loc: Pennsylvania

If there was any normally accepted dress code for "Pro" and "Press Photographers" it would not take the "wannabes" very long to figure it out and change the way they dress too and then you'd be back to the way things are now. The knowledge you have and the quality of your work is what will make a Pro stand out, not the way they dress. Personally I would just dress appropriately for the type of function I am going to.

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

Talk about attempting to fit in, huh, WP?

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

Okay, James ... how about THIS, then ... a T-Shirt emblazoned with - "Knowledgeable Photographer" .... ???

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

Good point, BW .... fit in ... that's the ticket ... but, how does this follow the theme? ... How would anyone know who you are?

Lemon Drop Kid Loc: Greeley, CO

I was a newspaper photographer. I didn't go so far as to carry a change of clothes in my car, but I did wear a tie and jacket. One assignment could take me to a fire, and the very next to the carpeted office of the president of Caterpillar. I figured it was better to be overdressed for the fire than underdressed for the Caterpillar office. But it didn't get me very far with the newspaper management. One day the managing editor asked me who I thought I was by dressing the way I did. I was the oldest on the staff of eight. The young guys (and gals) wore blujeans.

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

To each his or her own, huh, Kid? ...

I'd have told that guy where to get off, and then gone and found another paper to work for ....