cell phone requests at conference
Apr 15, 2014 15:45:01 #
I photographed a 500 delegate conference this past weekend. After I took the "official" photos I was being constantly asked if I would take another photo using someones cellphone....one person turned into six people wanting the same phone on each of their respective cellphones. Luckily, the media coordinator was there to politely tell them to have other delegates take cell phone photos. This went on for all four days of the conference. Has anyone had this problem?
Apr 15, 2014 15:53:18 #
Cell phone camera requests will always be a problem. How you handle it defines you.
Apr 15, 2014 15:53:49 #
When I am faced with this situation, I claim to be under contract to provide official photos with only my camera; I am not allowed to use any other camera while paid by my employer. Every photo I take belongs to my employer.
Apr 15, 2014 17:58:38 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
When I am faced with this situation, I claim to be under contract to provide official photos with only my camera; I am not allowed to use any other camera while paid by my employer. Every photo I take belongs to my employer.
Excellent response! :thumbup:
Apr 16, 2014 01:41:57 #
In the museum at which I volunteer, I am frequently asked (or volunteer) to take group pictures with an exhibit as the background. About 75% of these requests involve the use of cellular phones. I usually take four pictures, two of the group to include the exhibit and two closer pictures of the family group. What surprises me is the number of times each family member wants the same pictures with his/her own separate phone. I generally decline to take the subsequent photos, explaining that the pictures can be e-mailed or otherwise shared among groups. The only exception is made when there is a higher-end camera in the group, in which case I will use the camera to try to take higher quality shots. What also amazes me is the number of times a visitor will turn over a very high-end camera without a calm. It is, however, amusing to see the relief of the camera's owner when I begin by putting the camera strap around my neck. The best combination so far? A toss-up between a gentleman with an M-9 and 35mm Summilux - and an older gentleman who reluctantly let me use his pristine F2AS with a 50mm 1.4. My biggest challenge? A Japanese tour group of 35-40 subjects with a Nikon 6d and a fisheye; I was able to convince the camera's owner to mount a 12mm and got permission to open a roundhouse door to pose them with a caboose on the turntable as a background.
Apr 16, 2014 08:12:04 #
Try to be nice just once, and the line grows exponentially. I learned that the hard way with people asking me to take photos of them with their phones at wedding receptions. I did it once, and it turned into a frenzy. Never again, I now just politely say that I'm being paid to take photos for the bride and groom, and it wouldn't be fair to them if I took all my time taking photos for other people for free.
Apr 16, 2014 08:55:12 #
That is pretty much what the media coordinator was advising people----all four days. At least it took the heat off of me; delegates were not very happy with her response.
Apr 16, 2014 08:58:27 #
Chefpaul wrote:
I photographed a 500 delegate conference this past weekend. After I took the "official" photos I was being constantly asked if I would take another photo using someones cellphone....one person turned into six people wanting the same phone on each of their respective cellphones. Luckily, the media coordinator was there to politely tell them to have other delegates take cell phone photos. This went on for all four days of the conference. Has anyone had this problem?
You might choose to ask the crowd for all the doctors and lawyers to come forth while you are taking the cell phone shots. Begin asking the drs. and atts. for medical and legal advice. Enjoy the results. And, you will work in silence.
Apr 16, 2014 10:42:15 #
Apr 16, 2014 15:14:21 #
Chefpaul wrote:
I photographed a 500 delegate conference this past weekend. After I took the "official" photos I was being constantly asked if I would take another photo using someones cellphone....one person turned into six people wanting the same phone on each of their respective cellphones. Luckily, the media coordinator was there to politely tell them to have other delegates take cell phone photos. This went on for all four days of the conference. Has anyone had this problem?
I've never had the problem but I've definitely seen it going on but quite often everyone with a cell needs to be in the picture. So...
I'm thinking, I'll take one picture with someone's phone and that's it. Now they get to hand out their email addy and everyone gets the same picture.
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