Electric Gnome Loc: Norwich UK

I think what's missing sometimes is just good old respect for each other. I have no problems with other photographers whatever the equipment used however, I have witnessed people with phones step in front of someone with a camera to their eye ready to shoot. They do this in UK almost as if you are invisible sometimes. I had it happen to me once so I immediately walked directly in front of him and blocked his view. To my surprise he did not say a word! Thought I myself was an idiot afterwards but just saw red mist.

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

and their iPads...🙄

Cookie223 Loc: New Jersey

So what are you saying, that you’re a Bully? 😁😁😁

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

For me that is exactly right. When Romney was running for President he made a stop in Pueblo, CO. My brother and I went to the shindig with cameras in hand. I have several shots somewhere in my 1000's of photos showing Romney perfectly in the cell phone viewfinder of someone in front of me. Apparently he never thought there was anybody behind him who ALSO might want to take photos of the POTUS contender.

But as another pointed out this happens all the time but it doesn't/shouldn't take too long to get over it.

On another similar topic are those people who are at an event who get their photos and yet refuse to step aside so others can take photos too.

But this is all part of life. Annoyances like this happen all the time and are to be gotten over and then move on.

Dennis

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

The wedding photographer is there and is being PAID by the bride and groom to take photographs of their special event. He/she should have precedence over others no matter if they have cameras or cell phones. Sorry you can't see that.

A professional photographer friend of mine took wedding photos and after he had the scene set up asked friends and family to come up and take their photos. After every one got their pictures he then took his pictures with no interference from other well meaning guests. Seems like a win-win situation for all involved.

Dennis

mikeschwartz Loc: Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago

Yes, this bothers me a lot especially at outdoor concerts where photographers with all types of cameras feel the right to hover in front of the stage partially blocking the view of other spectators.

wingclui44 Loc: CT USA

For me I am a small old guy, I won't risk my self to fight for the front seat, I will move away from them and will find a better location with a better point of view, and got a better shot!

tomad Loc: North Carolina

Yes! or taking up too much space. Last year when I was in Yellowstone there was a bear feeding on a moose carcass for several days straight. Directly across from the field where he was there was a small parking area with room for about six autos side by side. Because this feeding went on for days it became a popular spot and I stopped by every morning and evening to watch the action and take a few shots. Several times I could not stop as all the parking was full and a ranger was always present to keep people from getting to close to the bear or parking on the road. Many times 2 to 3 of the parking spots were filled by someone standing with a tripod, blocking anyone else from being able to stop there because of lack of parking. When I stopped I put up my tripod in front of my car to avoid taking up a parking space beside it and everyone could easily do this but many times the sparse parking was blocked by selfish photographers with their tripods.

mikeschwartz Loc: Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago

I agree. I am also a small old guy but the stage gets partially blocked for everyone at the concert since all of the seats are on level ground. I am referring to a week of jazz performances that take place on a campus near my home each Summer.

Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina

Don’t be a biscuit in a dog eat dog world...

Electric Gnome Loc: Norwich UK

A true Gentleman, I try to adopt your resolution to the problem and am getting better at it every time.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Definitely!
Most bothersome at Disney.
I will sneer at someone who gets in front of me to get a shot.

It just makes me glad I'm not one of them, for the most part?
And I'm sure at some point there is someone behind me somewhere thinking the same thing, no matter where I am located.
I always try to walk behind someone shooting.

DebAnn Loc: Toronto

I often say "excuse me, am I invisible"?

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

On occasion I've stated "I hate it when I turn invisible!".

PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA

Responding to too many to note or quote them all, so doing a scatter shot response.

I'm bothered by the people who think they are, though may be, the pro with all their equiment and start setting up tripods and cameras then taking a plethora of photos of a large number of individual people who all appear to be family. Then they get the group photos, yes photos, a dozen shots or more, making adjustment of settings and focus or camera locationafter each shutter click. These photogs take up a large area and significant amount of time blocking the tourists who want to get only one or two pics of the scene.

Regarding wedding photography, at my son's and daughter-in-law's wedding several years ago, the photographer announced to the family and friends that because he was paid to pose and photograph the wedding couple and party, he requested that eveyone please allow him to arrange the pose/setting and get his photos then everyone else could get their photos. He said he requested this so others would not "accidentally" step in frnt of his camera and potentially spoil the bride and groom's important photos. He made a lot of sense to me and no one seemed put out or in disagreement with his request.