Posted by Steve Marsh on January 9, 2013 at 10:22 PM
New to 'Nature' Photography. In June I would like to travel to Eastern Washington (Palouse) to take some photos. It appears from the Workshop Listings that during June a number of tours/workshops will be in the area.
After traveling to your favorite site you find photographer(s) already set up. What does the 'photo etiquette book' have to say?
Leave or stay?
I will stop and talk. If the folks are welcoming and feel there is room, join them at THEIR invitation. If your reception is cool to bad, move on to one of your backup sites. I don' t think there's a photo in the world worth the hassles some folks feel are normal and acceptable.
Posted by Dottie L Lloyd on January 10, 2013 at 11:19 AM
Steve, I will be in that same area in June attending a photo workshop. If you happen upon our group, I hope everyone welcomes you, I know I will. This world and its beauty is made to be shared!!!
Posted by Lon Overacker on January 10, 2013 at 2:51 PM
Steve,
Kind of a broad scenario? Is this a public viewpoint, pullout? If a public place with plenty of room, there's no reason not to stay and do your own photography. Common sense would dictate that you don't want to invade someone's "personal space" and certainly do not obstruct or insert yourself in front of their viewpoint. As Hank pointed out, if under normal conversation you ask or they offer to join them, then go for it. Now, if this is a confined area where there is really only room for 1 or 2 people for the best location and they were there first, you probably should move on, or wait til they're done.
Although I've never been to the Palouse, I'm guessing that most of what we see are roadside shots, maybe auto viewpoint overlooks, and there's probably plenty of room. Be courteous and respectful, but also know that if you get there first, other folks should honor and be respectful of your presence.
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4 repliesAfter traveling to your favorite site you find photographer(s) already set up. What does the 'photo etiquette book' have to say?
Leave or stay?
Steve - Redmond
Here's an NPN thread that discusses your question: Photographer Etiquette.
Cheers,
--P
Kind of a broad scenario? Is this a public viewpoint, pullout? If a public place with plenty of room, there's no reason not to stay and do your own photography. Common sense would dictate that you don't want to invade someone's "personal space" and certainly do not obstruct or insert yourself in front of their viewpoint. As Hank pointed out, if under normal conversation you ask or they offer to join them, then go for it. Now, if this is a confined area where there is really only room for 1 or 2 people for the best location and they were there first, you probably should move on, or wait til they're done.
Although I've never been to the Palouse, I'm guessing that most of what we see are roadside shots, maybe auto viewpoint overlooks, and there's probably plenty of room. Be courteous and respectful, but also know that if you get there first, other folks should honor and be respectful of your presence.
Lon