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Title: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: theChuck on September 20, 2008, 11:16:57 PM
So I went to the faire today, and my girlfriend and I were just sitting at one of the pubs having a drink and listening to music. Out of nowhere, this guy comes up to us and is like, "Now that I've taken your picture for Flickr, would you like a picture on your camera?" I was sort of shocked that this random guy was taking pictures of us, but he explained that he's one of the few photographers who takes pictures for the faire, and that we could find them on Flickr. It sort of rubbed me the wrong way, though, since I don't really like pictures like that, especially without asking. He could've at least asked me before taking the picture, y'know?

Am I being crazy about this, or am I justified in feeling this way? Have any of you ever encountered this sort of thing?
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: HollyAtFairyEffects on September 21, 2008, 12:16:25 AM
Was he asking you to buy the picture at flickr?  Or was he just telling you that it was there in case you wanted to see it?  I'd be a little put off if he wanted me to buy it.  But at TRF, it's kind of flattering if people want to take your picture.  Especially if it's Photography On The Run, or someone like that.  But he usually doesn't tell you that he even took it.  You have to check his website to see.  That way it's kind of fun to see if he "got" you that day!
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: renfairephotog on September 21, 2008, 12:31:18 AM
Few that take picture for faire

Sounds like he's implying he taking pics for faire owners.  But they should have a website not a Flicker account.

I've done crowd shots and pics of people enjoying the faire. It easier to get a casual shot that way. But I never asked some if they want to to take I pic of them with their camera.
If I'm taking pic of someone I don't know I'll ask and give them a card for my site.

He probably  meant no harm he just told you in a bad way. Check the Flickr account and if you don't like the pic ask them to remove it.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: theChuck on September 21, 2008, 12:40:01 AM
Quote from: HollyAtFairyEffects on September 21, 2008, 12:16:25 AM
Was he asking you to buy the picture at flickr?  Or was he just telling you that it was there in case you wanted to see it?  I'd be a little put off if he wanted me to buy it.  But at TRF, it's kind of flattering if people want to take your picture.  Especially if it's Photography On The Run, or someone like that.  But he usually doesn't tell you that he even took it.  You have to check his website to see.  That way it's kind of fun to see if he "got" you that day!

No, he wasn't trying to sell me anything. He said that I can just go onto Flickr and get the image in full size and everything.

Quote from: renfairephotog on September 21, 2008, 12:31:18 AM
He probably  meant no harm he just told you in a bad way. Check the Flickr account and if you don't like the pic ask them to remove it.

Yeah, I was thinking of doing that. I'm sure he means no harm by it, it was just.. weird.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: renfairephotog on September 21, 2008, 01:00:37 AM
Some people just don't get the personal space thing.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Athena on September 21, 2008, 01:06:41 AM
Candid shots are a fact of life at faire, I see people snapping pictures of garbed patrons all the time.  
You're completely justified in not liking those "sneaky" shots, but when you're garbed up you're going to get attention, and that includes people taking pictures of you without your knowledge.

I agree with RFP - the guy's approach wasn't all that great, and faires usually have pictures on their websites. If you're uncomfortable with the picture being online, then asking him to remove it is definitely the way to go.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Bugsy on September 21, 2008, 07:48:42 AM
I think it's pretty flattering.  In fact, I have even gone to Flickr to see if anyone snapped me in my new garb, before I had any pics of it.

There was only one time I got a little upset, I didn't agree with some of the content on the web site where a picture of me was posted.  But, I got over it.

Last year, lol, I remember seeing this guy with one of those big professional cameras and he was snapping pictures right where I was going to walk.  So I slapped on a smile as I walked by, just in case. ....... Now, that picture is on the Ohio Renaissance website.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on September 21, 2008, 08:15:03 AM
Think of it as a compliment!  Imagine, you looked so good in your garb (and how many people don't!) that he took your picture as adding to the atmosphere of the faire.

He probably came up to you the way he did, because he thought you looked good and felt you might want a copy of the same picture for you.  We don't have Flickr, for example, and I am computer-challenged, so I'd never look there in a million years.

Most of the time at faire, people stop us and ask if they can take a picture, but I've seen people snapping away without asking first.  I feel honored when someone takes our picture.  Must be the diva in me!
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Joyce "Delfinia DuSwallow" Howard on September 21, 2008, 03:47:43 PM
Oh Lady Renee I must be a Diva too then, people are always asking to take our picture. The only ones I don't like are when we are eating or doing something out of faire and they are snapping our picture, like maybe a mouth full of food.But besides that I'm ok with picture taking. ::)
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: AbleArcher on September 21, 2008, 04:42:34 PM
While it may be private property, it is a place open to the public and you really don't have an expectation of privacy out in public.

The local fair has a clause on their ticket, that when you purchase the ticket you enter into an agreement with the owners and operators.  Part of that agreement may be that you likeness may be used without compensation or without further agreement from you.  You can probably ask that your picture not be taken, and most photogs will likely abide by your wishes, but don't be surprised to find your images on photo sharing sites. It comes with the territory.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Trillium on September 21, 2008, 05:48:11 PM
I take it as a compliment.  We get stopped easily 20 times a day to get our picture taken, on top of the random people taking snap shots as we walk by.  I appreciate being told where I can find a pic, I usually have to search around!  As long as they aren't trying to make money off of it, I don't care.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Cyron on September 21, 2008, 10:20:43 PM
i am on of those crazies with the camera (581 pics taken on saturday, 490 to get posted tommorrow from it), but take it as a compliment.. you would be surprised how many people are surprised that you are taking there picture as they dont think they are good enough for it weather it be garb or looks.. but i try to get as many as i can of people in garb.. however i try not to bug them when they are eating, but do ask as they walk by if i can take it usualy.. unless its busy and people are just walking all over i just take them then.. but it evens out i think.. i had 57 photos i know of taken a few weeks ago of me that i was asked for, and yesterday about 15-20 minutes worth of them straigt with 2 other guys in armour.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Jay Byrd on September 22, 2008, 06:41:45 AM
Where on flickr do you find those photos?  I'd like to take a look.

Jay Byrd
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Master James on September 22, 2008, 09:26:38 AM
Being dressed out as a noble most days at faire, my wife and I sometimes get stuck in one spot for 15 minutes as people snap away.  Just comes with the territory of going to faire in garb.  We even get the "Can I take a picture with you?"  where they hand someone their camera and get in the picture with us.  And I'm sure there are countless pictures that are taken that I don't even know about.  I'm sure the guy was just trying to be pleasant and tell you where you could see your picture and nothing more since some people like that and that is why they do it.  As others have said, if you have a problem with it, then go to the site and ask him to remove it.  I think most people don't mind have having people take their picture, its just when they add some dopey caption to the picture like "One hot babe" or "What was this guy thinking?" that it gets a little out of line.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Cyron on September 22, 2008, 10:13:30 AM
Quote from: Jay Byrd on September 22, 2008, 06:41:45 AM
Where on flickr do you find those photos?  I'd like to take a look.

Jay Byrd

i dont post on flickr.. i use my site. .its listed in my profile here.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: BubbleWright on September 22, 2008, 06:43:47 PM
As I bring the Renaissance Bubble Machine to PARF, making bubbles at the Gate before opening and around the Shire for the rest of the day, I have my picture taken numerous times, with and without patrons in frame. What surprises me are the number of people who ask permission to do so. I have made bubble machines for over 25 years for use while kite flying for the purpose of tracking the ground winds and entertaining the nippers. If I had a nickle for every photo taken I'd be right up there with Bill Gates. I'm more than happy to share with the public.

http://renstorearticles.blogspot.com/2007/03/felix-cartagena-renaissance-bubble.html (http://renstorearticles.blogspot.com/2007/03/felix-cartagena-renaissance-bubble.html)

http://www.kendrickhang.com/ken/blog/2007/04/kite-festival-photos-bubble-machine.html (http://www.kendrickhang.com/ken/blog/2007/04/kite-festival-photos-bubble-machine.html)
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: analise on September 23, 2008, 03:35:13 PM
Quote from: Jay Byrd on September 22, 2008, 06:41:45 AM
Where on flickr do you find those photos?  I'd like to take a look.

Jay Byrd

I usually search on flickr for relevant search terms (in my case, I plug in "maryland renaissance") and ask it to show me the most recent photos that match that.

That's how I found a candid of myself on there, anyway. Which I was actually pretty pleased with since it was fairly flattering.

As for the OP: You can't get a candid shot if you warn the person ahead of time you want to take their picture and I don't know about you, but if I know someone is directing a camera at me, I usually get tense and don't look as natural or happy as I did before I noticed the camera. I'd much rather be told after the fact than before, if only so the picture comes out better! :) That said, I would like to be told, but also really just so I can go look myself up, I don't mind people taking pictures because they like the way I've garbed up. (that said, if I uncovered one where someone had just posted my cleavage, for instance, or me with my mouth full of food or something, I would feel [at a minimum] pretty uncomfortable about that being online).

And it's a whole other realm if someone takes your photo and then wants to make money off of it.

I'm one of those camera-carrying folks, though, and it really doesn't occur to me to ask permission to take a photo or to post it online.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Mandrake Von Sets on September 24, 2008, 07:36:28 PM
I'm not one to fret, but to each their own.  I can understand if vendors who want to protect their products.  I've taken a few pictures and posted them on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wildabeast71/collections/72157607240783285/) and haven't had any complaints (yet). 
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: RumbaRue on September 25, 2008, 12:22:47 PM
Considering I'm not a photogentic person, I'm always appreciative of those who want to take my picture.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/RumbaRue/photo.gif)
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Adriana Rose on September 25, 2008, 03:58:10 PM
Good gravy all the pictures that I have had taken with and with out knowing it! There are a ton! But from what I do at fair  I must end up looking like a pissed off blow up doll, I am a hawker so my mouth is never shut!


There is nothing that you can do about it so just smile when you see a camera pionted at you.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Poldugarian Warrior on October 04, 2008, 02:39:45 AM
I wouldn't doubt most of us who are dressed in garb have our pictures taken without our knowledge, either by other patrons, workers, or professional photographers. I've noticed people taking my pic while I'm moving to the next pub, show, or food counter. And I don't stop unless they ask, and I usually do if they do ask. For the most part though I've usually been asked by people if they could take my pic. And if they want to post it, they do and let me know that I can get it and save it. But, I've never had it posted on a pay site, or I didn't ask to know, because it's really the photgraphers faulty marketing skills because without your description of what or who your character is and what they're wearing or the equipment their carrying they really can't make a good sale or lend a story to the pic. So in an aspect if people are trying to make money from our images then yes I too would be offended. But, if it's just someone whom is bashful to ask for a pic and they take it from far away I guess it's fine, and those other people whom just like to get action shots. from far away instead of a posed subject.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: AbleArcher on October 05, 2008, 07:34:49 AM
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Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: photomike on October 05, 2008, 01:10:07 PM
Since I take about 500 to 900 pix every day of Faire & post about 60% of them on photobucket let me tell you my approach.
I will usually just take the picture. Most times they are of folk I know or that know me (I am known as photomike!). For patrons & playtrons I do not know I may stop them & ask for a photo or I may just take the photo & then approach them with a card & a complament. I will explane why I took the photo,cute, sexy,great garb, funny,exc. then hand them a card with my contact info & a link to the photobucket sight. I will also tell them that they can e-mail me directly with a description & the date & I will send them a copy by e-mail.  I have been shooting the Sterling Ren Fest for many years & have only had a couple people ask to have pix pulled from the sight & all requests were due to the people having split up with the other in the photo. I give out almost 500 cards each season & have many people thank me for catching the action & feel of our great Faire. I have had people say they would not like there photo taken & must respect that. Also, I will take pix before the gates open & after they close. All pix taken then are privet & do not get posted without permission. (My feeling is that the actors are not "on" & are due there privacy. Also not good to portray them out of Caricture)
  Dealing with children, can be tricky. I will try to catch the kids & then approach the parents & get a shot of the family. I had a funny experience this year, I took a shot of three young Lady's dancing during final pub sing. One of them I was introduced to earlier in the season but the other two I had not met. As soon as I took the photo the littlest girl about 5 years old ran up to me & said that her daddy did not want her picture posted on the internet! OK! I was floored! So, kneeling down I asked her who her daddy was. She told me & I told her that I knew her dad & I would ask him as he was one of the performers. I did go to her dad tell him the story & he was proud of her (so was I) I did get his permission to post the pix.

  It has been a crazy season & I am way behind on editing & posting this years pix but I have some posted & more comming soon. Here is a link to my photobucket sight feel free to check it out all albums of dates are Faire pix!
http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l293/wildroverphotos/
Thanks & happy shooting!
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Macintyre on October 05, 2008, 05:41:10 PM
you should have told him that he just stole your soul and it's agains your religion to have your picture taken because of this and that he must remove it from his camera at once or you'll be left in limbo forever.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Poldugarian Warrior on October 08, 2008, 04:22:43 AM
Macintyre, that's a good old one. I don't know if anyone at faire uses that one any more. I've heard a few times of the "magic boxes" people carry with people inside them, and their souls can be seen through the window. And it's a good joke.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Lord Clisto of York on October 08, 2008, 05:09:13 AM
I go along with Cyron here. I post to my private website for all to see and, I even will go out and make nice 5 x7's for people of some they like and just give them to them. i take faire pics basically for me and then share them online for everyone so they can see what faire is about at a certain place. As you all can tell by my posting here announcing my pics are up. I never bother anyone while they are eating, or in a heavy conversation. And, I have never had one person in my 31 years of faireing tell me get lost or dont take theirs, except when something happened where they didnt look their best. But then i would not have taken it anyway. I try very hard to put up only good looking shots and nothing that makes people look bad or embarass them. If I do get a funny shot from a distance or a close area which I like but think they may not, I will write them and send a copy in e-mail for them to see for approval first. If its a yes, great, and if its a no, I will not post it, but I will still keep it in my personal faire collection. They almost always find it flattering and wonder why I would want their pic.

Now on the flip side, I cant even start to guess how many times a day at faire I get stopped by people wanting to take mine. It just goes with the territory. I always find it enlightening and fun as well as an honor. So I never get upset. I sometimes only get a few feet when someone asks again. I know the regular patron wants a momento of whatever or whom ever they deem to be worth it while at faire, while I like the aspect of garb and certain period shots. But all in all, most people love it as it is kind of an ego boost for them. I am just honored to have it done and to do it for others.

Sir Clisto
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Carl Heinz on October 08, 2008, 10:29:40 AM
One of Sparky's functions is to provide a photo op.

I normally keep a Sparky hand puppet with me so that if folks want to take pictures of Sparky with their children, I can interact with them using the puppet.

I've no idea how frequently our picture is taken, but many do ask.

The soul stealing routine probably isn't period.  The occasional comment about miniature Flemish painters hidden in a box is probably better, but I think it's best to pause, smile and enjoy the compliment.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Lord Clisto of York on October 08, 2008, 07:10:34 PM
You got it! Just sit back and enjoy the ATTENTION ride. It's all in fun.

Sir Clisto
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Richard de Graeme on October 08, 2008, 07:29:18 PM
Yea, magic boxes! I was accused of capturing someone's soul at the MRF. Just to be on the safe side, I immediately gave it back.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 08, 2008, 08:06:02 PM
Let's face it.  Most people dress up because they enjoy the attention, myself included.  If they didn't want to be noticed, they'd wear jeans and a tee shirt and blend in with the rest.  I know I look at every garbed person who walks by.  Because they stand out as being different than what we see in our everyday lives.

So I can't imagine someone dressing up and expecting not to be noticed or have their picture taken.  I understand an unflattering picture with eyes closed, mouth open, eating, or the like, but otherwise, I think it's an honor that someone thought you looked nice enough to want to be remembered in their memories of the faire.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Sev on October 10, 2008, 10:17:49 PM
My latest outfit was made with the intention of receiving lots of looks. I have pictures taken of me left and right; most people come up and ask first, but plenty don't, and I don't really mind; I try to always "look my best". But there are plenty of times when I'm doing something not terribly photo-friendly, such as eating or fixing some part of my costume -- I know there's at least one picture out there of me with a giant Pepsi cup in my face, and a few others from behind of me squatting to adjust my hooves. Personally, I just laugh at those -- and I wish I could see the Pepsi one, it must be hilarious!

But I agree -- most costumes are worn for the attention. Maybe not ENTIRELY for the attention -- but that's a part of it, I do believe. And part of the fun. It's nice, because -- to me -- it means that the hard work I put into making and/or putting together my ensemble is appreciated. If you're asked for a picture -- be flattered. It's a compliment! If you're not asked -- well, you should still be flattered, and laugh at what a silly picture it must be. If you're right, hooray! Something to laugh at! Laughter is wonderful. If you're wrong -- then maybe it's one of those flattering candids! Those are my favorites, so I kind of love noticing that someone just took a picture of me when I was just being myself. (Even if in half of them, I'm in mid-speak and have some silly expression on -- the other half make it all worth it.)
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Sicari on October 12, 2008, 10:04:38 PM
I am a ren sniper. I love candids. To me the show fest better than anything else you can tell people. I have only had one or two get mad and that was not at my home fest. They did calm down after talking to me. If I shoot someone alot I try to make sure they get a card with my contact info on it. I also will more than willingly take a picture of my site if someone really hates it. No big deal.

I also have no problem sending high rez photos to people if they want them. If I ask someone to pose for me then I make extra sure they get my card or contact info. For me this is a big part of my love of fest.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Dev on October 14, 2008, 11:22:05 PM
I can't complain about people taking my picture.

The way I see it, if they ask to take my picture, I have impressed someone...if I impress people, it's due to my garb, which means, as far as I go playing a fantasy character, that I have done something right.

I'm just a big ham.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Element of Air on October 15, 2008, 12:05:31 AM
I don't mind having my picture taken, It find it a compliment. The only time I do mind is if they stop me to take it and I am trying to get some where quickly.

I actually prefer the candid "non asked" photos to see how I carry myself when I think no one is looking. I like to see how I look to the world when I feel I am not in the "spot light".
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: jcbanner on October 20, 2008, 10:36:30 AM
I've held several view points with fest photos.  I always love seeing event pictures of me and my friends both on and off cast. but I used to get a bit miffed when I saw them posted online for sale. but then I started looking at it from a different angle. If I wanted professional quality pictures, I'd have to hire a photographer anyways, and the pictures won't capture the same energy as a candid photographer will, nor will the hired photographer likely follow me around faire to get shots of me in that setting.

It kind of amuses me how people get upset at their picture being taken. I don't know about all events, but most come complete with implied photo consent, meaning, if you payed for a ticket, you agree to faire's rules: *insert faire specific rules here* including photographic rights.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: AbleArcher on October 20, 2008, 12:43:34 PM
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Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Richard de Graeme on October 20, 2008, 03:09:21 PM
Aye, Able Archer, the muses speak through thee. Worry not of monies, the coming and the going, all shall be well. All thine images are thusly that alone, an image. Rejoice, live and remember what led thee to this road.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: AbleArcher on October 20, 2008, 09:46:12 PM
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Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Malkavian on October 21, 2008, 08:06:45 PM
If you have an actual working arrangement with the faire organizers that includes you retaining rights to do as you want with your photos, there isn't really any room for anyone to argue about vendor fees being applicable.  That said, vendors are buying space, and a captive market, so it's a little different anyway (IMO)

On the other hand, in my situation (enthusiastic amateur, utterly unaffiliated) I personally feel like the only way I'd ask for money for my shots is if one of the subjects (or the faire organizers) were interested in getting complete control of the material.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: DeadBishop on October 21, 2008, 09:21:25 PM
Depending on the event, most will not let anyone sell images or videos without express permission.  It's usually a part of the agreement of ticket purchase or contract. 
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: AbleArcher on October 21, 2008, 10:26:06 PM
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Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 16, 2010, 10:36:57 AM
I've never been bothered that people want to photograph us. When the whole family is together we look like a miniature Court.
When one of us spots a camera pointed at us, they yell "Frodo" so we can all smile for the photographer.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: amy on March 16, 2010, 10:56:41 AM
We love having pictures taken and even more when we get a lap full of someone's children to pose with!   My daughter even has a lovely little card with a yahoo mailbox on it that thanks them for the flattery of taking her picture and asks if they like they can email it to her so she may share their enjoyment.  This way she is kept rather anonamous and they don't feel obligated to anything, and we get some great pictures we never would have seen. 
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: ItsTheBishop on March 16, 2010, 10:59:37 AM
It happens frequently enough at BARF that I no longer mind. Last Sunday, I was sitting in a pub with Leneas and this couple comes up to us asking if they can have their picture taken with us... I've become so used to it I can smile on command.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Lady Catherine on March 16, 2010, 11:08:56 AM
i feel when i dress for faire, i pretty much ready for my photo to be taken. i really do enjoy it. but, i have only been on cast so far, this year, i will be a playtron!  dona, i LOVE that idea! 
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on March 16, 2010, 07:42:01 PM
Whenever I see a camera, I get in that saucy wench pose and put the biggest smile on my face. 

I'm a picture Diva!!    ;D
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Becky10 on March 16, 2010, 08:02:08 PM
  The only times I have ever been annoyed by having my picture taken is 1) when I had a drunk guy trying to take a picture with me 2) when I had heatstroke and the group of preteen boys were taking forever to get the picture.

  I think its almost expected that at some point you will get a picture snapped of you if you're in garb. To me its more of a compliment than anything. I would be ecstatic if someone came up to me and told me where I could get a copy of the picture, so far I've only been able to find one.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: temper on March 17, 2010, 02:11:47 PM
Unless it's specifically forbidden on faire entry then no, it's a fact of life.
I *will* however jump on anyone who feels the need to mock my group online or use a photo out of context.

Otherwise, It's a 'fan feature' :)
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: LadyFae on March 18, 2010, 05:53:55 PM
I love having my picture taken at Fest!  =)  In fact, I believe that is how I found this site- I was scouring the internet looking for pics of me and/or my girls!  (And yes, I have found a few on this site...)
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: PollyPoPo on March 18, 2010, 08:28:30 PM
Reading all these posts, I simply have to share an experience from TRF several years back.  I am no where close to H/A, but with get into the spirit with gown and headdress.

Sitting alone for a moment, I was approached by a young woman asking if she could take a picture with me.  I looked up and saw 5 or 6 young ladies from Japan.  So help me, it was the stereotype of the Japanese tourist group with cameras ready. 

My mind jumped and I decided to give them an experience of faire to remember.  I stood up as if to pose with one of the visiting girls, but raised my finger to pause them.  I am the 60 year-old Matriarch of our Faire garbed group, and with a commanding wave of my hand, I motioned to one of our family ladies to join in the picture.  As she got into position, I again paused the girl with the camera and motioned to a second lady of our group to join us.   A third time I paused and a third grandly dressed lady joined us.   

Once more I paused the now wide-eyed visitors.  This time I motioned to a tiny (four-year) princess in royal gown and circlet crown.  She had been practicing being imperial all day and just enchanted our visitors.  Cameras started flashing like crazy, many from bystanders who had been watching.  The visiting girls took turns posing with us.  I raised my finger, all the girls watched me, as I pointed to a tall, mundane dressed fellow and beckoned him come.  He took turns using the girls' cameras so their whole group could get in a picture with all of us. 

We had fun, the visiting girls had fun, and I'm sure when they showed the pix back home their mothers determined never to let them leave home again! 



Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Princepessa Lillianna on March 19, 2010, 01:02:33 PM
I find it very flattering to have someone take a photo of me. Since I tend to move around a lot due to my character and my two year old, having my picture taken makes me smile. Usually people just take my pic because I have the boy strapped to my back or I'm up a tree in a royal gown. But since when I don't have the child with me and I get asked for pictures, I have to admit that I bask in the rareness of it. So yeah! Stroke my vanity a little, please! ;D

It is what it is.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: CapnFayeCutler on March 19, 2010, 01:11:30 PM
I don't mind, especially when complimented on my garb and asked. Sometimes candids can be great, sometimes horrible! But that's how it goes and usually ask for the link if they're going to be posted so I can see them too! :D
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: LadyStitch on March 19, 2010, 01:24:15 PM
I had been hoping someone with a professional camara got a good one of my pink pirate last year.  Belive it or not a great one was taken.  It mad me feel good that my work on his garb was appreciated, and stroked his ego.  I was surprised they even got a nice one of me.  I loved it.  ;D

I consider it a compliment.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Luna on March 23, 2010, 12:31:12 AM
i also enjoy having my picture taken, especially by professionals. i have had a few ask me, however i have never found the pictures  :-[
but actually i would prefer not to be asked, because i don't think it will look as good if i know it is coming.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Carl Heinz on March 23, 2010, 10:40:39 AM
Finding stills on the net can be difficult.  YouTube's search capabilities make it easier to find those entries.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Sir. Kindle on April 24, 2010, 12:01:14 AM
I love getting my picture taken. From the day I first dawned garb and was surprised that someone wanted to take my picture, I was hooked. Now, since there are so many well dressed people at faire, I always try to dress to the nines, if only so I stand I chance of getting my picture taken. I had cards made up about half way through last season, which I gave out to anyone who took my picture (or to anyone I took a picture of), which gave them ways of contacting me. Sadly, while I gave out hundreds of cards, only a hand full of people sent me any copies. I was rather disappointed in that. I'm hoping I'll be more successful this year.

I also love taking pictures of others. If it's at all possible, I always ask before I take a picture, if only because I'd rather have them posing, than risk getting a bad picture. I also usually take at least 2 shots, just encase they ended up closing their eyes in one. I post most of my pictures on my flickr account (which you can find in my profile). I've had tons of people contact me and ask if I can email them a copy of some of my pictures. I'm always happy to do so.

That being said, I actually did have one experience where someone refused to let me take their picture. I passed by him and quickly asked if I could take his picture. He said something too quietly for me to hear and kept moving. I figured he just didn't hear me, so I caught up to him, camera in hand, and asked if I could take his picture. He flatly, and rather rudely, refused and kept walking. I was totally taken aback. I, of course, wouldn't dream of taking someone's picture if they didn't want me to. However, I can't understand someone taking the time to dress up as nicely as he did and than refusing to have his picture taken. I'm sure he had his reasons, but I, personally, can't understand them.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: auntiegiggles on April 24, 2010, 11:01:15 AM
Last night Aladyandfae and I went to an event at the Main Street Stage in Anoka, MN.  It was to celebrate Shakespeare's birthday.  Patrons were asked to dress in Ren garb (free ren fest tickets if you did).  We consistently had photos taken of us!  It was great.  I liked it because everything we had on,   garb and jewelry, we had made.  It was wonderful to receive so many compliments!  Fae's garb we had made it two days.  She still has work to do on it - but you couldn't tell unless you looked closely.  It was nice to have so many people appreciate the hard work we had put into our garb and getting ready.   :D
And dressing as noblewomen it is no quick process to get dressed.   ;D
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: gypsylakat on April 24, 2010, 03:30:54 PM
I go to GMU and we have a huge drag show every year, our homecoming "queen" from last year EmCee's it and she has her own facebook profile for her persona, perhaps make pages for your own characters and ask people to friend you and tag you in the photos? If you end up liking the photos they posted, you can ask them for the originals :)

You could make business cards of some sort with your link on them too :)
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: ladyecho on April 26, 2010, 02:04:18 AM
I like it when people want to take my picture. But more than most they take pictures of my nieces! I have had one person take a picture of me and my older niece at faire when she was 7 months old, and asked me for my mailing address so she could send me copies of them.
This pass faire several people took pictures of my nieces because they were obsessed with trying to climb a tree during the joust! If anyone has any I would LOVE to know where I could see them!!!!  hint hint wink wink nudge nudge!
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: ladylissame on April 27, 2010, 08:54:27 PM
I have always enjoyed having my picture taken. It tells me that they like the garb and outfit I put together.
I also love taking photos of people. I usually try to be sneaky and get the candid shots because I know that is when I always look my best.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: bellevivre on April 28, 2010, 12:34:06 AM
Had a random 'Dane catch me this past weekend at Scarby in my new Fae outfit- really flatterng- hadnt happened in a while!

Hubby and I also got mobbed at TRF one year by asian tourists...
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Poldugarian Warrior on May 07, 2010, 06:00:22 AM
I love pics, I feel flattered, and it helps spread the word about faire, because the pics become conversational pieces in people's homes, and I feel I showcase a piece of our human history. So I say shoot away.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: angusmacinnes on May 07, 2010, 07:40:12 AM
Well marching with the QOH if you dont like having a picture taken is not the place to be.  I too say shoot away.  ;D
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Aiacha on May 07, 2010, 08:14:45 AM
Quote from: bellevivre on April 28, 2010, 12:34:06 AM
Hubby and I also got mobbed at TRF one year by asian tourists...

That happened to me and a friend of mine last year at TRF too...a guy asked us to walk up and down in the Rose Garden.  It was kindof neat, being asked and all.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Merlin the Elder on May 08, 2010, 11:42:37 AM
I'm always flattered by the fact that folks find me interesting looking enough to take a picture of me. Opening weekend at Scarby this year, every time I turned around there was this one guy snapping like crazy. Never thought of myself as paparazzi fodder  :D
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Sir William Marcus on May 08, 2010, 11:52:03 AM
Always welcome, bring it on! Matter of fact if your in garb and don't want your picture taken you should stay home or attend as a dane.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Dinobabe on May 08, 2010, 07:59:35 PM
If you're going to go to the trouble to make or buy the awesome clothing then why not have it's gorgesnous spread around!  Besides, it makes for a great ego boost!   ;D
I love having my pic taken.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Poldugarian Warrior on May 18, 2010, 06:25:09 AM
Yeah, I second Sir William.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: madmanpsu on June 20, 2010, 07:12:02 PM
I personally don't care whether the pics of my are candid or posed.  I figure that while I am garbed and on shire, I need to always be prepared for any interaction with patrons, including photos.  Since I am garbed, mundanes don't know that I don't work for faire and so I need to present a professional image to them and part of that is being patron freindly.  Besides, I ussually am dressed up in armor and doing so is an open invitation to pictures.  I notice many people that are afraid to approach me because I am pretty intimidating when I am kitted out in my Brigandine, so I don't mind them snapping a pic and then running away.  I also look at it from the perspective that if they want to pose with me, I have a chance to interact with them and hopefully leave a favorable impression on them and keep them coming back to faire.  It's very rewarding to me to see patrons that come up to me year after year to see what has changed with my garb and to say hello because they remember me from a previous season.  I believe that it is the responsibility of all of us playtrons to behave and interact with the mundanes as though we work for the faires we are at because whether or not we are part of cast, mundanes see garbed persons and ussually associate us a being actors or faire employees.  I think that being photo freindly kinda comes with that territory.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Rosamundi on June 21, 2010, 12:19:25 PM
Quote from: photomike on October 05, 2008, 01:10:07 PM
Dealing with children, can be tricky . . . . As soon as I took the photo the littlest girl about 5 years old ran up to me & said that her daddy did not want her picture posted on the internet! OK! I was floored!

Good to hear a photog's perspective on the kids issue.

I agree that if I'm garbed - and especially if I have a tiny garbed munchkin in tow - I should expect to be a photo target. I also agree that the photographers are exercising a legal right in a public place. As an adult, I welcome the spotlight and smile.

That said, a lot of parents are getting real tetchy about pics of their kids on the Internet. My husband is one of them.  So last weekend I politely (and quietly!) whispered to the photographer that we'd prefer no pictures of the child be posted. He was very gracious about it and I appreciated that.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Mademoiselle D on June 21, 2010, 09:27:49 PM
The first year I wore garb I had sewn I was so surprised and flattered by the amount of pictures I was asked to be in.  Plus being the perfectionist I am, no matter what I can always find things to improve upon on my gowns so being asked for a picture only motivated and feeded my addiction to sewing new and better garb for the next season.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Finnian on June 22, 2010, 08:50:59 AM
It's amazing when you are dressed in bright green faun gear how much attention you can attract, even sitting in a pub taking a break with mundane friends. I probably have hundreds of people ASK for photos a day, let alone the one's the don't ask. I don't mind, though I prefer to not have shots of me sitting like a bumb on a park bench chatting it up out of character as a photo, XD so when people ask, even if I'm on break, I always get up and go away from my group and do a pose or two so they can have a decent shot. I don't really mind pics either way, since I know for my faire I have a unique outfit, and I know most of the kids seem to love it, so I take a lot of pictures with girls and little kids. Usually when one person takes my picture 50 other people see it's ok to take my picture and join a flock around me. A bit weird, since I definitely didn't chose my outfit to seek attention, I just thought it was cool and different.

I've had people with photography sites and services take my picture and then give me their card so I could later see the pics, needless to say of the hundreds of pics I know have been taken of me, I've only found a SINGLE one online so far. Even after e-mailing people. Oh well. XD I consider it a rather great honor for people to bother to take a picture of me, I mean I'm just a playtron, not working there...but I guess many people don't know that!
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Celtic Rune Stones on June 24, 2010, 02:27:33 AM

From a photographer - I will give the subject(s) some sort of acknowledgement that they are being photographed, if they provide a positive response I will take the shot, talk to them, and provide a card with the FLICKr address so they can download the print, if they indicate otherwise, the camera comes down, simple as that - there are far too many willing participants and far to little time.

The only time this isn't possible is during action shots such as the jousts, the parade, and actors performing - all of which I will make an attempt to locate after their event is over.

Having been shooting at rennies for the past 10+ years I can only remember once when someone (in garb) was adamant about not being photographed. Usually they welcome the attention, and enjoy the finished product. 

For me, the enjoyment comes from the interaction – and there is never a charge...

So, if you at the CoRF and the 'Dread Pirate Roberts' points his lens at you – SMILE!  ;D  You never know...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dansdigitaldarkroom/sets/72157610785866789/

Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Poldugarian Warrior on July 02, 2010, 03:47:57 AM
Celtic Rune Stones I commend you, I always wish that someone would tell my where to find my pic on the web after they take my pic. I just like to see what kind of pic they got. And who I may have been pictured with, there have been times when I was standing next to performers and a pic was taken, and the performers didn't know, but I did and I would've liked to have told them our pic had been taken by so and so and we could all look it up and have it in our collection. Lookin forward to this year.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: NefariousDrO on July 04, 2010, 01:01:02 PM
Like the others, I'm usually honored to be photographed, so long as the photographer is also courteous about it. The only thing that ever peeves me is the number of times I see folks trying to set up a shot of me or someone else at the faire, and passersby just plowing on right though the poor folk's shot! Basic courtesy is such a simple thing, but it makes all of our lives so much easier, I wish people would show those poor photographers a little more consideration and either go around or wait the couple of seconds it takes for the shot.
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Aelynn of Georgina on July 04, 2010, 01:12:50 PM
I remember reading the fine print on some of the websites and tickets for the venues I've been to and it mentions that by attending the event you are basically granting permission for your picture/likeness to be published on websites, used for promotion, etc. 
Just sayin...

I am of the same opinion as most folks here... if I am going to spend the money on garb, and the time to get all garbed up, I don't mind at all if people want to take my picture.  I find that my kids get asked for photos far more often than I do, but we do get asked quite a bit when we are all together as a family.  People think it's "cute" or "nice" that the whole family gets dressed up...

My little inside voice always says, "Isn't that the POINT?" LOL
Title: Re: Having your picture taken at faire?
Post by: Hausfrau Monica on July 04, 2010, 05:19:06 PM
I take it as a huge compliment when we are asked for photos.  The kids are asked more often than I am since their garb is more elaborate than mine.  But, it still was fun to be mobbed by the Japanese tourists at Casa Loma.

Three of us (all garbed) were in the great hall at Casa Loma.  One was leaving for the day and the other asked if we could have a picture all together...so, for our own enjoyment...the camera was handed to hubby..he steps back and lifts the camera, we do the cluster thing and at least six other cameras were in a ring around us.  LOL...that was fun.