Now that so many of us carry digital cameras everywhere, we're finding new and amusing ways to annoy one another with them. We post awful photos of obviously drunk acquaintances, and push camera phones so close to people's faces that it impedes their ability to blink. Every new technology comes with its own shiny set of social problems. A few suggestions on digital camera etiquette:
1. Examine your priorities.
Unless you're a professional photographer, recording an event should take a backseat to experiencing it. It's fine to use your camera phone, just don't hide behind it.
2. Protect minors.
Only parents get to decide whether it's OK to post images of their kids online. Ask them first, and respect their answer. As you know, once an image is out there, it can end up anywhere, so be sensitive to possible misappropriations. And mind your privacy settings, especially when it comes to bathtub photos, and shots of kids running jaybird naked through the sprinklers.
3. Accentuate the positive.
You know that photo of your mom where one of her eyes is half closed and she seems to be snorting? Or the one of your best friend where his martini is about to spill, and his eyes aren't working as a team? Take those down. Otherwise, your friends will start to back away when they see you approaching with a camera. As an added measure of kindness, give your friends editing rights. Tell them you'll remove non-group photos that they find embarrassing or unflattering.
4. Give credit where it's due.
If someone else took a photo on your camera and you decide to upload it, credit their compositional skills in the caption.
5. Blur identifying elements.
If you're publishing online, it's nice to blur out license plate numbers, and street addresses. If you really want to play it safe, block out anything that associates you with an organization, like college logos on sweatshirts, or the baseball cap that has your workplace on it.
What's your pet peeve when it comes to digital camera etiquette?
source : mylifescoop.com
1 Comment:
Its a very nice tips.I have followed your tips.For events such as this most of the players tend to want purchase photos of their group as opposed to "action" shots.These shots may have more potential affect on your photography career aspirations than shots of players.
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