No Photography - Does we photographers have rights too?
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Would someone have chopped off your hand with a parang?
The care giver was probably doing her job in telling me not to take other child's picture, as part of the centre's rules. I was just trying to tell her in a different way the consequences of following the rules blindly....
Yes she was. (doing her job)
It must be policy. She must have been reminded to enforce it.
You see, the parent in your example was ok with it.
Not all people react this way.
There may be other parents who are super ngiau about their children's photos being taken.
If they were not present when you took photo and find out later (say, if the child told them), they will give the care giver hell and want her dismissed or scolded for not stopping you.
Maybe these parents are afraid of child kidnap syndicates or have other fears (supernatural or otherwise). Or they have irrational worries of you planning to do something to their child.
Let me share my experience at a baby "gym" at Parkway area, probably more than a year ago.
Went for a trial class for my baby, who was about 9mths old then. As only 1 parent is allowed to accompany the child, my wife, together with many parents and kids, went for the trial session. Many were happily taking pictures and videos with their PnS inside the play area.
As I sat at the counter and took out my "pro looking" DSLR to take pictures of my baby, a staff immediately stopped me, saying photography is not allowed. I wasn't in a good mood then, and blasted them upside down. I raised my voice and told them so many parents were taking pictures, why must they pick on me? The staff "lan lan" went over to asked her colleagues to get the other parents to stop taking pictures. Despite their efforts, many parents continued to do so with their PnS and camera-phones.
A lady quietly told me that they're afraid their rivals might come to spy them. What rubbish! I just ignored her.
Went for a trial class for my baby, who was about 9mths old then. As only 1 parent is allowed to accompany the child, my wife, together with many parents and kids, went for the trial session. Many were happily taking pictures and videos with their PnS inside the play area.
As I sat at the counter and took out my "pro looking" DSLR to take pictures of my baby, a staff immediately stopped me, saying photography is not allowed. I wasn't in a good mood then, and blasted them upside down. I raised my voice and told them so many parents were taking pictures, why must they pick on me? The staff "lan lan" went over to asked her colleagues to get the other parents to stop taking pictures. Despite their efforts, many parents continued to do so with their PnS and camera-phones.
A lady quietly told me that they're afraid their rivals might come to spy them. What rubbish! I just ignored her.
zoossh
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there is something about the way singaporeans think, sometimes including myself. too straight and not very intelligent.
becos of the escape (exit) incident, increased security is applied in both the entry and exit, of all complexion and all gender, ended up in 2hrs retention of the indonesian president advisor who came in to sg and an apology subsequently issued when they found out who they have detained. i wonder if anyone think that mas selamat is going to return to sg now, or he may have doll up as a chinese women.
likewise, many ppl think that that big DSLR camera is more likely to be a spying camera than a compact camera or a handphone. doesn't make sense but widely encountered, isn't it?
Definately hope not!!!:sweat:
Ageed. Will ask for the care givers' permission first. But frankly, I had became the unofficial official photographer already... :dunno:
u can always do an undelete.
u can always do an undelete.
:nono:
zoossh
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u can always do an undelete.
is there such a function?
zoossh
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doesn't work for nikon d50. delete 2nd time means confirmation of delete.
I was just trying to be funny...abit OT here.
well as you mentioned, the parent appeared quite pleased with the photo. i would take that as implied approval so what the care giver thinks may not apply any more. in this case since you deleted the photo in front of the parent, you would have made 2 parties unhappy instead of 1.
Leong23
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I fully agreed with that.
CS TAN
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I don't think it is completely OT. Sharing of incidents can provide everyone with a better understanding what the photographers are going through in trying to take pictures. By sharing the frustration, everyone will know we are not suffering alone. Actually sharing the pain is good therapy.
To undelete photos, you can try using photo recovery tools on your SD/CD Card.
My guess is yes. Because you have "purchased" it. :think:
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