"You stand at Spaceship Earth - I'll take your picture from Italy"

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Sloan

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I usually limbo my way past.

Same here - I just try to get as close to the photographer as possible and 'limbo' under the shot if I can't pass behind them - I'm often solo, and move pretty quickly when I'm actually trying to get somewhere, but still always try to avoid ruining someone's photo ...
 

Afondz

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I'm probably bias here but photography is one of my hobbies and the best place to take pictures is in Disney. I'm not one of those people who take 90 in a row but I do try really hard to get a good shot. I always appreciate when people wait a few seconds before just walking in front of me, I know people don't always realize I'm taking a picture, (I think everyone has done the casually walking by and notice half way through you're in their shot OOPS!). But I'm not trying to anyone off, I just like capturing memories of how everything looks there, especailly because I only get to go once every few years. Just think about pictures that are treasures to you. Some people may be frustrated and hate waiting a minute, but the picture that's being taken may be one that they treasure forever. I don't know why anyone would want to ruin that moment for them. I WILL however agree that there are people who are just oblivious to other people in the world. I hate when a huge tour group is taking a picture in front of something and they'll do like 10 different poses, now THAT es me off. But try not to get too frustrated with the people capturing the memories of Disney :)
 

Spikerdink

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As the photographer in my group, I try to get quite a few group photos. But each time I do, I make sure that we are out of the way of traffic and that my shot is not going to be interuppted by passers-by. There are times that I want a 'certain' shot that requires that we are in the main passage ways, but I set up quick and take the photo when the coast is clear.

To expect that people will just stop for you to set up your photo, get people in line, check the lighting, ask Grandma to take off her glasses, have Uncle Ed douse the glare from his bald head, stop Johnny from plumbing for nose nuggets and Sally to stop showing her bloomers....that's asking too much. Find a different angle, or take the photo somewhere else.

When I see others who are trying to get a photo in the main line of traffic, I will hold for a second or two (and ask if they would like to get in the photo) but after that, I will march across.....
 

jakeman

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I usually just shake my empty mug from 1998 at them on my way through Epcot to the Yacht Club pool. I've already wasted all that time parking at DTD, then walking to Saratoga Springs to get the bus, I don't have time to wait for their pictures. :cool:
 

MrsWhiffo

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I was taught from a young age that if somebody is taking a photo in your path, you wait for them to finish their snap before walking in front of them.
 

Britt

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I'll tell you what - the title of the thread made me laugh out loud...good stuff.

As far as people just taking quick snap shots...to be honest....I've never run into anyone doing a full on photo shoot with fans and lighting etc..;) soo... .
Here is the thing - I consider myself hyper sensitive to the "this is my world and you live in it" type people and I would have to say Photography is one category that the entitled people of the world don't seem to care about. Besides if they are... aren't they all taking "selfies"?????

More often than not it's a quick pic and I'm happy to wait for them to catch their moment. And on the flip side..I myself have been going for quick snap of a pic of my family and I'll see a crowd of people stop and wait....and I'm like..no worries folks - pass on through I'll get the shot eventually.
Now if you want to talk about line cutters.........Just kidding....just kidding....
Right?? If Im trying to get a pic and I see a group of people, I just say "OO, Go ahead!" and wait until it's clear. And I generally dont stop to take a pic somewhere it's busy!

However, you saw the pic at Epcot I got of my inlaws...those are the crowds we dealt with...almost empty most of the time, so no issues getting a pic or avoiding someone elses..lol
 

Florida_is_hot

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Lot of great comments but it works both ways the photographer can be inconsiderate too. Often the block paths know they block the paths but do not care if they are stopping people from going to where they want to go.

What I do is walk around if I can, wait a bit if I can not walk around, but I am not waiting while they compose 10-15 shots.
 

Cmdr_Crimson

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IMO..Seize the moment and Photobomb it...Even Cast Members do it..
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MKCP 1985

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I thought there was going to be a photo taken from the World Showcase of someone standing by SSE. Instead, it is just another complaint thread.

Bait and switch! Dislike! :p

And to answer, I will try to let them take their photo. Where I live, that's courtesy. If it becomes ridiculous, then of course, we will go on through while they adjust their camera settings. Doesn't everyone want that photo to take home?
 

scoobygirl39541

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I think you're missing the point of the thread. This isn't about someone just snapping a photo of someone or something at Disney. That obviously happens every second. This is about people who expect the entire pathway of a park to stand clear so they can get a perfect photo.

Example: Joe wants to take a picture of Sally standing by the wall near the Crepes stand in France, and Joe wants to stand directly in front of Chefs De France to get a wider shot. There is no way to walk around them. I think people that takes photos like that are incredibly rude.

No, I understood the thread. Either way, I think its respectful to wait. I've never been in a situation where I had to wait a whole minute or longer for someone to take a picture. And if its obvious they're playing with the camera or not ready to take the picture yet, I'll carefully speed through. If they want to get the perfect picture, its polite to wait the 20 seconds or walk behind. Yes, some people take longer than 20 seconds to prepare, but that's when I sneak through. I don't blame them for wanting the perfect picture.
 

Goofyernmost

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In this situation, there are contradicting actions, but both important. I have never walked consciously through anyone picture, but I have done so accidentally many times. It isn't my job to be aware of every little thing that everyone else is doing. I am focused on where I am, where I am going, and all the eye candy that Disney offers. Someone standing against a wall will not cause me to stop and since my eyes don't wrap all the way around my head, I don't always see the person with the camera. Therefore, occasionally I am in their picture. If I see them I stop and give them sufficient time to take a picture. If what you are seeing can be recognized as a deliberate action to just walk in front of them then you have a reason to get angry. If someone does it unaware that they are, then manners have nothing to do with it.
 

Bob Saget

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Just wait & let 'em finish. If pausing for a few brief seconds is putting a strain on your day...I highly recommend you loosen up your planned activities just a tad.
 

luv

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I was taught from a young age that if somebody is taking a photo in your path, you wait for them to finish their snap before walking in front of them. I can actually get quite angry if I see somebody else do it to someone taking a picture, but I guess that is because I was raised with manners.
Consideration has to work both ways.

Yes, it's best (and easy enough, usually) to walk around the photo-takers. But sometimes you cannot.

When someone is preparing to take a photo and people can't walk around, the photographer needs to do it quickly. It is rude to expect a group of people to stand around waiting for you to convince Ryan to smile, even though Ryan couldnt care less what you say and is not about to smile. If you arent prepared to actually snap it, wave them past, then snap your pic quickly while nobody is in the way.

Photobombing is rude, but so is holding up groups of other people.

If passers-by will stop for a few seconds and picture-takers will snap in a timely manner, everyone can move along. :)
 
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