p.1 #1 · would you shoot during the national anthem?
Have you ever been at a game and saw that great shot of a little girl saluting during the anthem? or even some other great shot? would you shoot or not? is it disrespectful? Do full time photojournalist seem to get by with it because it is their job? whats your feelings?
p.1 #2 · would you shoot during the national anthem?
tmidkiff wrote:
Have you ever been at a game and saw that great shot of a little girl saluting during the anthem? or even some other great shot? would you shoot or not? is it disrespectful? Do full time photojournalist seem to get by with it because it is their job? whats your feelings?
signed,
a full time news photographer
I didn't vote because no choice quite fits. It's going to depend on what your role is. If youth sales... the answer is yes, with very little disturbance. I'll find a spot where I can get every kid with one or two taps, move from kid to kid as quickly as possible with a head shot and helmet or hat in hand. If I work quickly enough, it's all done in 15-20 seconds and then I face the flag for the rest of the anthem.
At the Little League World Series, which is the only real event I do of storied importance, the jury is split. Media ranges from local pubs, to Reuters, Wire Image, MLB, and SI. You'll get some that refuse to do it and others that do. There is also a group that refuses to shoot crying kids and those that snap away.
p.1 #6 · would you shoot during the national anthem?
Shoot !! When else can you get a shot of all the players lined-up and facing the same direction. :-)
What I do at basketball games is right before they get ready for the anthem I position myself along the wall where I need to be for the shots I want. Then during the anthem I can easily take the shots I want without having to move around or draw attention to myself. I usually shoot ambient light so flash isn't an issue.
Jan 06, 2007 at 11:07 PM
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p.1 #7 · would you shoot during the national anthem?
Doing your job and producing a photo is far different than talking on your cell phone or something along those lines.
The TV camera guys are panning the crowd, showing the players at attention and so forth, why should still photographers be any different in this regard ?
p.1 #8 · would you shoot during the national anthem?
The last football game I was at there was a guy there that ran onto the field taking photos of the color guard, flash and everything. I thought that was very disrespectful.
If you do it without make a scene, it's OK in my books.
p.1 #9 · would you shoot during the national anthem?
i agree with most. i think it's okay, but within the bounds of taste... making a respectful effort not to distrub others.
Jan 07, 2007 at 01:42 AM
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p.1 #10 · would you shoot during the national anthem?
sallad wrote:
The last football game I was at there was a guy there that ran onto the field taking photos of the color guard, flash and everything. I thought that was very disrespectful.
Suppose he was assigned to do a story on the ROTC program or one of the color guard members ?
I highly doubt he ran out there to be disrespectful but rather to capture an image of the color guard doing what they do best.
p.1 #11 · would you shoot during the national anthem?
I do, but not running around like a manic. Find a good spot first, stay they, take some photos but show a little respect for the Anthem too...hard to explain exactly what I mean, but it is a somber moment. But it is also good to shoot when the cheering at the end starts... I agree with Paul and Russ. And I did not vote either, it does depend.
p.1 #15 · would you shoot during the national anthem?
As a photographer you are there to document the event. The anthem certainly is a big part of it. I shoot if there is a shot. At the first CORR race at Chula Vista, the sound kept going in and out and then quit. The entire crowd picked up the song and finished it, LOUDLY. It was a moving experience and I asked several video shooters if they got that, and some did. If you love our country, the song never gets old.
p.1 #16 · would you shoot during the national anthem?
Playing the national anthem at nondescript sporting events is as far as I'm aware very much an American thing - here it only gets played at international fixtures - I shot Scotland's Under 19 football (soccer) side several times last year and it's normal practise to shoot the teams while they are lined up for their national anthems. From what I saw on the TV it was the same during the World Cup.
Now do you shoot during a 'minute's silence' before a game?
p.1 #18 · would you shoot during the national anthem?
I don't have a problem doing it -- in fact the backup catcher on the minor league team I shot for asked me to get a photo of him during the anthem at home plate. The team always wanted shots of whoever was singing the anthem that day, so shooting the anthem was part of my routine -- discreetly, though. Same with God Bless America in the 7th
I wanted to get this specific shot and finally worked up the nerve to walk out between the mound/plate and take it (has since been photoshopped with a border/etc):
p.1 #19 · would you shoot during the national anthem?
I shoot discretly. At the local high school, we have a new singer each time and since I am taking shots of kids, I need to shoot them singing and sometimes people posing/standing and such.
I had a tough decision to shoot during an impromptu memorial service for a young catcher just killed the evening before in a car wreck. As you can imagine, emotions ran pretty high and I carefully captured the moment not knowing if the paper or anyone would need the photos.
Oddly enough, I was asked to share them more than once with his family and friends.
p.1 #20 · would you shoot during the national anthem?
I have been a photographer for 20 years...I'm a Former Marine and Combat Veteran/photographer of the Gulf War. We as photgraphers have a job to do...do it with respect for the freedom we have and you shouldn't have an problem. Those that have the issues are probably the one who start clapping 20 seconds before the anthem is finished.
