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08/30/2004 03:34:40 AM · #1 |
My favorite photography usually involves nighttime, business districts, and no-trespassing area's.
To make my life easier, I'm going to make myself an "artist's pass" instead of a "press pass". I'll include my profession, a thumbnail portrait, contact information, and on the back will be an example or two of my photography.
I'll laminate it and hang it around my neck.
Comments / suggestions?
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08/30/2004 03:39:03 AM · #2 |
I would just make myself a superman cape and fly away at the first sign of trouble.
Just Kidding :)
I don't think an "artist pass" would actually do you any good. I don't think the police, vigilante, concerned business owner, or nighttime thug would really be interested in any pass you made yourself. |
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08/30/2004 03:48:17 AM · #3 |
It wouldn't be to pretend it was "official" or something. Just a quick way to explain a lot of information quickly. I can't stand being in the hot seat.
Message edited by author 2004-08-30 03:48:32.
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08/30/2004 03:50:09 AM · #4 |
It may get you in more trouble then you expect. Better to inform the local police, business owners etc beforehand and let them know what you are up to.
And stay away from no-trespassing area's. |
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08/30/2004 03:51:34 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by keegbow:
It may get you in more trouble then you expect. Better to inform the local police, business owners etc beforehand and let them know what you are up to.
And stay away from no-trespassing area's. |
Versus without it? These area's are my life-blood. No way to avoid them.
I find the security guards who work these places are rather void of artistic vision. (no offense to any security guards) ;) But whenever I ask ahead of time, they always say something annoying like "not at night you can't!" The night changes these places completely.
Message edited by author 2004-08-30 03:54:18.
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08/30/2004 03:58:12 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by jadin:
Originally posted by keegbow:
It may get you in more trouble then you expect. Better to inform the local police, business owners etc beforehand and let them know what you are up to.
And stay away from no-trespassing area's. |
Versus without it? These area's are my life-blood. No way to avoid them.
I find the security guards who work these places are rather void of artistic vision. (no offense to any security guards) ;) But whenever I ask ahead of time, they always say something annoying like "not at night you can't!" The night changes these places completely. |
I think the point is, that no matter what you do, if you don't have the permission of the people that own the building/property/whatever.. you're in trouble if you're caught there without it.. "artist's pass" or no "artist's pass".
The only thing you could do is lobby your city to bring in a by-law of some sort allowing people with a certified pass to go into areas.. but, honestly, good luck with that :)
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08/30/2004 04:03:39 AM · #7 |
Let me try this again. Most of the time I'm near no-trespassing areas, but not actually trespassing. While where I'm standing is perfectly legal, I sometimes have the police called on me regardless (i.e. tonight).
When the cops arrive, I'd like to be able to show them something quickly and easily, explaining what I'm doing there.
Message edited by author 2004-08-30 04:04:29.
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08/30/2004 04:16:23 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by jadin:
Let me try this again. Most of the time I'm near no-trespassing areas, but not actually trespassing. While where I'm standing is perfectly legal, I sometimes have the police called on me regardless (i.e. tonight).
When the cops arrive, I'd like to be able to show them something quickly and easily, explaining what I'm doing there. |
I've known a few officers in my time. They aren't going to read something you've created. You'd be better off just explaining to them what you're doing. After all, even if they were going to look at your "pass" they aren't going to let you go about your business until they are satisfied you aren't up to no good. Your pass wouldn't save you any time. You may however save a little time by printing up some cards with the same information as a business card (name, address, phone, etc). It might help them get their field investigation paperwork done a little quicker. |
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08/30/2004 04:20:34 AM · #9 |
Bah humbug! You guys are no fun! ;)
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08/30/2004 04:43:48 AM · #10 |
I thought about doing the same thing but came to the conclusion that a simple pass would not work, in fact in many cases it could cause more confusion as the people looking are not going to simply glance at it and "ahhh that's ok then".
I even thought about asking a magazine for an id, or even creating something around I website - it's much easier to say "I'm a photographer for xzy.com" that way your personal interest and motives are not the focus, and if there is a problem they can always call the 'office' the next day.
I think that you are much better off with business cards - it's a much more expected and accepted protocol, they will instantly give you a more credible way of explaining yourself.
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