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04/04/2010 01:18:20 PM · #26 |
| if I saw a dude taking pictures of fruit in a supermarket, I would presume they were weird. Don't they have fruit at home? I'd just presume that one of the crazies got a camera from someone they had eaten. |
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04/04/2010 01:55:53 PM · #27 |
| I often get asked if I work for the paper or something along those lines. I act professional, try not to dress too bad and carry myself as though I am suppose to be there. That and I have a 70-200mm f2.8l us on the front of my camera, seems to say professional to those that are just walking around. |
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04/04/2010 02:08:58 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Regarding shooting in the grocery store:
The big chain stores won't even LET you do it. They have issues with industrial espionage. Apparently all the stores spy on each other all the time. Really competitive market, really tiny profit margins. I asked "my" manager, who knows me well, for permission to photograph his produce and fruits, and he had to kick it upstairs to chain management. Even with him vouching for me, the answer came back "No."
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I have gotten permission at a large independent supermarket before, taking some pictures for stock use. One of the keys is to ask the management first. For some shots it's impractical to not shoot in the store, like if you want to shoot a big stack of fruit, or some large expensive fruits you don't really want to eat ...  |
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04/04/2010 11:38:16 PM · #29 |
Originally posted by thatsanicepicture:
When I get weird looks at the grocery store I just put my pants back on and leave. |
Same here. I mean, how else can you accurately, test the ripeness of the produce? |
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04/04/2010 11:48:00 PM · #30 |
You mean like this:
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04/05/2010 12:28:01 AM · #31 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Regarding shooting in the grocery store:
The big chain stores won't even LET you do it. They have issues with industrial espionage. Apparently all the stores spy on each other all the time. Really competitive market, really tiny profit margins. I asked "my" manager, who knows me well, for permission to photograph his produce and fruits, and he had to kick it upstairs to chain management. Even with him vouching for me, the answer came back "No."
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The closest I've "gotten into trouble" was snapping shots at the displays inside a Costco while goofing around with a friend. A Loss Prevention guy came down and said pictures weren't allowed, so I stopped.
Getting back on topic re: OP's post, I've taken snaps at the major grocery chains with my iPhone; I just ignore weird lookers (customers) and employees didn't know. I think the best place for fruit, veggie, or flower shots are a farmer's market (early before the stacks are picked through). I chat up the farmers and talk about the produce and ask if they mind if I take pictures. The people at the farmers market didn't mind at all. They actually suggested I come early before the stacks dwindle. Farmer's market customers didn't give any weird looks probably because there are quite a few people that go to take pics. |
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04/05/2010 04:40:33 PM · #32 |
| Most mom-and-pop stores, farmers markets etc are fine with you shooting produce. I just bat my lashes and ask permission in the sweetest way possible, very rarely have I been told 'No'. And if you offer to send them pix of the finished work, they're often happy to give their email. Which could lead to work in the future. |
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04/05/2010 07:41:00 PM · #33 |
| Wouldn't this be a great challenge? What is the weirdest "WTF is he doing?" look you can record. It is amazing in a day when cameras are so ubiquitous that most people have one on them at all times if you count cellphone cameras, everyone owns a point and shoot, and yet using an SLR can still provoke such a strong response? |
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04/05/2010 08:03:34 PM · #34 |
Originally posted by BrennanOB:
....is amazing in a day when cameras are so ubiquitous that most people have one on them at all times if you count cellphone cameras, everyone owns a point and shoot, and yet using an SLR can still provoke such a strong response? |
Because they are so obvious. The average p&S and/or cellphone is silver or coloured, palm-sized and can be shot at arm's length. However, most DSLRs are a)big, b)black and held up to the face so you can us the viewfinder, and c)pretty good indication that the person behind them probably knows what the hell they're doing! and d)you can't pretend to be making a call or text on your DSLR :-)
Message edited by author 2010-04-05 20:04:34. |
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04/05/2010 08:32:23 PM · #35 |
Originally posted by bryanbrazil:
Haha, I've never seen anyone taking photos in a grocery store, that might have something to do with it. :-)
Originally posted by MegaColor:
Do any of you gets a lot of weird looks from people when taking pictures? The other day I was at a grocery store taking pictures of vegetables and flowers when I notices people looking at me weird. It happens to me a lot when I'm out taking pictures, it makes me feel uneasy and I can't concentrate. How do you deal with that? |
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Oh..I took some pics in the grocery store of bananas. I was really sneaky though so no one saw me. I was like a spy. |
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