Amazing photos Andrew, really, even if you you have mixed feeling about the subject. I never have the courage to go out and photograph such events. Can't wait to see how they sell!
Nice episode! I dont support XR at all, but I have covered quite a few of their protests in The Hague and Amsterdam. I sold both photos and videos, but nothing crazy. At the moment they enter the road there is usually so much chaos that mingling with journalists goes well. I hope you took some great Kings Day shots today. I focused more on finding interesting things at the street market, but took couple of shots anyway (in Amsterdam).
Thanks mate. They were busy in Amsterdam today I think aswell. I spent the day editing this video! Did manage to get out after but went to the beach for some natural therapy 🙂. I hope you found some bargains!
I have similar mixed feelings about photographing protests. Sometimes I don't agree with the cause and feel like photographing is giving them attention. Always a conundrum...
I've had some success with XR protests, but only wide angle shots with banners. I've been very close to when they were gluing themselves to stuff and police removing them, but those never sold.
hordes of press when greta/xr came to bristol, 1dx's held together with gaffer tape and the like, guy with a rucksack full of huge L series zooms changing them in the rain, waving his camera round with no lens on, made me shudder
Hi Andrew, I was surprised to hear that the police officer asked you to leave. Here, in the UK, people have rights to film in public places though we can be asked to leave if filming/photographing outside private properties. I haven't bothered to film protests as the material dates fairly quickly and I'm not sure how financially rewarding it might be. AS has very strict editorial guidelines and they don't seem to accept material with people in it without model release. I would be interested to know if your stills and footage of the demo get downloaded. Enjoyed your video, as always. BTW, we had great five days in your lovely country. How's the bathroom coming along?
hello, great that you enjoyed your visit! BTW the policeman didn't ask me to leave just blocked me crossing the police line. SS and Almy accepted the pics. Haven't seen any accepted on AS though as expected. I've sold videos and pics of protests before just not `XR stuff. Bathroom is still leaking unfortunately. Ongoing saga...
I wonder if the cop ask the people taking pictures with their cell phones do they have a press card? People get intimidated when they see a professional camera
yes it was a public protest but the police line was sealing off the highway so they could stop people from crossing over. Plus there was a fairground on the other side, which had fencing up, so i couldn't get through there unfortunately.
Thanks Richard, for me it's not worth it. I'm not a photo journalist anymore so it wouldn't be worth the trouble for the odd news/editorial shoot where special access is needed.
Hallo Andrew, in your Video I can see that stock photographie is really hard work. Greetings from Germany
Hi Gabriela! it doesn't feel like hard work so much for me. I think it's fun. Wedding photography and event photography feels much harder.
Amazing photos Andrew, really, even if you you have mixed feeling about the subject. I never have the courage to go out and photograph such events. Can't wait to see how they sell!
Thanks very much Aleks. It will be interesting to see how they go. Not sure about courage, this one was pretty tame as far as demos go 🙂 luckily!
Nice episode! I dont support XR at all, but I have covered quite a few of their protests in The Hague and Amsterdam. I sold both photos and videos, but nothing crazy. At the moment they enter the road there is usually so much chaos that mingling with journalists goes well. I hope you took some great Kings Day shots today. I focused more on finding interesting things at the street market, but took couple of shots anyway (in Amsterdam).
Thanks mate. They were busy in Amsterdam today I think aswell. I spent the day editing this video! Did manage to get out after but went to the beach for some natural therapy 🙂. I hope you found some bargains!
I have similar mixed feelings about photographing protests. Sometimes I don't agree with the cause and feel like photographing is giving them attention. Always a conundrum...
Complex world we live in Kitty! and i'm a simple person 🙂
Oh yeah me too! I never photograph any political protests currently because right now the ones protesting are the ones I have personal beef with!
I've had some success with XR protests, but only wide angle shots with banners. I've been very close to when they were gluing themselves to stuff and police removing them, but those never sold.
That's interesting to know. I made a few wide angles and have uploaded them. Thanks for the feedback.
hordes of press when greta/xr came to bristol, 1dx's held together with gaffer tape and the like, guy with a rucksack full of huge L series zooms changing them in the rain, waving his camera round with no lens on, made me shudder
Sounds like a great day out 🙂! Cameras are tools to be used. The pros don't worry about damaging equipment so much - as long as the job gets done.
Hi Andrew, I was surprised to hear that the police officer asked you to leave. Here, in the UK, people have rights to film in public places though we can be asked to leave if filming/photographing outside private properties. I haven't bothered to film protests as the material dates fairly quickly and I'm not sure how financially rewarding it might be. AS has very strict editorial guidelines and they don't seem to accept material with people in it without model release. I would be interested to know if your stills and footage of the demo get downloaded. Enjoyed your video, as always. BTW, we had great five days in your lovely country. How's the bathroom coming along?
hello, great that you enjoyed your visit! BTW the policeman didn't ask me to leave just blocked me crossing the police line. SS and Almy accepted the pics. Haven't seen any accepted on AS though as expected. I've sold videos and pics of protests before just not `XR stuff. Bathroom is still leaking unfortunately. Ongoing saga...
So about the lady with the oysters... you gave her the photos but also kept them for stock?
I wonder if the cop ask the people taking pictures with their cell phones do they have a press card? People get intimidated when they see a professional camera
no, because they weren't trying to cross the line. Like I was 🙂
But it is a public protest, in my country, despite being a socialist country, there is still a bit of freedom for anyone to document a protest.
yes it was a public protest but the police line was sealing off the highway so they could stop people from crossing over. Plus there was a fairground on the other side, which had fencing up, so i couldn't get through there unfortunately.
Love the fact you tried...
I suppose the question is how do you get a press card and is it worth it?
Thanks Richard, for me it's not worth it. I'm not a photo journalist anymore so it wouldn't be worth the trouble for the odd news/editorial shoot where special access is needed.