Is this rude

[muddybay]

I'm going to a show tomorrow my dad wants to bring his huge camera to take photos but there's a show photographer there and I think it's rude for him to take photos of my round. What's your opinion on this?

 

[Goldenstar]

Rude for your Dad to take pictures of you ?

 

[Tiddlypom]

That would be fine .

 

[Griffin]

Personally, I think if he is only photographing you and the photos are for personal use, that's fine. What is the difference between using a 'proper' camera to a smartphone if it is just for you?

 

[Quigleyandme]

Not the least bit rude if he is only photographing you and not for any commercial reason. Have fun tomorrow she says enviously through gritted teeth in locked down Ireland.

 

[shortstuff99]

You may have to ask the venue. Some of the venues near me state that DSLR's are banned as they have an onsite photographer.

 

[AdorableAlice]

I can't see the problem if it is for personal use. It is a family member with you. Professional pictures are lovely but at least £15 for a basic size, not everyone can afford them.

 

[Keith_Beef]

Unless it is clearly stated on the entry form, I don't see any problem with your dad taking non commercial photos of your round.

 

[teddypops]

It’s fine for your dad to do that! My husband always takes photos of me and his daughter. We often buy professional shots too.

 

[dogatemysalad]

I think you have a lovely dad. It's not rude at all.

 

[muddybay]

Ok I guess I was just overthinking it! I love that he will take photos of me I just didn't want to come across rude

 

[Wishfilly]

I think my dad would want to do the same if I ever manage to get out competing, and I don't think it's rude at all.

I know it would bring him a lot of pleasure too.

(I actually think it's a little bit off of organisers to ban this, although I can understand why they do).

 

[The Bouncing Bog Trotter]

Not rude but may be worth giving the show secretary and/or professional photographer a heads up that he is your dad? I know that with the show I help organise, the professional photographer got very upset over what he perceived to be another professional photographer taking commercial photos at the show. Yes it was another pro photographer but they were not there taking commercial photos.

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Not rude! Can't wait to see the pics.

 

[atropa]

My partner took his semi professional set up to a show I was at to take photos of me and nobody said anything to him, although he did say the professional photographer did give him the evil eye. It was lovely to have a full set of proper photos that I didn't need to pay for.

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Some of my favourite photos haven't been taken by pros, they have been taken by my step dad on chance. I can count on 1 hand how many pics I have bought from the biggest professional photographer up here - they are always crap and not worth the extortionate price tag!

It's not rude for your dad to take pics of you at all.