no photos for you.
Last night I went to the Metro to see Troubled Hubble, Sybris, and the Changes. As usual, I brought my camera. As usual, I planned to take several pictures of two of my favorite bands, something I've done several times at the Metro, right in front of the security guards, for years.
First off, photography is my hobby. My pictures are for my own personal enjoyment. I post them online so my friends can see them, much like most of the technologically enlightened world does. Sure, some bands use my photos on their website and and for other promotional purposes. To date, I've never charged for my photos, because I love the music that much. So in effect, I'm doing many Chicago bands a service when I take pictures at the Metro.
The Metro doesn't see it that way. Last night I was able to take this picture before a security agent approached me and informed me the cameras aren't allowed unless I have a press pass.
They didn't do this because my flash might disturb the band or because I'm getting too close (there's a fence keeping us pee-ons from the uh, "press"). The only reason I can think of is that my pictures, and yours, for that matter, might upstage any official press or Metro photos. After all, if just anyone can take and publish these pictures, why go to the professionals or Metro sites? Exactly. Except, you know what? If you want to see more pictures of Sybris from last night, you're out of luck. There are none.
I don't argue that they have the authority to do this, but it's just plain rude. Can I not allow you to take pictures in my home? Sure, I can. Would I? Of course not, because I'M NOT A JERK. (Well, okay, I am, but I still won't.)
Here's what I want to do. I want to find twenty other people with cameras, digital or otherwise, and take a little trip to the Metro. We'd go early so that we dominate the front row. Then at the same moment, we'll all take out our cameras and start shooting. If the security approaches any one of us, we'll just show him our homemade press passes. Or the finger. I'm open on that one.
Who's in?
listening to: pink floyd.
in my sink: 1 pot, 2 spoons. You can take pictures if you want.
First off, photography is my hobby. My pictures are for my own personal enjoyment. I post them online so my friends can see them, much like most of the technologically enlightened world does. Sure, some bands use my photos on their website and and for other promotional purposes. To date, I've never charged for my photos, because I love the music that much. So in effect, I'm doing many Chicago bands a service when I take pictures at the Metro.
The Metro doesn't see it that way. Last night I was able to take this picture before a security agent approached me and informed me the cameras aren't allowed unless I have a press pass.
They didn't do this because my flash might disturb the band or because I'm getting too close (there's a fence keeping us pee-ons from the uh, "press"). The only reason I can think of is that my pictures, and yours, for that matter, might upstage any official press or Metro photos. After all, if just anyone can take and publish these pictures, why go to the professionals or Metro sites? Exactly. Except, you know what? If you want to see more pictures of Sybris from last night, you're out of luck. There are none.
I don't argue that they have the authority to do this, but it's just plain rude. Can I not allow you to take pictures in my home? Sure, I can. Would I? Of course not, because I'M NOT A JERK. (Well, okay, I am, but I still won't.)
Here's what I want to do. I want to find twenty other people with cameras, digital or otherwise, and take a little trip to the Metro. We'd go early so that we dominate the front row. Then at the same moment, we'll all take out our cameras and start shooting. If the security approaches any one of us, we'll just show him our homemade press passes. Or the finger. I'm open on that one.
Who's in?
listening to: pink floyd.
in my sink: 1 pot, 2 spoons. You can take pictures if you want.
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