Child protection is a serious issue, and although I agree there are some over-zealous vigilante types out there I wouldn't recommend telling anyone to fuck-off at a bike race.
Being friendly and outgoing, introducing yourself to the organiser and chief comm often yields good will and greater access to the course, wearing a Hi-Viz vest also helps make spectators and riders aware of your presence and is seems to make you appear more "pro" to attendees.
Respecting the guidelines and rules of the governing body or local league is probably a good idea, especially at grass-roots level where everybody you deal with will be a volunteer.
Scottmac how do / did you deal with model releases and image / privacy rights of individual subjects at cross events, being that some are held on private property?
Here are some of my snaps that I took with my mum's Nikon and a lightbulb, if you like them please feel free to use them in anyway you choose, a credit would be nice.
I was always friendly and outgoing, emailing organisers before events, asking permission etc. but unfortunately, I came across a few too many idiots who were making an enjoyable experience a pain, so I told one bloke to fuck off because he was referring to me that I maybe a paedo - so he did fuck off (very quickly in fact). Unfortunately, the public have watched too much TV and label anyone with a camera public enemy no.1.
Re. Being friendly and outgoing, introducing yourself to the organiser and chief comm often yields good will and greater access to the course, wearing a Hi-Viz vest also helps make spectators and riders aware of your presence and is seems to make you appear more "pro" to attendees.
Respecting the guidelines and rules of the governing body or local league is probably a good idea, especially at grass-roots level where everybody you deal with will be a volunteer.
Good advice. I did all of the above. I've seen a few riders arguing with officials when they (the riders) were totally in the wrong. Not good.
Re. Scottmac how do / did you deal with model releases and image / privacy rights of individual subjects at cross events, being that some are held on private property?
Wot? Was I shooting Naomi Campbell or something? If someone didn't want their pic on my site, then I would have removed it. Nobody ever contacted me to remove any pics. I always contacted organisers and asked them if I could cover the event. If they had said no, then I obviously wouldn't have done so.
Organisers always want their event covered as it promotes interest. I would be surprised if anyone turns you away.
Re. Here are some of my snaps that I took with my mum's Nikon and a lightbulb.
Is this aimed at me? A bit immature if it was. I think you've taken some good pics. I was talking of the bellends who call themselves "professional".
I was always friendly and outgoing, emailing organisers before events, asking permission etc. but unfortunately, I came across a few too many idiots who were making an enjoyable experience a pain, so I told one bloke to fuck off because he was referring to me that I maybe a paedo - so he did fuck off (very quickly in fact). Unfortunately, the public have watched too much TV and label anyone with a camera public enemy no.1.
Re. Being friendly and outgoing, introducing yourself to the organiser and chief comm often yields good will and greater access to the course, wearing a Hi-Viz vest also helps make spectators and riders aware of your presence and is seems to make you appear more "pro" to attendees.
Respecting the guidelines and rules of the governing body or local league is probably a good idea, especially at grass-roots level where everybody you deal with will be a volunteer.
Good advice. I did all of the above. I've seen a few riders arguing with officials when they (the riders) were totally in the wrong. Not good.
Re. Scottmac how do / did you deal with model releases and image / privacy rights of individual subjects at cross events, being that some are held on private property?
Wot? Was I shooting Naomi Campbell or something? If someone didn't want their pic on my site, then I would have removed it. Nobody ever contacted me to remove any pics. I always contacted organisers and asked them if I could cover the event. If they had said no, then I obviously wouldn't have done so.
Organisers always want their event covered as it promotes interest. I would be surprised if anyone turns you away.
Re. Here are some of my snaps that I took with my mum's Nikon and a lightbulb.
Is this aimed at me? A bit immature if it was. I think you've taken some good pics. I was talking of the bellends who call themselves "professional".