Ioreth Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 At the photoshoots is it literally '"Hello" -photo is taken- "Bye"' or will I have time to ask the guests a question/have a very quick chat with them? I'm also a little nervous of losing the ability of speech when I meet them, it being my first con and all. Any tips to stop my brain from melting when I meet the guests? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidbrookes Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 At the photoshoots is it literally '"Hello" -photo is taken- "Bye"' or will I have time to ask the guests a question/have a very quick chat with them? I'm also a little nervous of losing the ability of speech when I meet them, it being my first con and all. Any tips to stop my brain from melting when I meet the guests? It is literally that, very occasionally if you are cosplaying as a character from the program they were in they may mention that they are impressed. You can ask for a pose, but very much not a place to have a chat with them, even if it is a quick one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagart Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 (edited) At the photo shoots, it's pretty much 'hello' and 'thanks, bye!'. I think the photo shoots are becoming more popular, with some people preferring them to autographs so they have to get through them quickly. If the guest isn't crazy busy (and even if they are sometimes!!), the autograph op is the best place for a quick chat but even then it can be 'hi' and 'bye' which I predict it will be for Karen this weekend. Edited July 4, 2011 by sagart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DavidB Posted July 4, 2011 Moderators Share Posted July 4, 2011 As said above, the photos definitely aren't the place for any chat, discussion or giving gifts etc. That can't even be guaranteed at the auto desk, but there's at least a chance there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adriangill Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 At the photoshoots is it literally '"Hello" -photo is taken- "Bye"' or will I have time to ask the guests a question/have a very quick chat with them? I'm also a little nervous of losing the ability of speech when I meet them, it being my first con and all. Any tips to stop my brain from melting when I meet the guests? As the others have explained there is no time for a quick chat at the photo sessions. Assume it would take 15 seconds to ask a question and receive a reply. For example in a photo shoot with 400 attendees if everybody did the same it would add an extra 100 minutes to the session. There just isn't time for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 As said above, the photos definitely aren't the place for any chat, discussion or giving gifts etc. That can't even be guaranteed at the auto desk, but there's at least a chance there. Giving gifts at the auto tables is okay though, right? Would have thought it would be acceptable for "hi, nice to meet you, I got you this, hope you like it, bye" That would be the norm wouldn't it, then you could leave your gift with them even if they didn't look at it there and then? Hopefully gifts will be allowed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DavidB Posted July 4, 2011 Moderators Share Posted July 4, 2011 It should be fine yes. Obviously just be aware when it's an extremely busy guest. And just be wary of stuff like home cooked food etc, as for security reasons it's best not to give them that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 It should be fine yes. Obviously just be aware when it's an extremely busy guest. And just be wary of stuff like home cooked food etc, as for security reasons it's best not to give them that. Indeed, thanks David. I won't be bringing food items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heather Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 It is usually just a quick hello because otherwise if everyone had a chat with he guests, the queues would get very long and not everyone would get to meet the guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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