Lawrance Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I can understand what no selfies mean, but sometimes I also see the sign "No Posed Photos or Photos." What do they actually mean by that when I can still getting a selfie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Friendly Dalek Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) Those mean you can not get selfies. No posed photos means you can take images from a distance, and no photos means no photos at all. Edited October 15, 2018 by The Friendly Dalek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebster118 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 No Posed Photos can also mean you can ask someone (a friend or the person in the queue behind you) to take a photo of yourself with the guest while they're signing the autograph, unless a crew member says otherwise. As Wrong Name said, asking can lead to embarrassment - I did this once because I did not see the sign at the start of the queue and there wasn't one behind the guest. Fortunately, they were willing to pretend to sign the photo while having a photo taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerie Tanith Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 5 hours ago, Lawrance said: It's crazy cause when I went this year, they had a sign up saying "No Photos," they were still allowing selfies? Again it depends. Sometimes the crew will put the signs up for whatever reason but the guest themselves will still be happy to pose for selfies if asked. Although a no photos sign doesn't necessarily mean no selfies, now that I think about it. Maybe said guest didn't want people pointing their phones at them while they were signing but were fine with posing for pictures with whoever asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrance Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, Faerie Tanith said: Again it depends. Sometimes the crew will put the signs up for whatever reason but the guest themselves will still be happy to pose for selfies if asked. Although a no photos sign doesn't necessarily mean no selfies, now that I think about it. Maybe said guest didn't want people pointing their phones at them while they were signing but were fine with posing for pictures with whoever asked. Cause I would think that they'd put this up before given the permission to have selfies. E.g Some people would just take pictures of guests while in the que. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Lawrance said: Cause I would think that they'd put this up before given the permission to have selfies. E.g Some people would just take pictures of guests while in the que. It's not a clearcut situation with an answer that fit's all. Basic rule is that if it says 'no photo's' people shouldn't ask for one but for a variety of reasons some people do or the guest offers anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1970 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 If I see someone infront of me in the queue gets a photo with a guest I might ask, or..and it has happen..the guest asks me if I want one. If there is a sign that says "No" I am happy with the booked photo op. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomeroSavini Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 The word "Selfie" makes me throw up a little each time I read or hear it..... urgghhh. Its a photo of yourself ;-) lets clean up the internet and ban the "S" word haha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjbleming Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 7 minutes ago, RomeroSavini said: The word "Selfie" makes me throw up a little each time I read or hear it..... urgghhh. Its a photo of yourself ;-) lets clean up the internet and ban the "S" word haha Selfie Selfie Selfie Selfie Selfie Selfie Selfie Selfie Selfie Selfie Selfie Selfie Selfie Selfie Selfie Selfie Selfie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedammit Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 12 minutes ago, RomeroSavini said: The word "Selfie" makes me throw up a little each time I read or hear it..... urgghhh. Its a photo of yourself ;-) lets clean up the internet and ban the "S" word haha Well it's a photo of yourself taken by yourself. A self-portrait if you will. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrong Name Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 While I do agree the word itself is a little cringy, I don't hate it that much. What I do hate is when someone gets someone else to take a photo of them, then they call it a selfie! It's only a selfie if you take the photo of you, not if someone else does! It's surprising how many people don't know this. By their rules, all the professional photos we have at cons are selfies! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1970 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 4 hours ago, RomeroSavini said: The word "Selfie" makes me throw up a little each time I read or hear it..... urgghhh. Its a photo of yourself ;-) lets clean up the internet and ban the "S" word haha I agree with you. Plus it is extremely rare I take photos of myself, I know what I look like. I dont have a better name which to use when, for instance, I have a photo taken with my mobile with a guest at a con or stage door. I would never ask if we can take a "selfie". My two best memories of such moments was when I asked a guest "if it is ok with you, could I have a photo of us", and she replied "Of course! I would be upset if you did not ask" And my favourite: She gave me her mobile..took photos of us..then she took my mobile and took photos of us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedammit Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 15 minutes ago, Chris1970 said: I know what I look like That's exactly what I say when someone asks if I want them to take a photo of me somewhere. I'm not a fan of selfies myself, but people complaining about them, and refusing to use the word, does come across a bit, well... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1970 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Talking of photos.. I hate it when I come across photos which gives me stupid ideas for photo ops the next time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrong Name Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, Chris1970 said: Talking of photos.. I hate it when I come across photos which gives me stupid ideas for photo ops the next time.. That dress would suit you. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1970 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 6 minutes ago, Wrong Name said: That dress would suit you. That is what worries me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators StuartG2198 Posted November 1, 2018 Moderators Share Posted November 1, 2018 (edited) On 10/15/2018 at 10:51 AM, The Friendly Dalek said: Those mean you can not get selfies. No posed photos means you can take images from a distance, and no photos means no photos at all. The Dales has summarised this one nicely, I am going to lock this one here as I’ve hidden a few comments on here and don’t want it to spiral as it has before. If there is a sign is up saying No Photos/Posed Photos it is there for a reason and is at the request of the guest or guests team and we would ask that it is respected as to ask will only lead to potentially awkward and embarrassing situations for all concerned. If a guest with a sign up offers themselves then that is completely at their discretion. Edited November 1, 2018 by StuartG2198 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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