What do you do when you are asked to leave your camera outside?

9 years 4 months ago #412233 by Frost Photography
We went to the Improve comedy club this past Saturday and the bouncer told me that I couldn't have my camera with me.  I told him my car was 7 blocks away and I just won't take any photos with it.  Long story short, it became a big ordeal that resulted in them taking my memory card and giving it back at the end of the show. 

Is this really that much of a problem these days?  Heck, most phone cameras taking great photos these days.  Yet I didn't see a basket at the front door full of iPhones!  

"The quickest way to make money at photography is to sell your camera."
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9 years 4 months ago #412263 by effron
Its your call. I probably wouldn't have taken my camera, in bag or not, with me in the first place, and I would have NEVER left it in my unattended vehicle. Lately I have a rule, if a place I want to go needs a bouncer or security, I simply find somewhere else to go, but that's just me....;)

Why so serious?
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9 years 4 months ago - 9 years 4 months ago #412297 by garyrhook
Oh, the stupidity.... (of the club/bouncer)


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9 years 4 months ago #412346 by ShutterPal
I don't bring my camera when going out on the town, so wouldn't be in that situation to begin with. 


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9 years 4 months ago #412348 by Joves
Yeah I am with Gary the stupidity of the bouncer, or club owner. I would merely say thank you I will let my Meetup group, and friends know you are not photographer friendly place to go. If I tell someone that I will not shoot any photos, and they treat me like a liar, they do not need me there.  


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9 years 4 months ago #412416 by Uplander
 Did you try taking a photo before they told you?  Some of those comedy clubs have strict rules about taking photos of their guest. I would have raised #$% myself.  NO way I would have left or given them my gear. 


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9 years 4 months ago #412467 by icepics
This is getting to be a more common practice at arenas and venues - I've been seeing it more in sports. In my area there's one arena that will absolutely not let anyone bring a telephoto lens in - people have to take it back to their car or I guess not go to the game.

Most places and events have their policies on their website - look it up before you go or call and find out.

Teams and arena management etc. are protecting their product, team name, player images, etc. I think it's happening more and more because of social media use and where pictures might end up or how they might be used.

Sharon
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