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Originally Posted by Mazryonh
I'm sure people would be more willing to let you photograph something like if you asked them.
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Huh?
What do you think I do all day long? I ask people all the time. I'm not missing any pics because I haven't ASKED anyone. It's a real ordeal to get people to LET ME photograph their stuff. Many gun people are eccentric and secretive by nature.
Also too many of them say "oh, don't worry, I'LL TAKE THE PHOTO and SEND IT TO YOU" .... uh, you guys know where I'm going with this right?
People don't realize that their pics will NOT be up to IMFDB standards and it's hard not to offend them, but seriously, these guys just can't tell the difference between our pics and snapshots taken in someone's backyard.........
Anyway, schooling mode off!
It's not easy and it's a delicate diplomatic maneuver. I actually prefer taking pics of my OWN inventory because I don't have to dance on eggshells to get permission to photograph the weapons correctly (I.e. with proper professional lighting gear, white seamless backdrops with clear box mounts).