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This is not a good place to simply share cool photos/videos or promote your own work and projects, but rather a place to discuss photography as an art and post things that would be of interest to other photographers.

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Finding events for practice (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by Johnako123@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

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Hello everyone I hope you are all well. I am constantly looking for local events (fashion shows,theatre plays, concerts) and I was wondering if I could just show up and take photographs? Will they allow me to? Even as a spectator or anything? I mainly lack friends and I want to practice as much as I can. Should I email before I go? If anyone has ever done this or has some info I would love to know. Thank you very much in advance.

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[–] ruinawish@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Events and industry norms will vary.

Some musical theatres might say on their website: "All shows are protected by stringent copyright laws and taking still photos, video and audio recordings is a direct violation of these laws."

Big bands performing concerts will probably be stringent re: DSLR photography, and only allow media accredited professional photographers. Smaller gigs I've simply asked at the door whether I can take photos for personal use, and have been let in without issue.

I'd do a combination of research beforehand, and contacting those responsible for the event if necessary.

[–] Johnako123@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Thank you for the information.