Comments on: A Great Day For Sports Photography?

By: William Page Jr

William Page Jr — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:52:47 +0000

Very sad I believe the professionals are wrong. What a world.

By: fazzyphotogaphy

fazzyphotogaphy — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:33:09 +0000

Just wondering if anyone has any info on a person named Peter Wolf and his company photocrazy?
I post my sports pic on my website for parents and athletes to buy, if I post more than 500 photos, I must have a license from him ( concept of offering event photos for inspection, selection and distribution via the Internet is protected by U.S. Patent No. 6,985,875). This is ludicrous!! However, it may effect quite a lot of shooters.

By: Aleksi

Aleksi — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:48:42 +0000

This ordeal alone has helped me decide to never participate in Sports Shooter or any of their contests for sports workshops.

I think it’s pretty immature for a bunch of grown (at least physically) human beings to be angry about someone else trying to experience something for the first time.

I suppose though, having someone with no experience get more press coverage and exposure than someone who’s worked their whole life must get tiring. Let’s do away with the lottery too, because no one works hard enough to deserve that.

Please.

By: David Neesley

David Neesley — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:46:47 +0000

The ego of a top ranked program like FSU and the “Regulars” who work in and around that organization feel that this is their domain. Having worked those type of games for major broadcast facilities, once you get on the field, everybody, broadcast and photo alike, respect and work with each other to do their jobs. If I have a guy holding a parabolic dish, and he has to move to stay ahead of the action, he’s going to move and doesn’t have time to worry about “Am I in your shot”. There is 100 yards of real estate, press is allowed in certain areas. If you’re a pro you understand what your limitations are and work with in those parameters. Setting up your shot and having someone set up in front of you is grounds for a glass of gatorade down your back. Play fair be nice and we’ll all get along.

By: James Farrell

James Farrell — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:15:31 +0000

I fail to see why these so called “professionals” were so worried about an amateur on the sidelines. I could understand their concern if it was an 8 year old kid with a point and shoot, C’mon Man ! Wasn’t the amateur going to be hanging with TWO professionals to help him along the way ?

I don’t know what’s worse, the crybaby photographers or Florida State University for actually listening to their stupid whining. I say……pull your skirts up ladies, uh hmm…I mean professionals.

By: Mike Simon

Mike Simon — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:35:03 +0000

You said Alex “Took it like a Pro”, I would contend he took like anything but a “Pro”!!!! Gentleman & class act – most definately; “Pro”, not based on it being the “Pros” who were too gutless, petty and selfish to let a mere “amateur” share their space!!!

By: Cory M

Cory M — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:20:49 +0000

By their very actions they are all but admitting that a beginner photographer can take as good as or better pictures. Otherwise they wouldn’t feel threatened.

By: Vidall

Vidall — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:30:50 +0000

Scott, i’m totally agree with marie’s comment. Life is really short. Im young, but every day i trying to improve my skills. I’m not photographer, but i know how hard is it. And i think Alex could have another chance… imho

By: Canvas Printing

Canvas Printing — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:15:29 +0000

why not give Alex another chance? Mistakes were made and acknowledged. Go for it. Post a great photo on this website and make Alex’s son proud keep going Alex. Canvas Printing

By: Shaq

Shaq — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:04:06 +0000

If a field pass is what these “professionals” need to ascertain their “professionalism”, then they probably don’t have a lot to offer in terms of photography. If they feel threatened by the thought that an amateur might steal their thunder – then there wasn’t a lot of thunder there to begin with.

As long as everyone on the sidelines behaves the way they’re supposed to, I don’t care who the person is and what “level” of photographer they are. I’ve seen plenty of well accredited pro’s step in the wrong place at the wrong time (yes, there are other uses for a monopod . I’m sure that whoever gave Alex the pass in the first place took the time to explain what is expected of a field pass holder. All the BS about liability is just that – BS. Pathetic.

By: Mike Roy

Mike Roy — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:20:37 +0000

oh man, this is awful… but i’m not surprised..i shoot many big events and most of the sports photographers are idiots.. most of them don’t even know what they do.. because they own a MarkIII and a 500/600mm doesn’t make them a photographer… If your winner is in Toronto next summer, i can bring him with me on the court to shoot Federer and Nadal… or international acrobatic ski here in Quebec.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/michelroy/2703245476/in/set-72157601964953744/

By: Mike Hinds

Mike Hinds — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:25:05 +0000

I shoot local youth sports mostly due to the fact the local “Pros” either didn’t show or did a lousy job when hired. Enough Parents came to me and convinced me to become the new “Pro”. I guess Alex shoots for the same reason most of us do, we LOVE IT! Perhaps some NFL team would welcome him to their sidelines. Perhaps a call to the local paper to publish his story then send it off to his fav team and perhaps he can have the last laugh. It pains me to hear how far out of their way some people are willing to go just to be rotten. I hope Alex gets an SI cover!!!