There's the photographer...HIDE!!!!

[Benny Smyth]

I got questioned over the weekend by a 'tog as to why I duck behind the Liteconsole during the first dance. Simply put, I don't want to be caught in those images of what is usually such an intimate moment to be shared with friends and families and not some random bloke/gal in the back of shot. I think the DJ being there spoils the shot.

After the first dance is a different scenario, as it's a party but during the first dance...nah. So that got me thinking - what is everyone else's stance on this?

Poll attached for comedy purposes. :p

[Imagine]

I can't see any poles? :daft:

I'm normally out on the dance floor with them shaking some top moves to get the First Dance going a little bit ;)

[Benny Smyth]

I can't see any poles? :daft:

I'm normally out on the dance floor with them shaking some top moves to get the First Dance going a little bit ;)

This forum makes you post the thread before you get to the poll bit.

Very odd.

[Excalibur]

This forum makes you post the thread before you get to the poll bit.

Very odd.

Surprising the first time, but you get used to it.

Benny, you're assuming that the tog will get you in shot. I'd expect good ones to merely have the B&G in shot.

[Benny Smyth]

Benny, you're assuming that the tog will get you in shot. I'd expect good ones to merely have the B&G in shot.

Is that always possible? A B&G dancing in a venue with grand features in front of a disco with great lighting, I know (were I photographing the wedding) that I'd want a few shots with all that in there.

[DeckstarDeluxe]

I do duck behind sometimes if I see the one and only tog shooting with me in the background.

[Excalibur]

in front of a disco with great lighting, I know (were I photographing the wedding) that I'd want a few shots with all that in there.

:zip::)

OK, I'll expand on that. What's the problem if we do appear in shot? We're scrubbed up, and in best bib and tucker. ( Or if we're not we damn well should be. Sits back and waits for indignant replies from the logoed polo shirt brigade. ) While I accept that we're not the focus of attention at this point, I see no reason to hide.

I usually point out that if I'm included in a shot, royalties will be due. :D

[Nakatomi]

I know I've appeared in a few wedding photo backgrounds & I don't mind. What I would mind (and it's only happened once or twice so far) is actually being deliberately papped. I hate that. Not sure why - I just do.

The couple who live virtually next door to me who got married in what's now my residency - they sent me a thankyou card with a photo of them with me in the far background - and I know for a fact the photographer has shopped the photo - for one thing you can't see the skewer through a wooden block my old gaffer provided to hold one of the speaker stands up! :mad:

[Imagine]

I know I've appeared in a few wedding photo backgrounds & I don't mind. What I would mind (and it's only happened once or twice so far) is actually being deliberately papped. I hate that. Not sure why - I just do.

Same here Justin - it happens quite a bit and I hate it (I don't like having my photo taken at the best of times, let alone when I'm trying to work and the Tog's trying to stick a massive lens in my face).

Maybe they're just trying to capture every little detail of the couple's big day? I don't know. All I know is that I detest having my photo taken almost as much as I hate hearing my own voice over the PA :daft:

[yourdj]

Well only one option for me isn't there. And I am somehow winning the poll ATM too :p

I stay in the shot, if they don't want me in the photo they take the photo from the other way, which is the case most the time. If I had a spectacular lightshow (i.e. a beam lighting their heads up), screen with their name, light up love letters or decorative feature behind me and i was asked then i would probably move aside after hitting play and join the guests until I need to invite people on etc.

It has never happened mind you. I know most the decent local photographers and they would not hesitate to ask if it was a problem.

I think having a DJ in shot is not too bad. Not sure about the bloke outside though. :)
Sorry You said for me to post a photo, this is obviously a guests photo.

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[ukpartydj]

I do try to avoid being in shot.
I don't imagine the couple want me in their photo if they can help it.

If they get a snap with me it's nice to get a copy to use for promotional purposes though! Barely ever get sent photos after :(

[Imagine]

6 hours and 27 minutes!

You disappoint me Toby.....thought you'd have posted the ubiquitous piccy much sooner ;)

[yourdj]

6 hours and 27 minutes!

You disappoint me Toby.....thought you'd have posted the ubiquitous piccy much sooner ;)

I was on a one day holiday in Bournemouth yesterday/today, been recovering. :)

[funkymook]

I don’t hide during the first dance, I just expect the photographer to take the shots they want which probably don’t include me or my rig anyway, unless the lighting is giving them a good effect.

But if I notice anyone pointing a camera at me I’ll automatically grab my headphones so it looks like I’m actually doing something DJ’ish.

[Jim - Scotland's Party DJ]

No option for stand, smile and not worry if you end up in a shot or not?

I used to duck behind my liteconsole but a guest once asked why I did that and said it looked like I was messing around with some wires or checking my phone....

[Excalibur]

. All I know is that I detest having my photo taken almost as much as I hate hearing my own voice over the PA :daft:
Wash your mouth out with soap, that man!:mad: Best part of the gig is hearing your dulcet tones ring out far and wide. :D


I don’t hide during the first dance, I just expect the photographer to take the shots they want which probably don’t include me or my rig anyway, unless the lighting is giving them a good effect.

But if I notice anyone pointing a camera at me I’ll automatically grab my headphones so it looks like I’m actually doing something DJ’ish.
Not a million miles away from my policy.


No option for stand, smile and not worry if you end up in a shot or not?

I used to duck behind my liteconsole but a guest once asked why I did that and said it looked like I was messing around with some wires or checking my phone....
And the prize for the most sensible post ( apart from mine, obviously ) goes to Jim. Hurrah.

[Benny Smyth]

And the prize for the most sensible post ( apart from mine, obviously ) goes to Jim. Hurrah.

Prize for a "sensible post" which is a remarkably similar mentality to your post?

I sense a slight bias there... :p

[yourdj]

But if I notice anyone pointing a camera at me I’ll automatically grab my headphones so it looks like I’m actually doing something DJ’ish.



I used to duck behind my liteconsole but a guest once asked why I did that and said it looked like I was messing around with some wires or checking my phone....

My thoughts exactly. I would rather leave the booth personally if required, but that could be a serious problem in the case of a technical failure. :)

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Photographers take loads of shots in my experience so it doesn't matter if you get caught in one of them...

[rth_discos]

My policy during first dance is to ensure that everything is all set for the next track, so that any photos aren't of me starting at the laptop getting the next item ready.

So I watch the first dance, and smile, so that I will look the same as all of the guests stood around the dancefloor.

I've appeared in many photos, but feel I "fit" the photo, being behind my setup, but looking interested in the first dance, rather than being engrossed in a laptop screen.

[Shakermaker Promotions]

I try not to be in the photos.
Saying that though, there have been a number of times (including last week) where the Photographer has been pointing the camera directly at the Bride & Groom and I have been in shot and I have gone to move out of the way and he (or she) have gestured for me to stay where I am.

I don't particularly like it to be honest but hey ho.

[Excalibur]

Prize for a "sensible post" which is a remarkably similar mentality to your post?

I sense a slight bias there... :p
Heaven forfend, Benny lad, heaven forfend. :eek: Totally impartial, me.


Photographers take loads of shots in my experience so it doesn't matter if you get caught in one of them...
Another eminently sensible post. Mere coincidence that it happens to be similar to mine. :whistle::)