Getting Yelled At In Paris
The "no photo" grouches in Paris must have formed an association.
I can't tell you how many ridiculous signs I saw.
And really, I don't get it.
If I am in a museum and copyright and light damage issues are at state...I respect the rules.
Or if I am in a store..I respect their right to control their own space.
But here?
An an outdoor antique market.
Where the only goal of this seller is to sell stuff.
It makes no sense.
This doorway was chalk full of interesting items.
As soon as she saw my camera...the vendor yelled "No Photos."
And while I said nothing in the moment...here is what I think I might start yelling back.
"Okay. No sale either."
How do they know I am not shopping for someone? And really...if you put merchandise out for display in a public market...don't you think it is crazy to think you can control what people do on the sidewalk? Why not put some black paper up in your window and just list what merchandise is for sale and then let people make an appointment.
My patience has worn out. But I am getting faster at taking the pictures I want to. I hope you enjoy this second picture. I took it at the risk of being yelled at.
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4 comments:
I've had that happen to me too...and oh can those french gals scream!!!
I'm jealous of that little Marie; she seems to be having such a good time. And I bet she hasn't walked a single step and doesn't complain about her sore feet when she returns to her room after running around Paris all day. Lucky doll!
take it with your phone. Its ridiculous. Unfortunately I had an American do that also - I won't ever buy from her. What was the point to buy her kit if I can't take a picture of what she does with it?
I've been there too (well, not in Paris, but I've been yelled at and told not to take photos). I agree with anonymous, sometimes a cell phone works well to take sneaky photos. Also, I always have a small camera in my purse and often it's not noticed that I pull it out after I'm in the store, and I never use the flash either. And I will take advantage of a diversion -- like my hubby talking to the storekeeper ;-) -- to quickly take some photos, "quickly" being the key.
But I must say, I like your idea most of all. Just shrug and say, "fine; no photos -- no sale from me, no sale from my contacts" and waggle the camera at them :-)
==Lennie==
How odd; you could have been a designer scouting items for a client and eventually, a possible sale; I've seen Sarah Richardson and her crew do that all the time on HGTV. Oh well, C'est la vie, as they say!!
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