I was told I couldn't take a picture of Donald Duck!

[vcgirl925]

Vcgirl was just saying what the CM told her.

Thanks!

 

[jamieT]

The way I piece it together, If they are photographed standing in front of the Turkey Leg kiosk, that may be one remaining piece of the puzzle needed for Suddam's (still-in-hiding) rebel forces to locate the Canadian vampire offspring and send them a threatening candy-gram via the care of Donald Duck's CM handler.

My stomach hurt from laughing so hard at this!!!!!!

 

[melancholywings]

Yes it was a photopass, so that could possibly be the issue.

That makes sense then as the cast member is the one taking the photo the rights then would go to Disney. And the photopass isn't intended to be that kind of service, and it could conflict with their promotional and marketing material.

 

[jamieT]

I have read a few people on this thread that have said that they do this because they enjoy photography etc. and this is where I have a problem. It is one thing to be in a picture by mistake - crowds in the background, someone walking through etc. But to specifically take a picture of a stranger, a child especially, is not right. I truly feel you do not have the right to do that without first asking permission. I am sure you love photography and take wonderful pictures, but it creeps me out that there are strangers out there are watching my daughter's first moments with Cinderella and feel that they should take a picture to capture the moment for themselves.

No flames or being mean please. This is just my opinion, which everyone is allowed to have.

I was a children's photogragher for 6 yrs and a nanny for the past twoas well as a leader in my childrens ministry at church. I also have two of my own. I love kids. Not in a creepy way, but just in a isn't it amazing to see life through their eyes kindof way. I have taken plenty of pictures of other peoples kids. (Mostly my kids friends, cousins, neighbors etc...) But I have a great digital camera and sometimes I catch something that my family misses, and I click it and show it to my mom or whoever I took it to show and then I delete it. I am sorry. I am a people watcher. I really love people. I am amazed at how amazing God is that He would create people with these amazing personalities and traits. Don't get me wrong I don't go looking to take pictures of strangers, but sometimes I will be taking pictures of my kids and someone around us will do something cute or funny, and I will just snap it without thinking. It's hard to train yourself to not catch cute when thats what you are trained to do. Also remember that I said I delete pictures of kids I don't know. I don't frame them or save them, I just say oh you have to see how cute this little girls dimples were or doesn't this look like so and so's little boy... Nothing creepy, just observant. I would never want to ubset someone or for them to think I was a yucky person! I know it is a scary world we live in. My pastor said this past Sunday that 1 out of 10 boys will be attacked and 1 out of 4 girls. It really is our job to really keep a hawks eye on them.

I wanted to comment on something about the marrywether situation. Did they have permission to take those kids out of the country. Because it almost seems to me it would be more likely that they knew they were doing the wrong thing rather than not being allowed to take pictures. I have known foster parents and they said that is not a rule. Also, if I was on vacation and someone verbally attacked me and insisted I ruin the pictures on my film (if I used a film camera) Then yes I would be pretty verbal back and tell you to take a hike. I think there is something more to this situation! Sorry but I do!

 

[jamieT]

On our last trip while waiting in line in Toontown to see the Princesses, my daughter and a girl behind her started playing in line. Her mother was the only one with her and just seemed really bothered by this and ill tempered in general. Hubby had been taking pics of our kiddo in line to pass the time and snapped a pic of the two together--without bothering to ask the mom if it was OK first. She didn't say anything to him but gave him a look that would have melted ice. I, however, was upset with him--putting myself in her shoes, I would have been really mad too if some random stranger was taking pics of my child. (It wasn't as if the child was in the background somewhere of a pic, it was a picture taken OF this child purposely.) I was really upset at his momentary lack of common sense and embarassed. I looked at the pic as he showed me and reached up to hit the delete button making sure the mom saw and knew I was doing it. He got really mad (tired and suffering from the occasional don't-tell-me-what-to-do blues) took the camera and walked out of line. (his loss) I apologized to the mother who was furious and ensured her that the picture WOULD be deleted. Sure enough, when I got home, first thing I did while unpacking was load the pictures on the PC and deleted the one of the mystery child. All the while laying into my hubby (now that we were back in the privacy of our home) for taking it--I think I might have scarred him a bit...he may NEVER take another pic in WDW again.
IMO, blatant pics of someone else's child just shouldn't be taken. Of course you are going to get the random person in your photos, that's one thing, but to outright take a full on pic of someone else's kid....not right.

Do you often demean your husband in public?? Is it more important to have the approval of a random stranger? You can feel free to disagree with a choice he makes, but to make a fool out of him, embarrass him, then bring it up again at home...wow! NICE. I can't tell you how many times I have had my camera out and my kids have said take a picture of me and my new friend. Then we get home and they say look that's my friend I played with. Kids are very visual creatures, and they love stuff like that.

 

[giftcard]

I like vampires, so I thought the comment was funny.

 

[Lynn5700]

JamieT I agree with you!!! I think it is amazing the eye photogrpahers have.

 

[dolphindan1]

That's really, REALLY strange if it is a new "law" at WDW. It's DISNEY WORLD. LOL! There are kids everywhere. They can't possibly think that every photo that someone takes in a park crowded with children won't have someone else's kid in it. That would make taking any pictures in places like Crystal Palace next to impossible. LOL!

exactly what I was thinking or taking a picture of a ride you are about to enter. Or video you are taking. thats just weird and I dont see how they could police it....weird....Is Disney gonna ban phtography and video all together next?....I hope not

 

[dolphindan1]

Do you often demean your husband in public?? Is it more important to have the approval of a random stranger? You can feel free to disagree with a choice he makes, but to make a fool out of him, embarrass him, then bring it up again at home...wow! NICE. I can't tell you how many times I have had my camera out and my kids have said take a picture of me and my new friend. Then we get home and they say look that's my friend I played with. Kids are very visual creatures, and they love stuff like that.

No kidding. ooohhhh if my wife did that to me...WOW it wouldnt be the happiest place on earth anymore...MY wife would not do that so I have no worries....

Also the OP said it was a picture of Donald not an intent to get a pic of a child...I dont see the issue...its not like its child pornography or anything and i would assume for the most part if a person with a child that my child befriended is safe enuff to take a picture of the children together. I may have asked the parent first or I might not have.

 

[DisneyCampers]

wow I can't believe this thread and almost wish I hadn't opened it. I can say however that I do have pictures of other people and children in the background it happens at Disney it wasn't intentional. If I took a picture of my DD that was a lasting memory and your child happened to be in the background sorry and I may get flamed for this, but you can demand all you want I will not delete my photo and there is no law that says I have to. That is my memory of my child and your child just happened to be in it. I am sure my child is in many peoples pictures from disney maybe even some of yours. I don't however just go around taking pictures of other children and families.

 

[Natalie_89]

you should be able to take pics of rides and wen ur on a ride and things i mean if ur takin a pic of the ride itself or someone oin ur party on the ride thats totally fine..i think if i was takin a photo of my son with a character and someone else came over an dtook a phto to i would be a bit like "what you doin" i dont see why anyone would want a picture of my son with a character

if people r so worried bout the wrong sort of people getting hold of pictures of there children we shouldnt put them online. i think theres more weirdos online then would be walkin round disney world to be honest..

 

[Natalie_89]

wow I can't believe this thread and almost wish I hadn't opened it. I can say however that I do have pictures of other people and children in the background it happens at Disney it wasn't intentional. If I took a picture of my DD that was a lasting memory and your child happened to be in the background sorry and I may get flamed for this, but you can demand all you want I will not delete my photo and there is no law that says I have to. That is my memory of my child and your child just happened to be in it. I am sure my child is in many peoples pictures from disney maybe even some of yours. I don't however just go around taking pictures of other children and families.

no i agree with you...you cant help havin photographs with other children in the background if you had to get rid of every picture with someones else thats not part of your group in you wood have no pictures...pictures would look pretty strange with no one else in them..like a picture of the parade with no one else watchin it would be weird. id not intentuanally take a photo of someones elses child but if they happen to be in the background it cant be help im afraid

 

[dburg30]

Yes it was a photopass, so that could possibly be the issue.

I watched people request pictures of just the castle last year, via PP and the photog took them.

 

[BamaFan121s]

Do you often demean your husband in public?? Is it more important to have the approval of a random stranger?

Kudos to your creativity and attempt to twist the situation into something it wasn't. Approval of a stranger? No. Desire to respect another parents wishes in regards to their child and bestow the same courtesy I would want in return? Yes. Again, you had to be there, which you weren't. And you'd have to have first hand knowledge of the inner workings of MY marriage, which you don't. So spare the 'scoldings' for how I treat my husband...I'm not interested.

 

[sbell111]

Do you often demean your husband in public?? Is it more important to have the approval of a random stranger?

Kudos to your creativity and attempt to twist the situation into something it wasn't. Approval of a stranger? No. Desire to respect another parents wishes in regards to their child and bestow the same courtesy I would want in return? Yes. Again, you had to be there, which you weren't. And you'd have to have first hand knowledge of the inner workings of MY marriage, which you don't. So spare the 'scoldings' for how I treat my husband...I'm not interested.

Based on your post and your husband's reaction to your behavior, I think Jamie hit it dead on.

 

[Robo]

Kumbaya my lord, kumbaya...

 

[livie1205]

I take tons of video while we are at wdw....and there are tons of other peoles kids in it..cant be helped.I taped the capt jack show last time and there were many kids in that sword fighting with capt jack! I thought it was cute so I taped it...My dh takes tons of photos of our family while we are there and in alot of them there are other people (some picking there nose lol) I would never tell him to delete them and I would never put some total strangers feelings above his....ever heard of men taking a dive? you know saying the whole yes honey you are right and I am wrong......little secret men almost NEVER think they are wrong (they wont admit it) but they will take a dive to get away from nagging lol
My dd2 will be doing BBB this dec and she will dress up as cinderrella....if someone goes oh how cute and takes a pic at the park walking by oh well, I am not going to let that ruin my trip...she will be clothed and with us no worries...

 

[BamaFan121s]

Based on your post and your husband's reaction to your behavior, I think Jamie hit it dead on.

Key phrase: "based on my post" Amazing how you have my marriage figured out "based on my post" Please, dazzle someone else with your psycho-analytical babble. I'm not interested.

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

Key phrase: "based on my post" Amazing how you have my marriage figured out "based on my post" Please, dazzle someone else with your psycho-analytical babble. I'm not interested.

Oh, for crying out loud, people don't have to know the innerworkings of your entire marriage to comment on one incident that YOU brought up. Again, if you don't want people to "discuss" something than don't post it on a "discussion" board.

 

[Fonzy13]

I have read about two pages of this thread, and want to chime in before it gets locked.

When did people in this country, Americans, stop learning how to use the English language?