impatient people

[kangareaux]

JUST ONCE I want to go somewhere with people who are patient with my need to take pics of everything! We went to New Orleans yesterday. I felt like all day I was holding our little group up. I was always running to catch up with them because I had to stop to get a shot. They were *good* about waiting for me, but I still felt guilty for making them wait because I know it's boring as can be for them when I'm obsessing about a shot. I really didn't GET any chances to obsess.

I love my friends and family. And they ARE patient for the most part with me. But JUST ONCE I want to go somewhere with someone who truly understands....and maybe even is carrying a camera themselves.

Can anyone else sympathise here?

We came out the movie last night (Saw Dark Knight in IMAX. WOW! ) and the river was AMAZING. I had like a minute to run over and snap pics before they were itching to go. Granted, THEY called my attention to it, but I could have seriously stayed there for half an hour teking more pics as the river changed. (And it changes at night minute by minute)

 

[YesDear]

I just tell my family I will catch up. They get used to it after a while.

 

[annnewjerz]

I do the same thing, just catch up (although I have tried to be considerate in not taking TOO much time or stopping for TOO many photos).

I have found that if it is just DH and I going out, I try to bring along a third person if I am going to be somewhere that I'd like to take lots of pics. This way, DH has someone to walk ahead with and enjoy whatever it is we are seeing and if he feels patient and wants to hang back with me for a while, that's okay too. He seems to like it that way. I still get to keep him company but if I'm going too slow, he knows that I'll make my way there eventually.

 

[wenrob]

I know I'll just have to catch up and I'm okay with that. When I feel rushed I really think it's me making me feel that way not them, kwim? I've stopped yelling, "Wait, hold on!" I just stop, take my shots and catch up. They've started learning to slow down a bit and will eventually stop and wait for me with no complaints. And I've never, ever heard them say, "Geez, I wish you'd never stopped to get that shot!"

 

[Chikabowa]

I'm really lucky that my DH is understanding and realizes that 50% of the fun of me going out is me also taking the pictures. So he stops and waits and doesn't complain.

Perhaps what you should do is find some sort of local camera club, or another friend/acquaintance who enjoys photography, and do some outings together. I know there are a lot of local camera groups if you check out meetup.com.

That way, you can take your time along with someone who understands better. I absolutely LOVE going out with other people to shoot. It's so inspirational and fun.

 

[deletedpenguin]

I'm always the one holding the group up. Most of the time they don't care, especially since they generally nominate me as the "group photographer". They start to understand. It's the new people in the group that need an explanation.

 

[MarkBarbieri]

I take mostly candid shots, so it doesn't work if I tell them to wait. I worked to get fast with my camera. I anticipate what I want to shoot, set up the camera while I walk, and practically shoot on the run. Most of my "serious" shooting is done either early in the morning before everyone else is up or it is done while everyone is occupied (watching a show, playing in an area, etc).

I'm not a big fan of heavily posed shots, so they don't have to endure that. I've always hated being posed for minutes while someone tries to figure out how to use their camera.

 

[deletedpenguin]

I take mostly candid shots, so it doesn't work if I tell them to wait. I worked to get fast with my camera. I anticipate what I want to shoot, set up the camera while I walk, and practically shoot on the run. Most of my "serious" shooting is done either early in the morning before everyone else is up or it is done while everyone is occupied (watching a show, playing in an area, etc).

I'm not a big fan of heavily posed shots, so they don't have to endure that. I've always hated being posed for minutes while someone tries to figure out how to use their camera.

I agree Mark, candid shots are a lot more fun.

 

[kangareaux]

I realize that they aren't rushing me. They've been VERY understanding. And I try to be quick. But there are times...when I'm somewhere with SOOOO much to shoot.... when it is a little frustrating. I realize it's me, no them. And I try not to let on. But... Maybe I'm just a little pouty today. Looking at all the pics today from yesterday and what I COULD have done if I'd had time to cross the street, or wait for someone to move out of the way, or.... Ya know?

Anyway, I'm going to plan another trip with just DH and I witht he understanding that we are going to go slow and take pics. He's OK going slow with me, but everyone else isn't. (One of the many reasons I love him. )

Oh...and great idea about finding a club! I'm going to look into that.

 

[kangareaux]

I agree Mark, candid shots are a lot more fun.

I think candid shots are great too. But in large crowds sometimes there are things you want to shoot that take patience. Without being able to wait for a *break* in the crowd or traffic there were plenty of shots I missed. Had I waited around a little longer the shot would have fallen into place.

I suppose I need to be able to leave the camera at home some times and just enjoy being with friends. (Of course then they ask where the camera is...LOL! )

 

[kangareaux]

I take mostly candid shots, so it doesn't work if I tell them to wait. I worked to get fast with my camera. I anticipate what I want to shoot, set up the camera while I walk, and practically shoot on the run. Most of my "serious" shooting is done either early in the morning before everyone else is up or it is done while everyone is occupied (watching a show, playing in an area, etc).

I'm not a big fan of heavily posed shots, so they don't have to endure that. I've always hated being posed for minutes while someone tries to figure out how to use their camera.

I don't mean making them wait while I figure out my camera to take THEIR picture. (apparently I implied somewhere I didn't know how to work my camera and it takes me a while to figure things out? )

Sorry...I should have specified.

I mean slowing down to get pics of where I am. Speedwalking through shoulder to shoulder crowds makes it a little hard to set up the camera. (I suppose I could walk right on DH's backside or tether myself to him so I could look down and walk, but I don't think he'd appreciate that! )

 

[Evad]

I just tell my family I will catch up. They get used to it after a while.

Same here!!!

Though after about 1500 or 1800 shots in a weeks vacation they do get tired of me slowing them down.

 

[kangareaux]

Same here!!!

Though after about 1500 or 1800 shots in a weeks vacation they do get tired of me slowing them down.

LOL! That sounds like us. I think I jogged over half of our vacation! (hang back for pic...jog to catch up...)

 

[wenrob]

Most of the time they don't care, especially since they generally nominate me as the "group photographer".

This is me too. My family doesn't even bother to pull out their cameras at family events anymore, even their own child's birthday. They just say something like, "You got it covered right? Email me pics!"