To photobomb, or not to photobomb. That is the question!

[FLchick415]

So as long as someone isn't be abused all is good. Really? That is the way you treat others in life? Or you want to be treated?

Why not just leave other people to enjoy their trip? Why interfere or make heir picture about you?

I meant the way people are talking to the OP like they're such a HORRIBLE person for even suggesting it.

 

[dakotix]

We had the best photo/video bomb last year at EPCOT.. We were getting our photo with Pluto and the photo pass photographer mentioned something about Minnie being in the background and I looked over and she was off to the side waiving. We got home and watches our video and as we were setting up with Pluto, Minnie was walking and dancing behind us! (The character handler was video raping with our recorder so dh could get in so none if us new until the video was watched!)

This is an interesting example which I think needs to be highlighted. It appears from your experience that Disney itself has sanctioned character photobombing. I know it's only one example but it makes me wonder. If Disney CMs are doing it, is it really such a bad horrible thing?

 

[JeremyGNJ]

This is an interesting example which I think needs to be highlighted. It appears from your experience that Disney itself has sanctioned character photobombing. I know it's only one example but it makes me wonder. If Disney CMs are doing it, is it really such a bad horrible thing?

Just like the one I posted where CM's did it in the background of a family picture. That seems to be "ok".

 

[disneybliss2]

I think it's terribly tacky! I truly don't understand how a person thinks it's fun to purposefully ruin another person's photos. While it's all fun and games for the photobomber, what about the person who's getting their picture ruined? It's a very selfish, childish thing to do.

 

[dakotix]

I think it's terribly tacky! I truly don't understand how a person thinks it's fun to purposefully ruin another person's photos. While it's all fun and games for the photobomber, what about the person who's getting their picture ruined? It's a very selfish, childish thing to do.

But even Minnie is doing it!

 

[Burnedout]

This is an interesting example which I think needs to be highlighted. It appears from your experience that Disney itself has sanctioned character photobombing. I know it's only one example but it makes me wonder. If Disney CMs are doing it, is it really such a bad horrible thing?

Seriously? To are comparing a character and some random yahoo?

 

[dakotix]

Seriously? To are comparing a character and some random yahoo?

No my point was that photobombing appears to be sanctioned by the Walt Disney Company itself.

 

[frozengurl]

But others don't laugh or notice the photobomb at the time or have a chance to take another picture. It can mess up something important to someone. Why take that chance to have your fun?

I dont personally photobomb... I just dont ever think about it! But when I get photobomed I find it funny! And I don't see how anybody wouldnt notice... doesnt everyone look at their pictures right afterwards now days? I mean even my 3 year old says "mom, let me see" right after I take a picture. I just don't think its as big of a deal as people are making it out to be with all the harsh comments. I've actually had a chuckle with a photobomb perpetrator... then I made him take the picture so I could be in it too.

 

[bumbershoot]

Well in that instance it turned into a nice moment. The group in question were from Japan and, like previous posters have pointed out, 99% of photos taken these days are digital and when they saw the photo they laughed with us and thought it was cute.

They might have been happy about it. On the other hand, you might not have much knowledge of the Japanese culture. A laugh doesn't always mean they are happy. (one of the biggest communication issues my Korean-American husband and I have had is the laughing/smiling when incredibly UNcomfortable and UNhappy thing)

Isn't it nice they were then able to DELETE your image and try again? Right then and there?

I never check my pictures then. My screen, until my recent camera, hasn't been big enough to even try. And I wear polarized sunglasses, which means I'm practically shooting blind anyway. Even when I take off the sunglasses, I can't always see everyone. I can't see if you're just walking by or if you're doing something weird.

I have a series of photopass pictures where people were walking by. It's a really good shot, especially of me (see signature for reason for new pride in pictures). And right behind my head is a man's armpit. I don't own photoshop. I have to just deal with it. It wasn't done on purpose, and that's the one thing that helps me not be sad about it.

I know! Everyone tries to out-photobomb one another - it's a shame it was closed when we went in January...there's always this October though.

"Everyone" does NOT. I have rarely been in a ride photo where people are being anything but honest with their enjoyment and emotions of a ride. Note that I do say "I" there. DH and DS have a weird thing about pretending to be asleep on rock 'n rollercoaster. After this thread I'm suddenly feeling really bad for the others in their vehicle, because honestly they look like they've died in one of their shots. And others now have to deal with that. DS is so annoyed with WDW right now (FP+ and the fact that we got really sick at WDW in January have really messed with his enjoyment) he doesn't want to go back, but when they do I'm going to talk to them about NOT messing up other peoples photos, no matter how much fun it might be for them.

Everyone has a right to their own opinion!

Opinions are OK. It's the actions you're taking that aren't OK.

to me, anyway! But then again, those people were going to be in the photo no matter what...

Exactly. Would you rather have someone do something normal and smile, or do something weird?

Yeah, not a fan of anyone I don't know photobombing my pictures on purpose. It's one thing if you're Benedict Cumberbatch...

...but if you're not, please don't do it to me.

And even that photo's just a fluke. The photographer probably took 20 shots in that minute. Only one likely has BC in it. They aren't ready for the shot, either. Edge and the women are looking UP, Bono is looking straight on, the two men to the right of Bono are looking another way, and the woman is looking somewhere totally different. That's not even a once in a lifetime shot; it's ONE of many that were likely taken in that moment.

 

[Bee2u]

The difference is, people stand in line to be in a picture with Minnie. They don't want a picture of you. Even with digital photography, we seldom get a picture where everyone in the picture has a good expression. To have a stranger deliberately ruin one would be frustrating.
I know many dis'ers try to spread pixie dust. I guess photobombing is the opposite of that.

 

[frozengurl]

But others don't laugh or notice the photobomb at the time or have a chance to take another picture. It can mess up something important to someone. Why take that chance to have your fun?

I dont personally photobomb... I just dont ever think about it! But when I get photobomed I find it funny! And I don't see how anybody wouldnt notice... doesnt everyone look at their pictures right afterwards now days? I mean even my 3 year old says "mom, let me see" right after I take a picture. I just don't think its as big of a deal as people are making it out to be with all the harsh comments. I've actually had a chuckle with a photobomb perpetrator... then I made him take the picture so I could be in it too.

 

[Allison]

I dont personally photobomb... I just dont ever think about it! But when I get photobomed I find it funny! And I don't see how anybody wouldnt notice... doesnt everyone look at their pictures right afterwards now days? I mean even my 3 year old says "mom, let me see" right after I take a picture. I just don't think its as big of a deal as people are making it out to be with all the harsh comments. I've actually had a chuckle with a photobomb perpetrator... then I made him take the picture so I could be in it too.

I understand how you feel about it but not everyone finds it funny as is obvious by this thread. People need to be respectful of that.

Just because you may notice (and I actually don't mean that specifically to you but generically) and look at every picture doesn't mean everyone else does. It doesn't mean people want to have to retake a photo, that they can recreate a moment or that they should have to feel inconvenienced by someone who thinks they are funny.

Honestly, I guess I just don't get the point.

 

[Magpie]

Minnie Mouse can photobomb me.

Benedict Cumberbatch can photobomb me.

In both cases, I end up with a cool souvenir photo, with a celebrity in it. And I'm happy.

You? Making an ugly face? Acting a like a goof? I don't want you in my photos. All you're doing is ruining it.

The problem with photobombing strangers is:

1. You have no way of knowing if they'll think it's funny, or not.

2. You get a cheap thrill at someone else's expense and you give them nothing in return.

3. You're taking the coward's way out, by relying on anonymity to protect you, in the event they don't appreciate what you did.

So, save your photobombing for your friends and family, who presumably will appreciate it. And if they don't - they they can let you know.

 

[3Phase]

Look what can happen if you photobomb at disney. http://petapixel.com/2013/07/23/man...d-proposal-gets-turned-into-an-internet-meme/

 

[mom2cinderella]

I *don't* inspect each photo as soon as I take it.

Why do we have to lighten up? Why can't people just respect that fact that to some of us, our photos are kinda important to us?

 

[Burnedout]

I *don't* inspect each photo as soon as I take it.

Why do we have to lighten up? Why can't people just respect that fact that to some of us, our photos are kinda important to us?

Youuuu juuuuusssttt dddonnnnn'tttt waaaannnttt thhheeeeemmm tooooo haaaaave aaaaaany fuuuuuuuunnnn....

 

[denneg]

Hahaha... I'm so surprised by all the negative responses.... Personally I think WDW is the best place on earth to photobomb!!! C'mon, laugh a little! We've all got digitial cameras now days... you look at the picture and notice the photobomb idiot and take another one! Its not like it really messes up your memories! I laugh when I get photobomed... I'm like ahhh they got me!

I'm only on page 5 when I write this, so may miss some responses, but have to add my two cents. When DH got orders to deploy, we took our son to Disney for the first time before the deployment, and then were lucky enough to he my parents gift us DVC points to go when he was on leave. Every single picture we took on each trip was precious to me, because I didn't know when our next family picture would be. I can't see the pictures the photo pass photographer is taking, and if they don't notice the person ruining the one shot where we were all smiling and had a nice picture, then I can't retake - because I'm home and DH is in Afghanistan. For families with small children where getting just one good shot is a victory, that one idiot in the background sticking his tongue out does ruin it. I have no problem with someone realizing they are in the shot and smiling or waving, but if someone purposely ruins my family shot, I would be upset.

 

[Planogirl]

No my point was that photobombing appears to be sanctioned by the Walt Disney Company itself.

How is a picture with Minnie the same thing as a picture with some random stranger?

It's rude no matter how you look at it. Why can't some of you see that just because you think it's funny doesn't mean that everyone else will?

 

[mom2cinderella]

Youuuu juuuuusssttt dddonnnnn'tttt waaaannnttt thhheeeeemmm tooooo haaaaave aaaaaany fuuuuuuuunnnn....

All your fun are belong to me!!!!

 

[Planogirl]

Look what can happen if you photobomb at disney. http://petapixel.com/2013/07/23/man...d-proposal-gets-turned-into-an-internet-meme/

That poor guy clearly did it accidently. You really can't get mad at someone for that.