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

[Magpie]

Here's what I like to do at Disney:

Offer to take other people's photos for them. That always creates a smile!

It's a very easy offer to mime, if the other folks don't speak English. And even if the people won't let you touch their camera, they still appreciate the offer.

 

[bella2117]

http://petapixel.com/2013/07/23/man...d-proposal-gets-turned-into-an-internet-meme/

You don't wanna be this guy lol

 

[Jennasis]

The poll pretty much sums it up. Don't do it.

 

[chrismb22]

Just fair warning, if I catch you photo bombing me when I am trying to get all three kids in my party to smile, expect to get yelled at. If you dare attempt to make an obscene gesture in my shot I will tell security you sexually harassed me (whether true or not to get you thrown out of the park) or my foot will be photo bombed somewhere where the sun doesn't shine.

cast members doing something or whatnot is part of the fun and even as others have said, if you know you are gong to be in the shot anyway, play it up but anyone who is that self important to try and get in strangers pictures seriously has a self esteem problem.

Unless, wait, are you 12?

 

[Burnedout]

Here's what I like to do at Disney:

Offer to take other people's photos for them. That always creates a smile!

It's a very easy offer to mime, if the other folks don't speak English. And even if the people won't let you touch their camera, they still appreciate the offer.

We do the same. People always are happy to have a photo with all

 

[surferdave]

http://petapixel.com/2013/07/23/man...d-proposal-gets-turned-into-an-internet-meme/

You don't wanna be this guy lol

This may not be popular with a lot of folks here, but I gotta admit that when I first saw this meme the first thing I thought of was how little sympathy I have anymore for people who try to stage such important photographs in such high traffic areas. A few people have mentioned trying to avoid stepping into other people's photographs, but at Disney that's like trying to avoid land mines in the Korean DMZ. If you're going to take a shot of the castle looking down Main Street you better be ready to take dozens of shots to get one good one, so trying to capture that moment of surprise that you propose to your love in front of the castle was a pretty poor plan from the outset.

 

[Burnedout]

This may not be popular with a lot of folks here, but I gotta admit that when I first saw this meme the first thing I thought of was how little sympathy I have anymore for people who try to stage such important photographs in such high traffic areas. A few people have mentioned trying to avoid stepping into other people's photographs, but at Disney that's like trying to avoid land mines in the Korean DMZ. If you're going to take a shot of the castle looking down Main Street you better be ready to take dozens of shots to get one good one, so trying to capture that moment of surprise that you propose to your love in front of the castle was a pretty poor plan from the outset.

You can just do your best to be considerate IMO.

 

[chrismb22]

This may not be popular with a lot of folks here, but I gotta admit that when I first saw this meme the first thing I thought of was how little sympathy I have anymore for people who try to stage such important photographs in such high traffic areas. A few people have mentioned trying to avoid stepping into other people's photographs, but at Disney that's like trying to avoid land mines in the Korean DMZ. If you're going to take a shot of the castle looking down Main Street you better be ready to take dozens of shots to get one good one, so trying to capture that moment of surprise that you propose to your love in front of the castle was a pretty poor plan from the outset.

Exactly, i try to be careful but it's inevitable. I also know that I'm not going to try and sit the kids in front if the Walt statue for 20 minutes to get the perfect shot. That's why someone intentionally ruining my one chance is so ignorant.

 

[River Country]

I have to admit that i have done it...nothing vulgar or obscene which would piss me off if someone did it to me. I would never do it to a family picture because yet again i wouldnt want it done to me. However, the extremely annoying groups that insist on chanting and dancing through the MK you bet your booty i am jumping in on that pic, again nothing vulgar or obscene just me with a map maybe or pointing or me an the DW sharing a kiss in the background something funny, it makes me laugh just thinking about it.

 

[DVCJones]

Just fair warning, if I catch you photo bombing me when I am trying to get all three kids in my party to smile, expect to get yelled at. If you dare attempt to make an obscene gesture in my shot I will tell security you sexually harassed me (whether true or not to get you thrown out of the park) or my foot will be photo bombed somewhere where the sun doesn't shine. cast members doing something or whatnot is part of the fun and even as others have said, if you know you are gong to be in the shot anyway, play it up but anyone who is that self important to try and get in strangers pictures seriously has a self esteem problem. Unless, wait, are you 12?

A little over the top, don't you think....

Geez!

I don't photobomb, but whenever it has happened to me, I manage to find the humor in it.

During our honeymoon we were photobombed while eating at Sci-Fi. (This was before digital cameras) We did not discover the bomber until we got our film back. It was hilarious to see the single woman seated behind us smiling away like she was traveling with us. The real funny thing about it was it finally made sense to us why our waiter included her on our check. He must have had a good laugh after we pointed out that she was not with us knowing full well he just took our picture.

That photo actually made it into our photo album and we still laugh at it when we see it.

I tend to not take myself too seriously though.... AND I can take a harmless joke that doesn't hurt anyone.

 

[worm761]

I don't find photo bombing funny unless it is people I know. Otherwise it is just strange to me to intentionally want to be in strangers photos. And creepy.

For what it is worth, while you are having your fun, you are ruining someone's memory. My sister had a stroke at 34 years old. It erased most of her memory. She only has her photos to go by. You could really be messing with someone. She doesn't remember her children being young, her wedding, her one and only trip to Disney, among other things. Is your fun worth messing with someone else's memories?

 

[chrismb22]

A little over the top, don't you think.... Geez! I don't photobomb, but whenever it has happened to me, I manage to find the humor in it. During our honeymoon we were photobombed while eating at Sci-Fi. (This was before digital cameras) We did not discover the bomber until we got our film back. It was hilarious to see the single woman seated behind us smiling away like she was traveling with us. The real funny thing about it was it finally made sense to us why our waiter included her on our check. He must have had a good laugh after we pointed out that she was not with us knowing full well he just took our picture. That photo actually made it into our photo album and we still laugh at it when we see it. I tend to not take myself too seriously though.... AND I can take a harmless joke that doesn't hurt anyone.

I meant to be over the top maybe it will stop someone in their proverbial tracks

 

[surferdave]

You can just do your best to be considerate IMO.

Indeed, but that cuts both ways. The more crowded the parks get the more people you have to expect to stop moving through the high traffic areas to let you get a picture.

I was kind of stunned but mostly amused by what I saw a Disney photographer trying to do on my last trip. After Wishes ended and the thick sea of bodies was pouring through the Hub towards Main Street, a couple had decided they wanted their photo right then in front of the castle, and the photog was screaming at everyone to stand back for his picture. He literally wanted about 4 dozen people to stop and hold back hundreds more while he took his picture. I wondered if it was his first day on the job.

 

[sethschroeder]

Plain and simple - you are not important enough. If Characters and CMs are doing it it is also different as they are apart of the Disney environment. Sorta like that no name WR or Aaron Rodgers photobomb you.

In the end very poor judgement and unless your going to introduce yourself in the end what's the point? Basically to ruin a picture.

Think all you want that it's cool but so wasn't the knockout game (FYI where people were going around trying to knock people out with one punch)

 

[clsteve]

Indeed, but that cuts both ways. The more crowded the parks get the more people you have to expect to stop moving through the high traffic areas to let you get a picture.

I was kind of stunned but mostly amused by what I saw a Disney photographer trying to do on my last trip. After Wishes ended and the thick sea of bodies was pouring through the Hub towards Main Street, a couple had decided they wanted their photo right then in front of the castle, and the photog was screaming at everyone to stand back for his picture. He literally wanted about 4 dozen people to stop and hold back hundreds more while he took his picture. I wondered if it was his first day on the job.

"Hey, can you get those CM's to move that crane? It's messing up our picture...."

 

[Mome Rath]

This may not be popular with a lot of folks here, but I gotta admit that when I first saw this meme the first thing I thought of was how little sympathy I have anymore for people who try to stage such important photographs in such high traffic areas. A few people have mentioned trying to avoid stepping into other people's photographs, but at Disney that's like trying to avoid land mines in the Korean DMZ. If you're going to take a shot of the castle looking down Main Street you better be ready to take dozens of shots to get one good one, so trying to capture that moment of surprise that you propose to your love in front of the castle was a pretty poor plan from the outset.

This.

 

[PrincessJo]

People in large groups know how hard it is to get everyone to look the same direction and all smile at the same time while not blinking....

Everyone with sleepy toddlers knows how hard it is to get them to stop crying, look forward and smile big....

Every family with a grumpy teenager knows how hard it is to get them to even laugh for a photo....

Sometimes the planets align and you get just the right shot on your expensive, long-planned vacation... a photo that you can actually use on your Christmas card to share with family and friends....

And some horrible, selfish person comes along and ruins it....

Yeah... that sounds SOOOO funny.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

Every one of my favorite pictures taken anywhere have the same thing in common - none of them are posed. Yes, we take posed pictures, but they do little more than remind me who went with me on a particular trip, and everyone in the posed pictures is also present in many "unposed" pictures from the same trip.

So, if you see my family taking a posed picture, feel free to bomb away. It gives an otherwise boring picture a chance of being cute and funny - and memorable.

 

[FLchick415]

Threatening physical violence and accusing someone of sexual harassment when there would be none? Wow. Whether you're serious or not, that's not really funny. You don't like people to photobomb? Fine. You're entitled to feel that way. But some of the responses here are WAY over the top.

 

[2Tiggies]

Indeed, but that cuts both ways. The more crowded the parks get the more people you have to expect to stop moving through the high traffic areas to let you get a picture.

I was kind of stunned but mostly amused by what I saw a Disney photographer trying to do on my last trip. After Wishes ended and the thick sea of bodies was pouring through the Hub towards Main Street, a couple had decided they wanted their photo right then in front of the castle, and the photog was screaming at everyone to stand back for his picture. He literally wanted about 4 dozen people to stop and hold back hundreds more while he took his picture. I wondered if it was his first day on the job.

Well he was trying

To me there is a huge difference between people in the background of your photo or someone walking behind you and someone either cutting right in front of you between the photographer and the subjects or deliberately jumping into the frame. Obviously there are better and worse poses for folk in the background. I mean the guy standing behind you reading his park map oblivious to your presence is hardly intrusive or ruining a picture; on the other hand, the guy standing behind you with his finger up his nose changing his mind manually is another story