Too serious!

[nkereina]

Photobombing aside, I think the photographer could have handled it different. Sounds to me like the photographer gets annoyed at people intentionally photobombing all day, while working in the hot sun, in a crowded place, with picky tourists no less. My patience would be wearing thin too. Regardless, there is still a way to handle things appropriately while on the job.

One time at MK, we were in the hub trying to take some pictures - with a million other people - and unbeknownst to me, a photopass photographer had set up shop behind me, moving a few feet over from where he was. Evidently he was trying to take these people's photo in front of the castle and I was now in the way (which I didn't know as I was taking my own photos) and he very loudly and rudely told me to move. Another instance of a frustrated, short fused photographer. I think they are used to people not being aware of their surroundings and just plain not caring, which factors into why they have been quick to snap in our experiences. Either way - still could have handled it differently!

 

[mom2rtk]

I really don't understand why this is hard to understand,

But they just think they are so.... darn....... CUTE! They can't even imagine someone else wouldn't find them adorable too.

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

I agree. I just thought his response was interesting!

Hi Magpie,

I did not mean to disagree with you on this.

We have disagreed now and then, but this just seems so off the wall rude!

I think its more of the elitist attitude some people have, that they can do what they want and other people, common sense and good manners just don't count!

AKK

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

But they just think they are so.... darn....... CUTE! They can't even imagine someone else wouldn't find them adorable too.

I believe you are talking about those people that just cannot walk past a mirror or reflective window without look at themselves and thinking they are so amazing

AKK

 

[Srbright]

I was out in California with a friend last year and we had a good time riding Radiator Springs Racers. It was fun to hold your arms up as you go around the track (like Test Track). We were in the front row and felt bad when we got to the picture area and noticed our arms/hands blocked out the faces of the people behind us in the 2nd row, especially a little boy. Lady gave us dirty looks. We apologized.

This...is going too far. Even manners wouldn't have dictated that you apologize for holding your hands up on a ride. Unless you did it deliberately to block the boy behind you (which it doesn't sound like you were doing) there was no call to give you dirty looks for this.

Stacy

 

[luvmy3]

How do you know the intent is to "ruin?"

As you can see, not everybody considers those pictures "ruined." How does the person in the background of your photo know you consider it "ruined" if you don't have control over the people around you?

You cant be serious. Please tell me exactly what a photobomber's intent is when they purposefully make a silly face in someone else picture. A picture they themself will never see or have the pleasure of displaying in their scrapbook.

 

[larryz]

Yup.

Thousands of Splash Mtn. ride photos a year are ruined by rude guests.

Yeah, all those people who take photobombing to a whole new level...

just by replacing that "m" with another "o"...

 

[darnheather]

How do you know the intent is to "ruin?"

As you can see, not everybody considers those pictures "ruined." How does the person in the background of your photo know you consider it "ruined" if you don't have control over the people around you?

Maybe you don't know what photobombing is? This is an example.

In this case it's his mom so he was playing a prank, but if that was some stranger you but I'd be pissed.

 

[Robo]

You should understand that all of this huffing and scolding and gnashing of teeth over the pranksters (and I am certainly among the ones against it) is one of the chief reasons the kids want to do it.

It get's all the adults riled up and there's nothing much anybody can actually do about it.

I figure that it's one of those fads that will pass if we just stop snorting so loudly about it.

As pranks go, it's actually one of the easiest to fix, after the fact.

 

[momofboyz3]

Maybe you don't know what photobombing is? This is an example.

In this case it's his mom so he was playing a prank, but if that was some stranger you but I'd be pissed.

Oh my gosh! When I read that was his mom I literally cracked up on a bus filled w/people who now think I'm insane. But, I would be PISSED if some random person did that to my photo.

 

[Magpie]

Hi Magpie,

I did not mean to disagree with you on this.

We have disagreed now and then, but this just seems so off the wall rude!

I think its more of the elitist attitude some people have, that they can do what they want and other people, common sense and good manners just don't count!

AKK

We're totally in agreement on this topic!

And as a parent, I really hope I've raised my kids to have good manners and compassion for other.

Maybe you don't know what photobombing is? This is an example.

In this case it's his mom so he was playing a prank, but if that was some stranger you but I'd be pissed.

Now, THAT's photobombing done right!

You should understand that all of this huffing and scolding and gnashing of teeth over the pranksters (and I am certainly among the ones against it) is one of the chief reasons the kids want to do it.

It get's all the adults riled up and there's nothing much anybody can actually do about it.

I figure that it's one of those fads that will pass if we just stop snorting so loudly about it.

As pranks go, it's actually one of the easiest to fix, after the fact.

According to my son, the fad's already passed and the cool kids are looking down their noses at the ones who think it's still the thing to do.

 

[WDW in Pearls]

But they just think they are so.... darn....... CUTE! They can't even imagine someone else wouldn't find them adorable too.

This cracks me up because its so true! Really guys...I know you think you're so clever and wonderful and that we'd all love to include you in our memories, but I think I'll pass lol

 

[rachel09985]

Yes probably thought it was photobomb. It does seem a little rude but we just had this happen to us at Hollywood Studios yesterday.

We were taking a pic in front of the hat on the main street and some kid just came in and posed right by us. My boyfriend shoved him away and afterwards the photopass photographer was so annoyed with that kid. He said people try to photobomb all the time and he doesn't get it and thinks it is very rude.

I wonder if it was the same photographer?

 

[lizabu]

I really wish the photo bombing trend would die. It's no longer funny or original. It's one thing if its your own friends and family. But if its a stranger, you'll never see the picture anyway and they won't find it funny at all. You just ruined their memories. Ugh, annoying.

I think this fad is dead. There's just a few people who aren't aware of it yet. I had more photo bombs at DW than anywhere else I've ever been and I know as a guest I was irritated by it so I can only imagine a photographer who has to deal with it day in and day out, week after week, month after month. Like if you we're actually doing something unique and original then just maybe I'd think you were funny but here you are making a rude face or a rude gesture. Isn't that cute? Aren't you original? Oh...your fingers look like rabbit ears? Never seen that one before.

If your walking behind someone taking a picture and making weird faces just what do you expect people to think you're up to?

 

[baleeve]

Maybe you don't know what photobombing is? This is an example.

In this case it's his mom so he was playing a prank, but if that was some stranger you but I'd be pissed.

This photo bomb example made me laugh out loud! That's hilarious and I'd laugh if that was our photo. Granted obscene finger gestures NO but silliness YES!

Lighten up everyone!

 

[Magpie]

This photo bomb example made me laugh out loud! That's hilarious and I'd laugh if that was our photo. Granted obscene finger gestures NO but silliness YES!

Lighten up everyone!

Did you miss the fact that the reason everyone thinks THIS example is funny is because it's his MOM?

We've been saying all along that photobombing is fine when you do it to family and friends. It's NOT fine when you're doing it to unsuspecting strangers.

There's a big difference! No one here needs to "lighten up".

Photobombing family and friends can be good fun. But I think it's cowardly to photobomb a stranger. When you photobomb a stranger, you never risk facing the consequences of your actions, whether positive or negative.

 

[maxiesmom]

But they just think they are so.... darn....... CUTE! They can't even imagine someone else wouldn't find them adorable too.

Yeah. And in reality most of us think

 

[momofboyz3]

I'm confused (maybe I should re-read the thread) do the people that don't think photobombing is a big deal are they photobombers? Or do they just think it's ok? If they are photobombers its just not cool. It's annoying.
WDW this past May: I'm grabbed by my Jordan wearing, king of cool, 5'10, basketball star ds13. He says, "MOM, STOP!!!! YOU ALMOST PHOTOBOMBED THAT FAMILY!" I had no clue what "photobomb" was. But, the boy who refused to wear a matching Mickey tshirt thought it was so wrong. I mouthed "I'm sorry" to the camera guy. And no harm was done. Granted it would have been an accident. I just can't see how someone can purposely stand themselves by a family taking a photo. I don't get the humor.

 

[TwistGrl101]

I'm confused (maybe I should re-read the thread) do the people that don't think photobombing is a big deal are they photobombers? Or do they just think it's ok? If they are photobombers its just not cool. It's annoying.
WDW this past May: I'm grabbed by my Jordan wearing, king of cool, 5'10, basketball star ds13. He says, "MOM, STOP!!!! YOU ALMOST PHOTOBOMBED THAT FAMILY!" I had no clue what "photobomb" was. But, the boy who refused to wear a matching Mickey tshirt thought it was so wrong. I mouthed "I'm sorry" to the camera guy. And no harm was done. Granted it would have been an accident. I just can't see how someone can purposely stand themselves by a family taking a photo. I don't get the humor.

Me either. I have not read this entire thread, but "photobombing" might be okay at a party or local event, etc. But on a vacation where families spend thousands of dollars to come on a once in a lifetime trip? Where these people have actually prepaid for their photos? Where they are trying to create the perfect picture to frame in their home, give as a gift, use as their Christmas card, etc?
It's rude and immature...

 

[WDW in Pearls]

Me either. I have not read this entire thread, but "photobombing" might be okay at a party or local event, etc. But on a vacation where families spend thousands of dollars to come on a once in a lifetime trip? Where these people have actually prepaid for their photos? Where they are trying to create the perfect picture to frame in their home, give as a gift, use as their Christmas card, etc?
It's rude and immature...

Perfectly said. And this is not a generation thing. I'm in my 20s and I think it's stupid. I thought it had went the way of MySpace by now but I guess I was wrong!