Chester Craft Fair

Had a great time at the Chester Craft Fair today, even though it was a bad day for photography. I should have worn my "photography is not a crime Tshirt" .Even taking wide view shots got me in trouble with craft fair staff. I guess I understand that they do not want folks "stealing" ideas...But if I wanted to do that I could have written it in a notebook or used my cell.I tried to explain what I was doing but...it was fruitless. I really wanted to get some practice in with my 50mm today. I hardly ever use this lense.

[Kareen King]

Haha, love the t-shirt idea! Oh well, at least you tried! :)

[Sue Wilde]

Funny that you should mention it but the only time I've ever had someone really go for my throat was at a craft fair. Maybe all that therapuetic craft has to bite back. Nice DoF here

[Kate]

Great job, love the colors and the dof. I need one of those t-shirts. I don't go out too much with my camera (except iphone) and when I do, I feel like I'm going to get into trouble!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I guess they figure if you want to look at it you should buy it. I hear stories like this and am mindful that my little p & s may still come in handy once in a while as you can take a shot with it in the palm of your hand and no one will know!

[Paul J]

Oh no, you ran into the craft fair police! They're ruthless.

[Osia Strasner]

Yes, it is really unfortunate that people get so bent out of shape when they see a "real camera", and people taking intentional pictures! What they really should watch out for are those cell phones because if I really wanted to steal their ideas I would be a lot more sneaky! Let me know where you get those T-shirts (or, when you get them made!), and I will order one!

[Kane Arlow]

Lovely colours and dof.
That is a bit silly, I'm sure if you were walking around with a phone taking pictures they wouldn't have a problem.

[Lisa]

@karlow75 I agree! Sorry this happened to you Hope. I suppose I could stretch my mind enough to understand the worry of the craftspeople... sort of :|

[Paula McLaughlin]

Sorry to hear about the overly paranoid craftspeople. It can really put a damper on your day. The colors in this shot are really lovely!

[Margaret Obey]

That's a shame Hope, what a pity.

[Kathy]

Maybe if you had that shirt, you could disguise your camera as part of the picture on the front and hold a remote shutter thingy in your hand.

[Daisy Miller]

Great shot. Pretty. I took pictures of a wreath I wanted to show someone to see if they might be interested in it. Even though I explained to the crafter what I was doing, the other crafters around complained about me stealing ideas. I was a crafter myself at this craft sale. I know people steal your craft ideas. However, I wouldn't have minded if someone took pictures of my crafts. If they stole my idea, I would have been flattered.