Press Pass for football stadiums!

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My mates went and got me a press pass for a SPL stadium for 2 games, one against Rangers and one against Celtic. The main purpose is to get some shots of the trackside advertising with high profile players in it, as my mates company are one of the sponsors.

I'm obviously looking forward to this, but a little nervous about the reaction I'll get from the pro togs there. Do I make it clear that I'm only there for my mates company, I'm sure the fact I've only got a 40D and a 70-300mm Tamron on it, will let them know I'm not a threat!

Is there any protocol I should follow for this?

Cheers

Dave
 
Dunno about the football, but there were some with press passes at Knockhill for the BTCC who weren't as well equipped as you'll be with a 40D and the 70-300 :lol:
 
I've been trying really hard to get a press pass to any football game that is above grass roots but its really hard! When I did find myself with a pro tog at one point, I got chatting to him and he was really friendly and informative. I don't think they will see you as a threat or anything, just as another person doing what they are doing. If your a sociable person who gets on with all different sorts of people would there be any harm in trying to talk to them?

not when they're taking shots of the action though!
 
It's really hard, the team usually issue the pass to the paper/broadcast station direct who then pass onto the photographer/journalist who then get to sit in the box. Freelance peeps writing direct will almost certainly get rejected out of hand.
 
Yeah what alex said, get talking to the pros in half time. You'll find many are as keen and friendly as you :) just don't interrupt them whilst taking pics though.

You'll be fine, I can't imagine them pushing you out the way. And if they do, just stand your ground!
 
alex_m90 said:
I've been trying really hard to get a press pass to any football game that is above grass roots but its really hard!
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the problem is.. its all to do with copyright and licences... Getting into a game is one thing.. If you manage that then your hands are tied with what you can do with the pictures... The pictures will be owned by the licence holder and not you...
You certainly cant publish them on a website.. not even a forum. Have you noticed no league pics on any forums or personal websites?..
You cant sell them because there not yours. The "I took them so they are mine" rule does not apply I am afraid.
 
CarlukeDave said:
The main purpose is to get some shots of the trackside advertising with high profile players in it, as my mates company are one of the sponsors.
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I've only got a 40D and a 70-300mm Tamron
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Is that going to be long enough, Dave?

The trackside advertising is going to be right across the other side of the pitch from you, isn't it? I'd have thought you'd need a l-o-o-o-ng lens to do that justice.
 
StewartR said:
Is that going to be long enough, Dave?

The trackside advertising is going to be right across the other side of the pitch from you, isn't it? I'd have thought you'd need a l-o-o-o-ng lens to do that justice.
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thats some slick advertising skills lol...
 
StewartR said:
Is that going to be long enough, Dave?

The trackside advertising is going to be right across the other side of the pitch from you, isn't it? I'd have thought you'd need a l-o-o-o-ng lens to do that justice.
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I saw what you did there ;)
 
If you get chatting to them and they're friendly enough, remember to take a spare CF card with you and ask if you could put it in their camera(with long lens) and take some shots, obviously during quiet spells, if you don't ask you don't get:shrug:
 
It should be more like how did your shots turn out ;)
 
Twentyten said:
If you get chatting to them and they're friendly enough, remember to take a spare CF card with you and ask if you could put it in their camera(with long lens) and take some shots, obviously during quiet spells, if you don't ask you don't get:shrug:
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I always offer when other photographers ask me about my camera and lens.. let them have a go with a mkIII and 300L .. I m stood next to them so its not like there going to break it :)
 
KIPAX said:
I always offer when other photographers ask me about my camera and lens.. let them have a go with a mkIII and 300L .. I m stood next to them so its not like there going to break it :)
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And it's a bit heavy to run away with :D
 
Cripes why was this one dug up? :lol:
 
:suspect:Just noticed the date of the original post:bonk:

Personaly i blame andiphoto:lol:
 
andiphoto said:
thats some slick advertising skills lol...
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blacksheep said:
Very subtle ;)
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RichardtheSane said:
I saw what you did there ;)
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reddeathdrinker said:
Get yer sports lenses here, Two for a Pound, Two for a Pound!
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andiphoto said:
haha.... sorry guys.... but you cant fault that guys advertisment skills lol....:thumbs:
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C'mon guys, give me a break. I was only trying to be helpful.

For what it's worth, I don't expect people to be prepared to hire big lenses for things like football matches, unless it's really important to them. It's just too expensive, especially when you bear in mind the cost of postage/delivery. That's one of the reasons why we don't stock the 400mm f/2.8.

But what am I supposed to do if I think 300mm is probably inadequate for Dave's intentions? Keep quiet and let him find out on the night? Or raise the issue so that at the very least he has time to think about his positioning and approach to the task?
 
I cant believe your explaining yerself.... there just pulling yer leg :)
 
StewartR said:
C'mon guys, give me a break. I was only trying to be helpful.

For what it's worth, I don't expect people to be prepared to hire big lenses for things like football matches, unless it's really important to them. It's just too expensive, especially when you bear in mind the cost of postage/delivery. That's one of the reasons why we don't stock the 400mm f/2.8.

But what am I supposed to do if I think 300mm is probably inadequate for Dave's intentions? Keep quiet and let him find out on the night? Or raise the issue so that at the very least he has time to think about his positioning and approach to the task?
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Sorry Stewart, was only kidding - sorry if it was taken the wrong way.
 
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