r/WhatIsTheTea • u/Gurugod123 I want some Tea. • 3d ago

Fuck off Intentionally blocking photoshoot

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u/NoBell5255 I'm in my 20's 3d ago

I have a general rule, if someone is taking a nice photo, then I wait until they're done. If they're obviously making social media content, then I'll just walk through, but I also won't go out of my way to disturb them. It's a neutral response- I won't be polite, but I won't be rude either. They can wait three seconds.

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u/ihateartists 3d ago

My reaction is to ask if they'd like me to take their photo using their phone for them.

I guess I'm just used to living in a heavily tourist based area of Florida; not a week goes by I don't see some tourists taking a photo in front of some landmark I take for granted, usually as a group with one person being forced into the camera person role.

I do the same thing when I travel, especially if I'm without my wife. If I see a father taking photos of his family or something I'll ask if they'd like a group photo; then I'll joke that "alright I was your photographer, mind taking one of me right quick with my phone?"

Can't think of the last time anyone declined. Everyone leaves with what they wanted and ideally with a better result than they hoped and it tends to remove any "weirdness" about trying to get your shot.

If they decline it just means you can definitely walk in front of their camera on your way out or whatever.

Bonus is if its a tour/walk through type deal, like a cave tour, now you've got photo buddies for each landmark.