I I heard in the news there were several issues at Comic Con in San Diego. I keyed in on one. It was stated that some people at Comic Con had issues with their photos being taken and it was presented in a lump sum of complaints of sexual harassment.
I'm going to remove the fact that I am a photographer from the equation and speak as if I am a costume clad patron of this gala event.
I would know and understand that a convention center is a public place and the purpose of Comic Con is to display and publicize these fictional characters and the lifestyle that goes along with it.
Now the photographer in me must come out. If you dress up in a vibrant display of your favorite comic book character and go to an event such as Comic Con. I am going to take your photograph (probably many times) and consider you being there as your expressed permission for me to do so. I can't believe that someone would would intentionally draw attention to themselves and then complain when that attention is received.
Thoughts?
One thought that seemingly didn't occur to you was asking if you could shoot them.
If you're friendly and ask for a shot, you usually get it. If you actually know who they're dressed as and talk a bit, all the better. If you're an anonymous and aggressive gawker with a camera? Good luck.
BTW, work on those entitlement issues, OK?
