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RobertChura

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  1. <p>How are <strong><em>you</em></strong> viewing this image? Is it a print or a computer image?<br /> I regularly go to galleries and view prints before I make judgments because of the countless times I have seen reproductions that are vastly different than actual prints.</p>
  2. <p>I have been in many places with and without permission. I prefer permission and most of the time it is difficult to get. A news photographer one time told me that it is easier to get forgiveness than permission.<br /> I have been confronted by owners and police a few times. Most times I never see anyone.When confronted, I explain that I am taking pictures and not stealing anything.</p>

    <p>I was once at an abandoned water treatment facility and when confronted by authorities, I was told it was still covered by homeland security and they had to call off the helicopters that were alerted and being sent. When we showed them our in camera images they were more relaxed. We were allowed to finish and if we wanted to return we had their info. At this plant they were using cameras connected to the web to catch thieves that had been taking metal and selling as scrap. They estimated $300,000+ had been previously stolen.</p>

    <p>Only 1 time have I ever been confronted by an owner that did not like us being there. He demanded our film but he also said he would give permission if we had asked him first. Since then I have asked and he granted permission.<br /> The main things a property owner is afraid of is theft or damage and lawsuits from you being injured on his property. I sympathize with the owners and have signed waivers for insurance in the past.</p>

    <p>My advice is to NEVER break into any location. If there are no trespassing signs, respect them. Without these you have a lame but plausible excuse to enter an open door.<br /> If caught, be calm and accept their wrath. In Texas there is a good chance they are armed. You would be upset as well if they were on your property.<br /> Never take any souvenirs, this is theft.<br /> And never go alone. I have had a friend fall through a floor and he needed assistance getting out.</p>

  3. <p>Well. I am not a wedding photographer but if I was looking for one I probably wouldn't choose yours only because I do not know where you are and you do not provide a phone number. I saw that I could email you and that probably is the new trend but I would rather talk to a prospective photographer.</p>

    <p>I think the flash on the initial page is a little annoying and it shows nice images but once again nowhere is your name.</p>

    <p>In your Bio, it seems I learned a lot about you personally but not a lot about your ability to photograph.<br>

    If possible I would make the music default to off.<br>

    I do like your images and it shows you have talent!</p>

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