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> For the rest of adolescence, you’d flee any adult wielding a camera. I'm convinced we will see this again as children born in the last ~5 years become adults
by floren 5y ago
> For the rest of adolescence, you’d flee any adult wielding a camera.
I'm convinced we will see this again as children born in the last ~5 years become adults. Every toddler I know is constantly harassed by their mothers to pose for yet another picture, and if there's one sure way to make a kid hate something, it's for their parents to force it on them. I imagine a generation of kids who refuse to get into a group photo, and who instinctively turn and walk away when someone says "Ok, smile!"
- tfehring 5y agoAnecdotally, I grew up that way pre-digital cameras (I'm 29, my mom is a photographer) and I actively avoid having my picture taken to this day because of it. I occasionally take pictures, but I make sure to ask "Can I take your picture?" Every. Single. Time. Consent matters. If you're a parent who likes taking pictures, you should do the same as soon as your kid is old enough to understand and respond to the question.
- poo-yie 5y agoI completely agree on getting consent. Always! The only exceptions are when the subject is so far away that you can only tell it's a person, and cannot determine the identity of the person. Besides, it's all too easy to be perceived as being creepy when you're photographing strangers. Don't be that creepy person.
- CoryAlexMartin 5y agoI disagree. Candid photographs are way more natural and interesting than ones in which everyone is posing. I would much prefer people not to ask permission before they take my photo. In fact, the photo I use as my profile picture on social media was taken without my knowledge, and it’s better because of that.
- watwut 5y agoAnecdotally, kids ask for their photos to be taken, because they see making photo as sign they do something special. For kids, it is normal.
- poo-yie 5y agoI would think that it largely depends on the age. I would agree with you for ages 3-9 years old and probably disagree for 12-18 years old, with the 10-11 year olds being a toss-up.
- watwut 5y agoBut the kids being followed by mom with cameras are in the 1-5 years old range. I never seen mom taking that many pics of older ones. Then it is more a thing of taking pick or two when on family trip with nice view around for family whatsapp group at max.