Post #313882 by Bohemiann on Wed, Jun 20, 2007 9:48 AM

Here's an observation,

I noticed that some people wanted to talk or get their picture taken with some of the "Tiki Royalty". First off, while they are well known in this community and deserve credit for bringing our current Tiki Culture to a higher level and promoting PolyPop, they should not be treated like a sideshow attraction or zoo animal. These are nice people that deserve to be treated considerately.

If you must absolutely get that picture with your Tiki Icon or hero:

Choose an opportune moment.
Be polite
Introduce yourself.
ASK PERMISSION !
Praise their efforts.
offer a drink.
Tip heavily ( just kidding )

During the MaiKai show when they are hot, sweaty and tired and trying to put food in their mouth, for example, is not the time to jump in and sniper a shot.
While I used the term "Tiki Royalty" they really just want to be treated like a real person, not royalty. At least that is my observation as a photographer.

If you must treat someone like royalty I can make myself available, but I have done very little yet compared to some. I would be more... wannabe court jester, if that.

[ Edited by: Bohemiann 2007-06-20 09:52 ]

[ Edited by: Bohemiann 2007-06-20 09:52 ]

[ Edited by: Bohemiann 2007-06-20 09:54 ]