Being photographed

[jkane]

I usually let them unless I am pressed for time, or if they made fun of me before asking! It's weird, because without a kilt on, I am opposed to any photographs. But with it on, I am OK. There is just something about a kilt that brings out the "friendly" person that hides inside.

Best/worst event was at a beer festival. Some lady asked if she could take my picture. I said OK. She got her camera out and fiddled with it a bit, then fall to the ground and took a picture up from the ground! Oh well! I hope she got what she wanted, but I doubt it since she wasn't quite close enough to get the angle she was hoping for. Now ... if she had asked if she could take that picture ... well, I might have said yes after getting my wifes approval. She was next to me. She gets the last say on that topic.

Actually, I did have one lady ask for "that kind of picture". I might have said yes (I am not at all shy), but it was a public venue with children. She just didn't understand why I told her this was not the right place for that kind of picture.

[Zardoz]

I don't mind at all, I think it's funny to be a 'tourist attraction"! In fact, if it's a cute girl, I'll usually get out my own camera too. I'm already all over the "social networks", so it's too late to worry about that..

[McFarkus]

In general, those that actually ask permission are not those you need to worry about.

[Catdad]

As long as the person respectfully/politely asks, I have no problems posing for pictures, despite the fact that I generally don't like having my picture taken.

My best experiences for pictures were this past Memorial day weekend when we went to Las Vegas. I posed for at least two dozen pictures for people and that includes numerous MMA fighters when I went to the UFC fan fest. The pictures were for them, not me. I just wanted their autographs. One of my favorites was at the Monte Carlo when I had a bride and her bridesmaids ask if I'd pose with them because the blue in my MacNeil of
Colonsay kilt matched the color of the bridesmaids' dresses. I only wish I hadn't been pressed for time and that I would have been able to get a copy of that one for myself.

[Riverkilt]

I've never refused a pic when kilted. I have asked that a copy be emailed me, which is how I got this photo, and the goal of purchasing a camera like the one that took it.



With the photographer's permission, and my permission, Jeff used it as advertising for Pittsburgh Kilts.



So good things can happen from letting yourself be photographed. And, note to newer rabble, don't be calling Jeff - he's been out of the kilt business for some time, his website is still up with some great kilt pics.

[longhuntr74]

In general, those that actually ask permission are not those you need to worry about.

I think it's much more polite to actually ask permission before taking a picture of someone, so I would generally be inclined to say "Sure" if asked. I had a girl "secretly" take a picture of me in a Lowe's home improvement store the other night...I considered saying something to her like "generally, it would be considered polite to ask first"...but I just let it go. It wasn't in a WalMart store, so I guess I don't have to be concerned about showing up on PeopleofWalmart.com.

[Nighthawk]

I was at my sons Boy Scout meeting last night, talking with one of the other fathers. We got on the discussion of hair style somehow. I mentioned that I had gone from really long hair to a shaved head back in August. He said "Wow! That big of a change takes some real stones!" I said "If I were concerned with what complete strangers think of me, I wouldn't wear a kilt." And that's my attitude towards being photographed and subsequently ridiculed. If you're stupid and inconsiderate enough to do that, then that's your problem; not mine. Photograph away for all I care!

[BroosterB1]

I personally do not have a problem with pictures. I do know some folks whose spiritual beliefs are not condusive to photographs, especially if the subject is spiritual in nature.

Local pueblo tribes do not allow pictures at certain events or locations. As a wedding officiant I am often in other folks "territory" so I differ to their wishes.

If I am on the "street", I really don't care. A good man once said "Love thy Neighbor as you love yourself", so if I can put a smile on someone's face and give them something to remember, sure enough! ith:

[piperdown]

In general, those that actually ask permission are not those you need to worry about.

This sums it up succinctly... I do not mind at all stopping for pictures when someone asks.


I am asked all the time when in my band uniform. I'm sure my picture is is photo albums from the four corners of the globe and it doesn't bother me in the least.

[wildrover]

Like various people mentioned in the PoWM thread, if you choose to wear something unusual, you have to assume that it will attract attention.

Worrying over your picture being taken and posted on teh internets somewhere for lampooning? Sure, it'll happen. It's just another form of "nice skirt". Deal with it, or wear pants.

I don't wear a kilt daily, so I haven't been exposed to this as much...but consider that it is invariably one type of personality that will seek a negative photo, and that personality is happily a rarity. Most often, photos happen because people think it's damn cool that we're wearing the family colors. YMMV depending on venue and attire .