Vermont Photographer "Banned"

[Photo-John]

If anyone is interested, the "banned photographer" told his side of the story in a post on flickr.

http://bit.ly/d6IbAz

Thanks for sharing that link. That adds a lot. Based on what I know of the law and the tone of his Flickr post, I think he seems legit and not at all creepy. According to his post, he made the unintended mistake of accidentally photographing the angry manager a second time and that's when things really blew up. But it still doesn't appear that he did anything unethical or illegal - unless he was shooting on private property, like in an outdoor mall. If that's the case, then the property owner can ask him to stop or leave. I'm not sure about requesting that the photos be deleted.

[draymorton]

Thanks for sharing that link. That adds a lot. Based on what I know of the law and the tone of his Flickr post, I think he seems legit and not at all creepy. .

As I was telling another member of this forum, a VT-based photographer friend of mine knows this guy and claims that he is, in fact, legit, professional, respectful, well-intentioned, etc.

Well I dont really care if any of you agree or not with me. I wont take any sides with anyone just because he takes nice pics, thats just stupid. Its obvious you can not discuss anything with people who behave like fanboys....Ive had it, really. I think there are other photography sites out there for me. Its obvious too i wont have any non-biased feedback about things i want to learn now so I move on. Have fun talking crap about my posts and enjoy yourselves.

Perhaps that's a little rash? At least people have been acknowledging your posts.

And, FWIW, it doesn't seem (to me, anyway) that anyone's defending him simply because they like his work. Not sure where you got that.

[draymorton]

Funny quote from an out-of-control thread on another photography forum:

The photographer looks a little chubby. I wonder if he was more buff if some of the girls or women who are "creeped out" would instead be turned on or flattered and the issue wouldn't exist. The whole thing sounds fishy to me.....

[OldClicker]

Funny quote from an out-of-control thread on another photography forum:

Also from another forum:

"He forgot the golden rules:

*Be Handsome
*Be Attractive
*Don't Be Un-Attractive"

It seems to me his only crime is being a middle age, 'Un-Attractive' guy. - TF

[Medley]

Also from another forum:

"He forgot the golden rules:

*Be Handsome
*Be Attractive
*Don't Be Un-Attractive"

It seems to me his only crime is being a middle age, 'Un-Attractive' guy. - TF

Good Lord, I'm done for!

- Joe U.