Comments on: Travel Tip/Photo Tip – Photographing The Soul of Botswana – the People

By: South Africa Travel

South Africa Travel — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:56:28 +0000

Photo Etiquette is very important cause I know first hand that I hate having my picture taken with out my knowledge irritates the hell out of me, so I always make sure that before I just randomly take pictures of people that I have asked them if its OK to do so. It just the right thing to do at the end of the day.

I have to say that you captured some amazing photo’s here I just love the ones of the the little kids the innocents in their eyes really make the whole photo come alive.

Great article yet again

Regards
Cyndi

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By: Lazaro Quitero

Lazaro Quitero — Thu, 13 May 2010 17:29:24 +0000

Those are some extraordinary photographs, wish mine were that competent!

By: zina

zina — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:14:06 +0000

You are welcome Buddy,

Another thing might help ease up any possible tension is a greeting in Setswana, the local language.

Here is how to greet in Setswana…

– Hello = Dumelang
– Hello Sir = Dumelang Rra
– Hello Gentlemen = Dumelang Borra
– Hello Madam is = Dumelang Mma
– Hello Ladies is = Dumelang Bomma

Hope that helps,

zina

By: P. B. Eleazer

P. B. Eleazer — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:33:45 +0000

Zina,

Thanks so much for your contribution. First hand knowledge like yours is very valuable to help photographers show the proper respect, yet to get the photos desired. As you think of any other tips on this subject, we would love to hear more from you.

Regards,
Admin – Buddy

By: zina

zina — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:39:56 +0000

Great article on photography Etiquette…

I am a local Motswana and i have realized that people in the rural areas don’t mind you taking pictures of them, however in the more developed areas Batswana find it offensive to just take pictures without asking for permission.

I have discovered however that after asking for permission and also telling them what the photos are for , they will have no problem at all with you taking pics.

For example if you have a website , you could tell them its for a website that lets the world know more about Botswana…etc…

Another thing to keep in mind is that it is prohibited to take photos of government buildings without prior authorization.

Permission can usually be granted by police officer or a senior officer within the building.

Again, all you need to do is simply tell them why you are taking the pictures, what they are gonna be used for …etc More often than not, the people will be more than delighted to help you.

Thanks again for the informative article,

zina