Graduations which are happy affairs can also pose a challenge if you’re there to photograph your loved ones. The bigger the commencement, the more hassle you’ll encounter. On assignment for the University of Redlands, I had unlimited access but I never overstepped my boundaries by parking in one spot and blocking the view of others.
If you photograph anything that has to do with people, you will inevitable come across this word: access.
It’s the difference between getting close enough to give yourself a chance to get a decent picture and being so far away that you can’t even see the intended subject of your picture.
It’s also the difference between being given permission to bring a camera on the grounds or keeping it in your trunk.
Since not everyone has deep pockets and can afford a super telephoto, what is an amateur to do?
