Haz con experience, but Froggy noob

[gavet97.livejournal.com]

OK, with Froggy's pre-sale going on now, and with Patrick Stewart's price being what it is, I broke down and purchased my first Froggy photo op.  I am familiar with most aspects of the con, and *love* the Walk of Fame.  However, what experience do you guys have (and can pass on to me) about Froggy?  Is it like a cattle drive where you are herded in front of your chosen celeb and have 3 seconds before a photo is taken that looks like a driver's license?  Do you have a sec to speak with your celeb?  (And I am well aware that all the rules may fly out the window when it comes to PS.  I just want some stories to let me know what to expect.)  I assume a schedule is set up on-site as to when to expect the star?  Any info would be appreciated.  =)

Comments

Re: What?

[geneticlemon.livejournal.com]

No, no ... you're not getting what I'm saying. I have a digital camera, but to get to meet Patrick Stewart, shake his hand when he's not being bombarded by other fans, and getting a professional photo with him -- to some people it's worth it, to others its not. It also gives me a chance to express how appreciative I am of his work and how much of an impact he's had on my life, as well as my family's life. We grew up on Star Trek ... we bonded through Star Trek.

You just have to respect what other people value, without passing judgment on them. I have a digital camera ... I have photoshop ... I could easily photoshop myself into a photo with Patrick Stewart, but it's not the same thing.

Re: What?

[faeriedancer.livejournal.com]

No, a lot of the celebs will not allow you to take a picture of them while they are sitting at their walk of fame table, especially the bigger ones. Or they charge you just for snapping the pic anyways, and most of the big celebs with long lines will not pose for a pic with you at their walk of fame table. Many of them require you to schedule the froggy photos to get a picture. I hate it, and think it's crap, but it's true. I think it's because it just makes everything take longer, makes the line longer, and gets everything all backed up. So no, you could not get the same experience, with photographic evidence, without spending money.

Re: What?

[neovenom.livejournal.com]

They've gotten a little less fan-friendly as of late :-\

Re: What?

[boonav.livejournal.com]

Last year they started not allowing photos to be taken at the autograph tables as much BECAUSE of the Froggy professional photo ops. I agree that it sucks, but that seems to be the direction that is being taken. There are still a few that don't mind a photo op at their table, but sadly they are getting far and few between. Any star that has a picture of a camera and a slash through it at their auto table wasn't allowing photos with the fans at their tables. I, for one, am right there with ya and can't see paying such a large price for a pic with the star. I think I will stick with choosing a photo at their table getting my autograph that way. And, BTW, if you want to talk to the star this is NOT prohibited, but don't stay there for 10 minutes oogling and such. I have had great experiances with the folks I have wanted to meet without feeling rushed. Just a bit of respect paid to the star and the folks who have waited just as long as you is all that should be required and you'll still have a great experiance!!

Re: What?

[geneticlemon.livejournal.com]

It's gotten more and more difficult with the caliber of actors being invited to this event to get photos with celebrities. For some, if you ask for a photo, they'll point to their headshots and ask you to pay the $30 for one, for others they're more than happy to give you a hug and sign everything in front of them ... it's hit and missed and not always guaranteed.

Again, you might think getting a quick digital photo at the Walk of Fame (which isn't guaranteed, because after that one hour, the actor is gone and you might be left waiting in line, especially if it's PS or LN), is equivalent to professional prints and negatives, but for some people it's not. Just let them do what they want to do with their money ... I work hard for this one vacation that I get once a year so I can afford to dole out cash for something like this.

Re: What?

[geneticlemon.livejournal.com]

Don't assume people who are shelling out $200 for this are doing it because it's just fun -- they find value in it, even if you don't. You just seemed extremely critical of anyone who was willing to pay the amount for a photoshoot and now seem to be retracting because "they seem to understand what they're paying for." They're paying to meet Patrick Stewart, and get professional photos with him ... so what if it's more than what you'd pay? Just let people be and don't try to be their financial advisor.

Also, I'm not saying that you don't work hard for your money -- what I am saying is that because I work hard for my money and because, well, it is my money, that I should be entitled to do whatever I want with it without someone telling me to spend it "with open eyes." How would you feel if I jumped in and told you shouldn't be going to Dragon*Con if you feel like the economy is placing a burden on your financial accounts? Probably pretty offended.