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Okay, I'm reading all the things about photos and walk of fame and I'm just a little confused.
The Froggy things are like photo session right? Like, a professional photographer takes your photo with the star of your choice? Should these be purchased in advance or can I decide when I get there?
But if I just want to get an autograph, can I just get in line for that? What if my friend snaps a candid photo of me getting the autograph? Will I be jumped by the handlers in the area?
This is my first convention, so I'm new to this whole thing. Tips and tricks appreciated.
The Froggy things are like photo session right? Like, a professional photographer takes your photo with the star of your choice? Should these be purchased in advance or can I decide when I get there?
But if I just want to get an autograph, can I just get in line for that? What if my friend snaps a candid photo of me getting the autograph? Will I be jumped by the handlers in the area?
This is my first convention, so I'm new to this whole thing. Tips and tricks appreciated.
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Date: 2009-08-22 04:50 am (UTC)You can just get in line for an autograph, it's cool. But yeah the handlers will jump you. Maybe not jump you, but they will be very angry. There are usually signs all over that say "No Photos".
Hope that helps!
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Date: 2009-08-22 06:39 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-08-22 12:37 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-08-22 04:58 am (UTC)The photo ops you can decide when you get there, because I've never bought mine ahead of time. I do see that Patrick Stewart's are limited, but at that price I don't know that they will sell out.
Now on to a concern I have after looking at the Froggy site...since when the hell did they think Anthony Montgomery is going to be at the con? He is not listed anywhere on the D*C website.
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Date: 2009-08-22 05:23 am (UTC)http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guests_list.php#M
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Date: 2009-08-22 05:00 am (UTC)If you are in the Walk of Fame and want to get an autograph, you usually purchase a picture from the person's table and they autograph it. So you pay for this. Some stars will let you take a picture with them and will sign an autograph of anything but there is a fee involved.
Some stars have handlers that will not let you take any pictures at all of the person and will tell you to stop with the camera before you take the picture. I know this has happened to me before.
Then there are so stars that will let you take their picture and will ham up for the camera. this happened for me last year too. It really depends on the star.
I hope this helps :)
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Date: 2009-08-22 05:13 am (UTC)Yes, you wait in line in the Walk of Fame if you want to get autographs and chat with the guests for a brief period. You have a higher chance of getting a candid if your friend turns the flash off. Just be discrete and you can get away with it in most cases. However, some handlers could be in a bad mood, so be warned.
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Date: 2009-08-22 11:17 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-08-22 05:33 am (UTC)Depends on who the person is. With James Marsters for instance, there will be a sign which says "No posed photos". But you're free to have a friend take some candid shots while you get your autograph. I like those better anyway than the awkward, leaning over the table posed photos.
I've always paid for my Froggy photo ops on the day I get them, with no problems at all. Cash only though. Make sure you get in line for the photo ops (separate from the ticket line) in a timely manner because once the line starts moving, it's pretty fast. You'll have time to shake hands with your chosen celeb, say hi, pose, say thank you and leave. Fast but fun.
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Date: 2009-08-24 08:27 pm (UTC)