A lovey innocent shot of some young kids, enjoying a rainstorm that flooded their street. And yesterday, I was taking a photo for the front cover for our local magazine. It was of two girls in a beautiful wildflower patch of our village green. As I finished and walked back across the park I was instantly targeted by two seperate groups of young lads, accusing me of being a pervert and a paedohile and suggesting...well, let's leave it at that!
What has society become when a photographer working publicly, legitimately and identifiably, is placed under immediate suspicion as some deviant and weirdo? It's yet another nail in the coffin of the 'standing' of photographers and photography in today's world. I wish there was a way to let these lads know that any sick 'ideas' are all in their heads and they should grow up..rapido! Time was if you went out with a camera you'd have to fight to keep the kids off your shots! ( Actually, this time, there's hope..the editor knows the boys' parents...and words will be had! I'll let you know the outcome!)
Anyway...two big things today. My Society Wedding of course, with the daughter of Lord and Lady Grey of Codnor, and..the grand opening of 'Cards by Samantha', my friend's card shop in Thelwall, south of Warrington. She calls it a Craft Store and Hand-Made Wedding Stationery Boutique. That sounds much better, eh?
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