Great shot, Jason!
Travis, speaking for myself, I scout the area first. I generally have 2 or 3 options thought out before even speaking to anyone. If it has rained in the past few days or I can tell its soft, I won't even bother. If a "grass shot" is possible, I'll feel the crew out. I start off with small talk before making requests. I can quickly tell if a crew is receptive. I'll ask "hey, would this be possible?" If any reluctance at all, I immediately go to Plan B, I never push. I'm proud to say I've never been labeled "difficult." I also vow to never to put anyone in position to get themselves in trouble or cause a delay in response should there be one. I generally get a photo, wherever it may be, that I'm happy with. It has been a long time (knock on wood) since I've been turned down for photos period...and in those rare cases, they were not in Kentucky, and it was simply because of laziness or an Officer just flat out being a jerk. Granted, there are just a few of "us" in my (our) area and we're always welcomed back. Departments around here just aren't inundated with photo requests, so its never a bother.
Kent Parrish
Louisville, KY
Travis, speaking for myself, I scout the area first. I generally have 2 or 3 options thought out before even speaking to anyone. If it has rained in the past few days or I can tell its soft, I won't even bother. If a "grass shot" is possible, I'll feel the crew out. I start off with small talk before making requests. I can quickly tell if a crew is receptive. I'll ask "hey, would this be possible?" If any reluctance at all, I immediately go to Plan B, I never push. I'm proud to say I've never been labeled "difficult." I also vow to never to put anyone in position to get themselves in trouble or cause a delay in response should there be one. I generally get a photo, wherever it may be, that I'm happy with. It has been a long time (knock on wood) since I've been turned down for photos period...and in those rare cases, they were not in Kentucky, and it was simply because of laziness or an Officer just flat out being a jerk. Granted, there are just a few of "us" in my (our) area and we're always welcomed back. Departments around here just aren't inundated with photo requests, so its never a bother.
Kent Parrish
Louisville, KY
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