Hubballi: Following the death of a couple during a pre-wedding photo shoot in Mysuru district, photographers are now concerned about the safety measures to be taken during such shoots.
In consultation with the stakeholders in their WhatsApp groups, the photographers have framed the do’s and don’ts during photo shoots. They are also planning to print the norms and conditions on back page of quotations/ bills.
Speaking to TOI, Karnataka Photographers Association secretary (Bengaluru) A M Murali said that most photographers have decided to insist customers to choose safer spots for pre-wedding shoots.
“After much deliberations in about 200 WhatsApp and offline groups, many photographers have decided to display the dos and don’ts on the backside of quotations, bills and even at studios. They have affirmed that they won’t encourage shooting at prohibited places. About three lakh photographers are now sensitised by our 2,500 life members of main body and affiliated associations across the state. Now they are sensitising customers to be cautious enough during shoot,” he said.
“As an internal precautionary measure, photographers are now preferring experienced assistants for outdoor shootings. We are already following Covid-19 norms and now concentrating on safety measures too,” he said.
Hubballi Photo and Videographers Association vice president Dinesh Dabade said couples, for their pre-wedding shoots, insist on adventurous spots. “When the photographers refuse to do the shoot at such spots, customers offer some extra money. One of the most popular demand is for Titanic type scenes at reservoirs and sea. Now, we have strictly told our members not to fulfil such requests just for money,” he said.
We have asked our members to sensitize the customers on safety conditions while accepting the order itself.
“After the Mysuru tragedy, our shooting will be restricted at shallow water and other safer places. We will also insist the couple to wear safety jackets wherever is necessary. Also, the presence of the family is a must for the pre-wedding shoots from now on,” he added.