In a growing trend, photographers are being attacked and robbed in broad daylight at the San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts. The latest attack, captured on video, has put a strain on photographers working in the area.
Recently, two men dressed in black violently assaulted a wedding photographer as he photographed newlyweds in broad daylight. The photographer, who was whipped by one of the men with a pistol during the melee, went against them to save the couple’s photos. Although this is very noble and brave, it is also a great gamble against the one who is swinging the gun. Fortunately, he got away with the incident unharmed, but it raises serious questions for photographers, who have now become targets of criminals due to the expensive equipment they use. they carry with them. Some photographers in San Francisco have now decided to boycott shoots in the city entirely, and others feel that they have no choice but to continue shooting in an area that is very popular with guests. their goods.
While risk is always part of the game when a photographer ventures out with expensive gear, is it time to take extra precautions before working in big cities? Aside from completely refusing to shoot into an area, what can we do to protect ourselves and our equipment? As a frequent photographer in New York, I’d be interested in your thoughts in the comments section below.
