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Thieves at Fashion Week

Just something to be aware of: I’ve heard stories about photographers having gear stolen during Fashion Week in NYC. One in particular had his lenses (and iPod) snatched out of his bag, a la pick-pocket technique, while shooting a show in the tents.



As a member of this community i find it disturbing, that a photojournalist can travel the world, staying in some of the most dangerous regions, only to come back home and have his gear lifted while among his peers.



Sure, there are isolated incidents in any situation, but there are have been other reports of some person or group who was "working" the tents.



I guess the lesson is: get insurance!

by Meredith Kamuda at Sat Feb 11 16:01:40 UTC 2006 (ed. Mar 12 2008) New York City, United States | Bookmark this | Digg this |

I haven’t heard about this, but have heard about several wedding photographers in San Francisco having everything stolen at high end venues while they are shooting… It’s hard to watch your gear and shoot.

by landry major | 11 Feb 2006 16:02 | los angeles, United States |
we may suggest RSF to include fashion shows to the “dangerous spots” list….
the real danger of fashion…

....I’m sorry for the photographers who have been stolen.

by Joao Padua | 12 Feb 2006 05:02 | PARIS, France |
"...photojournalist can travel the world, staying in some of the most dangerous regions, only to come back home and have his gear lifted while among his peers."

that`s because we all fell relaxed at home, it`s our "playground" and whan we are abroad, or in hostile areas, we take extra care about everything. Thieves are everywhere, no matter if they are domestic or foreign, thieves are thieves…






by pedja | 12 Feb 2006 05:02 | Belgrade, Serbia |
Dear all,

if u are a fashion shows globe trotters photographers,be aware of the Milan fashion week too.
I think that there are very well organised group of people out there.I have experienced this 1 year ago, when somebody stole my Power Book during italian fashion designer Marras’s show…..That day more than 100 people had gear stolen at the Milano Fiera…Cell phones,lens,money etc etc…..

SO IF U ARE COMING TO MILAN JUST BE CAREFUL!!!!

ALESSANDRA

by Alessandra Benedetti | 13 Feb 2006 12:02 | Naples, Italy |

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