Pay people for their pic?

larsomat · May 4th, 2008, 22:40

For my next India trip I will bring a small photo printer.

I really look forward to how this will work out. Maybe I'll find the whole village lining up, once they've discovered, that I will handout some prints... ;-)

machadinha · May 4th, 2008, 22:41

Excellent idea really

Are there small portable ones then?

Could well keep you busy all day I imagine yes

Nick-H · May 4th, 2008, 23:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by larsomat

Maybe I'll find the whole village lining up, once they've discovered, that I will handout some prints... ;-)

With their digital cameras! Could cost you a fortune in paper and ink cartridges!

larsomat · May 5th, 2008, 00:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

With their digital cameras! Could cost you a fortune in paper and ink cartridges!

I'll bring equipment for about 300 prints. So I'll have to limit the output per village. But I guess it'll be some fun.

kristinm · May 5th, 2008, 06:50

What a great idea for a project - photos of village people looking at their photos or posing with their photos

zoltan · May 5th, 2008, 18:37

Nearly 30 years ago, I made a visit to Bali - took a photo of a young child in a rice paddy & as soon as I was done, out shot his hand asking for money.

As previously mentioned - it's other tourists who have been there before you who set the trend and often, with dire consequences.

Larsomat, I would suggest that you don't bring a printer unit with you - aside from the weight & consumables issue, it would be better to get some photos developed by a local store and send the photos to the people who give you their name/address. It would also cost you considerably less and, it would support the local businesses if you use their facilities.

Cheers
Zoltan

Nick-H · May 5th, 2008, 20:04

That's a very good point.

The local printing charges are probably less than your own costs would be.

larsomat · May 5th, 2008, 20:13

Probably, but I'm all set already. It's less than 1,5 kg of extra weight.
And sending prints via mail is just not the same. The fun is worth the extra money.

May 4th, 2008, 22:40	#31
larsomat Lars Pohlmann Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 85	For my next India trip I will bring a small photo printer. I really look forward to how this will work out. Maybe I'll find the whole village lining up, once they've discovered, that I will handout some prints... ;-) __________________ my flickr

May 4th, 2008, 22:41	#32
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 11,089	Excellent idea really Are there small portable ones then? Could well keep you busy all day I imagine yes __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

May 5th, 2008, 18:37	#36
zoltan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 849	Nearly 30 years ago, I made a visit to Bali - took a photo of a young child in a rice paddy & as soon as I was done, out shot his hand asking for money. As previously mentioned - it's other tourists who have been there before you who set the trend and often, with dire consequences. Larsomat, I would suggest that you don't bring a printer unit with you - aside from the weight & consumables issue, it would be better to get some photos developed by a local store and send the photos to the people who give you their name/address. It would also cost you considerably less and, it would support the local businesses if you use their facilities. Cheers Zoltan __________________ India (and other) photos click here

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May 5th, 2008, 06:50	#35
kristinm Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Beautiful Bondi (not Bundi!) Posts: 1,524	What a great idea for a project - photos of village people looking at their photos or posing with their photos

May 5th, 2008, 20:04	#37
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,710	That's a very good point. The local printing charges are probably less than your own costs would be.

May 5th, 2008, 20:13	#38
larsomat Lars Pohlmann Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 85	Probably, but I'm all set already. It's less than 1,5 kg of extra weight. And sending prints via mail is just not the same. The fun is worth the extra money.

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