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ngdawg · 04-06-2009, 08:38 AM

I don't know the exact reasons why there was a ban, but I can venture a guess that in having one, exploitation wouldn't be an issue, respect for the families of the fallen would be maintained and yes, we get "shielded". As a PGR member, I am not allowed to photograph any part of the actual funeral-mourners or the casket-without direct permission from the family. I detest the photographers that come and stick their 500mm lenses into the throngs to get that perfect shot of a crying mother.

I think perhaps the movie, Taking Chance, had a lot to do with this ban lifting. It removes almost all of the mystery of what takes place from the war zone to the cemetery and does so with dignity and respect.

As long as photographs are only done with the permission of the family and/or the CAO, I have no problem with it.

04-06-2009, 08:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
ngdawg peekaboo Location: on the back, bitch	I don't know the exact reasons why there was a ban, but I can venture a guess that in having one, exploitation wouldn't be an issue, respect for the families of the fallen would be maintained and yes, we get "shielded". As a PGR member, I am not allowed to photograph any part of the actual funeral-mourners or the casket-without direct permission from the family. I detest the photographers that come and stick their 500mm lenses into the throngs to get that perfect shot of a crying mother. I think perhaps the movie, Taking Chance, had a lot to do with this ban lifting. It removes almost all of the mystery of what takes place from the war zone to the cemetery and does so with dignity and respect. As long as photographs are only done with the permission of the family and/or the CAO, I have no problem with it. __________________ Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.