In Case of
Emergency
In case of
emergency
load a
high-speed film.
Turn your
focus to infinity
and shoot
from a
distance.
Come equipped
with
model release
forms.
Obtain the
signatures of all
recognizable
persons.
In the first
moment's pause,
change to a
telephoto lens.
If you are
traveling with a child,
change your
own lens first.
Breathe
normally
except during
close-ups;
then, hold
perfectly still.
First on the
scene, you must
position
yourself offensively.
Accept no
offers
from
professional news teams
unless you are
disoriented
by a blinding
sum of cash
paid on the
spot.
But it's best
to negotiate
with an army
of lawyers.
Meanwhile,
keep moving.
Follow the
action.
Or pursue the
story
behind the
story:
Opinionated
bystanders, grieving
relations,
stranded tourists,
abandoned
pets.
No detail is
too tedious
nor too
redundant.
Above all,
insure against
personal
losses.
Protect your
sources.
Bracket
your exposures.
Eve Sutton