How to Win Over Teachers and Get Your Candid Shots

Conquering the Classroom

Take a Look

Who is speaking?Is the door closed?

Know That You Are a Distraction

Do Your Best to Blend In and Not Disrupt the Class

Don’t Forget to Photograph the Classroom as Well as the Class

One at a Time

Only ONE student may be in the classroom at time! The more students, the more distractions, and the less teachers want you there!

Hi <insert teacher name>,Would it be OK if

I took pictures of your students while they

<insert class activity>? Thank you! I will do my

best not to disturb them.

What Now?

- Find a Spot Out of the Way

- Observe and Assess the Class

- Locate a Student or Students

- If You Disrupt, Politely say “Keep Working”

- Compose, Focus, Aim, Fire, Evaluate, Retake?

Don’t Wear Out Your Welcome

Be cognizant of what is going in the class and whether or not you are being disruptive to the focus of the students.

Thank the Teacher for Allowing You Into Their Class