Choose the preferences that suit you: how much you want to be photographed, which kinds of photographs you are comfortable with, and any support you would like. The tool turns your choices into a short note for the person responsible for the photography. It works in your browser, you can copy or clear it, and you never need to explain your reasons.
What this tool does
It helps you put a personal preference into a few clear sentences. You pick from simple options, and the tool assembles a note you can read before sharing. It is meant for guests, family members and participants who want a say in how they appear in event photographs.
How to use it
- Choose how you would like to take part, for example candid photographs only, group photographs only, or no close-up photographs.
- Choose which kinds of photograph you are comfortable with.
- Add an optional support request, such as asking for a little more time or a quieter spot.
- Choose who the note is for, such as the host or organiser.
- Review the note, then copy it or clear it.
What to leave out
Please do not give medical diagnoses, family history or other sensitive details. A preference does not need a reason. "I would prefer not to have close-up photographs" is clear and enough.
Reading the result
The note is short and written in plain language, so the person who receives it can pass it on quickly. Edit any sentence before you copy it. If you change your mind, clear the note and start again.
Our guides on camera-shy adults at a photographed event and including someone who does not want close-up photographs explain how teams usually respond. Organizer instructions and individual guest preferences covers what happens when the two differ.
Privacy and limits
The note is created and held only in your browser. It is not uploaded, saved on our side or sent anywhere, and clearing it removes what you entered. Whether a preference can be applied depends on the event and on what the organiser agrees.
For how photographs are published, see our photography privacy and publication choices page. Talk to the person responsible for the booking, and they can raise it with us.
Checklist
- Decide whether you want candid photos, posed photos or both.
- Note any kinds of photograph you would prefer to avoid.
- Add a support request only if it helps.
- Keep the note short and polite.
- Choose the person who should receive it.
- Copy the note, or clear it when finished.
- Ask the organiser how your preference will be applied.
Share the note with the organiser or the host handling the photography booking, and they can pass it to us so the crew plans around your preferences.
Discuss our photography preferencesCommon questions
Do I have to explain why I have a preference?
No. The note asks for what you would like, not for a reason. Please do not include medical details or personal history. A short, simple request is enough for the team to act on.
Where does my note go?
Nowhere. It is built in your browser, and you can copy it, review it or clear it. Nothing is uploaded or sent for you. You decide who receives it and how.
Who should I give the note to?
The person responsible for the photography booking, usually the organiser or host. They can share it with us, and we plan around what they confirm for your event.
Can the note guarantee how I am photographed?
It helps the team understand your wishes. How they are applied depends on the event, the venue and the plan the organiser agrees. Ask the organiser to confirm what is possible.
Discuss our photography preferences
Share the note with the organiser or the host handling the photography booking, and they can pass it to us so the crew plans around your preferences.
What happens next: You send your event details on WhatsApp. Our team reads the brief, asks what is missing, then confirms in writing whether the date, venue and coverage can be booked, with a quotation. Opening WhatsApp does not send anything, and a message is not a booking until both sides confirm.
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