Show how you feel about Wal-mart?

[luvofallhorses]

after I went there tonight.... I hate wal-mart.

[cmayer31]

For some reason the line "It's just a store" made me think of a generic line of buildings all with various names on them, but all looking the same. Like a row of warehouse buildings with one of them having a wal-mart name on it, but not standing out. It's hard to explain...I almost picture a bland strip mall with one building having wal-mart on it...just another store in a line of many.

Also, be careful taking pictures in the store, some managers will freak out and most large companies have a corporate policy against taking pictures inside. Then again, I don't think anyone would notice a quick picture with a small camera.

[dukedogsmom]

As long as it's public property like that, I don't know why someone wouldn't be allowed to take pics. Doesn't matter if the manager likes it or not.

[cyber-sibes]

As long as it's public property like that, I don't know why someone wouldn't be allowed to take pics. Doesn't matter if the manager likes it or not.

sometimes it's hard to remember that Walmart is not public property, it's a private business property (at least as far as I know). They're so big, it seems like they should be publicly owned! I suppose they wouldn't mind outdoor pics.
I have mixed feelings about Walmart too. On one hand, I like the low prices and all the stuff, on the other hand, I don't like seeing small businesses driven out of business by megastores like Walmart. If this was my project, I would go in and discreetly take photos of some of the weird/interesting/cheesy stuff they have.

[dukedogsmom]

Speaking of cheesy stuff, I've got a video I need to put up over the weekend. Actually, it's a cute Halloween thing.

[wolf_Q]

Thanks for the ideas everyone. To answer some questions, it is just one photo. It can't be a collage, can't be manipulated, etc. It's a photo taken with an old SLR and will be developed by yours truly. It's doubtful I will print this one (just have to do 8x10 prints of two out of all of them) but it has to be on my contact sheet.

I do believe you are not supposed to take photos inside of the store (I know the managers have got after some people in Petco) but it is very busy maybe nobody would notice.......well except for the fact that its a frickin gigantic camera (compared to a normal sized digital at least) and it takes me a while to get the light meter right, focus, etc.... We're supposed to use a gray card for all pics too so I can just picture myself holding the gray card up to random objects with my huge camera trying to not be noticed lol.

[Cinder & Smoke]

... maybe nobody would notice ...

well, except for the fact that its a frickin gigantic camera
(compared to a normal sized digital at least) and
it takes me a while to get the light meter right, focus, etc....

We're supposed to use a gray card for all pics too so I can just picture myself
holding the gray card up to random objects with my huge camera trying to not be noticed lol.

And then again - ever notice all those dark half-domes all OVER Wally's ceilings?

You won't be the "only one" inside with a camera ... Wally and the Security Gang will
be *spotting* YOU (and your camera) before you can take the first shot!

I strongly suggest you ask to talk to the Senior Manager on duty. Explain what you need
to do for the assignment and "ASK" for his blessing to take a couple non-inflammatory shots.

You should probably have a shot in mind when you talk to him/her - heck - ask him/her
to accompany you ... with a nice presentation, some rules are breakable.

Good Luck!