Has this ever happened to you and What tips do you have for taking pics so as not to draw attention

I HATE this type of shops and avoid, unless it's a huge bonus. If caught I just tell them what I'm doing while snapping photos. On occasion the manger says you can't take pics, all the while I'm snapping photos. Never argue, just say sorry thanks.

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/25/2022 03:46PM by Boutique.

Wait, what? Did I misunderstand or did you out yourself on a non-reveal shop?

@luckygirl0100 wrote:

I use this when there is no way to do this shop without being totally weird.

Me: I'm gathering data on debit/ credit cards. Do you have any fees or minimum purchase amounts?
Employee: gives whatever info
Me: thanks so much, is it OK for me to snap a picture to prove I was here? You know, gotta get that paycheck with Christmas coming up!
Employee: sure

(I've done LOTS of these & every employee has been totally cool with it)

The best tip I can give for taking a covert photo is just take the shot(s) and don't waste 3 seconds drawing attention by trying to focus the picture. I can take 3 or more shots in one second, and that gives me at least a 67% probability of getting the one perfect shot I need. Surely you can distract an employee's eyes for a second. You might also have luck with burst shots if your smartphone has that option. Of course, you should practice at home first.

@weatherman2111 wrote:

I did with a gas station shop before they changed the guidelines so you didn't need as many photos. The manager followed me outside and badgered me about why I was taking photos. I eventually told him I was mystery shopping the store and he had just failed completely. The guidelines said I could reveal myself if need be.

I love it!

On some outdoor covert photo mystery shops, such as the fast foor drive-thru shops, the client will allow you to take photos while sitting in your car. I always keep my driver side car window and my windshield clean so I can shoot through the window. That's what tinted windows were made for, right? Make sure to put the camera close to the glass to avoid glare.

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